The gambling bill is approved with 72 votes in favor
The gambling bill was approved this Thursday in the plenary session in the Assembly with 72 votes in favor and two abstentions. The MPs who abstained were Erion Braçe and Fatmir Xhafaj. Lulzim Basha was also present in the meeting with the group of deputies who support him. /abcnews.al […] …
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, arrives in Tirana
The American Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has arrived in Tirana. The plane in which Blinken was traveling landed at the “Mother Teresa” airport at around 11:12. Blinken was hosted at the airport by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani. As part of this visit, measures have also been …
Ibrahim Lici, wanted for murder arrested in Turkey
Ibrahim Lici, was arrested in Turkey as Albania declared him wanted for ‘Murder’ committed in collaboration. He is accused for the murder of Endri Mustafa, in Shkoder 15 May 2021. According to the investigation of the prosecution, Lici was hiding in Turkey from months, but only now he could be …
Court leaves in Jail Altin Coku, suspected that forced a woman to suicide
Court in Tirana decided to leave in jail, Altin Coku, who is accused for causing the suicide of the 27-year-old woman, Sibela Abedini. The event happened few days ago in Kamza area of Tirana. The 39-year-old is suspected that published photos of the late Abedini, while they were in intimacy …
Blinken: I feel the warm atmosphere, the pyramid was rebuilt by the Albanian-American fund
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, thanked the Albanians during the visit to the Pyramid of Tirana. He said that he feels the warm environment both outside and inside, stressing out that the pyramid was rebuilt by the Albanian-American fund. “Good afternoon to everyone, thank you for a wonderful welcome …
US Embassy welcomes Special Courts’ judges
The American Embassy to Tirana had a meeting this Wednesday with judges from the First Instance and Appellate Special Courts Against Corruption and Organized Crime. At the end of the meeting, the embassy underlined that USA are determined to support them, adding that serving with integrity is essential in the …
General Director of prisons resings
The General Director of Prisons, Admir Abrija, resigns. Journalist Ermal Vija reports that Abrija had requested his resignation for some time due to personal reasons, but only recently, it was accepted by the Minister of Justice, Ulsi Manja. Admir Abrija held this post since 2021. “For a while now, he …
Tirana, man arrested after chasing a woman for a year
A man was arrested by the police of Tirana this Wednesday after he chased for nearly a year a woman. The 27-year-old, with the initials R.I. resident of Maqellara, was stopped at ‘Elbasani’ street this morning. He was denounced by a 29-year-old woman for following her everywhere and not giving …
UAE President host Prime Minister of Albania
resident His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance ties, especially in fields that serve development in both countries, in addition to a number of regional and international issues of mutual …
Corruption, abuse of duty and money laundering, SPAK sends to court doctor Edvin Prifti
The Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) has closed the investigations and sent for the cardio-surgeon Edvin Prifti. From the investigations carried out, it has been proven that Edvin Prifti, as Head of the Cardiac Surgery Service at the “Mother Teresa” University Hospital Center, Tirana, during the exercise of his duty, as …
TIRANA, June 25 – The Executive Committee of the Albanian Football Federation has approved the starting dates for all national competitions in the 2026-2027 football season. The “Abissnet Superiore” championship will begin on August 22, 2026 and end on May 9, 2027. Meanwhile, the “First Category” championship will start on …
TIRANA, June 25 – The Albanian Academy of Sciences marked the birth anniversary of academic, writer, literary critic and Albanologist Rexhep Qosja on Wednesday, describing him as one of the most important figures in Albanian scientific and cultural thought. Born on 25 June 1936 in Vuthaj, Montenegro, he came from …
TIRANA, June 25 – Endrit Thaçi, the son of former Kosova President Hashim Thaçi, met Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and thanked him for his stance on the former KLA leaders facing trial in The Hague. Thaçi said Rama had been among the most outspoken figures in defending the KLA …
TIRANA, June 25 – The Agency for Media and Information said misleading use of social media footage has again created confusion in foreign coverage of investment projects in Albania, including reports by CNN and Reuters. In a statement published on Thursday, the agency reviewed several cases of what it described …
TIRANA, June 25 – Justice Minister Toni Gogu said Albania now stands closer than ever to European Union membership and urged the country not to miss what he called a historic moment. In a social media post, Gogu said he joined a discussion on Wednesday with students from the College …
TIRANA, June 25 – The Port of Durrës marked the International Day of the Seafarer by praising maritime professionals for their role in safe and efficient sea transport. It described maritime transport as one of the main pillars of international trade. The International Maritime Organization marks the day every year. …
TIRANA, June 25 – Prime Minister Edi Rama arrived in Gdansk on Thursday to take part in the Ukraine Recovery Conference. Rama shared images from his arrival at the conference venue. He also posted footage from his welcome by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and from the family photo with …
TIRANA, June 25 – Foreign arrivals in Albania increased significantly in May 2026, reflecting the start of the tourist season and a higher flow of visitors into the country. The Institute of Statistics said 1,143,595 foreign citizens entered Albania during the month, marking a 15.9 percent increase, or around 16 …
TIRANA, June 25 – Foreign investment in real estate in Albania increased in the first quarter of this year. It became one of the main components of foreign direct investment in the country. The Bank of Albania reported 172 million euros in foreign real estate investment. It recorded a 65 …
TIRANA, June 27 – Director General of Customs Besmir Beja visited the Morina customs branch at the border crossing point with Kosova. He inspected operational activity at the border. He also met customs staff during the visit. Meanwhile, Beja emphasized law enforcement, professionalism and integrity in duty performance. He praised …