Tirana-stabbed young man is suspected to have been mugged
Tirana Police has questioned this Friday Olgen Duka, 29 years old, who was stabbed shortly after midnight in “Skënderbej” square, but he gave contradictory and incomplete statements to the investigative group regarding the circumstances of the incident. Duka’s statement did not help the police to clarify the circumstances of the …
Peleshi visit in USA, is hosted by the US Secretary of Defense
Defense Minister Niko Peleshi during his official visit to the USA was received at the Pentagon by the American Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. Their talks focused on the continuation of Albania’s strategic cooperation with the United States of America in defense and security, as well as strengthening …
International day of commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust: Rama: Albania has the place of honor
Prime Minister Edi Rama, through a post on the social network “Facebook”, reacted to the anniversary of the victims of the Holocaust. “The memory of the victims of the Holocaust will never be forgotten”, writes Rama. Then the Prime Minister emphasizes that due to the reaction to this event, Albania …
US Ambassador visits Constitutional Court
US Ambassador to Albana, Yuri Kim has gone this Friday around 12:00 to the Constitutional Court. Visit of the American diplomat has come after the court was filled with the full body of judges, namely nine of them. However, the judicial reform process led to the dismissal of many judges …
20 illegal cameras removed by police in Fier, Lushnja
Officers are resuming this Sunday the nationwide action to remove illegal cameras, while in Lushnjë and Fier, 20 spy cameras were removed as they were mounted on roads, poles or on the side of buildings. Under investigation for unjust interference in private life, 5 citizens, of these, 2 citizens in …
Tirana young man arrested for dealing cocaine
Tirana Police has put in handcuffs the 30-year-old named Erald Shullazi this Sunday, on the criminal charges of dealing cocaine. Law enforcement revealed that he was arrested in New Ring, while during the search of the vehicle, cocaine was found and seized, which he had divided into small doses and …
Considered as a ‘victim’ of prostitution, police arrested a 24-year old woman in Rinas
A 24-year-old Albanian with the initials M.M was arrested by the Police in Rinas after trying to cross the border with forged documents, while she was dismissed as a victim of prostitution. The police say that the young woman intended to go to the United Kingdom with a fake Italian …
The increase of apartment prices, Veliaj: It is lower compared to EU countries
The Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, spoke today about the increase in apartment prices in the capital. He says that this has happened, but it should not be treated as something bad, but as good news because today’s citizens value their property more than before. “It is true that the …
4 infected with Covid in the last 24 hours in Albania
The Ministry of Health, in the latest update regarding the Covid-19 situation, has announced that 201 tests have been carried out, four of which have been positive. Meanwhile, 9 people have recovered in the last 24 hours, while fortunately no loss of life has been reported. Statistics (January 29, 2023) …
In rare move, Albania files official protest note over UK migration minister’s ‘shameful’ remarks
TIRANA, Jan. 16, 2022 – Albania’s foreign ministry has called in the UK ambassador to hand over an official protest note following remarks made by UK’s minister in charge of migration, which were called “a verbal lynching” of the Albanian people and “shameful” by Albania’s foreign minister. Typically such protests …
TIRANA, April 15 – Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja has called for concrete mechanisms to integrate the Albanian diaspora into national decision-making processes. He made the remarks during the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. He stressed that symbolic ties alone are no longer sufficient. Gonxhja said Albania must …
TIRANA, April 15 – The General Director of the State Police, Skënder Hita, said Albania has strengthened border security and intensified efforts against illegal migration networks. He spoke during the panel on migration management and diaspora engagement at the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. Hita said police units have increased …
TIRANA, April 15 – Albania is advancing toward a circular economy model with strong input from the diaspora, Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj said in Tirana. He spoke during the fourth Diaspora Summit in a panel focused on sustainable development and European Union integration. He placed environmental reform at the center …
TIRANA, April 15 – Albanian Defence Minister Ermal Nufi said Albania is strengthening its strategic dialogue with NATO. He made the statement after a meeting in Brussels with the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Giuseppe Cavo Dragone. The talks focused on expanding cooperation within the alliance framework. Both sides …
TIRANA, April 15 – Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha called for a structured mapping of Albania’s global diaspora network. He spoke during a panel at the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana focused on coordination and communication. A proposed “atlas” would document Albanian diaspora activity across major host countries. These include the …
TIRANA, April 15 – President Bajram Begaj met Kate Forbes, President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, in Tirana. The meeting focused on humanitarian cooperation and emergency response support in Albania. The Presidency said Begaj expressed gratitude for assistance provided during emergency situations in Albania. …
This Wednesday, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted to the fire that engulfed an apartment building in a complex in the “Farmacia 10” area of Tirana, an घटना that occurred a day earlier. In his response, the head of government stressed that the damaged building will be fully rebuilt by …
The European Union Delegation in Albania has reacted to the recent amendments approved by Parliament to the Law “On Tourist Ports in the Republic of Albania,” in a response to Euronews Albania journalist Eksiola Shehu. In its official statement, the EU Delegation said it is aware of the developments and …
The construction company Arlis Construction has officially responded following a fire that engulfed a residential building in the “Farmacia 10” area in Tirana a day earlier. Through a press statement, the company expressed solidarity with the affected residents, emphasizing that it stands by them during this difficult situation and shares …
The Transparency Board has published the new fuel prices. Starting from 13:30 today, diesel will be sold at retail for 207 ALL per liter, while gasoline will be sold at no more than 174 ALL per liter. Full statement: At its meeting on April 15, 2026, the Transparency Board decided: …