A polish tourist dies after falling from sixth-floor hotel
A tragedy happened in the early hours of this morning in Durrës. A Polish tourist, 55 years old, fell from the sixth floor of the hotel where she was staying, losing her life. The circumstances of this event are still unknown. Meanwhile, the police are at the scene to clarify …
Belgrade School Shooting Has Online Ripple Effect in Balkans
A recent mass shooting at a school in Belgrade had a widespread impact online in the Balkans, sparking a series of copycat threats, misleading articles, fake video footage and insensitive reports in countries across the region. Original post Here
Kosovo Cautious on Albania PM’s Plan for Serb Municipalities Association
Albanian PM Edi Rama has presented a proposal to France and Germany for the establishment of Kosovo’s Association of Serb-Majority Municipalities in a bid to break the deadlock between Pristina and Belgrade on the issue. Original post Here
Albania PM joins pressure on Kosovo gov’t with unconsulted proposal
TIRANA, June 8, 2023 – As Western pressure mounts on the Kosovo government to accept the creation of the Association of Serbian-majority Municipalities, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced he has sent a draft solution on the matter to French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Rama …
Kamza, Saranda marked biggest growth of businesses in 2021
Number of businesses increased by a total of about 5.5% on a national scale, but in the municipalities of Kamza and Saranda the number of businesses increased by twice the national average. On the other hand, a series of small municipalities saw a decrease in the number of businesses, where …
Anti-drug operation in Shkodër/ A 65-year old woman is declared wanted
The fifth phase of the “Alpet e Pastra” operation in Shkodër has been completed, where it was possible to destroy 510 seedlings and 2760 suspected cannabis sativa narcotic plants. 460 cannabis plants were found cultivated in Lotaj village of Shale administrative unit. 2300 cannabis plants and 510 seedlings planted in …
Accused for abuse of duty/ Vangjush Dako to appear before the court
The former mayor of Durrës, Vangjush Dako, appears today before the Special Court. The session will take place at 10:00, where the security measure will be introduced. Along with Dako, several other officials of the Municipality as well as a builder were arrested, while three others were left under house …
Alibeaj: Democratic Party must elect a chairman as soon as possible
Enkelejd Alibeaj says that the Democratic Party should take the full form of its operation, an hour earlier. In the outer premises of the Assembly, Alibeaj told the journalists that the chairman of the Democratic Party should be elected as soon as possible. “It will take an hour or so …
Tensions in Democratic Party leadership/ Basha: I distance myself from violence
Lulzim Basha, in a statement for the media, spoke about the tensions between the MPs and his supporters after the Democratic Party leadership meeting. Asked by journalists about the tensions, Basha said that there was no violence while adding that threats or fighting against different opinions are not his model. …
Rama: I handed over to Macron and Scholz the confidential document for association
Prime Minister Edi Rama has considered the situation in North of Kosovo to be an alarming situation. At the press conference, Rama revealed that he has handed over to President Macron and Chancellor Scholz the document for the formation of the association, considering it as the Gordian knot between Kosovo …
Taulant Balla, head of the Socialist Party parliamentary group, welcomes students and teachers from the “Mehmet Akif” school in Lipjan, Kosovo, to the Albanian Parliament. The group visits Tirana on a friendly and educational trip. Balla highlights the strong ties between Albania and Kosovo. He stresses the importance of national …
TIRANA, May 12 – Albanian Radio and Television launches the programme “Prag Eurovision”, presented as “On the Eve of Eurovision”, dedicated to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Meanwhile, the broadcaster said the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest begins in a few hours. In this context, it added that …
Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko highlights internal audit as a key pillar of financial stability and transparency. He speaks at the International Conference of Auditors in Tirana. Moreover, he stresses its role in strengthening integrity and credibility in the financial system. First, he says Albania hosts high-level global and …
TIRANA, May 12 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. In a post on social media platform X, Hoxha said diplomacy does not remain limited to formal meeting rooms. He added that it also takes place in informal moments, including while waiting …
TIRANA, May 12 – Albanian Mail and IdentiTek signed a cooperation agreement on improving service delivery for citizens in Albania and abroad. The two institutions aim to strengthen access, security, and efficiency in identity-related services. The agreement was signed by Albanian Mail Administrator Etjen Xhafaj and IdentiTek Administrator Silda Anagnosti …
TIRANA, May 12 – New archaeological findings have emerged at the Amantia Archaeological Park, following excavations carried out in 2025 on the eastern terrace of the fortification site. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport said the latest excavations, conducted by the National Institute of Cultural Heritage and the …
TIRANA, May 12 – The Committee for Europe and Foreign Affairs held a hearing with Minister of State and Chief Negotiator Majlinda Dhuka on the Council of Ministers’ report on Albania’s accession process to the European Union. She presented progress achieved in 2025. Albania opened negotiations on all chapters. The …
TIRANA, May 12 – Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj said Albania’s economy stands at a strong development stage. She said the government works to direct growth toward innovation, digitalisation, and deeper European integration through partnerships with international financial institutions. At a signing ceremony for a new financing line …
Albania presents its national pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2026. The pavilion is titled “A Place in the Sun” by artist Genti Korini. It highlights Albania’s cultural identity on a major international art stage. Prime Minister Edi Rama shares photos from the event. He expresses pride in Albania’s participation. He …
TIRANA, May 12 – Prime Minister Edi Rama took part in the signing of a financing agreement between the European Investment Bank and Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania. The agreement targets small and medium enterprises in innovation, digitalisation, technology, and green investments. At the ceremony, Rama said the government will support …