Luxury car crashes at Tirana artificial lake’s dam
A serious accident happened in the early hours of this Tuesday morning in the Albanian capital, near the Artificial Lake of Tirana. Local media reported that an “X6” type car, which was moving on the “Kosovar Road” at a very high speed, climbed the slope and ended up at the …
Housefire leaves five families homeless in Golem
Five families have been left homeless in Golem, after the building where they lived was engulfed by flames this Tuesday night. Firefighters intervened and isolated the flames, so that the fire did not spread to other apartments. Nevertheless, it is suspected that the cause was a defect in the electrical …
Drugs and arsenal of guns busted in Kruja, one arrested and three wanted
Police of Kruja and the Special Operational Forces have finalized this Tuesday the “Red Mountain” operation, arresting the citizen Mehmet Sallaku, and declaring wanted Saba Sallaku, Anfon Sallaku and Ali Sallaku. Law enforcement have seized 1 Kalashnikov firearm, 21 offensive combat grenades, 17 defensive combat grenades, 40 unifying grenade igniters …
Elbasan man arrested after sexually abusing 6-year-old girl
Elbasan police have put in handcuffs a 65-year-old man, who is accused of having intercourse with a 6-year-old minor in 2015. It was the minor, now 14 years old, who together with her mother who went to the police station reporting the crime committed by the elderly man in 2015. …
Durres young man arrested for firing kalashnikov rifle to intimidate cousin
A 26-year-old Euron Balla has been arrested this Tuesday by Durrës Police after firing a Kalashnikov in the air to threaten his 63-year-old cousin, after a conflict for trivial motives. Used firearm that was possessed by the 26-year-old without a permit, 2 combs and 54 combat cartridges, were found by …
Four arrested, guns seized as criminal event prevented in Kruja
A criminal event has been prevented this Tuesday in Kruja, where the police officers have arrested 4 citizens who threatened the owner of a business with firearms, to withdraw the complaint against one of the arrested accused of committing theft in his business. During the controls, 1 firearm, pistol, 1 …
PM Rama’s message for Mitsoakis after lack of invitation
Prime Minister Edi Rama has reacted for the first time after his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, did not invite him to participate in the dinner with the leaders of the region that was held on Monday (August 21) in Athens. The head of government said he had remained silent until …
“Albania first in Europe for increasing the flow of flights”, Rama: Fantastic year
Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared good news with all Albanians. He has discovered through a graph posted on social networks that our country is the first in Europe for increasing the flow of flights. According to Rama, this is the fantastic year of Albania’s appearance in everyone’s eyes. “Here …
Rama: Work of SPAK and GJKKO deserves respect and thanks
Prime Minister Edi Rama thanked SPAK and GjKKO for their continuous work even during the month of August. According to him, this justice was born today and is growing every day, because the Socialist Party of Albania kept its promise to realize, in the face of 100 years of mockery …
Three Kosovo officials arrested on suspicion of oil misuse
The Kosovo police arrested Ridvan Muharremi in his restaurant. Police officials did not speak to the media after his arrest. Meanwhile, this arrest of Ridvan Muharrem comes as a result of the scandal related to the state reserves, specifically to the recordings for oil. The Kosovo Police today launched an …
TIRANA, May 26 – Pope Leo XIV received President of the Republic of Albania Bajram Begaj in an audience at the Vatican. The meeting focused on bilateral relations and developments in the Western Balkans. Meanwhile, President Begaj also held talks with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy …
TIRANA, May 26 – Albania and the European Union will hold the eighth Intergovernmental Conference on accession negotiations in Brussels today. The meeting is expected to advance reforms under Cluster 1 “Fundamentals”. The conference will confirm Albania’s fulfilment of interim benchmarks. It will also define final benchmarks for the cluster, …
TIRANA, May 26 – The Meteorological Military Service said Albania will experience relatively stable atmospheric conditions on Tuesday. The weather will feature clear skies. It will also include occasional moderate cloud cover over eastern mountainous areas during midday and afternoon hours. Meanwhile, local rainfall is expected in eastern and southern …
TIRANA, May 26 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha held talks in Vilnius with Remigijus Motuzas, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Lithuanian Parliament. The meeting focused on inter-parliamentary cooperation and support for Albania’s EU integration process. Meanwhile, Hoxha highlighted the role of parliamentary diplomacy …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Durrës is moving toward a modern transformation of its coastline. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s 35th anniversary event in Durrës, Rama highlighted ongoing projects at Durrës Beach. He said the area has changed from a coastline once affected by sewage pollution into a growing urban …
TIRANA, May 26 – Albania and the European Union hold the eighth Intergovernmental Conference today in Brussels. The agenda focuses on accession negotiations and Cluster 1, “Fundamentals.” At this stage, the conference reviews Albania’s progress on interim benchmarks and sets final benchmarks covering rule of law, justice, and democratic institutions. …
TIRANA, May 26 – The Head of the Muslim Community of Albania, Bujar Spahiu, extended greetings to believers on Eid al-Adha. He highlighted peace, solidarity, and harmony as core values of the holiday message. The message defined Eid al-Adha as a major Islamic celebration. It also emphasized sacrifice, obedience to …
TIRANA, May 26 – A Travel Radar article says Albania is no longer a secret destination in Europe. Eve Powell writes the piece in Travel Radar. Tourist arrivals doubled over the past five years. More than 12 million visitors entered Albania in 2025, according to official data. INSTAT reports a …
TIRANA, May 26 – At a National Conference on the role of civil society in electoral processes, Cinzia Tarletti, Head of the Good Governance and Rule of Law Sector at the EU Delegation in Tirana, stressed the importance of free, fair and transparent elections for democracy and Albania’s EU integration. …
TIRANA, May 26 – President Bajram Begaj said Albania’s relations with the Holy See carry major historical value after meeting Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. He made the remarks in a social media post following the meeting. He also published photos from the encounter. Begaj described the meeting with …