Protocol for immigrants/ The Assembly votes on the Albania-Italy agreement
With 77 votes in favor, none against and no abstentions, the Parliament of Albania voted on Thursday the protocol agreement for immigrants Albania-Italy. The agreement for immigrants was finalized on November 6 in Rome by the prime minister of Albania, Edi Rama, and the prime minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni. …
Criminal amnesty expires, the draft will not be filed to the commission
Referring to the regulation of the Assembly, the draft is not returned to the Laws Committee. The fact that we withdrew it from the agenda means that consensus will traditionally be found in this room. During these two days, I have heard a lot of charlatan lawyers and lawyers, who …
The British ambassador, Alastair King-Smith meeting with SPAK prosecutors
British Ambassador Alastair King-Smith went today to the premises of the Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime. The British ambassador has held a meeting with SPAK prosecutors. As can be seen from the images, at the end of the meeting, the British ambassador left the premises of SPAK, without …
Fight against organized crime/ SPAK signed a memorandum of understanding with NCA
The head of the Special Prosecution, Altin Dumani, has signed on Thursday a Memorandum of Understanding with the Director General of the National Crime Agency (NCA), Graeme Biggar, of the United Kingdom. This memorandum marks another important step of SPAK, towards strengthening the fight against corruption and organized crime inside …
In show of unity, Albanian opposition holds massive anti-government rally as PM’s rule shows cracks
TIRANA, Feb. 22, 2024 – With a sea of people filling Tirana’s main boulevard, Albania’s opposition has held its largest protest rally in months in a show of strength and unity, following the merger of two factions of the main center-right Democratic Party into one. DP and allied smaller political …
Albania- Italy migrant deal/ The Assembly is expected to vote on Thursday
After the Constitutional Court gave the green light to the agreement between Albania and Italy for immigrants, on Thursday, it is expected to vote and ratify it in the Parliament of Albania. In the agenda of the Assembly, the protocol for immigrants with Italy has been included in the agenda …
Minister Manja: There is no amnesty for the crimes being investigated from the Special Court
The Minister of Justice Ulsi Manja said that the draft law on criminal amnesty has caused confusion and caused inappropriate messages to be sent regarding this issue. Manja said that clearly there will be no amnesty for any of the crimes that are being investigated and judged in the Special …
Second in the region, the Albanian economy grows from tourism and investments
The economy has been more resilient than the countries of the region during the past year. Despite the challenges such as the increase in interest rates or high inflation, the performance has been positive. Albania ranks second in the region for economic performance. According to an analysis by the Bank …
An officer in Fier suspended from duty for corruption
A police officer in Fier has been suspended from duty, after being accused of corruption. From the investigation carried out by AMP, it was found that the police officer, Inspector, during the performance of his functional duty, committed corrupt actions with vehicle drivers by not punishing them with administrative measures. …
The hearing session against former Minister of Defense Fatmir Mediu is postponed again
The hearing on the Gërdec case has been postponed. It is learned that the reason for the postponement of the session was the absence of judge Iren Gjoka. Meanwhile, the next session has been decided to be held on March 6. It is learned that Judge Gjoka was engaged in …
TIRANA, June 26 – US magazine Quartz reports that Albania ranks among the 10 most affordable international destinations for this period. It highlights the country as one of Europe’s biggest tourism surprises. It cites its coastline, mountains and low costs. According to Quartz, travellers can save significantly when they choose …
TIRANA, June 26 – Defence Minister Ermal Nufi held a meeting at the Support Command of the Armed Forces. He underlined the role of the structure in managing crisis situations and field operations. He shared details of the visit through social media. Meanwhile, Nufi said that military structures must prioritise …
Foreign direct investment in Albania increased by 12% in the first quarter of 2026, reaching around 404 million euros. Banka e Shqipërisë reported that inflows rose from 361 million euros in the same period last year to 404 million euros this year. As a result, foreign investor interest in the …
TIRANA, June 26 – Prime Minister Edi Rama gave an interview to Italpress journalist Anna La Rosa, and he addressed Albania’s EU accession process, the migration agreement with Italy, and domestic protests over a tourism project. Rama said the EU accession process remains irreversible. He added that no actor can …
TIRANA, June 26 – Albania is marking the 82nd anniversary of the genocide against Cham Albanians through a series of events focused on historical memory, justice and cultural heritage. Meanwhile, Cham Week began in Tirana on “Dëshmorët e Kombit” boulevard with the installation “I Love Çamëria”, presented as a symbol …
Blerim Gashani said that Kosovo is working to ensure that it organizes the Mediterranean Games at the highest European standards. He announced that the First International Conference on the Security of Major Sports Events was held in Prishtina. The event is part of preparations for the “Prishtina 2030” Mediterranean Games. …
TIRANA, June 26 – The European Commission prepares proposals to grant economic benefits to European Union candidate countries before full membership, according to politico.eu. Albania is among the candidates mentioned in the plans. The initiative aims to accelerate enlargement while preserving entry standards. Governments seek faster progress in the process. …
TIRANA, June 26 – Minister of Interior Besfort Lamallari, together with State Police leaders, presented in Durrës the measures for ensuring public order and safety during the 2026 summer tourist season. Lamallari said the State Police, Border Police and the Maritime Police Unit will operate with increased capacity, modern technology …
TIRANA, June 26 – Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Andis Salla and Kosova’s Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development Minister Armend Muja inspected the Morina Border Inspection Point. The ministers reviewed bilateral cooperation on food safety and cross-border trade procedures. Meanwhile, Salla said Albania and Kosova continue to strengthen institutional coordination. …
TIRANA, June 26 – Former French President François Hollande said Albania remains on course to join the European Union by 2030. He made the remarks in an interview with Top Channel. Hollande recalled that France recognized Albania as a candidate country during his presidency. Meanwhile, he said Albania has made …