Europe Day, Rama: Albania, closer than ever to the old dream
Today is Europe Day, a day to celebrate peace and unity across the continent. The origin of this day dates back to 1950, when Europe was still recovering from the devastating effects of World War II. On May 9, 1950, the first move towards the creation of what is today …
Elections in the N.M, Hasani: I welcome the historic result of the Albanians, the future towards the EU
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, has welcomed the result of the Albanians in the elections held on Wednesday in North Macedonia, where the Albanian coalition “European Front” secured 19 mandates. Përshëndes rezultatin historik të shqiptarëve në zgjedhjet e 8 Majit 2024 në Maqedoninë e Veriut. Për të gjithë …
Arrested for corruption, is released from prison Korca’s lawyer Arben Lena
The Special Court has released from the cell the lawyer of Korça, Arben Lena, who was arrested for corruption. It is learned that he will remain under house arrest until the end of the investigation. Lena was arrested in January of this year on the suspicion that she would influence …
Police seized 25 kg of cannabis, 2 declared wanted
The police have given details about the drug house discovered in Veliqot of Tepelena. Two people are wanted, 27-year-old Daniel Xhebra, owner of the apartment, and 47-year-old Elton Shehu, co-authors in this criminal activity. In the uninhabited apartment, 249 potted narcotic plants, 25.35 kg of narcotic cannabis sativa, lamps, ventilation …
US: We support the rule of law and anti-corruption
“The proposal to advance Albania’s efforts related to good governance, the rule of law, and anti-corruption is promising,” – this is the reaction that comes from the American embassy in Tirana, regarding the draft resolution presented the day before from the SP in order to fight corruption. “The proposal to …
Tirana Appeal Court without a decision for deputy of Democratic Party, the hearing session is postponed again
Tirana Appeal Court without a decision for deputy of Democratic Party, the hearing session is postponed again The process in the Court of General Appeal against the deputy of the Democratic Party, Ervin Salianji, has been postponed again. The journalist of ABC News, Ermal Vija reports that the reason for …
The murder of the mother and her 3 children, psychiatrist: The woman did not suffer from mental problems
Psychiatrist, Gjon Preçi, who two years ago issued a prescription for 39-year-old Alma Arrazi, says that the drugs given to her are related to stress and anxiety management. Preçi stated that Alma was not treated by him or by any psychiatrist in Shkodër. According to him, we are not dealing …
Search continues for mother and two minor children, Civil Defense requests assistance from the Armed Forces
The National Agency of Civil Protection has made an official request to the Armed Forces to join together to provide their assistance in the operation of the police, RENEA and FNSH to find three dead bodies that are suspected to have drowned in the Buna River, mother Alma Arrazi and …
RENEA and FNSH to help find Bodies of mother and 2 children suspected dead
Officials of the Armed Forces of Albania, along with their vehicles, immediately responded to the call for help and engaged in the operation to find three bodies reported drowned in the Buna River, near the village of Darragjat, Dajç administrative unit, Shkodër. Teams of officers from the Special Forces Battalion …
Prime Minister congratulate Orthodox believers on Easter
Prime Minister Edi Rama has congratulated the Orthodox believers on the Easter holiday. Through a post on Facebook, which he accompanied with a photo of a boy holding a candle in his hand, the head of government wrote: “Good morning. Happy Orthodox Easter”. At midnight, Orthodox believers across the country …
TIRANA, July 8 – According to projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European economy is expected to maintain moderate growth rates during the remaining years of this decade. For the 2027–2031 period, the eurozone economy is forecast to expand by an average of 1.2% annually, while the European …
TIRANA, July 8 – During these hot July days, many foreign tourists fill the streets of Shkodër. Their travel gear and backpacks easily identify them as nature and adventure tourism enthusiasts. Many visitors use Shkodër as a starting point to explore some of northern Albania’s most popular mountain destinations. Meanwhile, …
TIRANA, July 8 – Prime Minister Edi Rama announced on Wednesday that the next NATO Summit will take place in Tirana, following the conclusion of the Alliance’s meeting in Ankara. PM dismissed speculation that Albania would not host the summit. He said the country had moved beyond a time when …
Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro highlighted the achievements of this year’s teacher qualification process, with more than 4,000 educators across Albania completing professional training programs. Kumbaro congratulated the teachers who participated in the qualification process, describing their commitment as an important step toward improving teaching quality and strengthening the education system. …
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten expressed his support for Kosovo’s European future, saying he hopes the country will become part of the European family one day. “I hope that Kosovo will become part of the European family one day, yes,” Jetten told Euronews Albania. Jetten made the statement while attending …
TIRANA, July 8 – Prime Minister Edi Rama attended the official reception for heads of state and government hosted by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the NATO Summit in Ankara. Rama shared images from the reception on social media. He described the event …
TIRANA, July 8 – Three fire outbreaks affected the Porto Palermo area in Himarë Municipality overnight, putting emergency structures on alert. According to official information, authorities received the alert around 23:00. Firefighters immediately sent a fire engine and a water tanker to the scene. Meanwhile, the entire firefighting service was …
Spanish media outlet El Generacional has listed Albania among the most affordable travel destinations in Europe this summer, alongside countries such as Romania, Portugal and Bulgaria. According to the article, Albania attracts visitors with its combination of crystal-clear beaches, rich cultural heritage and affordable travel costs, making it an ideal …
TIRANA, July 8 – Albania has significantly increased its defence and security investments as part of its commitments as a NATO member. The additional funding supports the modernization of the Armed Forces and the strengthening of defence capabilities. Finance Minister Petrit Malaj published data on defence spending trends, showing that …
Kosovo’s hotel sector recorded significant growth in May 2026, with the number of visitors increasing compared to the same period last year. According to data from the Kosovo Agency of Statistics (KAS), hotels across the country welcomed 69,081 visitors in May, including 25,026 domestic tourists and 44,055 international visitors. Compared …