The prosecution requests the confiscation of Alda Klosi’ assets
The Prosecutor’s Office of Tirana requests the confiscation of the assets of the former official Alda Klosi, after it was proven that the assets have no legal origin and it was proven that they were created during criminal activity. Through an announcement, the prosecution says that the 500,000 euros that …
Operation against cannabis cultivation/ Balla: From the next week, monitoring will be with Bayraktar drones
Starting next week, terror monitoring will also be carried out through Bayraktar drones. The news was given by the Minister of the Interior, Taulant Balla, in a statement to the media. Balla also announced that at the end of the month, police measures related to security and the smooth running …
Dumani: SPAK is not indifferent to the decision-making of KPK and KPA
Altin Dumani says that SPAK is not indifferent to the decision-making of KPK(Independent Qualification Commission) and KPA(Special Appellate College), regarding the vetting process. During his speech at the National Council of European Integration, Dumani said that from their decisions, SPAK receives indications to carry out criminal prosecutions and property investigations. …
Xhacka reacts over calls for removal of her mandate in Parliament
Former minister of Defense, Olta Xhaçka, reacted this Thursday in Parliament over the debates for her mandate. She said that she never benefited being a socialist minister or MP, saying that his case was stopped by the Constitutional Court. Xhacka refused to be in a conflict of interests after her …
Man dies in a car crash in Divjaka-Lushnje road
A 44-year-old man died in a car crash this Thursday morning in Divjake-Lushnje road axis. The victim, was moving with a motorcycle when was hit by a car, driven by a 22-year-old. The driver was transported to hospital in a grave health condition, while the victim died on the scene. …
Rama official visit in Paris, agenda
The Albanian Prime Minister started this Thursday an official visit to Paris, France with the invitation of the French President, Emmanuel Macron. Albaniandailynews.com learned that premier will held different meetings, mainly focused on the promotion of the potentials of Albania and the increase of foreign investments. Specifically, on Friday at …
Today parliamentary session, discussions on the mandate of MP Olta Xhaçka
The Assembly of Albania will discuss in the plenary session of this Thursday, the mandate of deputy Olta Xhaçka. ABC News journalist Esiona Konomi reports that the opposition demands that its mandate should be transferred to the Constitutional Court. Meanwhile, it is not yet known what position the Socialist Party …
Fier’s laboratory cocaine, SPAK sentenced with 93 years in prison the accused
The Special Prosecutor’s Office has read this Thursday the claim for the group of people arrested for the cocaine laboratory that was discovered in Frakull in Fier. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reports that the prosecution requested a sentence of 93 years in prison for the 10 people suspected of …
Anti-drug operation/ Brother of the SP deputy in Lezha is detained
As part of an anti-drug operation developed in the Hungarian area, the police of Lezha have accompanied and are interrogating Armando Ndreca, the brother of the deputy of the Socialist Party in this district, Eduart Ndreca. Armando Ndreca’s brother-in-law accompanied him, while the operation took place in the village of …
SPAK summoned the mayor of Tropoja
The mayor of Tropoja, Rexh Byberi, was summoned this Thursday to the Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK). ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reports that Byberi stayed at the SPAK premises for about 40 minutes. After leaving SPAK, Byberi said that he was not called for the “Mc Gonigal” case, but for …
The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly has approved the proposal of the Albanian parliamentary delegation to host the Autumn Session 2027 in Tirana, with the participation of all OSCE member states. First, Socialist Party Secretary General Blendi Klosi announced the decision and described it as an important achievement for Albanian parliamentary diplomacy. …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha commented today on last night’s protest in the capital. First, he said democracy, freedom, and rights are not given but earned through effort, sacrifice, and responsibility. He also said they come from dialogue and wisdom, not intimidation or imposition. In addition, he …
Speaker of the Albanian Parliament Niko Peleshi held a meeting with Gunnar Schellenberger, President of the Parliament of the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, focusing on strengthening parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. First, the two sides discussed expanding institutional relations and increasing cooperation in key areas such as economy, education, …
Prime Minister Edi Rama presents key government developments of the week and highlights a new partnership between Italy’s “Fincantieri” and the state-owned company “KAYO”. First, he says the agreement strengthens Albania’s defense sector and supports the revival of the country’s military industry. Next, he explains that the partnership expands to …
TIRANA, July 5 – Judicial reform remains one of Albania’s most significant achievements in recent years, according to Prime Minister Edi Rama in an interview with BBC News. He said the justice system must operate independently and act without political influence. Rama reiterated that judicial reform is a central milestone …
TIRANA, July 5 – The Italian media outlet “Paesi online” highlights Durrës in a feature story, describing it as one of the Adriatic’s most fascinating destinations, where ancient history and modern urban life coexist side by side. The article presents Durrës as one of Albania’s oldest cities, with more than …
TIRANA, July 5 – Firefighters brought a blaze under control in the Shëngjin mountain area near the main road in the “Sakë” neighbourhood in Lezha after an overnight operation. Fire units from Lezha and Tirana worked through the night to contain the flames. Lezha Mayor Pjerin Ndreu said firefighters stayed …
Russian Embassy rejects the claims as “completely unfounded” and tells Albanian officials not to “look for enemies where they do not exist.” Tirana Times, July 04, 2026 – Albania’s government is increasingly casting the country’s month-long anti-government protests as part of a foreign-backed effort to destabilize the country, with senior …
TIRANA, July 4 – Prime Minister Edi Rama has extended his congratulations to the United States of America on the occasion of July 4, Independence Day. He said July 4 is also a special celebration for Albanians. He highlighted the historic ties and friendship between the two countries. Rama referred …
TIRANA, July 4 – President Bajram Begaj has extended congratulations to the United States of America on the 250th anniversary of Independence Day. He conveyed his warmest wishes to President Donald Trump and the American people. Begaj said Albania deeply values its enduring friendship and strategic partnership with the United …