Armed clash over property dispute prevented in Shkodra
A conflict over property reasons between two families, in which 4 people were involved, has been prevented this Tuesday by the police of Shkodra. A 53-year-old man was arrested, while his son was declared wanted. From the investigations so far, it is suspected that the 53-year-old man and his 27-year-old …
Tirana, young man arrested on drug charges
A 28-year-old man has been handcuffed this Tuesday by the police in Tirana in the framework of “Tempulli” operation, bringing the number of those arrested to 97. His arrest was made possible on “Vangjush Furxhi” street after the court ordered “Arrest in prison” for “Production and sale of narcotics”. Previously, …
Man arrested in Tirana for embezzling money through fraud
A 54-year-old man has been arrested this Tuesday in Tirana, during the police operation coded “Mandati”. Police revealed that this citizen through fraud, by presenting suspected forged documents, has appropriated different sums of money from different businessmen. Documents were seized as material evidence, which the 54-year-old used for the fraud …
Dead body found in Velipoja shore
A dead body was found Monday morning on the coast of Rrjolli in Velipoja. According to the police, the body belongs to a 70-year-old man from Tirana, who went fishing yesterday with his friends. From the investigations, it is suspected that this citizen died as a result of cardiac arrest. …
Three arrested in Elbasan anti-drug operation
Elbasan police have arrested three citizens as part of the anti-drug operation “Porosia”, as announced this Monday morning. During the operation, about 22 kg of suspected narcotic substance cannabis sativa, 2 shotguns and military ammunition were seized, which were found during the search in the apartment of the wanted citizen …
15 minors questioned after Korca child’s injuring
Police interrogated 15 minors between the ages of 13 and 15, regarding the wounding of the 14-year-old yesterday in Korça. Based on the available information, the group of those involved was large, the individual criminal responsibility for none of those involved has not yet been determined. Questioning of the minors …
Two notorious young thieves arrested in Divjaka
Two young men have been arrested by the police in Divjaka for theft. The two arrested persons, aged 19 and 25, have violently stolen the gold jewelry that she had in the apartment from an elderly woman. The incident took place in the village of Saint Friday and it was …
Three HJC members to be elected out of five judges
High Judicial Council (HJC) will elect this Monday 3 judges, who will be its members for 5 years. HJC members, whose term ends in December are two in the ranks of the Court of First Instance, Marçela Shehu and Brikena Ukperaj, and Dritan Hallunaj is leaving the ranks of the …
School security package, Minister Balla appeals to students: No one should have to be crime victim
Interior Minister Taulant Balla visited the secondary school of Mamurras where he saw closely the implementation of the measures for the School Safety Package and the issues. The mayor of Kurbini explained details about the measures taken to implement the security package in schools, as well as other issues related …
Foreign Ministry’s appeal to Albanians living in Israel after fight
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania (AMFA) has issued this Sunday an important announcement for Albanian citizens living in Israel. In its Ministry states that Ben Gurion International Airport is open and has also made available a phone number and email to contact in case of need. Announcement by the …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said that justice reform and the independence of judicial institutions remain among the Socialist Party’s most important achievements. Speaking at an event marking the 35th anniversary of the Socialist Party in Tirana, Rama reflected on the period when former Socialist Party leader Fatos Nano was imprisoned. …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said the ruling Socialist Party has consistently defended Albania’s national interest and urged citizens to support the country’s path toward membership in the European Union. Speaking at an event marking the 35th anniversary of the Socialist Party in Tirana, Rama acknowledged that the party had made …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha welcomed EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos and European Union officials at Albania’s Mission to the EU in Brussels on Monday. The meeting followed Albania’s positive assessment in the Interim Benchmark Assessment Report (IBAR), which Hoxha said reflects the country’s transformative efforts on …
Ogerta Manastirliu said Tirana has been the driving force behind Albania’s progress toward the European Union, as the Socialist Party celebrated the 35th anniversary of its founding. Speaking at an event attended by party founders, members, supporters and leaders, Manastirliu praised the contribution of those who helped build and strengthen …
Ivanka Trump called the planned tourism development on Sazan Island the most ambitious project of her career and described it as “the project of a lifetime.” Speaking on entrepreneur David Senra’s podcast, Trump discussed the project that her husband, Jared Kushner, is leading in Albania. Trump said she discovered Sazan …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met with Els Van Hoof to discuss ways to deepen cooperation between Albania and Belgium. During the meeting, Hoxha thanked Belgium for its continued support for the European Union enlargement process and for Albania’s EU membership bid. He also praised the constructive …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha welcomed Belgium’s decision to open an embassy in Tirana, describing it as an important step that will strengthen relations between the two countries. During an official visit to Brussels, Hoxha met with Maxime Prévot. The two officials reaffirmed the strong partnership between …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said that supporting the Socialist Party means supporting Albania’s integration into the European Union, while warning that there are political forces opposing this process. Speaking at a party event in Tirana, Rama said the Socialist Party’s mission is to bring Albania into the “crown of Europe,” …
The leader of the Democratic Union for Integration (DUI), Ali Ahmeti, has responded to acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti following criticism directed at the Democratic Union for Integration during its time in government. Kurti had suggested that DUI governed alongside a VMRO administration that was more hostile toward Albanians. Ahmeti …
The Transparency Board has decided to raise the fuel price caps in the country. According to the decision taken during its meeting on June 2, 2026, the maximum retail price of diesel fuel must not exceed 191 lek per liter, an increase of 6 lek compared to the Board’s previous …