Lezha court gave life sentence for man that killed former OST director
The Court of Lezha gave a life prison sentence for Dorjan Keqi, the man who in 2016, killed the former director of OST, Saimir Jaku in Rreshen. The 42-year-old from Kruja, resident in Kurbin was found guilty for murder committed in collaboration. He was arrested on September of 2022 as …
Tensions in the opposition protest, 8 arrested
The police have released eight people who, during the opposition protest, threw flares and Molotov cocktails towards the prime minister’s building. “Following the investigative and procedural actions carried out for the protest that took place yesterday evening, the materials were referred to the Prosecutor’s Office, where the proceedings for 8 …
Fires engulf Albania as a result of extreme heat
According to the data from the National Operational Center of Civil Emergencies, during the last 24 hours, 14 fires have been reported, of which 11 have been extinguished and 3 fires are active. “Today the work is continuing in the municipality of Delvina, where the hearth of the fire is …
Shooting in Tropoja, one dead, two Injured
A man died due to shootings late on Thursday in the village Breg-Lume of Tropoja. The victim is a 24-year-old with initials A.P. who died on the road to hospital, while two others, the brother of the victim and another citizen remained injured. Police informed that the perpetrator escaped from …
Two years in prison, Supreme Court dismisses the appeal from Fredi Beleri
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal made by Fredi Beleri to suspend the decision of the Special Court of First Instance, which sentenced him to 2 years in prison. Beleri requested that the execution of the decision be suspended until the Supreme Court pronounces. He was sentenced in March …
Businessman Rezart Taci accused for VAT fraud
The Prosecutor’s Office of Tirana has sent the businessman Rezart Taçi for trial on the suspicion that he created a VAT fraud scheme through fictitious transactions with the companies created by him. According to the prosecution, it turned out that the company ‘Kuid’ shpk, as a retail agent of the …
A 41 year old arrested for stabbing one person in Saranda
The 41-year-old man, who stabbed a person yesterday, was arrested this Thursday in Saranda. According to the police information, it is suspected that on 11.07.2024, around 03:40, in neighborhood no. 1, in a parking lot, after a momentary conflict, for weak motives, the 41-year-old man injured another person with a …
Linda Rama’s daughter sues Berisha for Defamation
Rea Xhillari, the daughter of the wife of Prime Minister, Edi Rama made Wednesday a criminal proceeding against the historical leader of Democratic Party, Sali Berisha and six other democrat MPs, Luan Baçi, Flamur Noka, Tritan Shehu, Albana Vokshi, Edi Paloka an Edmond Spaho for defamation. In November last year, …
Representatives of American justice meeting at the Supreme Court
A delegation of judges and prosecutors from the United States of America, which has been in Tirana for several days, held a meeting in the premises of the Supreme Court. In the announcement published by the press office of the Supreme Court, it is stated that the talks were focused …
Long Internal ‘War’ Leaves Albania’s Opposition Democratic Party Wounded
A recent court ruling confirmed ex-premier Sali Berisha as leader of the opposition party. But with Berisha under investigation for graft and the party in disarray, its path back to power in the 2025 elections looks difficult. Original post Here
TIRANA, July 27 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Monday that what he described as the “Flamingo Revolution” represented an example of disinformation and foreign interference. Speaking at the conference “Confronting Information Manipulation and Foreign Interference: Albania and the Enlargement Context” in Tirana, Rama referred to the protests known …
Kosovo faces growing pressure to complete preparations for the Mediterranean Games “Prishtina 2030”. The event represents one of the country’s biggest sports projects. However, delays in building sports infrastructure have raised concerns among sports leaders. Kosovo Olympic Committee President Ismet Krasniqi warned about the consequences of a possible failure. He …
TIRANA, July 27 – Border Police and the Maritime Police Unit blocked a Jet Ski in Livadhi Bay, Himara, after its rider performed dangerous manoeuvres near the safety zone for beachgoers. According to the police, citizens at the beach reported that the Jet Ski was moving dangerously close to the …
Ksamil has emerged as one of the leading European summer destinations for 2026, according to the Italian travel media outlet “Turisti per Caso”. The publication included the Albanian coastal gem among Europe’s 15 best destinations for the summer season. The list features destinations ranging from Albania’s crystal-clear beaches to Iceland’s …
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Andis Salla highlighted Enol Winery in Prezë as an example of successful agritourism and Albanian-made products. Salla shared images from the winery on social media and described it as one of the first certified agritourism businesses in the country. The winery has received support from …
TIRANA, July 27 – French Minister Delegate for Europe Benjamin Haddad will visit Kosova on Monday. During the visit, he will meet with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Glauk Konjufca. According to the announcement, the two officials will hold bilateral talks. Later, Acting Deputy Prime Minister Glauk Konjufca, …
Hysaj Agrotourism in Malësia e Madhe has become an important rural tourism destination in the Shkodër region. The farm combines northern Albanian traditions, local cuisine and the natural beauty of Lake Shkodër. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images from the business, which receives support from government programmes. The agrotourism centre …
TIRANA, July 27 – The “Blue Eye” Natural Park in Saranda continues to attract domestic visitors and foreign tourists during this summer season. On Monday, Prime Minister Edi Rama shared footage from the site on social media, showing the area filled with visitors. He described the destination as one of …
The Shalë River has become one of Albania’s most attractive destinations for local and international tourists in recent years. The untouched nature, crystal-clear waters and adventure activities attract visitors, especially during the summer months from June to August. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images from the Shalë River, showing tourists …
TIRANA, July 27 – Kosova has secured a €60 million loan for the Olympic Village of the 2030 Mediterranean Games. French Minister Delegate for Europe Benjamin Haddad announced the agreement after meeting with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kosova Glauk Konjufca. The talks focused on bilateral cooperation, regional developments …