Rama in Montenegro, EU: We want to see ourselves as member states
The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, in his speech at the EU-Western Balkans Summit, which is being held in Montenegro, said that the region should cooperate in several areas. ” We must make our participation in the security policy more significant. We need to be part of the instruments …
‘Harnex.io’ – Stirring the pot with a tech revolution…and bold ideas!
The Curious Case of Parid Varoshi, a Tirana borne tech entrepreneur A local inspirational story comes to us from our very own, Parid Varoshi, a Tirana borne tech entrepreneur and returning migrant. Parid periodically finds his way back to Albania while still completing a master program in Germany, all in …
Family, colleagues and friends pay tribute to police officer killed two days ago
Familiars, relatives and police officers paid tribute to the late police officer, Novruz Cenalia who was killed two days ago in Fier. Police is still searching for the perpetrator, identified as a 23-year-old, Azgan Mernica, who after the murder flee the scene. Special forces and RENEA are making coordinated search …
Gërdeci”/ Mediu’s request for financial expertise is dismissed
The process against Fatmir Mediu in the Special Court started with tensions and debate between the former Minister of Defense and the families of the victims of “Gërdec”. In the session, the families of the victims addressed the former minister with the words “you are a murderer and the prosecutors …
Cultural project brings literary exchange between Saudi Arabia and Albania
TIRANA, May 15, 2024 – In an important step for cultural exchanges between Albania and Saudi Arabia, two publishers have agreed to bring Saudi literary works to Albanian readers and Albanian works to Saudi readers. The cultural project, made possible under the auspices of the Deputy Ambassador of Saudi Arabia …
VIDEO/ Two children held hostage by their father, a 40-year old arrested
A 40-year-old man was arrested in Durrës after holding his two minor children hostage for several hours. The author had rented an apartment in “Shkëmbi i Kavajë”, while holding two minor children, 6 and 11 years old, hostage for several hours. After several hours of effort, RENEA managed to enter …
Inter-ministerial Conference / Balla: Together we can build a safer future
Interior Minister Taulant Balla at the Inter-ministerial Conference of the countries of the Western Balkans, “Cooperation for Security and Migratory Flows through the Western Balkans”, stated that it is important to have broader regional cooperation in the fight against organized crime. In September 2023, we gathered within the framework of …
Former director of ASHK in Saranda and two specialists in trial for fake legalization
The prosecution of Saranda sends the former director of ASHK, Aida Demi, and two specialists to court for “Misuse of duty”, after they legalized a 4-story building with forged documents. After several months of investigations, the Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of First Instance of the General Jurisdiction of Sarandë …
Independent Qualification Commission dismisses the prosecutor of Elbasan
The Independent Qualification Commission (KPK) has dismissed the prosecutor of Elbasan, Petref Asllani. Since the beginning of the vetting process, many prosecutors and judges have left the judiciary, who could not justify their wealth or had other problems with the purity of their image./ abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post …
Altin Dumani welcomes Parliamentary State Secretary of Germany: SPAK, a key institution for the integration of Albania in EU
The head of the Special Prosecutor’s Office, Altin Dumani, held a meeting with the Secretary of State at the Federal Ministry of the Interior of Germany, Johann Saathoff, on Monday. Present at this meeting was the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Tirana, Karlfried Bergner, the Liaison Officers …
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here
As Albania and Montenegro surge ahead, the EU is split on whether to move Serbia forward on the path to accession in the absence of tangible progress. Original post Here
TIRANA, July 13 – The Vjosa River has become one of the most popular summer destinations for visitors seeking adventure and cooler temperatures. High summer temperatures have increased interest in the river’s wild landscapes, untouched nature and outdoor activities. Local and foreign tourists visit Vjosa not only to relax but …
TIRANA, July 13 – Prime Minister Edi Rama is travelling to Paris today to attend the Coalition of the Willing summit on Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron invited Rama to the meeting, which will bring together heads of state and government. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Mark …
TIRANA, July 13 – Gjirokastër has been included among the world’s 10 most spectacular and unusual destinations to visit this summer, according to a selection published by Gulf News. The UAE-based media outlet highlighted the historic Albanian city as one of Europe’s hidden gems. It praised Gjirokastër for its cultural …
Himara is seeing a significant increase in visitors this summer, strengthening its position as one of Albania’s most popular tourist destinations. The municipality has introduced new measures to improve services, expand public beach areas, increase accessibility and support sustainable tourism development. Himara Mayor Vangjel Tavo said the city is managing …
TIRANA, July 13 – More than 1,000 entrepreneurs and innovators have applied for the Grant 2026 programme, showing growing interest in startups across Albania, according to the Agency for Media and Information. The agency said the applications reflect stronger engagement from young innovators and entrepreneurs who want to turn business …
TIRANA, July 13 – Albania took part in EUROGYM 2026, Europe’s largest gymnastics festival for young people, held in Pistoia, Italy. More than 7,000 participants from across Europe attended the event. The President of the Albanian National Olympic Committee, Fidel Ylli, attended the festival at the invitation of Italian Gymnastics …
The Uçkave public beach, one of the most historic and popular areas along Lake Ohrid’s shoreline, is welcoming a growing number of local and international visitors this summer. Located between the Vila area and Tushemisht, the beach offers organized spaces, free umbrellas, clean waters and improved infrastructure for holidaymakers. Moreover, …
Lezhë Municipality has introduced a new measure to support visitors during the summer season by providing direct contact numbers for reporting concerns related to services, prices and public beach areas. Meanwhile, Mayor Pjerin Ndreu encouraged tourists and residents to report any cases of unfair pricing, poor services or violations of …