President of Croatia arrives in Albania, hosted with ceremony by Begaj
The President of Croatia, Zoran Milanovic, has arrived in Tirana, while he was received with an official ceremony by his Albanian counterpart, Bajram Begaj. Milanovic, accompanied by the First Lady of Croatia, Sanja Music Milanovic and an official delegation. At noon today, the two presidents will hold a media conference, …
Dead body found in Devoll
A dead person’s body was found this Wednesday morning, near the border in the village of Ponçare in Devolli. According to preliminary information, there are no signs of violence on his body, while the body will be taken to the morgue for expertise. In the meantime, the identification of this …
Athens court to decide on Lushnja gang head’s extradition to Albania
Court of Appeal in Athens will decide this Wednesday on the fate of Lushnja gang’s head, Laert Haxhia. Albania has demaded his extradition, as he was sentenced to 18 years in prison by the Court of Lushnja for murder in other qualifying circumstances remaining pending. He is also in the …
Begaj appeals to condemn the attacks in North Kosovo, dialogue is the only way
The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, at the press conference with his Croatian counterpart, Zoran Milanovic, evaluated the relations and cooperation between the two countries. He thanked Croatia, which according to him has been and continues to be a strong advocate of Albania towards its aspiration to become part …
Pedestrian crashed to death on Lezha-Lac road
A serious accident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday on the road segment that connects Lezha and Lac area. ABC News reporter Gjergj Figuri reported that a vehicle hit a pedestrian to death. On their part, the authorities have accompanied the driver of the vehicle to the police station …
Saranda prosecution arrests 6 former officials for illegal constructions in Ksamil
The prosecution office at Saranda Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction sought the arrest of four former employees of the Local Inspectorate of Territory Protection (LITP) and two employees of NITP (responsible for Saranda Municipality territory), on suspicion of the criminal offense “Abuse of office”. According to prosecution, up …
President Begaj hosts french counterpart, Macron
President of France, Emmanuel Macron has been received this Tuesday morning in a high-level state ceremony by his Albanian counterpart, Bajram Begaj. French Head of State arrived on Monday afternoon in Tirana, while he was received by Prime Minister Edi Rama at the Palace of the Brigades. After the meeting …
Albania abstained russia’s draft-resolution on Israel-Palestine conflict
Ambassador Ferit Hoxha has revealed that at the meeting of the Security Council where the situation in the Middle East including the Palestinian issue was discussed, Albania abstained voting on the draft resolution presented by Russia. This was done with the argument that the text failed to adequately address all …
UK donated drones to monitor Albania’s land, sea borders
Interior Minister Taulant Balla and the Foreign Minister of Great Britain, James Cleverly visited together the new Border Police Station in Rinas, built with the funds of the British government as an aid to increase the capacities of the State Police. Minister Balla first expressed his gratitude for the support …
Details on Begaj-Macron meeting unveiled
Details from this Tuesday’s meeting of President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron have been revealed. This visit is a historic event in the relations between our two countries, as it is the first official visit of a French President to Albania. During the face-to-face …
The Wom presents Gjipe Beach as one of the most spectacular natural sites in Albania. It highlights a dramatic canyon that opens directly onto a white-pebble beach and creates a strong contrast with the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea. Furthermore, the beach sits between Dhërmi and Himarë in southern …
TIRANA, June 8 – Albania established the State Central Archive on June 8, 1949, creating a key institution for preserving national memory. The government issued the founding decree on that date, and the institution initially operated under the Institute of Sciences in Tirana. Meanwhile, officials prepared internal regulations, which helped …
TIRANA, June 8 – Albin Kurti, the candidate for prime minister of the Self-Determination Movement, said on June 7 that he was ready to cooperate with other political parties after claiming victory in Kosova’s elections. Speaking to supporters at Prishtina’s “Skanderbeg” Square, Kurti called for the swift formation of a …
The choir of the National Theatre of Opera, Ballet and Popular Ensemble (TKOBAP) represented Albanian culture in Italy. It performed at the 36th edition of the Savigliano Choral Festival, alongside well-known choirs from Rome, Milan, and Turin. Furthermore, the Albanian choir presented a selection of Albanian musical works. It showcased …
TIRANA, June 8 – The Central Election Commission of Kosova said it completed the count of all ballot boxes in the parliamentary elections. Meanwhile, it reported that the Self-Determination Movement won 42.91% of votes, or 299,152 ballots. The Democratic Party of Kosova followed with 21.12%, or 174,220 votes. The Democratic …
TIRANA, June 8 – Librazhd opened a multifunctional centre for persons with disabilities, offering integrated care and support services for people with special needs and their families. Health and Social Welfare Minister Evis Sala and Librazhd Mayor Mariglen Disha inspected the facility. They met staff, children with disabilities and their …
Permet continues to grow as a sustainable tourism destination in southern Albania. The town attracts visitors with its untouched nature, rich cuisine, and warm hospitality. Furthermore, foreign tourists highlight the authentic experience that Permet offers. They say the town stands out because it moves away from mass tourism and encourages …
Travelers leave Çorovoda and enter the Skrapar mountains, where Mount Tomorr rises dramatically and shapes the landscape. Along the route, they spot small villages that preserve history, culture, and strong hospitality traditions. Furthermore, Vendreshë e Vogël welcomes visitors with rich natural beauty. Yellow broom flowers cover the slopes, while green …
TIRANA, June 8 – Albania joined a regional cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening the resilience of transport infrastructure against climate change during a meeting of Western Balkan transport authorities in Helsinki, Finland. The agreement was signed by Ergys Verdho, head of Albanian Railways. It brings together road and rail authorities …
TIRANA, June 8 – Deputy Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Fatmir Guri said farmers must prepare for higher requirements and standards linked to European Union integration during a parliamentary hearing on EU accession negotiations. Meanwhile, Guri presented progress in negotiations covering agriculture and rural development. He also addressed food safety, …