Serbia between Tito and Enver Hoxha?
Veton Suroi Tito and Enver Hoxha, in different ways and with some delays (in the case of Albania) committed themselves to Russia not entering their countries, or to their countries not committing to Russia’s interests. This cannot be said as a conclusion for the politics of Serbia today and presents …
Fier, a police officer is shot dead
An injured person shoot by a gun died in Fier. ABC News reporter Valbona Davidhi reports that the victim is a police officer. All this happen in the village of Baltëz, after a momentary conflict. The police officer was off-duty, but wearing the Police uniform, as he was going on the …
Crime family, son stabs mother to death
A serious incident took place in Lezhë, where it is suspected that the son who suffers from mental health problems killed his mother with a knife. ABC News learns that the police tried to arrest the boy, citizen Arsen Dani, 62 years old. Meanwhile, it is learned that the victim …
Vlora, a dead body is found next to Vjosa
A dead body is found by the Vjosa river. The dead person is about 65 years old. Preliminarily, a natural death is suspected, but the police are investigating the case in question. The dead body was seen by the residents of the area and then the police of Vlora were …
“Sterilization file”, is postponed again the hearing session for former Minister of Health
The hearing session for former Minister of Health Ilir Beqaj, regarding the sterilization file, has been postponed. It is known that the reason is not receiving all the materials for the defendants. Journalist Ermal Vija told “ABC News” that the court decided to postpone the hearing on June 3 at …
Tourism boom not translating into into higher overall consumption, data shows
TIRANA, May 11, 2024 – It’s the bright spot in Albania’s image: the country is currently seeing a boom in international tourist visits. But most foreign tourists are spending too little money and their input has not been enough to offset the large numbers of active-age adults leaving the country, …
Tirana, an 18-year old arrested for drugs
An 18-year-old man was arrested in Tirana as part of the coded police operation “Rule of Law”. The young man was caught in his apartment with a dose of cocaine and a handgun. The arrest of the 18-year-old was carried out by officers of Police Station No. 6 in the …
Shengjin, man dies in workplace, 2nd victim in three days
A worked died this Saturday morning in Shengjin. It is the second men that dies in just two days in this city while working. He was transported immediately to the hospital with heavy injuries o the head and couldn’t survive although he was transported immediately to the hospital. So far, …
Strengthening rule of law and democracy key to Albania’s EU bid, EU ambassador says
TIRANA, May 9, 2024 – As Albania and the European Union marked Europe Week, the head of the European Union Delegation to Albania, Ambassador Silvio Gonzato says the fight against corruption and organized crime is essential for Albania’s progress towards EU membership, alongside meeting standards in strengthening democracy and the …
Elections for SP congress delegates, votes Prime Minister Rama
Prime Minister Edi Rama has cast his vote in relation to the elections that the Socialist Party is holding for the congress delegates of this political force. The head of government voted from the administrative unit of Surrel. The Socialist Party is electing delegates to the congress that will take …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has once again defended the upcoming Kanye West concert in Tirana, scheduled for Saturday evening. In a post on social media, Rama shared footage of the completed concert venue, saying the stadium is ready and that the event will place Albania on the global map of music fans. The prime …
*]: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:e5659a20-7ccd-4ac7-ac8b-8f8f08377e9a-28″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:e5659a20-7ccd-4ac7-ac8b-8f8f08377e9a-28″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-58″ data-turn=”assistant”> Visitors to the southeastern Albanian region of Kolonja are not only exploring its natural attractions and cultural heritage sites, but also learning how to prepare traditional dishes before enjoying them. Cooking alongside local residents has become one of the area’s most popular experiences …
Albania’s Competition Authority has launched a market monitoring process focused on the retail sale of essential grocery products, following complaints from citizens and concerns raised by members of parliament over the prices of everyday consumer goods. According to an official statement, the monitoring will cover the country’s main supermarket chains …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has once again reacted to negative online reviews, this time sharing a video highlighting critical ratings of Rozafa Castle in Shkodra. The prime minister said such posts are harming Albania’s tourism sector and expressed hope that prosecutors will swiftly take action against those he described as individuals who …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met with young people in Jalë on Saturday, where he discussed the recent protests and the impact of social media algorithms. Rama said algorithms play a significant role in amplifying negativity, online noise and manipulated content, describing such videos as “fuel added to a fire” that, he argued, was started by …
One of the world’s best-known rappers, Kanye West, was welcomed by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, who shared footage of their meeting on social media. The video shows Rama introducing the American artist to aspects of Albania’s culture and history. West arrived in Albania ahead of his concert scheduled for …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha, together with Prime Minister Edi Rama, took part in an open discussion with 150 young activists from Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro at #RinCamp2026. Albania’s EU accession process and the country’s progress towards membership were among the key topics discussed during the panel organised by the National …
by Monika Grill Tirana Times, July 11, 2026 – “K’cimi i Tropoja” – the dance that endured over centuries and kept the Albanian identity alive, has been officially declared part of the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. “K’cimi i Tropoja” refers to a traditional …
Tirana, July 11 – International artist Kanye West will perform today in Tirana. The concert will take place at Eagle Stadium, a venue built specifically in the Kashar area. To ensure public safety and manage traffic, Tirana Police has announced temporary road restrictions around the event area. From 07:00 to …
Tirana, July 11 – Justice Minister Toni Gogu said justice system reforms and the implementation of the National Reform Agenda under the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans are concrete steps toward Albania’s European Union membership. Gogu said a strong, independent and accountable justice system remains a key pillar of …