Imprisoned mayor of Himara transferred to Durres detention center
General Directorate of Prisons has transferred this Wednesday the elected Mayor of Himara, Alfred Beleri and the former mayor of Bulqiza, Lefter Alla, to Durres Detention Center. They were kept isolated in the premises of the prison hospital in Tirana because they had shown health problems. Beleri was arrested 2 …
“Oil in Shpirag like Saudi Arabia”, Rama: Big impact on the country’s economy
Prime Minister Edi Rama and the Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku talked about oil in Shpirag, which is at an advanced stage and approaching the decisive hour. Rama said that this can have a historical impact on social development, but also on the geopolitical and geostrategic positioning of …
Pine forest fire in Lac area partially contained
Pire that broke out yesterday in the crown of the pines in Laç, has been partially contained this Wednesday. Throughout the night, firefighters worked to contain the fires near the Shnandou Church. In the meantime, several other fires have appeared near the former tank department, while work is being done …
Ksamil, four tourists saved by police after being stranded at sea
Border Police and Delta Force have helped this Wednesday four vacationers, two of them minors, who were stranded at sea with a pedal boat. Vacationers couldn’t pedal ashore because of the wind and high waves. Fortunately, the rescued citizens are in good health. In the meantime, the State Police invites …
Kosovo youth caught trying to smuggle gun through Durres port
A 21-year-old from Kosovo, resident in France, has been arrested by the police this Wednesday in the Port of Durres. According to the police report, young Valmir Ademi tried to smuggle a pistol-type firearm to France. During the checks carried out on the second line, in the “Fiat 500” type …
About 500 cannabis plants destroyed in Mat, brothers wanted
Fifth phase of the anti-cannabis operation, codenamed “Kreshta te Pastra” has been carried out this Wednesday, resulting in the finding and destruction of 453 cannabis plants in the village of Madhesh, Mat area. After the finding, Police identified and declared wanted two brothers as suspected perpetrators for the cultivation of …
New details on youth that crashed luxury BMW at Tirana lake’s dam
Aldi Allushi, the driver who ended up at the Tirana Artificial Lake’s dam with his BMW “x6” in the early hours of Tuesday morning, was detained by the traffic police on Arbri street later in the afternoon. Initially, the 26-year-old denied having been the driver of the luxury vehicle, but …
Young driver crashed on Elbasan-Tirana highway
A serious accident happened this Monday afternoon on the “Elbasan – Tirana” highway, where a 24-year-old man lost control of the car and collided with the metal barrier on the side of the road. As a result of the collision, the 24-year-old man was injured and is receiving medical help …
A businessman dies in a car accident
In the early hours of the morning, as a result of an accident in the place called “Kapelja”, 62-year-old Nadir Gjata died. After the incident, the family members, seeing the injuries on the head, raised doubts whether the incident was accidental or intentional, since the bag with personal tools and …
Smuggler caught in Gjirokastra hauling over 20 illegal migrants
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Gjirokastra area, after he was caught transporting 22 immigrants in a van, the police announced Tuesday. During the attempt to get away from the police at midnight, he crashed two vehicles and injured a police officer, whose life is out of danger. Following …
The Albanian opera “Fundi i Golemëve” by composer Nikolla Zoraqi will receive its world premiere at the National Theatre of Opera, Ballet and Folk Ensemble in Tirana. First, the opera was composed in 1963 and remained unperformed on stage for decades. Now, it returns as one of the most important …
Blendi Gonxhja shared images of the restored Shën Prodhomi Monastery in Voskopojë. Authorities restored the monastery through a project designed by the National Institute of Cultural Heritage and the Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage in Korçë, with financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Experts built the monastery …
TIRANA, May 26 – Rehearsals and preparations continue ahead of the Spring Festival at Albanian Radio and Television. Twenty participating artists are rehearsing with the Albanian Radio and Television orchestra and the festival band. Stage work advances. Meanwhile, preparation work continues as artists move closer to their performances. They share …
TIRANA, May 26 – Prime Minister Edi Rama published an artificial intelligence-generated analysis of media coverage in Albania on social media platform X. He said the report examines patterns in public communication and media visibility. The publication follows a recent assessment by Reporters Without Borders. In addition, Rama is in …
This week features a wide range of cultural and artistic events across Albania. The “TK Rin Art 2026” theater festival continues in Tirana and runs until June 5. It brings together school theater performances from across the capital. In Elbasan, the Skampa Theatre hosts the 30th edition of the Youth …
TIRANA, May 26 – The EU Chargé d’Affaires in Albania, Andre Rizzo, underlined the importance of cadastral reform and digital transformation at a regional conference on Western Balkan digitalisation and EU integration. He described the EU accession process as one of the most significant challenges for the region. In addition, …
TIRANA, May 26 – Albania hosted a regional conference in Tirana, bringing together Western Balkan countries around a shared vision for digital transformation, legal certainty on property, and European integration. At the conference, Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania has opened all negotiation chapters with the European Union. In addition, …
TIRANA, May 26 – An international scientific conference titled “From the gigaworld to elementary particles, everything moves and self-organises: this is physics” was held at the Academy of Sciences. The event marked the promotion of a series of scientific works by academic Rexhep Meidani. The publications focus on space, time, …
TIRANA, May 26 – Prosecutor Vladimir Mara on Tuesday praised cooperation with the Bari Anti-Mafia Directorate and law enforcement agencies across Europe in operations targeting criminal groups. Speaking during a joint press conference with the Bari Anti-Mafia Directorate, Mara focused on a joint investigation that targeted a criminal group involved …
TIRANA, May 26 – Albania has officially joined the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation, Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj announced on Tuesday. He said Albania joined countries that promote biodiversity protection through responsible and sustainable wildlife management. In addition, he confirmed the country’s commitment to a modern and science-based …