Rama appoints the new head of Cadastre
Next to Artan Lame, Prime Minister Edi Rama presented Dallandyshe Bici at the head of the Cadastre today in an official ceremony. In his speech, Rama said that the work done so far is great, but not enough. The priority of priorities, Rama said, among other things, will be cutting …
Woman arrested in Rinas after abandoning minor daughters for asylum in Sweden
A 36-year-old woman has been arrested this Friday in Rinas after abandoning her two minor daughters in Sweden, in order for the latter to seek and obtain asylum in Sweden. The two minor girls have been brought to Tirana, meanwhile, investigations have started for the 36-year-old citizen, resident in Tirana, …
The largest Polish organization trains the “Albanian Volunteer Team”
The Embassy of Poland in Tirana in cooperation with the National Civil Protection Agency and the Tatra Voluntary Search and Rescue Group, which is the largest mountain search and rescue organization in Poland, have successfully implemented the co-financed project within the framework of Polish development cooperation of the Ministry of …
The session hearing against former minister Saimir Tahiri is postponed
In the Court of Elbasan, the hearing in charge of the former Minister of the Interior Samir Tahiri, who requested a reduction of the sentence to 1 year and 6 months in prison, was postponed. The journalist of ABC News, Edisona Skenderi, reports that the reason for the postponement was …
Causer of three-dead crash in Tirana loved speed, was reckless
Klevis Ruçaj, the driver of “Audi” that caused the accident at the entrance of Tirana on Thursday evening, had gotten his driver’s license a year ago. Within a few months, the 20-year-old was fined 5 times for violating traffic rules, mainly speeding and using his mobile phone while driving. He …
Nearly EUR 330,000 seized in Durres Port, one arrested
An amount of about 330 thousand euros was discovered in the cabin of a truck traveling from Italy to the port of Durres. The border police of Durres found 150,000 euros and 164,735 British pounds during an inspection of the vehicle, a sum of money which was not declared by …
CEC rejects DP request to register for local elections
Central Election Commissioner head, Ilirjan Celibashi has sent back the request authorized by former Democratic Party Leader, Lulzim Basha for the registration of the DP in the May 14 elections. Celibashi stated that the presented documentation is incomplete and set an ultimatum of 48 hours to the legal representative of …
SP’s steering committee gathered ahead of May 14 polls
Socialist Party (SP) has finished this Thursday morning the meeting of Steering Committee, which lasted about one hour. It is learned that the Steering Committee will meet again on March 25 to formalize the candidates for the May 14 local elections. Central Elections Commission has announced that March 27 is …
PM Rama unveils details from SP steering committe’s meet
Prime Minister Edi Rama has spoken this Thursday about the work that the Socialist Party (SP) is doing ahead of the May 14 local elections, stressing that during the Steering Committee’s meeting, the focus was on the names of candidates and councilors and the election campaign, according to different areas. …
SP MP appears in SPAK
The deputy of the Socialist Party, Bardhyl Kollçaku, former general of the Army, appears today in SPAK. The news is confirmed by the journalist of ABC News, Ermal Vija. He has arrived at the prosecutor’s office to provide clarifications regarding a report made by Artur Meçollari, former commander of the …
TIRANA, April 20 – A new wave of travel interest is reshaping European tourism in 2026, with industry observers pointing to a growing preference for smaller, less commercial destinations across the continent. In a broader overview of emerging holiday trends, the BBC highlights several countries gaining attention from international travellers, …
TIRANA, April 20 – Albania’s Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha met European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos to discuss progress in the country’s European Union accession process. Hoxha said talks focused on the pace of negotiations and the need to maintain current momentum. He described Albania’s EU path as based on …
TIRANA, April 20 – European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has warned Western Balkan countries they risk losing more than €700 million in funding under the EU Growth Plan if reforms stall, according to sources cited by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. A letter sent on April 17 to regional capitals …
TIRANA, April 20 – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said nationalism often reflects a lack of maturity in an interview with Kathimerini ahead of his visit to Greece for the Delphi Economic Forum. Rama discussed bilateral relations with Greece, including property issues in the southern coastal region of Himara. He …
TIRANA, April 20 – An Albanian parliamentary delegation held meetings in the Italian Senate as part of a two-day visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation. Members of the delegation met Italian senator Raffaele De Rosa to discuss economic ties, parliamentary cooperation, and Albania’s European Union accession process. Talks …
TIRANA, April 20 – Albanian authorities said the coastal city of Saranda is preparing for the upcoming tourist season with expanded public beach access and new infrastructure. Tourism Minister Blendi Gonxhja inspected recent investments alongside local officials, including the mayor of Saranda. Officials said designated public beaches will offer free …
A work not usually seen on the stage of the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Albania, which delicately intertwines Catholic liturgical, sacred music with the sensual sounds of Argentine tango, is also known as a “tango mass.” “Misa a Buenos Aires” by Martín Palmeri, entirely unique in its …
Election of Kosovo’s president, Kurti: Going to elections is not an option, we are open to solutions
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, has stated that going to early parliamentary elections is not an option. At today’s government meeting, Kurti emphasized that the election of the president is a constitutional duty of the people’s elected representatives. “This requires willingness to find a solution, readiness for compromise, …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has given an interview to the Greek media outlet “Kathimerini” a few days before his participation in the 11th Delphi Economic Forum (April 22–25). In this interview, he spoke extensively about Greek-Albanian relations, economic developments in Albania, the property issue in Himara, as well as recent …
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, met in Brussels with the European Union Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos. Minister Hoxha stated that the focus of the meeting was the advanced process of accession negotiations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the current momentum and continuing forward with consistency …