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“The law of war with Greece”, Idrizi: Has no place in the relations between the two countries

In the Assembly, the draft statement proposed by PDIU on the abolition of the law of war with Greece is being discussed. The President of PDIU, Shpëtim Idrizi, says that the law that is still in force brings negative effects between the two countries. “This statement is proof of our …

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Abolition of law of war with Greece/ Assembly approves the draft declaration of PDIU

Assembly approved with 96 votes in favor and none against the PDIU’s statement on the abolition of the law of war with Greece. The draft of the PDIU requires the Albanian parliament to engage with the Greek parliament, so that such a law no longer exists. In view of this, …

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Socialist Party candidate for the municipality of Himara, Vangjel Tavo resigns as prefect of Vlora

After being confirmed as a SP candidate for the Himara elections, Vangjel Tavo has resigned as prefect of the Vlora district. In a letter addressed to the Minister of the Interior, Taulant Balla, while sending him his resignation, Tavo expresses his gratitude and the privilege that he has held this …

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World Bank Urges Heatwave-Stricken Balkans to Act Together on Climate Change

Report calls for proactive investment in climate adaptation, saying collective action in the region – currently enduring a heatwave – is not just a necessity but a wise financial decision. Original post Here

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Rama: There is an organized attack to damage Albanian tourism

Prime Minister Edi Rama has stated that there is an organized attack to harm Albanian tourism, as many fake profiles have been opened that are used to the detriment of tourism. He emphasized that our security systems have turned on the red light for this, and this is one side …

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‘January 21’ investigations/ SPAK calls on Monday to testify the family members of Aleks Nika

SPAK will summon Rajmonda Nika, the wife of Aleks Nika, on Monday at 10:00 a.m. as a witness for the January 21 murders. On the same day at 12:00, Mark Nika, Alex Nika’s uncle, was also called. SPAK officially announced on Tuesday that it has registered the investigations for January 21, …

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Rama meeting with the mayors

Prime Minister Edi Rama gathers the mayors of the country’s municipalities in the morning of this Wednesday. It is learned that the meeting is expected to be held at 10:00. According to ABC News sources, the focus of the discussions will be the issue of properties, legalizations and the next …

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Declared internationally wanted, two Albanians are arrested in Spain and Italy

Two Albanians, declared internationally wanted, have been arrested in Spain and Italy. In Spain, a 29-year-old man was arrested as part of the police operation, “The Zone”. For this citizen, the Court of Shkodra has assigned the security measure “Arrest in prison”, for the criminal offenses “Cultivation of narcotic plants” …

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“Gerdeci”/ The hearing session for the former Minister of Defense, Fatmir Mediu is postponed again

The hearing for the former Minister of Defense, Fatmir Mediu, regarding the “Gërdeci” case has been postponed. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reports that the reason for the postponement of the session was the absence of one of the experts. Mediu did not appear at the session either, but through …

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Two engineers arrested after 2 people were injured during work

Two people, 26 and 39 years old, have been arrested by the Tirana police for the criminal offense “Violation of the rules of protection at work”. According to the police, their arrest comes after two workers fell from a height on Monday in Kamez, in an object being built by …

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Pilur celebrates more than six decades of legendary polyphonic music

TIRANA, July 27 – Pilur hosted the first edition of the Day of the Pilur Group during the weekend, honouring the legendary Albanian polyphonic group that has contributed to national culture for more than six decades. The event took place at the “Lefter Çipa Word Museum” Centre, bringing together former …

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Albania’s artificial intelligence assistant ‘Diella’ records over 3 million interactions on e-Albania

TIRANA, July 27 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Monday that Diella, Albania’s artificial intelligence assistant on the e-Albania public services platform, has handled around 3 million interactions, becoming a digital communication bridge between citizens and the state. Rama shared an information video presenting Diella’s development and the work …

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Experts discuss foreign information manipulation threats, Colon: Russia is a main actor behind attacks in Europe

TIRANA, July 27 – Albania’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs hosted on Monday the international conference “Fighting Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI): Albania and the Enlargement Context” in Tirana. The event brought together representatives from European institutions, NATO, security experts, academics and media representatives. Discussions focused on foreign …

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Albanian Parliament approves fast-track procedure for US military loan agreement

TIRANA, July 27 – The Albanian Parliament approved on Monday the fast-track procedure for a loan agreement with the United States under the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) programme. The decision received 75 votes in favour. Socialist Party parliamentary group leader Taulant Balla requested the accelerated procedure. He said the $302 …

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2026 among best years in wildfire response due to investments and early preparations

TIRANA, July 27 – Defense Minister Ermal Nufi said on Monday that 2026 ranks among Albania’s best years in managing wildfires. Nufi said the result comes from continuous investments in human resources and infrastructure. He stressed that preparation, rather than chance, has improved the country’s response to fire emergencies. The …

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“A country is not protected by laws and walls, but by people and their hearts,” PM Rama tells firefighters in Farka, Tirana

TIRANA, July 27 – Prime Minister Edi Rama met firefighters and Civil Emergency forces on Monday at the Farka air base. The meeting focused on preparations against the increased wildfire risk during the summer season. Rama referred to the severe fires in France and Spain, where flames have affected thousands …

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Hoxha: Information Manipulation Is a Hybrid Pressure Tool That Undermines Democracy

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”28d51398-dc01-41b6-a655-565864ee0e4f” data-turn-id-container=”28d51398-dc01-41b6-a655-565864ee0e4f” data-testid=”conversation-turn-17″ data-turn=”user”> *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:69f59807-859b-4cc1-9f0d-c51469b65ac8-8″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:69f59807-859b-4cc1-9f0d-c51469b65ac8-8″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-18″ data-turn=”assistant”> Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, addressed the conference “Countering Information Manipulation and Foreign Interference: Albania and the Enlargement Context,” stating that protecting the information space has become one of the key …

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Three Firefighting Aircraft and 130 New Fire Engines: Albania Unveils National Wildfire Preparedness Plan

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”bc828389-5c88-4644-8ac1-988cf596a17f” data-turn-id-container=”bc828389-5c88-4644-8ac1-988cf596a17f” data-testid=”conversation-turn-9″ data-turn=”user”> Albania has unveiled its National Wildfire Preparedness Plan at the Farka Air Base, during an event attended by Prime Minister Edi Rama, Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari, the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Local Government, prefects, mayors, senior officials from the …

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Rama: Three Firefighting Aircraft Secured, Delivery Expected by the End of the Year

Prime Minister Edi Rama met on Monday with firefighters and Civil Emergency teams at Farka Air Base, calling for maximum readiness as Albania faces rising temperatures and an increased risk of wildfires. Referring to the critical wildfire situation in France and Spain, Rama expressed solidarity with emergency crews battling the …

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INSTAT Report: Road Accidents on the Rise, 952 People Injured in the First Half of 2026

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”d747e284-f008-4058-af4b-59c08d4c63a1″ data-turn-id-container=”d747e284-f008-4058-af4b-59c08d4c63a1″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-11″ data-turn=”user”> Albania’s roads continue to witness a growing number of traffic accidents, resulting in hundreds of injuries and loss of life. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:69f59807-859b-4cc1-9f0d-c51469b65ac8-5″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:69f59807-859b-4cc1-9f0d-c51469b65ac8-5″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-12″ data-turn=”assistant”> According to INSTAT’s latest report, 679 road accidents were recorded during the …

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Pilur celebrates more than six decades of legendary polyphonic music

TIRANA, July 27 – Pilur hosted the first edition of the Day of the Pilur Group during the weekend, honouring the legendary Albanian polyphonic group that has contributed to national culture for more than six decades. The event took place at the “Lefter Çipa Word Museum” Centre, bringing together former …

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Albania’s artificial intelligence assistant ‘Diella’ records over 3 million interactions on e-Albania

TIRANA, July 27 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Monday that Diella, Albania’s artificial intelligence assistant on the e-Albania public services platform, has handled around 3 million interactions, becoming a digital communication bridge between citizens and the state. Rama shared an information video presenting Diella’s development and the work …

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Experts discuss foreign information manipulation threats, Colon: Russia is a main actor behind attacks in Europe

TIRANA, July 27 – Albania’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs hosted on Monday the international conference “Fighting Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI): Albania and the Enlargement Context” in Tirana. The event brought together representatives from European institutions, NATO, security experts, academics and media representatives. Discussions focused on foreign …

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Albanian Parliament approves fast-track procedure for US military loan agreement

TIRANA, July 27 – The Albanian Parliament approved on Monday the fast-track procedure for a loan agreement with the United States under the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) programme. The decision received 75 votes in favour. Socialist Party parliamentary group leader Taulant Balla requested the accelerated procedure. He said the $302 …

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2026 among best years in wildfire response due to investments and early preparations

TIRANA, July 27 – Defense Minister Ermal Nufi said on Monday that 2026 ranks among Albania’s best years in managing wildfires. Nufi said the result comes from continuous investments in human resources and infrastructure. He stressed that preparation, rather than chance, has improved the country’s response to fire emergencies. The …

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“A country is not protected by laws and walls, but by people and their hearts,” PM Rama tells firefighters in Farka, Tirana

TIRANA, July 27 – Prime Minister Edi Rama met firefighters and Civil Emergency forces on Monday at the Farka air base. The meeting focused on preparations against the increased wildfire risk during the summer season. Rama referred to the severe fires in France and Spain, where flames have affected thousands …

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Hoxha: Information Manipulation Is a Hybrid Pressure Tool That Undermines Democracy

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”28d51398-dc01-41b6-a655-565864ee0e4f” data-turn-id-container=”28d51398-dc01-41b6-a655-565864ee0e4f” data-testid=”conversation-turn-17″ data-turn=”user”> *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:69f59807-859b-4cc1-9f0d-c51469b65ac8-8″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:69f59807-859b-4cc1-9f0d-c51469b65ac8-8″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-18″ data-turn=”assistant”> Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, addressed the conference “Countering Information Manipulation and Foreign Interference: Albania and the Enlargement Context,” stating that protecting the information space has become one of the key …

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Three Firefighting Aircraft and 130 New Fire Engines: Albania Unveils National Wildfire Preparedness Plan

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”bc828389-5c88-4644-8ac1-988cf596a17f” data-turn-id-container=”bc828389-5c88-4644-8ac1-988cf596a17f” data-testid=”conversation-turn-9″ data-turn=”user”> Albania has unveiled its National Wildfire Preparedness Plan at the Farka Air Base, during an event attended by Prime Minister Edi Rama, Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari, the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Local Government, prefects, mayors, senior officials from the …

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Rama: Three Firefighting Aircraft Secured, Delivery Expected by the End of the Year

Prime Minister Edi Rama met on Monday with firefighters and Civil Emergency teams at Farka Air Base, calling for maximum readiness as Albania faces rising temperatures and an increased risk of wildfires. Referring to the critical wildfire situation in France and Spain, Rama expressed solidarity with emergency crews battling the …

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INSTAT Report: Road Accidents on the Rise, 952 People Injured in the First Half of 2026

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”d747e284-f008-4058-af4b-59c08d4c63a1″ data-turn-id-container=”d747e284-f008-4058-af4b-59c08d4c63a1″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-11″ data-turn=”user”> Albania’s roads continue to witness a growing number of traffic accidents, resulting in hundreds of injuries and loss of life. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:69f59807-859b-4cc1-9f0d-c51469b65ac8-5″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:69f59807-859b-4cc1-9f0d-c51469b65ac8-5″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-12″ data-turn=”assistant”> According to INSTAT’s latest report, 679 road accidents were recorded during the …