Democrat MP appears at SPAK over electoral crimes reporting
Member of Parliament, Flamur Noka appeared on Tuesday morning at the premises of the Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK), where he gave clarifications on several reports related to the election crimes he claims to have been committed before the May 14 local elections. One of the reports …
Salary increase, Brace: It does not include all employees
In the Finance and Economy committee this Tuesday, the salary increase for public administration employees was reviewed. The presentation of the draft law has been accompanied by criticism from the deputy of the majority Erion Braçe, who emphasizes that in relation to the salary increase for the employees, it should …
Migrants’ transporters tries to escape police in Korca
Police of Korça have arrested a 28-year-old man for transporting illegal immigrants. It is about the citizen with the initials S.Z., a resident in Korça, who was caught with 25 illegal immigrants in his van. The Police Services, on the basis of the information provided by the information intelligence, for …
Man arrested for cultivation of over 6000 cannabis plants
Police of Malësi e Madhe have arrested this Tuesday a 55-year-old wanted man, who is accused of cultivating cannabis plants. In the framework of the coded operation “Clean Alps”, the citizen Ajet Delishaj was arrested, who is suspected of cultivating 6300 narcotic seedlings in the ground and another 20,300 seedlings …
Flamur Noka goes to Spak
MP Flamur Noka appeared on Tuesday morning at the premises of SPAK. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reports that for 30 minutes the deputy has been giving clarifications on some reports he made before the May 14 elections, reports made in relation to election crimes. One of the reports is …
Balkan Countries Host ‘Immediate Response’ NATO Exercise
Several Balkan countries, joined by US forces in Europe, are taking part in this year’s ‘Immediate Response 23’ military exercise, which is designed in part to showcase NATO’s ability to resist Russian aggression. Original post Here
US Ambassador message during ‘Defender Europe 2023’ launch
Ambassador of the United States of America, Yuri Kim has underlined Monday that the holding of the “Defender Europe 2023” is an extraordinary moment and that the cooperation with Albania and other allies have made NATO more united than ever. In her remarks during the launch of the drill in …
Begaj sees “Defender Europe 2023” as very important due to Ukraine war
President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj underlined this Monday that the American military exercise “Defender 2023” has a great and tangible importance in the current geopolitical situation after the Russian aggression in Ukraine, but also about the situation in the Western Balkans. During his speech during this activity, where Prime …
New details on Kavaja execution revealed
Habib Rexha, the preson responsible for the murder that happened on Sunday after in Kavaja, had arrived from Italy two weeks ago. According to the local media, Rexha studied the movements of Arjan Gosa, who was shot to death with a firearm. Investigators suspect that after the incident he started …
Court against Corruption and Organized Crime has left in prison Fredi Beleri
GJKKO(Court against Corruption and Organized Crime) has left in prison the elected mayor of Himara, Fredi Beleri and his co-worker Pandeli Kokaveshi. He was arrested 2 days before the May 14 elections, as he is accused of buying and selling votes. The arrest of Fredi Beleri also brought reactions from …
Ermal Nufi met with Gegë Lleshi on Wednesday to discuss closer cooperation in defense and security. During the meeting, both sides highlighted their shared commitment to expanding cooperation in military education, joint training, and exercises. In addition, they discussed cooperation in civil protection and emergency management. Nufi stressed that Kosovo …
Ervin Demo welcomed Monika Zach and an Austrian delegation in Tirana on Wednesday. The delegation included 14 mayors and around 60 senior local government representatives. The group was led by Johannes Pressl. During the meeting, both sides discussed the role of local government in the European integration process. In addition, …
Eva Palatova called for the rapid formation of a new government in Kosovo following the June 7 elections. Speaking during Europe Day activities in Prishtina, Palatova also urged political parties to reach a compromise on electing the country’s president. She stressed that the future government should have a strong parliamentary …
Adriatik Kupi welcomed a delegation from the United States Embassy in Tirana during an introductory meeting held at the General Directorate of Prisons. During the meeting, the US representatives praised the cooperative approach of the prison administration. They also highlighted the importance of continued institutional cooperation in support of reforms …
Ermal Nufi welcomed Cosmin Dobran in Tirana on Thursday. The meeting focused on the Security and Defense Partnership between Albania and the European Union. Both sides described the partnership as an important platform for structured cooperation. Albania reaffirmed its commitment to continuing dialogue and achieving concrete results. Meanwhile, Nufi stressed …
TIRANA, May 7 – Albania and France are deepening cooperation in the justice sector. Talks in Tirana focus on judicial reform, criminal legislation and the fight against organised crime during a visit by French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin. The issue featured in a joint press appearance with Albanian Justice Minister …
Sofjan Jaupaj presented a national climate plan for 2026–2036 in Tirana on Wednesday. He said the plan includes 66 priority measures. It targets climate impacts such as fires, floods, and droughts. Jaupaj explained that the measures fall into soft interventions, green actions, and infrastructure investments. He added that the total …
Petrit Malaj presented in Parliament a new emergency ordinance on excise tax changes for fuel. He said the government approved the measure to soften the impact of international fuel price fluctuations and to protect consumers. Malaj explained that the decision responds to global market shocks linked to the conflict in …
Joshua Volz said the United States is increasing its engagement in the Western Balkans to strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on Russian supplies. In an interview, he stressed that energy is a matter of national security. He linked it directly to economic growth, investment, and political stability in the …
Vath Koreshi is being commemorated today, marking 90 years since his birth in Lushnjë on May 7, 1936. Koreshi became one of the most influential figures in Albanian literature and cinema. He wrote novels and film scripts that shaped modern Albanian cultural identity. He studied Albanian language and literature at …