Lezha court gave life sentence for man that killed former OST director
The Court of Lezha gave a life prison sentence for Dorjan Keqi, the man who in 2016, killed the former director of OST, Saimir Jaku in Rreshen. The 42-year-old from Kruja, resident in Kurbin was found guilty for murder committed in collaboration. He was arrested on September of 2022 as …
Tensions in the opposition protest, 8 arrested
The police have released eight people who, during the opposition protest, threw flares and Molotov cocktails towards the prime minister’s building. “Following the investigative and procedural actions carried out for the protest that took place yesterday evening, the materials were referred to the Prosecutor’s Office, where the proceedings for 8 …
Fires engulf Albania as a result of extreme heat
According to the data from the National Operational Center of Civil Emergencies, during the last 24 hours, 14 fires have been reported, of which 11 have been extinguished and 3 fires are active. “Today the work is continuing in the municipality of Delvina, where the hearth of the fire is …
Shooting in Tropoja, one dead, two Injured
A man died due to shootings late on Thursday in the village Breg-Lume of Tropoja. The victim is a 24-year-old with initials A.P. who died on the road to hospital, while two others, the brother of the victim and another citizen remained injured. Police informed that the perpetrator escaped from …
Two years in prison, Supreme Court dismisses the appeal from Fredi Beleri
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal made by Fredi Beleri to suspend the decision of the Special Court of First Instance, which sentenced him to 2 years in prison. Beleri requested that the execution of the decision be suspended until the Supreme Court pronounces. He was sentenced in March …
Businessman Rezart Taci accused for VAT fraud
The Prosecutor’s Office of Tirana has sent the businessman Rezart Taçi for trial on the suspicion that he created a VAT fraud scheme through fictitious transactions with the companies created by him. According to the prosecution, it turned out that the company ‘Kuid’ shpk, as a retail agent of the …
A 41 year old arrested for stabbing one person in Saranda
The 41-year-old man, who stabbed a person yesterday, was arrested this Thursday in Saranda. According to the police information, it is suspected that on 11.07.2024, around 03:40, in neighborhood no. 1, in a parking lot, after a momentary conflict, for weak motives, the 41-year-old man injured another person with a …
Linda Rama’s daughter sues Berisha for Defamation
Rea Xhillari, the daughter of the wife of Prime Minister, Edi Rama made Wednesday a criminal proceeding against the historical leader of Democratic Party, Sali Berisha and six other democrat MPs, Luan Baçi, Flamur Noka, Tritan Shehu, Albana Vokshi, Edi Paloka an Edmond Spaho for defamation. In November last year, …
Representatives of American justice meeting at the Supreme Court
A delegation of judges and prosecutors from the United States of America, which has been in Tirana for several days, held a meeting in the premises of the Supreme Court. In the announcement published by the press office of the Supreme Court, it is stated that the talks were focused …
Long Internal ‘War’ Leaves Albania’s Opposition Democratic Party Wounded
A recent court ruling confirmed ex-premier Sali Berisha as leader of the opposition party. But with Berisha under investigation for graft and the party in disarray, its path back to power in the 2025 elections looks difficult. Original post Here
Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja called for stronger municipalities and improved local governance, stressing that effective local administration is essential for tourism development. In a television interview, Gonxhja said tourism depends heavily on how well municipalities manage public services and local infrastructure. “Tourism is directly affected by the …
Former Defence Minister and Socialist Party MP Pirro Vengu said the loan agreement with the United States marks the largest defence financing package in Albania’s history. The agreement will finance the purchase of US-made military systems, equipment and weapons. Speaking in a television interview, Vengu said the agreement provides $302 …
Italy launched its 2026–2027 Presidency of the European Union Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR) with a focus on strengthening regional cooperation and advancing the European integration of the Western Balkans. During the opening meeting in Rome, participants highlighted the strategic importance of the Adriatic-Ionian region in addressing …
Pogradec commemorated the 114th anniversary of the Albanian flag raising at Guri i Kamjes, a historic event for the regions of Gorë, Mokër and Opar. On July 28, 1912, Kapedan Kajo Babeni led hundreds of fighters from Mokër and Opar in their fight against Ottoman rule. Shahin Matraku and other …
Albania continues to face cyberattacks from state-backed actors, including Iran and Russia, according to the latest security report from the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) of the US Department of State. The report says Albania has also experienced ransomware attacks carried out by cybercriminal groups. In 2026, Iran launched attacks …
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A man in his 20s has died after a crane collapsed at a construction site in Pristina. Another person was injured and is receiving treatment at the University Clinical Centre of Kosovo (QKUK). The fatality was confirmed by Enis Pllana, spokesperson for the Kosovo Police in the Pristina region. “As …
TIRANA, July 28 – The General Director of Taxes, Ilir Binaj, said farmers are using the 10% VAT refund scheme without major problems. He expects applications to increase as the tax administration expands information campaigns and training sessions across the country. At a joint press conference with Finance Minister Petrit …
TIRANA, July 28 – President Bajram Begaj met with Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlic-Radman to discuss relations between Albania and Croatia. The two officials focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between the countries. During the meeting, they highlighted Croatia’s continued support for Albania’s European integration. They …
TIRANA, July 28 – Kosova Acting President Albulena Haxhiu met Admiral George Wikoff, commander of the NATO Allied Joint Force Command Naples. The officials discussed the security situation in Kosova, cooperation with the Kosova Force, and coordination with NATO. According to a social media statement, Haxhiu thanked Admiral Wikoff for …