Huge fire erupted in Shengjin, residents panicked
A fire has appeared during the night in the village of Tresh in Lezha. ABC News learns that the fire was quickly caught by firefighters and residents of the area and brought under control. So it is learned that the fire did not cause any damage to people. Images show …
The hearing session for the former Minister of Defense, Fatmir Mediu, is postponed again
The hearing session for the former Minister of Defense, Fatmir Mediu, regarding the “Gërdeci” case is postponed again. The next session will be held on September 11, at 10:00. /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post Here
Begaj decrees changes to the Electoral Code: Immigrants voting is a historical development
The President of the Republic announced today the law no. 81/2024, “For some additions and changes in the law no. 10 019, dated 29.12.2008, “Electoral Code of the Republic of Albania”, amended”. “This law, which received broad parliamentary support, is the result of discussions and the agreement between the position …
Accused for corruption/ AMP executes the decision of GJKKO, ‘house arrest’ for the former judicial police officer
The Police Supervision Agency has executed the decision of the Special Court for a former police officer. It is known that the GJKKO has set the security measure “House arrest” against former judicial police officer Ledio Ferzaj, 46 years old, suspected of committing the criminal offense “Passive corruption of judges, …
“New port of Porto Romano”, Balluku: 15 international companies in competition
The competition opens for the construction of the new port in Porto Romano, one of the most important strategic projects for us and the region, which also responds to the ever-increasing flow by expanding processing capacities. The Minister for Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku from Durres, said that 15 international …
The new port in Durres/ Rama: A new chapter in the history of economy and national security
Prime Minister Edi Rama calls the relocation of the port of Durrës, from the city center, to Porto Romano, a new chapter in the history of the economy and national security. During his speech at the activity held in Durres, for the opening of the competition for the construction of …
Begaj decrees changes in the government, is expected special parliamentary session in the afternoon
The President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, in implementation of his constitutional powers, considered the proposal of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, Sh. Mr. Edi Rama, dated July 28, 2024, for the dismissal and appointment of several ministers. At the end of the review procedure, …
Albanians Divided on Whether Diaspora Votes Will Strengthen – or Undermine – Democracy
A compromise agreed between the main parties has opened the way for emigrants to vote in Albanian elections – but some fear the landmark reform won’t benefit democracy as much as people expect. Original post Here
Minister Hasani with his Bosnian counterpart: We support the sovereignty of Bosnia
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, held a meeting in Tirana with his Bosnian counterpart, Elmedin Konakovic. During the joint press conference, Hasani stated that the potential of developing bilateral relations, still untapped, as he added that the reopening of the respective embassies shows the will to intensify the …
Muslims join Christians in criticism of Olympic Opening ceremony appearing to mock biblical scene
TIRANA, July 29, 2024 – Albanian media has been covering the controversy surrounding the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games for the reenactment of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper by drag queens, something condemned by both Chrisitans and Muslims. “This ceremony unfortunately included scenes in which Christianity was …
Tirana, July 29 – The US Dollar strengthened further against the Albanian Lek (ALL) on Wednesday. The official exchange rate from the Bank of Albania showed the Dollar at 82.43 ALL. The currency gained 0.22 ALL compared with Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Euro lost 0.03 ALL and reached 93.66 ALL. The …
Tirana, July 29 – Dinamo City will host Aluminij on Thursday in the second leg of the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round. The Albanian side will seek a place in the third qualifying round after a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Slovenia. Head coach Ilir Daja will …
Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted to a report by the Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA), which found that the opposition received more media coverage than the Socialist Party in major news broadcasts during June 2026. Rama said the findings provide clear and measurable evidence that Albania has no connection to autocratic …
Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari met with Albania’s 12 regional prefects to discuss key priorities for the months ahead. The participants focused on strengthening interinstitutional coordination and increasing the presence of public institutions in local communities. Lamallari identified public safety, the smooth running of the tourism season, and the prevention and …
Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti said the institutions’ initial suspicion following the discovery of human remains in the village of Kalludër, Zubin Potok, was that they could belong to the 23 intellectuals from Mitrovica who were abducted and forcibly disappeared on 19 April 1999. Speaking to the media, Kurti said …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”8fc28679-8a5a-44b2-b5a1-57dd0902d361″ data-turn-id-container=”8fc28679-8a5a-44b2-b5a1-57dd0902d361″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-5″ data-turn=”user”> Albania’s Democratic Party (PD) has officially challenged before the Constitutional Court the law ratifying the €302 million loan agreement between Albania and the United States for the purchase of military equipment. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, PD Parliamentary Group …
Prime Minister Edi Rama gave a television interview from Tirana to the British broadcaster Channel 4, where he was also questioned about the ongoing protests. In response, Rama said he has reflected on the demonstrations and understands the protesters. “I have reflected a great deal on these protests and have come …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:ca78e611-875f-41d4-a7ef-76f1d0f120ee-2″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:ca78e611-875f-41d4-a7ef-76f1d0f120ee-2″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-4″ data-turn=”assistant”> Prime Minister Edi Rama took part in a report by British broadcaster Channel 4 News on the planned investment in Zvërnec, stating that it is absurd to believe Albania could move forward with a project that does not comply with European …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:618290df-e314-49f1-960f-3d67f2913497-2″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:618290df-e314-49f1-960f-3d67f2913497-2″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-6″ data-turn=”assistant”> Albania’s National Civil Protection Agency (AKMC) has issued an official statement warning that the high temperatures expected in the coming days will significantly increase the risk of wildfires across the country. In its announcement, the Agency called on local government units, …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:ca78e611-875f-41d4-a7ef-76f1d0f120ee-7″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:ca78e611-875f-41d4-a7ef-76f1d0f120ee-7″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-14″ data-turn=”assistant”> The Institute for Crimes Committed During the War (IKKL) has published, for the first time, an official report on the victims of the Kosovo war, documenting 12,230 people killed between 1 January 1998 and 20 June 1999. The report was presented …