Monika Kryemadhi goes to SPAK
Shortly before the start of the plenary session in the Assembly, Lulzim Basha gave a statement to the media. Basha was asked by journalists about the decision of the Court of Appeal that returned the seal to Sali Berisha’s Pulpit. He said that he has no concerns about his personal …
Tourist from Bulgaria found dead in mountain of Jezerca
A tourist from Bulgaria was found dead on Jezerca mountain. He had started together with another person and while exploring the mountain they lost contact with each other. His friend has moved to Montenegro and is in good health, and from there he reported the serious incident. After the announcement, …
Liberation of Kosovo/ Begaj: Holy anniversary for the Albanians, we bow with respect before the martyrs and prominent figures
The President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, addressed the Assembly of Kosovo in a solemn session for the 25th anniversary of liberation. He emphasized that this anniversary is sacred for the Albanian people. He added that Kosovo was not alone, but on its way it had the support …
Socialist Party celebrates its 33rd birthday/ Rama’s message of gratitude to socialists
Prime Minister Edi Rama, in a status on Facebook, commemorated the 33rd anniversary of the SP. Rama thanks all supporters and members of the Socialist Party. The prime minister also congratulated the people of Kosovo on the anniversary of the entry of NATO member forces, side by side with the …
INTERPOL official: Albania, active role in the exchange of information!
The general secretary of Interpol, Jurgen Stosk, spoke about the fight against crime at the European Interpol conference held in Tirana. He emphasized that a good cooperation is needed to achieve the expected results. He also appreciated the cooperation of Albania, adding that it has been ready for the exchange …
Court of Appeal gives the seal to the Reestablishment group by Sali Berisha
The Court of General Appeals decided that the seal and direction of the democratic party should pass to the Reestablishment group represented by Sali Berisha. The three judges of the Appeal decided to reject the appeal of the legal representatives of Lulzim Basha who sought the annulment of the decision …
Appeal Court against Corruption let in force the seizure of properties of Eldi Dizdari
The Appeal of the Court Against Corruption let in force the seizure of all the properties of Eldi Dizdari, declared wanted by the Interpol for drugs trafficking. He is accused for criminal organization on drugs trafficking in Italy. Court seized his properties as apartments, garages, properties, and bank accounts./abcnews.al […] …
Interpol European Conference in Tirana/ Minister Balla: Dedicated to fight against crime!
The 51st Interpol regional conference for Europe takes place this Tuesday. The International Criminal Police Organization gathers in Tirana about 200 representatives from the law enforcement agencies of European countries. At the start of this conference, a minute of silence was held in honor of the policemen who lost their …
Socialist Party convenes the National Assembly
The Socialist Party convenes the National Assembly this Tuesday, where it is expected to discuss the re-energization of the SP. Journalist Fiona Xhafaj reports for ABC News that the meeting will take place online and will begin at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will start with the speech of Prime Minister …
Rama in Pristina: Independence, with all the guarantees for Serbs in Kosovo, is the best solution
On the 25th anniversary of the Liberation, the International Conference for the 25th Anniversary of the NATO Intervention was held in Pristina; “Rugova and the West”. Also present at this meeting were Prime Minister Edi Rama, US Ambassador to Kosovo, Jeffrey Hovenier and the former Prime Minister of Italy, Masimmo …
The European Commission has launched a call for civil society organizations that want to join the new Civil Society Platform, a permanent dialogue mechanism between civil society groups and European Union institutions. The platform aims to create a forum where organizations can exchange ideas and experiences, discuss challenges facing civil …
Albania has become part of the soundtrack of one of the year’s most anticipated films, “The Odyssey” by director Christopher Nolan. The film, which premiered worldwide this week, is Nolan’s latest adaptation of Homer’s epic poem. Starring Matt Damon as Odysseus and featuring a major Hollywood cast, the production was …
The Albanian-American Development Foundation (AADF), in cooperation with the Butrint Management Foundation (BMF), has launched the first call for applications under the Butrint Community Grant Scheme. The initiative supports individuals, local businesses and nonprofit organizations with projects focused on economic, cultural, social and tourism development in the Butrint National Park …
Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a photo album highlighting the week’s key events. First, he attended the Coalition of the Willing Summit on Ukraine in Paris at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. He also joined France’s National Day ceremony and reaffirmed Albania’s strong partnership with its Euro-Atlantic allies. …
Tirana Times, July 18, 2026 – For years, the U.S. and the EU invested significant political capital, funding, and diplomatic pressure into helping Albania build one of the most ambitious anti-corruption institutions in the Balkans: the Special Anti-Corruption Structure, known as SPAK. SPAK was created to do what previous institutions …
The European Commission says Albania continued to implement judicial reform and the Cross-Sector Justice Strategy throughout 2026. First, Albania completed the vetting process for all judges and prosecutors after authorities finalized the appeals phase. Consequently, the process further strengthened judicial independence, accountability, and integrity across the justice system. In addition, …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said tourism and foreign investments currently bring €8.5 billion into Albania’s economy. Speaking at an event promoting the national program “Double Your Business,” Rama highlighted the growth of tourism and its impact on economic development. According to him, tourists now fill the streets of Tirana in …
A new space dedicated to art, culture, and community has become part of Tirana’s urban landscape. The Art Park in Kinostudio has transformed the former film studio area into a new meeting point for residents, artists, and visitors. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images on social media showing large numbers …
TIRANA, July 17 – The Artistic Ensemble “Skanderbeg” from Korça represented Albania at the 59th edition of the International “Festival des Cultures du Monde” in Chambéry, France. The festival brought together folklore and cultural groups from different parts of the world. The Albanian ensemble presented traditional costumes, music and dances, …
TIRANA, July 17 – Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj presented the sovereign scheme “Double your business”, which aims to help Albanian companies access financing and increase investment, productivity and competitiveness in European markets. Ibrahimaj said the initiative responds to the real needs of businesses and supports the development …