“Albania was isolated before”, Rama: Let’s leave the history to future generations
During the speech at the 70th meeting of the Commission for Europe of the World Tourism Organization, Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that Albania was previously isolated and tourists should go to the barber earlier to remove their beards and long hair, in order to were allowed in our country. …
SPAK closes the investigations for 3 former officials of the Municipality of Tropoja
The Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) has closed the investigations for 3 former officials of the Municipality of Tropoja for violation of equality in tenders. Zenel Çela, Ramiz Bardhi and Rexhep Ismailsufaj have pleaded guilty in connection with a tender of nearly 500 thousand euros for the reconstruction of a school …
Vangjush Dako remains under house arrest, Appeal rejects SPAK’s request
The Special Appeal leaves the measure of house arrest for Vangjush Dako unchanged. SPAK demanded the return of the former mayor of Durrës to his cell, while the court released him after the detention period ended. He was arrested last June on charges of abuse of office. Dako was released …
Unprecedented corruption arrests sweep shakes up Tirana mayor’s leadership
TIRANA, April 8, 2024 – When Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj returned to work last week after a short stay in hospital for a surgical procedure, he faced a nasty surprise: Most of his top management team at city hall had been arrested on corruption-related charges. On the orders of the …
Council of mandates decides Monday over the mandate of Olta Xhaçka
The Council of Regulation, Mandates and Immunity will discuss Monday the mandate of the socialist MP, former minister, Olta Xhaçka. On January 2023, the Constitutional Court decided to close the request of DP that pretended that the mandate of Xhaçka was incompatible with the constitution. Now the council will decided …
Vlora, is burned the car of the Tax Director
A vehicle was burned during the night in Vlora. The incident was recorded at the old beach area in the coastal town. It is learned that the car was used by the Tax Director in the municipality of Vlora, Anjeza Shiko. Meanwhile, some people have been accompanied to the police …
An 18-year old armed arrested in Shkoder
An 18-year-old man was handcuffed in Shkodër, as he was moving around armed. The young man was arrested red-handed in the “Perlat Rexhepi” neighborhood, as part of the “Signal” operation. The Police Services signaled and stopped the vehicle driven by the 18-year-old for checks. In it, they found 1 pistol …
A 50 year old man arrested on attempted murder
The police have solved the incident that happened on Sunday in Shkodër, where the murder of a 24-year-old man was attempted with a firearm. A 50-year-old man, who is the author of the incident, was arrested. From the investigations, it is suspected that the 50-year-old man, due to a momentary …
Tirana for two days the center of tourism, over 1.7 million tourists during January-March 2024
For two days, Tirana will be transformed into the European city of tourism. From April 7 to 9, Albania will host the 70th Meeting of the Commission for Europe of the World Tourism Organization, an event of historical importance not only for the field of tourism. Ministers of Tourism and …
GJKKO leaves in prison Oltion Bistri, the former head of the Operational Forces
The Special Appeal of GJKKO has upheld the “prison arrest” decision for the former head of the Operational Forces Oltion Bistri. He was arrested as part of the “Metamorphosis” operation, while his request for a lighter security measure was rejected. Oltion Bistri was arrested in July last year. The head …
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TIRANA, July 6 – The second phase of the municipal soft loan scheme opened on July 1 after the completion of the first stage, a city official said. He said 2,500 applicants were approved in the first phase out of 4,909 applications. However, he added that several applicants were excluded …
TIRANA, July 6 – Turkey will host the 36th NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government in Ankara on 7 July. The meeting takes place amid global uncertainty. Ankara last hosted a NATO summit in Istanbul in 2004. Meanwhile, the summit will gather 32 heads of state and government. …
Just a few kilometers from Tirana, Preza Castle rises on a green hill, and it stands as one of the most distinctive historical and panoramic sites in the area. First, visitors reach the castle through a rural landscape, and they pass traditional houses and green hills that create a calm …
TIRANA, July 6 – RTSH Governing Council Chairman Fatjon Hoxhalli said the public broadcaster is strengthening the structure of the RTSH Parliament channel as part of a broader effort to modernize its operations. Speaking at the parliamentary Committee on Citizens’ Initiatives, Cooperation and Institutional Oversight, Hoxhalli said the channel has …
TIRANA, July 6 – RTSH Director General Eni Vasili highlighted digital transformation as the public broadcaster’s main strategic priority during a parliamentary committee session reviewing RTSH’s 2025 performance. She said public media must reach audiences wherever they consume content. According to Vasili, the future of public broadcasting depends on a …
TIRANA, July 6 – The Ministry of Defence said 16 wildfire hotspots were recorded across Albania during the day under the coordination of the National Civil Protection Agency. Meanwhile, the ministry said five active hotspots remain under control. It added that operational structures continue work to fully extinguish them. Operations …
Velipojë beach, with a coastline stretching over 14 kilometers, remains one of the most visited destinations by both domestic and foreign tourists this summer season. First, authorities have expanded public beach areas and improved coastal management, which has significantly increased the number of visitors. Next, Prime Minister Edi Rama shared …
TIRANA, July 6 – The Parliamentary Committee on Civic Initiatives, Cooperation and Institutional Oversight approved on Sunday the draft resolution assessing the activity of Albanian Radio Television (RTSH) for 2025. Earlier in the session, RTSH Director General Eni Vasili said digital transformation remains a core institutional priority in cooperation with …
TIRANA, July 6 – Albania’s Agency for Agricultural and Rural Development (AZHBR) said today is the final day to apply for the 2026 National Agriculture Support Scheme after the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development extended the deadline. The agency said it will accept applications for all support measures until …