At least six injured in Tirana bus-car crash
An accident has been recorded this Wednesday morning in the Sauk area of the Albanian capital, where a Tirana-Petrela line bus was hit by an “Audi” vehicle. Due to the accident, 6 people were injured, while the driver of the “Audi” and a passenger are currently receiving treatment at the …
“Vote buying”, Kim appeals to institutions to do their job
The Ambassador of the United States of America, Yuri Kim, reacted this Wednesday regarding the political situation created in our country before the May 14 elections. In a statement to journalists, Kim also commented on the latest information about vote buying a few days before Election Day. The American diplomat …
Fishermen saved after crash with ferry on Durres shore
Three fishermen have been rescued in the early hours of this Wednesday morning after they were left in the open sea, after the vehicle they were sailing with was damaged as a result of the collision of a Bari ferry on the coast of Durres. Fishermen have been identified as …
Tirana, two punished on vote-rigging charges
One person has been arrested and another has been prosecuted this Wednesday morning during the police operation coded “The Promiser”. Citizen K.A., 52 years old, was put in handcuffs and the 61-year-old citizen A.D. was processed in a free state, because in cooperation with each other, they communicated about buying …
Socialist candidate’s car for Has municipality burned
Vehicle of the Socialist Party (SP) candidate for municipality of Has, Beqir Mulaj, has been burned inside his garage during the initial hours of this Wednesday morning. Initial suspicions are in place that Mulaj’s car was accidentally burned. This event has taken place comes 4 days before the elections, so …
Begaj: We should guarantee justice, through the correct implementation of the judicial map
The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, this Wednesday participated in the conference on the topic “Judicial practice of the Supreme Court, from national identity to universal values”. Begaj requested that the new judicial map be properly implemented, where he emphasized that it is important that the reform in the …
Albania’s PM endorses President Erdogan in upcoming Turkish elections, raising concerns at home over breaking protocol
TIRANA, May 9, 2023 – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has released a video in which he addresses the Turkish people ahead of the May 14 presidential elections, voicing support for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is running for reelection in a tightly contested race. Speaking in Albanian with Turkish …
Elbasan Interreligious Collaboration Center issues statement on upcoming elections
ELBASAN, May 9, 2023 – On the occasion of the elections for local government and mayor on May 14, the Interreligious Collaboration Center in Elbasan has called on all citizens of the city and all of Albania to participate “in these important elections with determination, but also calmly and in …
‘My eyes were dark, I was possessed”, the testimony of the Albanian who killed his daughter in Italy
“I couldn’t see anything. In front of me was only blackness, it was total darkness, like I had the devil in my brain”. This was the confession of the 45-year-old Albanian Taulant Malaj, the Albanian who killed the 16-year-old girl with a knife as well as the Italian citizen Massimo …
Rama’s congratulatory message on ‘Europe Day’
Prime Minister Edi Rama congratulated May 9, Europe Day. In a post on social networks, he has published a table in which it is written: “Europe is here. Albania is Europe”. Europe Day is the date when were taken the first step towards the creation of what is now known …
TIRANA, May 4 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha said Albania’s EU accession process continues normally. He rejected claims of any blockage or veto from member states. He made the remarks during a hearing in the Committee for Europe and Foreign Affairs on the IBAR report and …
TIRANA, May 4 – The National Center for Children’s Culture closed the year’s largest painting event with the participation of around 500 children from Albania, Kosova, and North Macedonia. Meanwhile, Director Melsi Qirici described the second edition of the National Children’s Painting Competition as successful. She noted that children from …
TIRANA, May 4 – President Bajram Begaj attended the 70th anniversary of the priestly ordination of Cardinal Ernest Simoni at the Florence Cathedral “Santa Maria del Fiore”. He described Simoni as a symbol of resilience, faith, and sacrifice, and as a “living martyr”. In his message, Begaj said Simoni’s life …
TIRANA, May 4 – The Unified Chambers of the Supreme Court, composed of 16 judges, set new standards for the use of the security measure “arrest in prison” and required concrete, individualized reasoning for its imposition and continuation. The president of the Supreme Court initiated the review to address inconsistencies …
TIRANA, May 4 – The Bank of Albania reported that the Economic Sentiment Indicator fell by 1.5 points in April. The bank said weaker confidence in services, trade, and among consumers drove the decline. Despite this drop, the indicator remained 6.4 points above its historical average, signaling a generally positive …
The Traffic Police have published their weekly report, highlighting a number of violations and criminal offenses identified and addressed. During this period, 33 criminal incidents were recorded. Of these, 16 drivers were prosecuted while remaining at liberty for “Violations of road traffic rules.” Additionally, 9 drivers were prosecuted for “Driving …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared images on social media from the 8th Summit of the European Political Community, currently being held in Armenia. He posted part of the “family photo,” featuring leaders from across Europe. Shortly after arriving at the summit venue, Rama spoke to the media present about …
Vulnerable groups continue to be the most discriminated against in Europe, according to data from Eurostat. The situation is similar in Albania. In 2024, people born outside their country reported higher levels of discrimination compared to natives. About 9.7% said they felt discriminated against when interacting with public administration, compared …
Albania and Kosovo are not only using AI, but are increasingly mastering it, going beyond simple analysis and text generation to create videos, audio, and software. The latest data from the European Working Conditions Survey show that around 12% of employees in the EU use generative AI in their work. …
President Bajram Begaj attended the 70th anniversary of the priestly ordination of His Eminence, Cardinal Ernest Simoni. At the ceremony held at the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Florence, President Begaj praised Cardinal Simoni as a symbol of resilience, faith, and sacrifice—a “living martyr.” “Your story is living proof …