Man arrested in Tirana for embezzling money through fraud
A 54-year-old man has been arrested this Tuesday in Tirana, during the police operation coded “Mandati”. Police revealed that this citizen through fraud, by presenting suspected forged documents, has appropriated different sums of money from different businessmen. Documents were seized as material evidence, which the 54-year-old used for the fraud …
Dead body found in Velipoja shore
A dead body was found Monday morning on the coast of Rrjolli in Velipoja. According to the police, the body belongs to a 70-year-old man from Tirana, who went fishing yesterday with his friends. From the investigations, it is suspected that this citizen died as a result of cardiac arrest. …
Three arrested in Elbasan anti-drug operation
Elbasan police have arrested three citizens as part of the anti-drug operation “Porosia”, as announced this Monday morning. During the operation, about 22 kg of suspected narcotic substance cannabis sativa, 2 shotguns and military ammunition were seized, which were found during the search in the apartment of the wanted citizen …
15 minors questioned after Korca child’s injuring
Police interrogated 15 minors between the ages of 13 and 15, regarding the wounding of the 14-year-old yesterday in Korça. Based on the available information, the group of those involved was large, the individual criminal responsibility for none of those involved has not yet been determined. Questioning of the minors …
Two notorious young thieves arrested in Divjaka
Two young men have been arrested by the police in Divjaka for theft. The two arrested persons, aged 19 and 25, have violently stolen the gold jewelry that she had in the apartment from an elderly woman. The incident took place in the village of Saint Friday and it was …
Three HJC members to be elected out of five judges
High Judicial Council (HJC) will elect this Monday 3 judges, who will be its members for 5 years. HJC members, whose term ends in December are two in the ranks of the Court of First Instance, Marçela Shehu and Brikena Ukperaj, and Dritan Hallunaj is leaving the ranks of the …
School security package, Minister Balla appeals to students: No one should have to be crime victim
Interior Minister Taulant Balla visited the secondary school of Mamurras where he saw closely the implementation of the measures for the School Safety Package and the issues. The mayor of Kurbini explained details about the measures taken to implement the security package in schools, as well as other issues related …
Foreign Ministry’s appeal to Albanians living in Israel after fight
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania (AMFA) has issued this Sunday an important announcement for Albanian citizens living in Israel. In its Ministry states that Ben Gurion International Airport is open and has also made available a phone number and email to contact in case of need. Announcement by the …
Fier prosecution launched probe into lack of payment for footwar factory employees
Prosecutor’s Office of Fier reacted this Sunday regarding the protest of the employees of a garment factory in this city, which took place on Saturday in front of the building of this institution. They demand that the report they made to the owners of the company for not receiving salaries …
Guns without a permit, a 56-year old arrested in Belsh
A 56-year-old man in Belsh was arrested by the police for possession of a weapon without a permit. The arrest of the 56-year-old comes after the police provided information that this person was carrying a firearm. The police searched his apartment in the village of Lokalitet, where they found the …
TIRANA, June 4 – Representatives of the Albanian Customs Administration took part in a regional meeting on firearms trafficking held on 2–3 June in Sarajevo. The event took place under the South Eastern and Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SEESAC) project. It also …
TIRANA, June 4 – Albania lost 0–1 to Israel in a friendly match at “Air Albania” stadium in Tirana. The result marked an unsuccessful start to the new era under Italian coach Rolando Maran. Maran started Anis Mehmeti in attack alongside Armando Broja and used Qazim Laçi in an advanced …
TIRANA, June 4 – Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi concluded a parliamentary diplomacy tour of the Baltic states with an official visit to Lithuania, where officials reaffirmed support for Albania’s European Union membership process and its bid to host a North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in 2027. During meetings with Lithuanian …
Finance Minister Petrit Malaj held a meeting with the head of the International Monetary Fund mission for Albania, Diego Cerdeiro, as part of regular consultations on economic and fiscal developments. During the meeting, both sides discussed the performance of the Albanian economy. They noted that it continues to show stable …
TIRANA, June 4 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said nature protection should not stand in opposition to development. He said both objectives can advance together through responsible planning and architecture. Rama made the remarks at the second edition of the Bread & Heart festival in Tirana. Speaking at the event, …
TIRANA, June 4 – Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja announced the discovery of significant archaeological remains near Lushnja. He said specialists identified a new archaeological site in the village of Zgjana. According to Gonxhja, experts from the National Institute of Cultural Heritage worked with the Department of Archaeology …
TIRANA, June 4 – Albania’s Construction Cost Index rose 1.1% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, according to the INSTAT, Albania’s Institute of Statistics. According to the institute, higher labour costs drove the annual increase. The “Wage Expenses” group rose 4.8%. In …
TIRANA, June 4 – Tourism in Shkodër has recorded a significant increase in recent years, strengthening the local economy and boosting activity across hotels, gastronomy, trade and tourism services. According to the Director of Tourism at Shkodër Municipality, Renato Lumçi, visitor numbers rose by 30% in the first five months …
TIRANA, June 4 – The Tax Administration has set 5 June 2026 as the deadline for applications to the Fiscal Peace Agreement and called on taxpayers to meet all legal conditions. The procedure runs online through the “e-filing” system. Meanwhile, the process covers registered taxpayers, including individuals and business entities …
The fourth edition of the Tirana European Youth Film Festival starts today at the “Agimi” art center in the capital. The festival will bring several days of European films for young audiences and film lovers. The festival promotes contemporary European cinema, supports young filmmakers, and encourages cultural dialogue through film. …