Albania commemorates Gerdec blast victims
Albania commemorates this Wednesday 15 years since the tragedy of Gerdec, where 26 people lost their lives and more than 300 others were injured after a powerful explosion in a warehouse for the dismantling of ammunition. As a result of this explosion, hundreds of houses around the area in Gerdec …
Meeting of the Association and Stabilization Council, Borrell and Varhelyi in Tirana
The High Representative of the European Union, Josep Borrell, and the European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement, Oliver Varhelyi, will visit Tirana today. The visit will last two days, March 15 and 16. After Tirana, Skopje will be the next stop for Borrell and commissioner Várhelyi. Initially, Borrell is expected …
New temporary SPAK prosecutor appointed
Olsi Dado has been appointed this Wednesday as a temporary prosecutor of the Special Prosecutor’s Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK). This was confirmed by the High Prosecutorial Council (HPC), as Dado has been ordered at the request of the head of SPAK, Altin Dumani for work needs. In …
Arrested RENEA officer involved in heroin trafficking
New details have come to light this Wednesday regarding the arrest of RENEA operative Altin Morina, who yesterday was caught in his car with 113,000 EUR, 290,000 new ALL and 80 GBP. Morina is suspected of being involved in the trafficking of heroin and cocaine, with criminal groups in Tirana, …
Albania’s ‘Wild River’ Vjosa Declared a National Park
After years of campaigning by environmentalists, Albania’s Culture Minister Mirela Kumbaro declared that the free-flowing River Vjosa and the land around it are now a national park and protected by law. Original post Here
Manastirliu at the UN: Albania advances in digital services and towards improving the status of women in society
The Minister of Health and Social Protection, Ogerta Manastirliu, is participating in the 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women that is conducting its work at the United Nations Organization in New York. During her speech at the UN, Minister Manastirliu emphasized the progress that Albania has …
President’s message for summer day
President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj has congratulated this Tuesday the Albanian citizens on Summer Day. Through the social networks, Begaj wished that the season, with its colors and warmth, will be a source of renewal for every Albanian! “Happy summer day! I wish that the season, with its colors …
PM Rama congratulates Albanians for Summer Day
Prime Minister Edi Rama has congratulated all Albanian citizens this Tuesday on the occasion of Summer Day. Through a post on social networks, the head of the government wrote: “Good morning and with the pleasure that the leaves are finally blooming, I wish you a March 14 with good feet …
Rama goes to Elbasan for Summer Day delebrations
Prime Minister Edi Rama has chosen to go to Elbasan this Tuesday, on the occasion of the Summer Day holiday. During his visit there, PM Rama saw some of the activities organized in the city center and met with many citizens. The head of the government, accompanied by the Minister …
Tirana, man arrested for stabbing two citizens
Two young men have been stabbed, while a 28-year-old has been remanded into custody this Tuesday in Tirana. Official sources from the police informed that the 28-year-old citizen with the initials R.H. has been put behind bars, while the proceedings have been launched against the 42-year-old with the initials B.S. …
Revelations from the US about an alleged Iran-linked hacker group’s attempt to sell Albanians’ personal data have raised more questions about cyber defences in the Balkan country after a series of attacks on state systems. Original post Here
Galeria e Artit Tiranë opens the 16th edition of the exhibition “PranverArt” in Tirana. Then, more than 60 artists present their works using different visual art techniques, including painting, sculpture, and ceramics. Organizers Lazar Taçi and Maksim Bushi lead the exhibition. Next, the gallery welcomes a large number of visitors …
TIRANA, April 22 – An article in The Economic Times highlights Albania as part of Europe’s leading affordable coastal destinations. The report notes that summer holidays across the continent do not need to be expensive. It places Durrës among the key locations recommended for summer 2026. Durrës is presented as …
TIRANA, April 22 – The Military Meteorological Service said Albania will face unstable weather on Wednesday. The country will experience cloudy conditions and intermittent light rain in most areas. Rainfall may intensify locally in the south and east. Short periods of moderate showers are expected. In mountain areas, thunderstorms may …
TIRANA, April 22 – Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj hosted a regional meeting in Albania. Participants included representatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. International partners also joined the talks. The discussions focused on environmental cooperation in the Mediterranean region. Jaupaj said the platform aims to strengthen regional cooperation. He said …
Besfort Lamallari announced that a public space near the Vjosa River has been freed from stored seized assets. He said the Agency for the Administration of Seized and Confiscated Assets continues to clear public areas that were occupied for years. In this case, the site had been used for storing …
TIRANA, April 22 – The Delphi Economic Forum opens today in Greece, bringing together political leaders, business representatives, academics, and experts from around the world. The event runs until 25 April and focuses on global challenges and international dialogue. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama attends the forum, accompanied by his …
Mirela Kumbaro says the European Commission has approved the draft law for the creation of the Education Services Agency. The discussion takes place in the Parliamentary Committee on Education, Science and Sports, where lawmakers debate the proposed legislation. Committee chair Luçiano Boçi raises concerns about transparency, autonomy, and possible conflicts …
Albania will return to the field in June. The national team will play a friendly match. The Albanian Football Federation has reached an agreement with Luxembourg. The two teams will face each other in a friendly match. They will play on June 6 at 20:00. The match will take place …
TIRANA, April 22 – Albania’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, Uran Ferizi, has accused parts of the British media and right-wing politicians of “demonising” Albanians. He made the remarks in an open letter published by The Guardian, highlighting what he described as growing public stigma. Ferizi said Albanian communities in …