SPAK reveals charges against Berisha, Malltezi
The Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has revealed the official charges against former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, his son-in-law Jamarber Malltezi and the builder Fatmir Bektashi. It is learned that Berisha is accused of passive corruption carried out in collaboration according to article 260 and 25 of …
Arbëresh language soon in all schools of Calabria, Begaj: Together, we are all stronger
President Bajram Begaj, on the second day of his visit to Cosenza in Calabria, also stopped at “Spezzano Albanese”, where he was received by the Arber community and the local authorities. To welcome the head of state, Albanian citizens who fled the country in recent years arrived in Calabrian Arberia …
SPAK discloses Berisha’s involvement in ‘Partizani Complex’ affair
The Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) in Tirana has officially published the charges against former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, his son-in-law Jamarbër Malltezi and builder Fatmir Bektashi, in connection with the privatization of the former Partizani complex. In the announcement of SPAK, it is stated that …
President Begaj three-day visit in Italy
President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj will conduct an official visit to the municipalities inhabited by Arbëresh people in the Calabria region, at invitation of the Calabrian authorities and the Regional Institute of the Arbëresh community of Calabria. From October 20 to 23, Begaj will meet Arbëresh residents …
Murder of Shkodra senior citizen by axe solved, one arrested
A serious crime that took place in Shkodra, where a dead body was found on Thursday in Boks village in a canal, has been solved, as announced this Friday. Police revealed that initially, it was thought that it was a natural death, but the examination of the corpse showed that …
Rrumbullaku-Sandoval discuss cracking down on criminal groups
General Director of the State Police, Muhamet Rrumbullaku, continues the meetings with representatives of international law enforcement authorities and police leaders of different countries, with the aim of creating new bridges of cooperation, for the exchange of information that serves to combat criminal activities, in especially the international trafficking of …
Ex-mayor of Durres seeks freedom after ‘abuse of duty’ charges
Former Mayor of Durres Vangjush Dako, arrested for “abuse of duty” on two occasions, appealed to the Supreme Court the decision of the Special Appeal that left the security measure of detention in prison unchanged. The appeal has been registered as the lot casting has appointed Ilir Panda as relator …
File on Greece-imprisoned Lushnja gang’s head passed to SPAK
Prosecution of Elbasan announced this Friday incompetence for the file of Laert Haxhiu’s group, passing it to the Social Prosecution against Organized Crime and Corruption (SPAK). Initially, this prosecutor started the investigation for a murder that happened in Peqin where the suspect was Artan Tafani, the latter after being arrested …
Interior minister calls for ‘self-cleaning’ of Police ranks
Interior Minister Taulant Balla, accompanied by the Director of DVP, Durres Skender Hita, held a meeting with the structures of the Police Station in Kavaja, where he emphasized the need for deepening the process of self-cleaning of the police ranks and increasing public confidence. The Minister also underlined the commitment …
European Parliament to vote on resolution condemning Kosovo attack
European Parliament (EP) is expected to approve this Thursday a resolution on the relations between Kosovo and Serbia, as well as on the terrorist attack in the village of Banjska. This resolution was initiated by the political group of social democrats in the EP, as they assess the situation in …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said that Sazan Island will remain property of the Albanian state. He stressed that it will not be privatized. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s 35th anniversary event in Vlora, Rama said Sazan is a national asset. Therefore, any development project will be carried out in partnership …
Albania received strong support from European Union leaders at the summit in Tivat, Montenegro. EU officials said the country is moving in the right direction toward membership. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU’s goals are clear. She stated that Montenegro is expected to join the EU …
Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama said that no request for strategic investor status has been submitted for the Zvërnec project. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s 35th anniversary event in Vlora, Rama rejected criticism of strategic investments. He said that when his government took office, Vlora lacked major …
The European Union in Albania has supported 22 journalists and media professionals from across the country. Through short-film projects, they highlighted the stories and challenges faced by some of the most vulnerable groups in Albanian society. The initiative was implemented in cooperation with the organizations Albanian Women in Audiovisual and …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said that the planned tourism resort in Zvërnec will transform Vlora into a destination of global importance. During a meeting with local residents, Rama highlighted the project’s expected economic impact. He said the investment would attract further development and increase interest in real estate, apartments, and …
More than 45 icons from the rich collection of the National Museum of Medieval Art will go on display in France for the first time. The exhibition, “Icons of Albania – Treasures of the National Museum of Medieval Art of Korça,” will open on June 13 at the Musée des …
The European Commission has proposed closing three negotiation chapters with Albania, according to António Costa. Costa announced the news during a press conference following the EU–Western Balkans Summit in Tivat. Furthermore, he praised the progress of Western Balkan countries on their path toward the European Union. He said the enlargement …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz today in Tivat during the EU–Western Balkans Summit. Rama shared details of the meeting in a social media post. He said they spoke after the summit session and before departing for their respective destinations. Furthermore, the summit brought together European …
Korçë will open the summer season this weekend with the 2026 International Carnival Festival, one of the city’s most popular celebrations. Mayor Sotiraq Filo shared the festival program on social media and invited residents and visitors to join the festivities. “We invite everyone to become part of this colorful celebration …
The first night of UNUM Festival kicked off last night in Shëngjin, bringing music energy to the shoreline of Rana e Hedhun. The festival transformed the beach area into an international stage. It also turned Shëngjin into a key tourist hotspot during the event. Furthermore, UNUM Festival is considered one …