Explosive attack recorded on Tirana bar, no fatalities
A small amount of explosives exploded in the window of the bar owned by a citizen during the morning hours of this Thursday. As a result of this explosion, the windows of the window were damaged as well as the glass of a vehicle that was parked nearby. Later on, …
24 delegations meet tomorrow in Tirana, among them Daçiç and Gervalla
As we are just a few steps away from a very important international event that will take place for the first time in history outside the borders of the EU, such as the Berlin Summit Process, the Foreign Ministry announces today that tomorrow in Tirana 24 delegations from the countries …
US, EU concerned by threats on justice officials in Albania
United States, the European Union and Great Britain expressed their concerns on Wednesday after reports that Albanian justice officials have received death threats. Their reaction comes after reports in the Albanian media that an associate of justice has confessed that one “of the criminal gangs operating in Lushnje has made …
Assets worth 1 million euros were seized in Cerrik, owned by a drug trafficker
Assets worth about 1 million euros is seized, suspected to have benefited from the criminal activity of a 34-year-old convicted for the production and sale of narcotics in Cerrik. The property was in the name of Eris Skenderi, 34 years old, a resident of Cerrik. He was convicted by the …
Ex-officer of RENEA forces that got caught with sniper rifle sentenced to prison
Tirana court has sentenced this Wednesday to 7 years and 9 months in prison to the former RENEA force officer, Remal Rada, who was caught with a sniper in his car a year ago in the Sauk roundabout. According to the authorities, Elton Hikthi, who was in the vehicle with …
From January to October, 5.4 million passengers were registered at Rinas
From January to October, Rinas Airport has processed a high number of passengers and tourists, thus becoming the largest entry-exit gate in Albania. According to the data in the last ten months, it turns out that 5.4 million passengers were processed in Rinas entering and exiting our country. ABC News …
Two teen drug dealers arrested in Fier
Two drug dealers were caught in Fier as part of the “Tempulli” mega-operation, as announced this Wednesday. Accordig to the police, a 15-year-old man, who was prosecuted several times before, was released due to his age, for the same criminal activity, as well as the 18-year-old/ They were caught red-handed …
Interior minister guarantees TIMS system’s data are 100% protected
Interior Minister, Taulant Balla has been called this Wednesday to report to the Commission of European Affairs, where he guaranteed that the data of the TIMS system are 100% protected and there is no leakage of them. During his speech, Balla recalled that in the summer of last year the …
Minister Balla warns firing of policemen who aad access to ‘Sky’, ‘EncroChat’
Interior Minister, Taulant Balla has warned this Wednesday that any officer who had access to communication networks such as “EncroChat” or “Sky” will be expelled from the State Police. Minister Balla issued this warning while reporting to the Commission for European Affairs, considerig the measure as related to the security …
SPAK summoned the prosecutor of Elbasan
The prosecutor of Elbasan, Kreshnik Ajazi, who is investigating the file of Laert Haxhi, this morning arrived at the Special Prosecutor’s Office and held a meeting with SPAK prosecutors, this meeting ended a few minutes ago. It was Ajazi, the prosecutor who initiated the events revealed by Artan Tafani’s testimony, …
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 …