“Gender equality, Socialist Party’s vision”, Balluku: We have changed the salary mentality
Balluku holding a meeting with the women and girls of this region, Belinda Balluku emphasized that there is no more differentiation in salaries between men and women and the government has successfully achieved this. The political leader of this district added that gender equality has always been the vision of …
Albania and region need to diversify renewable sources to have energy security, experts say
TIRANA, April 28, 2023 – Albania needs to diversify its investments in renewable energy beyond weather-dependent hydroelectric generation to ensure its energy security, according to experts at a forum organized by the Albanian Institute for International Studies. The event, part of a project funded by the Western Balkan Fund to …
Rama: Average salary will double, reaching a historic peak in 2024
Prime Minister Edi Rama continues to emphasize the increase in salaries in our country throughout these two years. Through a post on the social network this Friday, the head of the government focused on the increase of the average salary to 900 euros. According to the Prime Minister, such a …
Tukish citizens caught trying to pass over EUR 47,000 through Rinas
Two Turkish citizens were criminally prosecuted by the border police this Friday, after they were caught in Rinas with a large amount of undeclared EUR. During the check and the controls on the backpacks, EUR 30,450 was found on E. G. citizens, while EUR 17,000 was found on S. S. …
Police destroyed a greenhouse with cannabis in Kruja
A greenhouse with 520 cannabis seedlings was discovered by the police this Friday in the village of Brret in Kruja. Suspected narcotic were destroyed by burning. Meanwhile, Kruja Police Station and the Durres Local Police Directorate, in cooperation with the Prosecutor’s Office at the Kruja Judicial District Court, continue the …
Albanian candidates in Greece, Malaj: I have no opponent, I invite immigrants to vote
Among hundreds of candidates who will run in the May 21 elections in Greece, there are also two Albanians. Two Albanians who are representatives of different parties will participate in these elections, Antilian Koxhaj of the Syriza party, and Fatos Malaj of the PASOK party. Malaj, in an interview given …
The murder of the Albanian businessman, new details revealed
New details from the murder of the Albanian businessman have come to light. A relative of Edmond Haxhiaj, the person who ordered the murder of businessman Ardian Nikulaj, has helped the investigators on the clarification of the serious event, through her testimony. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reported that the …
Begaj-Milanov discuss Albania-Croatia direct airline
The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj held a meeting in Zagreb with his Croatian counterpart, Zoran Milanovic, this Thursday. During a joint press conference, Begaj said that further strengthening of bilateral cooperation, Albania’s European integration agenda as well as regional developments were some of the issues they discussed. Begaj …
Rrogozhina mayor appears at SPAK
The mayor of Rrogozhina, Edison Memolla, appeared this Thursday morning at the Special Prosecutor’s Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK). Journalist Ermal Vija reports for ABC News that the mayor of Rrogozhina has given clarifications to the Prosecutor’s Office, regarding a report made against him for the employment of …
Sea Change: Erosion Steadily Devours Albania’s Sandy Beaches
The coast in parts of northern Albania is losing about 2-3 meters a year to the advancing sea – and both locals and scientists say time is running out to address the threat. Original post Here
Speaking at the joint meeting of the High Judicial Council and the High Prosecutorial Council, Minister of Justice Toni Gogu warned that the justice system will be measured by the results it delivers for citizens, highlighting one of the main issues—delays of up to three years in providing reasoned court decisions. “There …
Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke this Tuesday from the premises of the Prime Minister’s Office regarding the agreement signed between the Albanian government—through ALBGAZ—Venture Global, a company active in liquefied natural gas produced in the United States, and Aktor LNG, a Greek company with experience in this sector. Rama said that the Albanian …
Oil imports in March 2026 recorded an increase compared to the same period a year earlier, signaling an expansion in domestic consumption despite high fuel prices in the market. According to the data, 53,600 tons of oil were imported in March 2026, up from 52,100 tons in March 2025. This …
The Albanian Journalists Union organized this morning an awards ceremony for journalists as part of a joint event with VerbumlandiArtAps. The event was attended by a delegation from Italy, as well as representatives from across the Albanian-speaking region, turning the gathering into an important cultural and media occasion. In his …
The Holy Synod of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania, under the presidency of His Beatitude, the Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania, Archbishop Joan of Albania, convened today, April 28, 2026, and unanimously elected Archimandrite Ignat (Todri) as Bishop of the Holy Episcopate of Amantia, who, according to …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”6d2626d7-9cca-4d1f-a2eb-71626c323e8a” data-testid=”conversation-turn-17″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> The High Prosecutorial Council of Albania held this Tuesday its first joint meeting of 2026 with the High Judicial Council of Albania, dedicated to discussing issues related to the ethical and professional evaluation process and improving efficiency in handling backlog cases. …
TIRANA, April 28 – A leading international tourism magazine (TTW) reports that southern Albania is undergoing a significant economic transformation driven by cultural tourism. It describes the region as one of the richest areas in the Balkans for historical and cultural heritage. Cities such as Berat, Gjirokastër, Saranda and Përmet …
TIRANA, April 28 – Three rounds remain in the regular season of the Abissnet Superiore, broadcast on RTSH. Nine points are still available. The race for fourth place is effectively a Dinamo–Partizani duel and is likely to be decided in their direct clash in the final round. Meanwhile, the relegation …
TIRANA, April 28 – Authorities presented the “Green Vjosa” project in Përmet as a new step to protect biodiversity along the Vjosa River, described as Europe’s last wild river. The initiative focuses on environmental protection and sustainable development in areas along the river. Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj and Germany’s Federal …
TIRANA, April 28 – Supreme Court President Sokol Sadushi took part in a joint meeting of the High Judicial Council and the High Prosecutorial Council focused on the ethical and professional evaluation of magistrates and measures to reduce the backlog. Sadushi said the evaluation process is not a formal procedure. …