Youth caught with drugs, gun in Saranda
A 21-year-old has been arrested this Wednesday morning by Saranda Police after being caught with narcotics and firearms in the car. Arrest of the young man was made possible after a police search of the ‘Benz’ type vehicle that was moving on the Sarandë-Ksamil road axis near the bay of …
Undeclared money/ Over 1 million euros seized since the beginning of the year in Durres, 10 arrested
Over 1 million undeclared euros have been seized in the port of Durres since the beginning of the year. Journalist Leonidha Musaj reports that so far 10 operations have been carried out and as a result 10 people have been arrested who tried to smuggle these large sums of money …
Veliaj hosts the delegation of Japanese MPs
The Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj hosted a delegation with representatives of the Japan-Albania Friendship Group, which is conducting an official visit to Albania. He expressed his happiness that Albania, which with the opening of the Pyramid, will soon return to the digital epicenter for the Balkans, is supported by …
Operation “Metamorphoses”/SPAK seizes the property of the arrested
In addition to the criminal investigation, SPAK has also launched a property investigation for those arrested during the “Metamorphoses” operation. Until this stage, the investigative group is looking for the identification of all the resulting assets in the name of the persons included in this file or even their family …
From rents for all employees of the Guard of the Republic to zero-interest loans for officers, Balla announces the government’s decisions
From today, all employees of the Guard of the Republic who, due to their duty, are forced to change their place of residence from one city to another, will be covered by rent from the state. The decision was taken this Wednesday at the government meeting, while it was announced …
Tourists injured in Thumana car accident
Two foreign tourists, both women have miraculously survived a car accident that happened around two this Wednesday morning near the roundabout in Thumana. As they were traveling towards Tirana, the tourists lost control by colliding with the side barrier and then ended up off the road. Police patrol notified the …
Tirana, young man busted with cocaine and gun
A 37-year-old man has been arrested by Tirana police this Wednesday, as he is accused of breaking the security measure of house arrest for the criminal offense of “possessing and selling narcotics”. His arrest was made as part of the coded police operation “Recidivist”, on “Foto Xhavella” street, and during …
Rama: SPAK’s investigation doesn’t diminish sterilization concession’s success
Prime Minister Edi Rama visited the “Shefqet Ndroqi” University Hospital this Tuesday, where one of the 17 new centers created by the sterilization concession is located. According to the head of the government, SPAK’s (Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime) investigation into possible abuses in the construction process of …
Bad weather in Vlora, landslides and problems in some areas on the beach
In the last few hours, Vlora has been engulfed by high-intensity rainfall, creating a number of problems. According to the information, due to the rain and strong wind, there was serious damage to the sunbeds in the area of Lungomare, and problems were found in other areas on the beach. …
A 33 year old arrested for stolen an Italian tourist
A 33-year-old man from Përmeti was arrested by the police for theft. It is known that the young man stole the mobile phone of a 23-year-old Italian in the place called “Banjat e Bênja”, the police announced. The procedural materials were passed to the Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:ff0eaaec-9d7c-4391-8477-ac5d7aae2b86-20″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:ff0eaaec-9d7c-4391-8477-ac5d7aae2b86-20″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-42″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania says the next phase of negotiations with the European Union requires faster reforms and closer coordination between institutions. Officials held the 8th Intergovernmental Conference between the European Union and Albania in Brussels, …
Mirela Kumbaro said that Austria fully supports Albania in its European integration process. She made the remarks during a working visit to Vienna, where she held a series of meetings with Austrian higher education and research institutions. Kumbaro met with Austrian Minister Eva-Maria Holzleitner, who leads Women’s Affairs and Research, …
Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke at a regional conference titled “From Property to Progress.” He addressed property reform challenges and Albania’s path toward EU membership. He said digital transformation is a major benefit for Albania. It helps the country move forward faster. It also helps improve how the future is …
Renowned Albanian restorer Jani Zoica has passed away, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in preserving mural art and religious monuments across Albania. The Museum of Medieval Art Korçë announced the news in a social media post, highlighting Zoica’s contribution to fresco and mural restoration for more than three decades. He …
The Bay of Vlora Bay has officially opened the summer tourist season, bringing improvements in organization and maritime transport. Tourist boats with a capacity of more than 12 passengers have begun regular daily operations, offering greater safety, comfort, and more travel options for the growing number of local and international …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:ff0eaaec-9d7c-4391-8477-ac5d7aae2b86-19″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:ff0eaaec-9d7c-4391-8477-ac5d7aae2b86-19″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-40″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi said that Albania is taking on a growing role in the Euro-Atlantic security architecture. He made the remarks during the Security Forum titled “US–Europe Partnership and the Indispensable Role of NATO”, organized by the Albanian …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:323213f4-d293-4f37-a320-4bf0168b8973-3″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:323213f4-d293-4f37-a320-4bf0168b8973-3″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-8″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> The Transparency Board, during its next meeting held this Wednesday, revised fuel prices. According to the announcement, the retail selling price of diesel fuel (gasoil) under the SSH EN 590 standard will be no more than 190 lek per liter. …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:323213f4-d293-4f37-a320-4bf0168b8973-4″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:323213f4-d293-4f37-a320-4bf0168b8973-4″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-10″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, reacted following the Eighth Intergovernmental Conference on the European Union membership process, describing Albania’s progress as the result of reforms and merit. In a post on the social media platform X, …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:323213f4-d293-4f37-a320-4bf0168b8973-1″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:323213f4-d293-4f37-a320-4bf0168b8973-1″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-4″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> On May 26, 2026, the 8th Intergovernmental Conference at ministerial level between the European Union and Albania took place in Brussels, marking a particularly important moment in the country’s path toward European Union membership. The Albanian delegation was led by …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”d55f69e8-673d-4e61-b840-a0f9eb84d695″ data-turn-id-container=”d55f69e8-673d-4e61-b840-a0f9eb84d695″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-11″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> After nearly six decades of interruption, the village of Kabash in Pukë witnessed the return of Eid al-Adha prayers at the ruins of the area’s old mosque, in a symbolic ceremony that gathered residents, worshippers, and emigrants who had returned …