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Plenary session kicks off with harsh debates between democrat lawmakers

Parliamentary session inthe Assembly started this Thursday with strong debates, not with the opposition-majority, but within the Democrat lawmakers. Initially, the leader of Democratic Party (PD) Lulzim Basha asked the speaker of the parliament Lindita Nikolla to make public the announcement of the PDSH for its representatives in the parliament. …

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Tirana, 3 year old baby dies after being at dentist

The 3-year-old child was sent to a clinic to fill a tooth due to pain. After the doctor took the x-ray, he told the parents that the child needs 13 or 14 teeth for adjustment. Due to the high number of teeth, it was decided to intervene with narcosis. After …

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Explosive attack recorded on Tirana bar, no fatalities

A small amount of explosives exploded in the window of the bar owned by a citizen during the morning hours of this Thursday. As a result of this explosion, the windows of the window were damaged as well as the glass of a vehicle that was parked nearby. Later on, …

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24 delegations meet tomorrow in Tirana, among them Daçiç and Gervalla

As we are just a few steps away from a very important international event that will take place for the first time in history outside the borders of the EU, such as the Berlin Summit Process, the Foreign Ministry announces today that tomorrow in Tirana 24 delegations from the countries …

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US, EU concerned by threats on justice officials in Albania

United States, the European Union and Great Britain expressed their concerns on Wednesday after reports that Albanian justice officials have received death threats. Their reaction comes after reports in the Albanian media that an associate of justice has confessed that one “of the criminal gangs operating in Lushnje has made …

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Assets worth 1 million euros were seized in Cerrik, owned by a drug trafficker

Assets worth about 1 million euros is seized, suspected to have benefited from the criminal activity of a 34-year-old convicted for the production and sale of narcotics in Cerrik. The property was in the name of Eris Skenderi, 34 years old, a resident of Cerrik.  He was convicted by the …

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Ex-officer of RENEA forces that got caught with sniper rifle sentenced to prison

Tirana court has sentenced this Wednesday to 7 years and 9 months in prison to the former RENEA force officer, Remal Rada, who was caught with a sniper in his car a year ago in the Sauk roundabout. According to the authorities, Elton Hikthi, who was in the vehicle with …

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From January to October, 5.4 million passengers were registered at Rinas

From January to October, Rinas Airport has processed a high number of passengers and tourists, thus becoming the largest entry-exit gate in Albania. According to the data in the last ten months, it turns out that 5.4 million passengers were processed in Rinas entering and exiting our country. ABC News …

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Two teen drug dealers arrested in Fier

Two drug dealers were caught in Fier as part of the “Tempulli” mega-operation, as announced this Wednesday. Accordig to the police, a 15-year-old man, who was prosecuted several times before, was released due to his age, for the same criminal activity, as well as the 18-year-old/ They were caught red-handed …

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Interior minister guarantees TIMS system’s data are 100% protected

Interior Minister, Taulant Balla has been called this Wednesday to report to the Commission of European Affairs, where he guaranteed that the data of the TIMS system are 100% protected and there is no leakage of them. During his speech, Balla recalled that in the summer of last year the …

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PM Rama in Tivat: Western Balkans must not stay in EU waiting room, calls for “Helmut Kohl moment” in enlargement

TIRANA, June 5 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said the Western Balkans should not remain in the European Union waiting room. He spoke to international media on arrival at the Western Balkans–European Union summit in Tivat. He called for stronger political momentum in the enlargement process. He also supported gradual …

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PM Rama in Tivat: Western Balkans must not stay in EU waiting room, calls for “Helmut Kohl moment” in enlargement

TIRANA, June 5 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said the Western Balkans should not remain in the European Union waiting room. He spoke to international media on arrival at the Western Balkans–European Union summit in Tivat. He called for stronger political momentum in the enlargement process. He also supported gradual …

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President Begaj receives credentials from North Macedonia and Saudi Arabia ambassadors

TIRANA, June 5 – President Bajram Begaj received the credentials of North Macedonia’s new ambassador to Albania, Vele Trpevski, and the new ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Albania, Turki Ibraheem Almadhi. During talks with Trpevski, Begaj praised the strong neighbourly relations and cooperation between Albania and North Macedonia. He expressed …

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New Monograph Explores the Legacy of Don Gjon Buzuku

The Permanent Commission on Linguistics and Literature and the Institute of Linguistics and Literature at the Academy of Sciences presented a new book by Bardhyl Demiraj titled Don Gjon Buzuku and His Meshari. The event highlighted the importance of the Meshari, the earliest known monument of the Albanian language. At …

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RTSH annual report: Over 56% of revenue comes from TV fee, third-party liabilities exceed 374 million ALL

TIRANA, June 5 – The Chair of the Steering Council of Albanian Radio and Television (RTSH), Fatjon Hoxhalli, presented the institution’s financial and organisational situation before the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Public Information Media. He outlined revenue sources, financial obligations and investment constraints. Hoxhalli said the TV licence …

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RTSH annual report 2025: Vasili says 150 million ALL in arrears cleared

TIRANA, June 5 – The Director General of Albanian Radio and Television (RTSH), Eni Vasili, said 2025 marked a major financial challenge for the public broadcaster, while the institution continued to fulfil its public service mission. Presenting the annual balance sheet, Vasili said RTSH inherited weak operational conditions in both …

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Fuel price caps set at 192 ALL for diesel and 172 ALL for petrol

TIRANA, June 5 – The Transparency Board set new maximum wholesale and retail fuel prices on Friday. The new rates entered into force at 1300 local time. Under the decision, retail diesel prices under the SSH EN 590 standard cannot exceed 192 ALL per litre. Wholesale diesel prices cannot exceed …

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Shkup 2026 Book Fair Opens, Bringing Together Albanian-Language Publishers from the Region

Organizers opened the Albanian-language Book Fair “Shkup 2026” in Skopje’s “Skënderbeu” Square. The event became one of the key cultural platforms for promoting reading and Albanian-language literature. First, the fair brought together publishers, writers, researchers, and readers from North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Albania. It created a shared space for cultural …

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Albania marks 106th anniversary of Vlora War

TIRANA, June 5 – Albania on Thursday marked the 106th anniversary of the Vlora War, one of the most significant events in the country’s efforts to consolidate statehood. The conflict began on June 5, 1920, at a time when Albania’s future remained under discussion in international forums and concerns over …

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Zvërnec investment will not harm biodiversity, will create thousands of jobs, minister says

TIRANA, June 5 – Minister for Relations with Parliament Erjona Ismailaj said the planned investment in Zvërnec will not damage the flora and fauna of the Narta Lagoon. She said the project will support economic development and create thousands of jobs in the Vlora region. Speaking in a media interview, …

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PM Rama in Tivat: Western Balkans must not stay in EU waiting room, calls for “Helmut Kohl moment” in enlargement

TIRANA, June 5 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said the Western Balkans should not remain in the European Union waiting room. He spoke to international media on arrival at the Western Balkans–European Union summit in Tivat. He called for stronger political momentum in the enlargement process. He also supported gradual …

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PM Rama in Tivat: Western Balkans must not stay in EU waiting room, calls for “Helmut Kohl moment” in enlargement

TIRANA, June 5 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said the Western Balkans should not remain in the European Union waiting room. He spoke to international media on arrival at the Western Balkans–European Union summit in Tivat. He called for stronger political momentum in the enlargement process. He also supported gradual …

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President Begaj receives credentials from North Macedonia and Saudi Arabia ambassadors

TIRANA, June 5 – President Bajram Begaj received the credentials of North Macedonia’s new ambassador to Albania, Vele Trpevski, and the new ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Albania, Turki Ibraheem Almadhi. During talks with Trpevski, Begaj praised the strong neighbourly relations and cooperation between Albania and North Macedonia. He expressed …

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New Monograph Explores the Legacy of Don Gjon Buzuku

The Permanent Commission on Linguistics and Literature and the Institute of Linguistics and Literature at the Academy of Sciences presented a new book by Bardhyl Demiraj titled Don Gjon Buzuku and His Meshari. The event highlighted the importance of the Meshari, the earliest known monument of the Albanian language. At …

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RTSH annual report: Over 56% of revenue comes from TV fee, third-party liabilities exceed 374 million ALL

TIRANA, June 5 – The Chair of the Steering Council of Albanian Radio and Television (RTSH), Fatjon Hoxhalli, presented the institution’s financial and organisational situation before the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Public Information Media. He outlined revenue sources, financial obligations and investment constraints. Hoxhalli said the TV licence …

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RTSH annual report 2025: Vasili says 150 million ALL in arrears cleared

TIRANA, June 5 – The Director General of Albanian Radio and Television (RTSH), Eni Vasili, said 2025 marked a major financial challenge for the public broadcaster, while the institution continued to fulfil its public service mission. Presenting the annual balance sheet, Vasili said RTSH inherited weak operational conditions in both …

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Fuel price caps set at 192 ALL for diesel and 172 ALL for petrol

TIRANA, June 5 – The Transparency Board set new maximum wholesale and retail fuel prices on Friday. The new rates entered into force at 1300 local time. Under the decision, retail diesel prices under the SSH EN 590 standard cannot exceed 192 ALL per litre. Wholesale diesel prices cannot exceed …

News

Shkup 2026 Book Fair Opens, Bringing Together Albanian-Language Publishers from the Region

Organizers opened the Albanian-language Book Fair “Shkup 2026” in Skopje’s “Skënderbeu” Square. The event became one of the key cultural platforms for promoting reading and Albanian-language literature. First, the fair brought together publishers, writers, researchers, and readers from North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Albania. It created a shared space for cultural …

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Albania marks 106th anniversary of Vlora War

TIRANA, June 5 – Albania on Thursday marked the 106th anniversary of the Vlora War, one of the most significant events in the country’s efforts to consolidate statehood. The conflict began on June 5, 1920, at a time when Albania’s future remained under discussion in international forums and concerns over …

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Zvërnec investment will not harm biodiversity, will create thousands of jobs, minister says

TIRANA, June 5 – Minister for Relations with Parliament Erjona Ismailaj said the planned investment in Zvërnec will not damage the flora and fauna of the Narta Lagoon. She said the project will support economic development and create thousands of jobs in the Vlora region. Speaking in a media interview, …