Collaborator of Laert Haxhiu, Klea Gjata released from prison
The Special Court against Corruption released from prison, Klea Gjata, friend of Laert Haxhiu. She was arrested last September after the testimony of Arben Tafani, with the accuse for supporting the crime perpetrator and for not denouncing a crime. Her lawyer pretends that the family of Gjata was threatened by …
The Constitutional Court rejected Fredi Beleri’s request to be released from prison
The elected mayor of Himara, Fredi Beleri, was sentenced to two years in prison by the Special Court. A decision for which his lawyer emphasized that they will appeal. Beleri claimed that the court had conducted an irregular process and that his right to be elected had been violated due …
After 6 months, the Assembly returns to normality
The Parliament of Albania returns to normality, after several months of noise and chaos. The Speaker of the Assembly, Lindita Nikolla, at the beginning of the plenary session, presented the agenda to the legislators, while the deputies of Re-establishment are expected to join the votes with the socialists for the …
The murder of Gentian Bejtja, two arrested, one of them the suspected perpetrator
The State Police announces that it has arrested one of the persons suspected of having participated in the murder of Gentian Bejtja in Fushë Krujë. He also accompanied another, who is suspected to be involved in the crime. According to the police, the arrested person is Ilir Beqaraj alias Brahimi, …
Accused of murdering the businessman in Shengjin, Portuguese Ruben Saraiva sentenced to prison
The court of Lezha has left the Portuguese Ruben Saraiva in prison. The Portuguese is accused of murdering businessman Ardian Nikulaj, an event that happened in Shengjin. Saraiva appeared today in front of the Lezha court, under strict security measures, as she requested a change in the security measure. He …
Photos of two arrested for the murder of Bejtja made public
Police made public the two persons arrested so far after the murder of Gentjan Bejtja, former prison police officer. The two men in the photo are Ilir Beqaraj alias Brahimi alias Mancellari and Edison Haxhiu. Beqiraj is the cousin of Ylli Brahimi, known for police as the right hand of …
Drug trafficking from the USA to Albania by mail, one arrested
A case of trafficking of the narcotic substance cannabis sativa, from the USA, to our country, using the postal service, has been reported. As a result, a 27-year-old man was arrested, while another was declared wanted. “Narcotics Investigation Specialists, in cooperation with the Directorate of Customs Investigation in the General …
Op/Ed: If we want peace, we must prepare for war
By Charles Michel President of the European Council. It was 3:30 in the morning on 24 February 2022, when I was woken by the sound of my phone ringing. Countless intelligence briefings warning of a Russian invasion of Ukraine can never prepare you for the moment. Hearing Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s …
Rama gathers the political leaders of the districts
Chief socialist Edi Rama will gather political leaders in the districts on Tuesday at the headquarters of the Socialist Party. ABC News journalist, Ajgena Korbi, reports that the meeting is expected to start at 09:00 at the pink headquarters. The focus of the meeting will be on the re-energization of …
Rama: Socialist Party, the only political force that can help Albania to move forward
The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, spoke to the media after the meeting with the political leaders of the districts. He emphasized that the Socialist Party is the only political force that has the capacity to move Albania forward. “We are in a very important and deep process for …
TIRANA, July 1 – Italian media outlet “Idealista” has highlighted 15 key destinations across Albania, presenting the country as an increasingly attractive European tourism hub where history, nature, and coastal landscapes meet. The article notes that Albania combines Roman amphitheatres, Ottoman-era bazaars, and modern urban life within a short travel …
TIRANA, July 1 – President Bajram Begaj welcomed Ireland as it begins its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union. In a message published on Wednesday, Begaj wished Ireland success during its term at the helm of the Council. He said Albania was encouraged that European Union enlargement …
Albania is expanding its digital public transport services as the summer tourist season increases travel demand across the country. The General Director of the Road Transport Services Directorate (DPSHTRR), Kreshnik Bajraktari, has launched an intensive information campaign in the field to promote the eTransport platform. The initiative aims to provide …
TIRANA, July 1 – Prime Minister Edi Rama met Hendrik Wüst during his visit to Bochum, Germany. Rama said the talks focused on expanding cooperation between Albania and North Rhine-Westphalia, one of Germany’s leading economic and industrial regions. He identified investment, digital technology, vocational education, and Albania’s European Union membership …
“Shtëpia e Midhjeve” (The House of Mussels), a culinary destination located near Saranda, has ranked second in the “TEA’s Gastronomy Award” category at the TEA Awards 2026 ceremony. The National Tourism Agency says this recognition places “Shtëpia e Midhjeve” among the most highly rated gastronomic destinations based on visitor reviews …
TIRANA, July 1 – United States Chargé d’Affaires Anu Prattipati reaffirmed Washington’s support for Kosova during an event marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. Prattipati said the partnership between the United States and Kosova rests on shared values, mutual respect, and a common commitment to security and opportunity. She …
TIRANA, July 1 – Albanian humanist Frang Bardhi passed away on July 1, 1643. He was a lexicographer, historian, folklorist, ethnographer and senior Catholic cleric. Bardhi was born in 1606 in Kallmet, Zadrima. He completed his studies at the religious college in Loreto, Italy, in 1628. He later earned a …
TIRANA, July 1 – Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said EU enlargement is a strategic necessity for Europe’s security, stability and competitiveness during a conference in Luxembourg on EU support for the Western Balkans, held by the European Court of Auditors. The Albanian chief diplomat said the Western Balkans and the …
The EU4Culture program has officially ended in Albania after restoring and revitalizing 23 cultural heritage sites across the country. The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) implemented the project, which the European Union funded with a total budget of €40 million. The program ran from October 2020 to June …
TIRANA, July 1 – The Council of Ministers declared the Apolonia Archaeological Park an immovable cultural heritage asset, also approving its boundary definition, zoning, and a new protection and management plan. The Albanian government said the new status applies in line with the official zoning map and coordinates set in …