After Election Disaster, Albania’s Opposition Must ‘Open its Eyes’
Fatbardh Kadilli, from the Democratic Party, which won only seven municipalities in the May 14 Local elections, tells BIRN that both leaders of the divided party should quit and the party be completely reformed. Original post Here
US-Sanctioned Politicians Help Albania’s Socialists to Victory
Presence on a US sanctions list did not stop two politicians from significantly aiding Edi Rama’s election triumph on Sunday. Original post Here
Two injured in Pogradec car crash
Two cars were involved in an accident in the early hours of this Thursday morning in Pogradec. Police revealed that as a result of the collision, two people were injured, who were urgently sent to the hospital. Hospital sources informed that the injured have been stabilized and are out of …
Albania to participate in Turin’s book fair
Albania will be part of one of the major book fairs organized in Turin. This was announced by Prime Minister Edi Rama through the social networks, while posting a picture from Albania’s stand at this fair. “Albania’s spectacular stand is ready at the International Book Fair in Turin – one …
Man arrested in Kapshtica border after attempting to kill neighbor
A 34-year-old man, who tried to kill his neighbor in Elbasan, has been arrested as he was trying to leave Albania from the border point of Kapshtica. Police revealed that the arrested Gentian Myrta hit his neighbor with a car and an iron crowbar for property reasons. The injured person …
Serbian Farmers to Block Roads in Struggle for Increased Subsidies
After negotiations with the government broke down, Serbian farmimg unions have decided to block roads until their demands for higher subsidies are met. Original post Here
Four minors arrested for Gramsh 16-year-old’s killing
Four minors have been handcuffed this Wednesday by Gramsh Police, for the killing of 15-year-old Fatjon Bici and wounding of another. According to the police, the detainees are citizens Xh. Ç., 15 years old, O. Ç, 14 years old, E. K., 15 years old and S. M., 16 years old. …
Serial Vlora thief arrested
A 39-year-old man has been arrested by Vlora Police this Wednesday morning, after being accused of a series of thefts in the coastal city. According to the police, Festim Gilani was responsible for 7 thefts in apartments in various neighborhoods of Vlora. Meanwhile, the police is working on documenting other …
Greek ambassador visits elected Himara’s mayor in prison
Ambassador of Greece in Albania, Kostandina Kamitsi, arrived this Wednesday at the detention facilities of Vlora, where Fredi Beleri, the elected mayor of Himara has been detained. Beleri that ran under the slogan of “We win together” coalition , was arrested by the police a few hours before the elections …
Former DP head of Peqin injured by gunfire
The former head of the Democratic Party in Peqin, Diell Çela, was injured by gunfire. It is learned that Çela had a conflict with a 55-year-old man, for weak motives. Çela arrived at the hospital to receive medical help. The suspected perpetrator has been identified as Sokol Dehima. We recall …
TIRANA, May 4 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha said Albania’s EU accession process continues normally. He rejected claims of any blockage or veto from member states. He made the remarks during a hearing in the Committee for Europe and Foreign Affairs on the IBAR report and …
TIRANA, May 4 – The National Center for Children’s Culture closed the year’s largest painting event with the participation of around 500 children from Albania, Kosova, and North Macedonia. Meanwhile, Director Melsi Qirici described the second edition of the National Children’s Painting Competition as successful. She noted that children from …
TIRANA, May 4 – President Bajram Begaj attended the 70th anniversary of the priestly ordination of Cardinal Ernest Simoni at the Florence Cathedral “Santa Maria del Fiore”. He described Simoni as a symbol of resilience, faith, and sacrifice, and as a “living martyr”. In his message, Begaj said Simoni’s life …
TIRANA, May 4 – The Unified Chambers of the Supreme Court, composed of 16 judges, set new standards for the use of the security measure “arrest in prison” and required concrete, individualized reasoning for its imposition and continuation. The president of the Supreme Court initiated the review to address inconsistencies …
TIRANA, May 4 – The Bank of Albania reported that the Economic Sentiment Indicator fell by 1.5 points in April. The bank said weaker confidence in services, trade, and among consumers drove the decline. Despite this drop, the indicator remained 6.4 points above its historical average, signaling a generally positive …
The Traffic Police have published their weekly report, highlighting a number of violations and criminal offenses identified and addressed. During this period, 33 criminal incidents were recorded. Of these, 16 drivers were prosecuted while remaining at liberty for “Violations of road traffic rules.” Additionally, 9 drivers were prosecuted for “Driving …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared images on social media from the 8th Summit of the European Political Community, currently being held in Armenia. He posted part of the “family photo,” featuring leaders from across Europe. Shortly after arriving at the summit venue, Rama spoke to the media present about …
Vulnerable groups continue to be the most discriminated against in Europe, according to data from Eurostat. The situation is similar in Albania. In 2024, people born outside their country reported higher levels of discrimination compared to natives. About 9.7% said they felt discriminated against when interacting with public administration, compared …
Albania and Kosovo are not only using AI, but are increasingly mastering it, going beyond simple analysis and text generation to create videos, audio, and software. The latest data from the European Working Conditions Survey show that around 12% of employees in the EU use generative AI in their work. …
President Bajram Begaj attended the 70th anniversary of the priestly ordination of His Eminence, Cardinal Ernest Simoni. At the ceremony held at the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Florence, President Begaj praised Cardinal Simoni as a symbol of resilience, faith, and sacrifice—a “living martyr.” “Your story is living proof …