ECHR overturns Beccheti’s complaints against Albanian state
The European Court of Human Rights has refused to consider the complaints of Francesco Becchetti and his associates, in a battle that they have declared to the Albanian state, after problems with justice in our country. So on October 19, 2023, the ECtHR announced in writing that the court has …
Assets worth 1 million euros are seized in Durres, 3 arrested
As part of an investigation, launched in 2017 by the Italian side, three Albanians were arrested, who were part of a criminal group involved in the trafficking of narcotics. The Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime has decided to seize the movable and immovable property of these citizens and …
Opposition MPs hamper resumption of plenary session in Parliament
Albanian Parliament will hold the next plenary session this Thursday, but opposition MPs have blocked the hall. According to the local media, the session should have started, but it is blocked by deputies from the group of Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha and Gazment Bardhi. Opposition MPs have blocked all …
The bombing on the hospital in Gaza/Rama: No justification, the perpetrators should be investigated and find out
Prime Minister Edi Rama has reacted regarding the recent attack on a hospital in Gaza, where hundreds of people were massacred and lost their lives. Through a post on the “X” social network, Rama, among other things, demands an investigation of the facts to bring out the perpetrators of this …
President of Croatia arrives in Albania, hosted with ceremony by Begaj
The President of Croatia, Zoran Milanovic, has arrived in Tirana, while he was received with an official ceremony by his Albanian counterpart, Bajram Begaj. Milanovic, accompanied by the First Lady of Croatia, Sanja Music Milanovic and an official delegation. At noon today, the two presidents will hold a media conference, …
Dead body found in Devoll
A dead person’s body was found this Wednesday morning, near the border in the village of Ponçare in Devolli. According to preliminary information, there are no signs of violence on his body, while the body will be taken to the morgue for expertise. In the meantime, the identification of this …
Athens court to decide on Lushnja gang head’s extradition to Albania
Court of Appeal in Athens will decide this Wednesday on the fate of Lushnja gang’s head, Laert Haxhia. Albania has demaded his extradition, as he was sentenced to 18 years in prison by the Court of Lushnja for murder in other qualifying circumstances remaining pending. He is also in the …
Begaj appeals to condemn the attacks in North Kosovo, dialogue is the only way
The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, at the press conference with his Croatian counterpart, Zoran Milanovic, evaluated the relations and cooperation between the two countries. He thanked Croatia, which according to him has been and continues to be a strong advocate of Albania towards its aspiration to become part …
Pedestrian crashed to death on Lezha-Lac road
A serious accident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday on the road segment that connects Lezha and Lac area. ABC News reporter Gjergj Figuri reported that a vehicle hit a pedestrian to death. On their part, the authorities have accompanied the driver of the vehicle to the police station …
Saranda prosecution arrests 6 former officials for illegal constructions in Ksamil
The prosecution office at Saranda Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction sought the arrest of four former employees of the Local Inspectorate of Territory Protection (LITP) and two employees of NITP (responsible for Saranda Municipality territory), on suspicion of the criminal offense “Abuse of office”. According to prosecution, up …
TIRANA, June 5 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said the Western Balkans should not remain in the European Union waiting room. He spoke to international media on arrival at the Western Balkans–European Union summit in Tivat. He called for stronger political momentum in the enlargement process. He also supported gradual …
TIRANA, June 5 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said the Western Balkans should not remain in the European Union waiting room. He spoke to international media on arrival at the Western Balkans–European Union summit in Tivat. He called for stronger political momentum in the enlargement process. He also supported gradual …
TIRANA, June 5 – President Bajram Begaj received the credentials of North Macedonia’s new ambassador to Albania, Vele Trpevski, and the new ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Albania, Turki Ibraheem Almadhi. During talks with Trpevski, Begaj praised the strong neighbourly relations and cooperation between Albania and North Macedonia. He expressed …
The Permanent Commission on Linguistics and Literature and the Institute of Linguistics and Literature at the Academy of Sciences presented a new book by Bardhyl Demiraj titled Don Gjon Buzuku and His Meshari. The event highlighted the importance of the Meshari, the earliest known monument of the Albanian language. At …
TIRANA, June 5 – The Chair of the Steering Council of Albanian Radio and Television (RTSH), Fatjon Hoxhalli, presented the institution’s financial and organisational situation before the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Public Information Media. He outlined revenue sources, financial obligations and investment constraints. Hoxhalli said the TV licence …
TIRANA, June 5 – The Director General of Albanian Radio and Television (RTSH), Eni Vasili, said 2025 marked a major financial challenge for the public broadcaster, while the institution continued to fulfil its public service mission. Presenting the annual balance sheet, Vasili said RTSH inherited weak operational conditions in both …
TIRANA, June 5 – The Transparency Board set new maximum wholesale and retail fuel prices on Friday. The new rates entered into force at 1300 local time. Under the decision, retail diesel prices under the SSH EN 590 standard cannot exceed 192 ALL per litre. Wholesale diesel prices cannot exceed …
Organizers opened the Albanian-language Book Fair “Shkup 2026” in Skopje’s “Skënderbeu” Square. The event became one of the key cultural platforms for promoting reading and Albanian-language literature. First, the fair brought together publishers, writers, researchers, and readers from North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Albania. It created a shared space for cultural …
TIRANA, June 5 – Albania on Thursday marked the 106th anniversary of the Vlora War, one of the most significant events in the country’s efforts to consolidate statehood. The conflict began on June 5, 1920, at a time when Albania’s future remained under discussion in international forums and concerns over …
TIRANA, June 5 – Minister for Relations with Parliament Erjona Ismailaj said the planned investment in Zvërnec will not damage the flora and fauna of the Narta Lagoon. She said the project will support economic development and create thousands of jobs in the Vlora region. Speaking in a media interview, …