Today 145th anniversary of the Albanian League of Prizren
The President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, participated in the ceremony honoring the 145th anniversary of the Albanian League of Prizren. In his speech, among other things, Begaj said that it was this agreement that designed the creation of a free and independent Albanian state. “The Albanian League …
Op/Ed: End threats to use military force!
By GENC POLLO* For the third time in the last two years, Serbia last week put its armed forces on alert and has deployed them to the border with Kosovo. Apart from infantry and armor, fighter jets have been flying along Kosovo’s airspace. Belgrade the arsonist Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic …
24 years from NATO’s bombing of Serbia
The Secretary General of NATO, Javier Solana, on June 10, 1999, issued the order to stop the bombing, while the UN Security Council, on the same day, approved Resolution 1244, where 37,200 KFOR soldiers were sent it from 36 countries. On June 12, 1999, the first NATO infantry troops landed …
Bislimi on Rama’s assocation: There are no Albanian-Serbian talks, Kosovo is the only authority for negotiations
The Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of Kosovo, Besnik Bislimi, commented on the proposal of Prime Minister Edi Rama for the Association’s statute, which he sent to France and Germany. Regarding the proposal of the Association of Municipalities with a Serbian majority, Prime Minister Edi Rama, Bislimi has stated …
SPAK arrest warrant for Klodian Kapedani on vote-buying
Klodian Kapedani, arrested by order of SPAK, for vote buying in Kavaja, is said to have been discovered through wiretapping. Sources from the investigative group confirm to ABC news that there have been no complaints from citizens or political entities about the 39-year-old, but he has emerged from the telephone …
PM Rama echoes ‘Rally Albania 2023’
Prime Minister Rama has published some photos from “Rally Albania 2023”, the 19th edition where 22 countries are participating. This edition promotes Albanian tradition, the cuisine and the wonders of our riviera. “Good morning, and with the energy conveyed by the Rally Albania 2023, in its 19th edition, with the …
Man arrested on drug charges in Tirana
A 35-year-old man has been detained this Friday by the Narcotics Investigation Specialists of Tirana Police. Regarding the young man, the Court of First Instance of the General Jurisdiction of Tirana has assigned the security measure “Arrest in prison”. During the search of the 35-year-old’s apartment, a small amount of …
Durres, is stolen the apartment of a judge
The apartment of the judge of Durres, Shpëtime Pitaku, has been stolee. ABC News journalist Leonodha Musai reports that Pitaku has given her statement regarding this event. Pitaku stated that they took 2 thousand euros and a quantity of jewelry. /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post Here
Rama’s proposal for the association/ British Ambassador: Kosovo should listen to Albania
The British ambassador in Kosovo, Nicholas Abbott stated that he has not yet read the draft statute of the Association of municipalities with a Serbian majority proposed by Prime Minister Edi Rama. According to him, Kosovo should listen to the advice coming from its friends and partners regarding the situation …
KFOR: Dialogue, the only way to resolve tensions in the North Kosovo
KFOR has called for dialogue, as the only way to resolve tensions in North Kosovo. In a press conference, a KFOR spokesperson said that the situation in the North is calm, as the Serb protests continue. According to him, KFOR is monitoring the situation and is ready to intervene if …
Tirana Times, May 13, 2026 — The Albania–Italy migration agreement remains in force, despite a brief but politically sensitive controversy triggered by comments from Albanian Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha on whether the protocol could continue beyond its initial five-year term. The debate began after Hoxha, in an interview with Euractiv, was asked …
By Auron Tare These days, in the noisy marketplace of Albanian opinions, a new theme is being articulated: the “love” of certain Albanian public gentlemen for Jewish culture and, beyond it, for Israeli politics. Some say it is pure love; others suspect it is interest; and others see it as …
TIRANA, May 13 – The Military Meteorological Service said the country will face relatively unstable atmospheric conditions on Wednesday. It said the weather will feature alternating clear spells and periods of moderate to dense cloud cover, especially over the eastern and southern areas. In these regions, it said, localised light …
Endrit Yzeiraj said Albania is strengthening economic cooperation with North Macedonia through joint initiatives aimed at increasing trade and investment. He made the remarks at the Business Forum “North Macedonia–Albania: Beyond Borders” held in Skopje. The forum was organized by the Albanian Embassy in Skopje in cooperation with the Economic …
TIRANA, May 13 – Finance Minister Petrit Malaj said small and medium-sized enterprises form a key pillar of the Albanian economy. He made the statement at the signing ceremony for the partnership between the state, the banking system, and businesses under the “Double Your Entrepreneurship” programme. He said SMEs account …
TIRANA, May 13 – The national programme “Clean Trails, Protected Forests” continued across the country with a focus on environmental protection and maintenance of tourist trails. This time, a group of students from Lezha joined the initiative on Kune Island. They responded to calls for broader civic engagement, as authorities …
TIRANA, May 13 – The 70th Eurovision Song Contest opened on Tuesday in Vienna. Albania will compete in the second semi-final on May 14. Speaking live on “Mirëmëngjes Shqipëri” [Good Morning Albania], Rajmonda Bulku, part of the Albanian delegation supporting singer Alis, said the team will hold its main rehearsal …
TIRANA, May 13 – Kosova remains committed to concluding dialogue with Serbia through mutual recognition, acting Foreign Minister Glauk Konjufca said. He confirmed the position after a meeting in Brussels with Kosova chief negotiator Agron Bajrami and EU Special Envoy Peter Sorensen. Further, Konjufca said the talks focused on a …
Gent Sejko spoke at the Albania–Israel Cybersecurity Summit and stressed the growing importance of cyber protection for financial stability and national security. He said cyber risk has become part of daily reality as geopolitical tensions and rapid technological change increase exposure to attacks. Sejko noted that digital transformation and the …
Albania ranks among Europe’s top affordable summer destinations, according to the UK newspaper Metro. The article highlights Albania’s coastline, nature, and low prices. It compares the country favorably with Spain and Greece. Journalist Alice Murphy says families now spend more carefully. As a result, many tourists choose cheaper destinations. She …