Albin Kurti visits Tirana on Sunday
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, will visit Tirana on Sunday, reports ABC News journalist Esiona Konomi. It is learned that Kurti will meet with Prime Minister Edi Rama and Speaker of Parliament Lindita Nikolla. There is no clear and stated purpose, but it is believed to be a …
Rama starts his official visit to United Kingdom today
Prime Minister Edi Rama will start today a two-day official visit to the United Kingdom, where he will hold a series of important meetings in the framework of cooperation and strengthening of relations between the two countries. For the first time, Prime Minister Rama will be welcomed to a meeting …
Ex-Head of Fier customs left in prison for injuring two in a car crash
Court of First Instance in Vlora has set this Thursday the security measure of arrest and imprisonment for Arlind Lagji, the former director of customs in Fier. He caused two consecutive accidents on the Trans-Balkan road, on Monday, March 20, injuring two elderly people, respectively 66 and 63 years old. …
“Energy crisis was successfully managed”, Balluku: Energy independence, the government’s priority
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Hearing session for Fatmir Mediu is postponed, due to the families of the victims
Hearing session has been postponed for the former minister Fatmir Mediu, who is accused of the incident in Gërdec where 26 people lost their lives. The session, which started at 2:00 p.m., was expected to determine the start or not of the review of the file. It is learned that …
PM Rama to travel to UK for migration issue
Prime Minister Rama will travel this Wednesday to London, where he will stay for 3 days on an official visit and will be hosted by his counterpart Rishi Sunak in their first meeting. The two heads of government had earlier a telephone conversation on the issue of illegal Albanian immigrants, …
Spanish laborer found dead in hotel room
A Spanish citizen was found dead in a hotel room in the Karavasta village of Divjaka. 47-year-old Francisco Servija has been working in this area for about two months for the assembly of solar greenhouses together with his friend, Osvaldo Velasco. The journalist of ABC News, Xhensila Kodra informs that …
Multiple arrested for dealing drugs near schools
Tirana police have cracked down this Wednesday on a group, which dealt cannabis and cocaine in some areas of the Albanian capital. Several people are arrested. According to preliminary data, this group is believed to have been distributing drugs near schools, but also in other premises. /abcnews.al […] Read More… …
New Central Hospital in QSUT, Rama-Manastirliu: A new beginning for health system
The new Central Hospital at QSUT was inaugurated today, a completely new hospital built from the ground up for internal diseases, in the “Mother Teresa” University Hospital Center complex. Prime Minister Edi Rama and the Minister of Health and Social Protection, Ogerta Manastirliu, have considered this investment the greatest work …
Race and Exclusion in State Socialism: African Students in Communist Albania
Albania once opened its doors to the children of anti-colonial figures in Africa, but they still faced suspicion and marginalisation. Original post Here
The body of 21-year-old Albanian Mateo Llupi, who lost his life following a shooting attack in the city of Helsingborg, has arrived in his home country. The tragic incident occurred shortly before midnight on April 14, putting Swedish authorities on alert. Police cordoned off the area and launched investigations to …
The Parliament of Albania held a minute of silence during today’s plenary session in honor of the passing of Rexhep Qosja. The proposal was made by the head of the Socialist Party’s parliamentary group, Taulant Balla, who stated: “Academician Rexhep Qosja, whose work represents an irreplaceable contribution to our national …
Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted following the news of the passing of academician Rexhep Qosja. “FAREWELL, GOOD ALBANIAN.Heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives, and friends of Professor Rexhep Qosja,” Rama wrote. Academician Rexhep Qosja passed away on Thursday at the age of 89. According to a family statement, the funeral …
President Bajram Begaj reacted on Facebook regarding the passing of academician Rexhep Qosja, expressing his condolences to the family. Full post: “A rare academic has departed from the Pantheon…Rexhep Qosja was one of the finest minds of Albanian culture and thought. My most sincere condolences to his family, relatives, and …
Lawmakers in Kosovo have officially approved a draft law on price caps on Thursday, despite opposition criticism, which accused the government of seeking to intervene in the free market. The draft law – officially known as the Law on Temporary Measures for Basic Products in Special Cases of Market Destabilization …
Academician Rexhep Qosja has passed away at the age of 89. Qosja was one of the most important figures in Albanian thought and literature, with a long academic, literary, and public career in Kosovo and beyond. He was born on June 25, 1936, in Vuthaj and was educated as a …
The Council of Ministers of Albania has submitted to the Parliament of Albania a report on Albania’s EU accession process covering the year 2025 and the first four months of 2026. The 86-page report provides a detailed overview of the country’s current position in negotiating chapters and outlines the objective …
The head of the Special Prosecution Office, Klodjan Braho, will appear on Monday before the High Prosecutorial Council of Albania to present the annual report of the institution he leads. “The High Prosecutorial Council will hold, on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 10:00, a hearing session with the Head of …
TIRANA, April 23 – Travel and Tour World has highlighted Albania as an emerging European travel destination for 2026, citing growing international interest in its coastal landscapes, mountain regions and cultural heritage sites. The publication described Albania as gaining increased visibility among international travellers. In Tirana, the capital features as …
The European Film Academy has included the Kinostudio “Shqipëria e Re” building in the list of Treasures of European Film Culture. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport announced the decision and highlighted its importance for Albania. It said the recognition places Albania among Europe’s key film heritage destinations. It …