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Rama will be hosted by Macron in an official ceremony, several agreements will be signed

Prime Minister Edi Rama is in France as part of a two-day visit at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron. The Prime Minister will be welcomed with an official ceremony at 13:00 by Macron. After the ceremony, Rama and Macron are expected to hold a press statement. Afterwards, several intergovernmental …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Monday Briefing from the Balkans: July 6, 2026

Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here

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Second phase of soft loan scheme opens, applications due by July 31, official says

TIRANA, July 6 – The second phase of the municipal soft loan scheme opened on July 1 after the completion of the first stage, a city official said. He said 2,500 applicants were approved in the first phase out of 4,909 applications. However, he added that several applicants were excluded …

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Turkey at the centre of global diplomacy as Ankara hosts NATO Summit on 7 July, agenda revealed

TIRANA, July 6 – Turkey will host the 36th NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government in Ankara on 7 July. The meeting takes place amid global uncertainty. Ankara last hosted a NATO summit in Istanbul in 2004. Meanwhile, the summit will gather 32 heads of state and government. …

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Preza Castle: Where History and Nature Meet in a Peaceful Landscape

Just a few kilometers from Tirana, Preza Castle rises on a green hill, and it stands as one of the most distinctive historical and panoramic sites in the area. First, visitors reach the castle through a rural landscape, and they pass traditional houses and green hills that create a calm …

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RTSH Governing Council head outlines reforms for RTSH Parliament channel, archives and auditing

TIRANA, July 6 – RTSH Governing Council Chairman Fatjon Hoxhalli said the public broadcaster is strengthening the structure of the RTSH Parliament channel as part of a broader effort to modernize its operations. Speaking at the parliamentary Committee on Citizens’ Initiatives, Cooperation and Institutional Oversight, Hoxhalli said the channel has …

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RTSH targets digital transformation, Director Vasili: Public media must be present wherever the audience is

TIRANA, July 6 – RTSH Director General Eni Vasili highlighted digital transformation as the public broadcaster’s main strategic priority during a parliamentary committee session reviewing RTSH’s 2025 performance. She said public media must reach audiences wherever they consume content. According to Vasili, the future of public broadcasting depends on a …

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Ministry of Defence reports 16 wildfire hotspots across Albania, five active but under control

TIRANA, July 6 – The Ministry of Defence said 16 wildfire hotspots were recorded across Albania during the day under the coordination of the National Civil Protection Agency. Meanwhile, the ministry said five active hotspots remain under control. It added that operational structures continue work to fully extinguish them. Operations …

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Velipojë: Well-Managed Public Beaches Offer Clean and Organized Conditions for Visitors

Velipojë beach, with a coastline stretching over 14 kilometers, remains one of the most visited destinations by both domestic and foreign tourists this summer season. First, authorities have expanded public beach areas and improved coastal management, which has significantly increased the number of visitors. Next, Prime Minister Edi Rama shared …

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Parliament committee approves resolution on RTSH activity for 2025

TIRANA, July 6 – The Parliamentary Committee on Civic Initiatives, Cooperation and Institutional Oversight approved on Sunday the draft resolution assessing the activity of Albanian Radio Television (RTSH) for 2025. Earlier in the session, RTSH Director General Eni Vasili said digital transformation remains a core institutional priority in cooperation with …

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Today marks final deadline for National Agriculture Support Scheme applications

TIRANA, July 6 – Albania’s Agency for Agricultural and Rural Development (AZHBR) said today is the final day to apply for the 2026 National Agriculture Support Scheme after the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development extended the deadline. The agency said it will accept applications for all support measures until …

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Monday Briefing from the Balkans: July 6, 2026

Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here

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Second phase of soft loan scheme opens, applications due by July 31, official says

TIRANA, July 6 – The second phase of the municipal soft loan scheme opened on July 1 after the completion of the first stage, a city official said. He said 2,500 applicants were approved in the first phase out of 4,909 applications. However, he added that several applicants were excluded …

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Turkey at the centre of global diplomacy as Ankara hosts NATO Summit on 7 July, agenda revealed

TIRANA, July 6 – Turkey will host the 36th NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government in Ankara on 7 July. The meeting takes place amid global uncertainty. Ankara last hosted a NATO summit in Istanbul in 2004. Meanwhile, the summit will gather 32 heads of state and government. …

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Preza Castle: Where History and Nature Meet in a Peaceful Landscape

Just a few kilometers from Tirana, Preza Castle rises on a green hill, and it stands as one of the most distinctive historical and panoramic sites in the area. First, visitors reach the castle through a rural landscape, and they pass traditional houses and green hills that create a calm …

News

RTSH Governing Council head outlines reforms for RTSH Parliament channel, archives and auditing

TIRANA, July 6 – RTSH Governing Council Chairman Fatjon Hoxhalli said the public broadcaster is strengthening the structure of the RTSH Parliament channel as part of a broader effort to modernize its operations. Speaking at the parliamentary Committee on Citizens’ Initiatives, Cooperation and Institutional Oversight, Hoxhalli said the channel has …

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RTSH targets digital transformation, Director Vasili: Public media must be present wherever the audience is

TIRANA, July 6 – RTSH Director General Eni Vasili highlighted digital transformation as the public broadcaster’s main strategic priority during a parliamentary committee session reviewing RTSH’s 2025 performance. She said public media must reach audiences wherever they consume content. According to Vasili, the future of public broadcasting depends on a …

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Ministry of Defence reports 16 wildfire hotspots across Albania, five active but under control

TIRANA, July 6 – The Ministry of Defence said 16 wildfire hotspots were recorded across Albania during the day under the coordination of the National Civil Protection Agency. Meanwhile, the ministry said five active hotspots remain under control. It added that operational structures continue work to fully extinguish them. Operations …

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Velipojë: Well-Managed Public Beaches Offer Clean and Organized Conditions for Visitors

Velipojë beach, with a coastline stretching over 14 kilometers, remains one of the most visited destinations by both domestic and foreign tourists this summer season. First, authorities have expanded public beach areas and improved coastal management, which has significantly increased the number of visitors. Next, Prime Minister Edi Rama shared …

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Parliament committee approves resolution on RTSH activity for 2025

TIRANA, July 6 – The Parliamentary Committee on Civic Initiatives, Cooperation and Institutional Oversight approved on Sunday the draft resolution assessing the activity of Albanian Radio Television (RTSH) for 2025. Earlier in the session, RTSH Director General Eni Vasili said digital transformation remains a core institutional priority in cooperation with …

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Today marks final deadline for National Agriculture Support Scheme applications

TIRANA, July 6 – Albania’s Agency for Agricultural and Rural Development (AZHBR) said today is the final day to apply for the 2026 National Agriculture Support Scheme after the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development extended the deadline. The agency said it will accept applications for all support measures until …