Analysis of 2023/ Dumani: DEA and FBI are attached to SPAK offices
The chairman of SPAK Altin Dumani is reporting to the High Council of Prosecution on the work of the institution he leads, throughout 2023. He said that the work of SPAK has influenced Albania to get off the money laundering gray list. Further, the head of SPAK affirmed that representatives …
High Court leaves in force the seizure of properties of Jamarber and Argita Malltezi
The High Court let in force this Wednesday the seizure of 25 properties of Jamarber and Argita Malltezi. The judicial bodies composed by Ilir Panda, Sokol Binaj and Sander Simoni refused to remove the seizure of the assets of the daughter of the historical leader of the Democratic Party, Sali …
The Disinformation Commission is approved
The Disinformation Commission is approved The opposition is not ready to vote for the establishment of a special parliamentary commission, which will fight fake information and the influence of unfriendly foreign countries, using the media, technology and dark money in election campaigns. Gazment Bardhi was not satisfied with the argument …
VIDEO/ Explosion in Durres
An explosion occurred in neighborhood no. 14, in Durrës. According to preliminary information, it is learned that there were several people who threw the explosives. The images provided by ABC News show the damage caused by the explosion of explosives at the entrance to the premises of a furniture store. …
Bardhi’s accusations against Olsi Rama, reacts Rama
The Assembly did not include Gazmend Bardhi’s request for interpellation regarding the accusations that the latter has raised against Olsi Rama. Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted on platform X regarding this situation. In his reaction, he describes Bardhi’s accusations as lies, while underlining that there is no way to have …
Greek protests, 4 border crossing points from Albania to Greece closed until April 4
A protest called by the Greek trade unions has blocked traffic at all border points from Albania to Greece. As a result of a protest that will be held by Greek customs officers, the passage of vehicles will not be allowed from today until April 4 at the border crossing …
Expensive brand watches and gold jewelry seized, three arrested in Durres
The Durrës police seized 18 expensive brand watches, various gold and silver jewelry, 25 2 euro coins, 1 wave blocker, 6 cell phones and 1 vehicle. As a result, as part of the “Accessories” operation, three people ended up in police custody: Eduart Selimi, the driver of the vehicle where …
Anti-Disinformation Commission/ Çuçi: It is not a control, but if there is a violation of the law
The chairman of the Parliamentary Group of the Socialist Party, Bledi Çuçi, has stated that the commission against disinformation is not a control, but to see if there is a violation of the law. Asked by journalists, he said that all other Western countries and the European Parliament have set …
Deadly crash near Albanian-Greek border puts spotlight on Balkan irregular migration route
TIRANA, April 2, 2024 – Eight people died in the early hours of Tuesday in southern Albania, near the Greek border, as an Albanian driver speed up and fell into a ravine trying to avoid a police checkpoint because he was carrying seven non-European irregular migrants across Albania on their …
Tragic accident, the car with immigrants falls on the side of Vjosa, 8 victims
8 people lost their lives, the Shkodran driver of the ‘Benz’ vehicle and 7 clandestine people, as a result of a serious accident on the Këlcyre-Përmet road axis. Sokol Ismeti, the driver of the Benz, tried to escape from the police and lost control, falling on the side of the …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that artificial intelligence speeds up Albania’s EU integration by making public administration more efficient. He made the statement at the Ruhr Summit in Germany, where he presented Albania’s vision for using AI in governance. First, he said AI strengthens state capacity by making institutions …
TIRANA, July 1 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania aims to introduce an artificial intelligence-based public procurement system to improve transparency and reduce corruption, while highlighting the country’s broader digital transformation. Speaking at the Ruhr Summit on innovation and entrepreneurship, Rama said Albania now provides more than 1,000 fully …
Tirana International Airport “Nënë Tereza” (TIA) has reached around 300 flights per day, marking a record that reflects the continued growth of air traffic in Albania. Airport officials say that every flight depends on the daily work of ground teams who ensure safe and timely operations. They also stress that …
Albania’s Council of Ministers has approved amendments to the Law on Chemical Management, further aligning the country’s legislation with European Union standards. Minister of Environment Sofjan Jaupaj described the move as another concrete step toward Albania’s European Union membership. According to Jaupaj, the draft law provides stronger protection for public …
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that The Albanian Files will soon appear in the Adrion bookstore in Tirana.He said the book has “entered history” as the first publication treated as criminal evidence after the fall of communism. Rama made the comments while reacting to its submission to the Special Prosecution …
The Cyber and Communication Command of the Albanian Armed Forces marked the 95th anniversary of the Communication Service today. The ceremony brought together Minister of Defense Ermal Nufi, Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Arben Kingji, senior officers, non-commissioned officers, civilian staff, soldiers, and veterans. In his address, Nufi …
Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko said today that the Albanian economy will continue to grow at stable rates close to its potential in the coming quarters, while inflation will rise slightly above target in the second half of the year before gradually returning to target over the medium term. …
The Financial Supervisory Authority (AMF) reported today to the Parliamentary Committee on Civic Initiatives, Institutional Cooperation and Oversight that it achieved progress in 2025 in aligning its legal framework with European Union standards, strengthening oversight of non-bank financial markets, and modernizing reporting systems, in line with parliamentary recommendations. First, AMF …
Following the conclusion of a fact-finding mission in the Vjosa-Narta protected area, European Parliament rapporteur Tineke Strik called on Albanian authorities to fully enforce European Union standards for construction in protected zones and to intensify efforts against corruption. At a press conference, Strik said Albania must respect EU legislation and …
Prime Minister Edi Rama is in Germany on an official visit to the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. During the Ruhr Summit, one of Europe’s key events on innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology, Rama shared a video showing an artificial intelligence robot forming the Albanian eagle symbol with its hands. The summit …