Two drug dealers Arrested, three wanted in Lezha
Two people have been arrested and three others are wanted for distribution of hard drugs and cannabis in the city. According to the authorities, the detainees sold narcotics in the Shengjin area, while the seized cocaine and cannabis was divided into doses and ready for sale. In the meantime, the …
Kurti: Kosovo’s exclusion from the NATO military exercise is not fair
Prime Minister Albin Kurti has said that the allies’ criticisms are unfair against the situation in the north of the country. In an interview for Bloomberg, he emphasized that Belgrade should take the first step towards escalating the situation by cutting off support for the fascist militia. Meanwhile, he called …
Fier, police officer injured in motorcycle accident
A police officer had an accident at noon this Saturday in the place called Qafe Koshovica. It is learned that the officer was driving a police motorcycle when he collided with a van. He was urgently sent to the hospital of Fier. The investigative team is working to clarify the …
Tirana, a 62-year old man is arrested for sexual abuse and violence
A 62-year-old man was arrested by the Tirana police after being accused for violence against his co-habitant. According to the police, it is learned that this citizen is suspected of having abused his co-habitant and had abuse her sexually. “Specialists for Investigating Crimes of the Police Station No. 2 arrested …
Lezha police destroys 500 cannabis plants
he anti-cannabis police mega-operation codenamed “Image” follows. It is learned that 500 cannabis sativa narcotic plants that were found cultivated on the ground, in the village of Kashnjet, were destroyed by burning. During the previous stages of this mega-operation, in different areas of Lezhë district, a total of 16,073 cannabis …
The new leaders in North, serbs continue to protest in Leposavic
Serbs from the North Kosovo have also gathered in front of the Leposaviq municipality building this Saturday. Their protest is about the presence of new Albanian mayors in the municipal seats in the north of Kosovo and the presence of the Kosovo Special Police. Meanwhile, the night continued to be …
Today 145th anniversary of the Albanian League of Prizren
The President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, participated in the ceremony honoring the 145th anniversary of the Albanian League of Prizren. In his speech, among other things, Begaj said that it was this agreement that designed the creation of a free and independent Albanian state. “The Albanian League …
Op/Ed: End threats to use military force!
By GENC POLLO* For the third time in the last two years, Serbia last week put its armed forces on alert and has deployed them to the border with Kosovo. Apart from infantry and armor, fighter jets have been flying along Kosovo’s airspace. Belgrade the arsonist Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic …
24 years from NATO’s bombing of Serbia
The Secretary General of NATO, Javier Solana, on June 10, 1999, issued the order to stop the bombing, while the UN Security Council, on the same day, approved Resolution 1244, where 37,200 KFOR soldiers were sent it from 36 countries. On June 12, 1999, the first NATO infantry troops landed …
Bislimi on Rama’s assocation: There are no Albanian-Serbian talks, Kosovo is the only authority for negotiations
The Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of Kosovo, Besnik Bislimi, commented on the proposal of Prime Minister Edi Rama for the Association’s statute, which he sent to France and Germany. Regarding the proposal of the Association of Municipalities with a Serbian majority, Prime Minister Edi Rama, Bislimi has stated …
TIRANA, May 14 – The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights published an interim urgent opinion on Albania’s draft law on political party financing. The office said the draft creates a detailed framework for regulating political financing, while calling for further clarifications …
TIRANA, May 14 – Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja looked at preparations on the beaches of Jala and Dhërmi ahead of the new summer season. He reviewed readiness measures and ongoing work along the coastal areas. Gonxhja said operators and local authorities still need to complete several …
TIRANA, May 14 – Defence Minister Ermal Nufi met today in Tirana with Admiral George M. Wikoff, Commander of NATO’s Joint Force Command Naples, during an official visit to Albania. Opening the talks, Nufi underlined that the visit reflects the strong partnership between the Albanian Armed Forces and NATO Allies, …
TIRANA, May 14 – President Bajram Begaj met in Tirana with Admiral George M. Wikoff, Commander of NATO’s Joint Force Command Naples, praising his leadership in what he described as a complex geopolitical environment. Opening the meeting, Begaj highlighted the key role of the Naples-based command in maintaining security, peace …
TIRANA, May 14 – Albania turns its attention to Vienna tonight as Eurovision 2026 enters its second semi-final, with artist Alis set to perform the song “Nân”. Prime Minister Edi Rama called on the public and the Albanian diaspora to support the country’s entry. He urged voters to choose number …
TIRANA, May 14 – European Union Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos will visit Prishtina on Friday. The trip marks her first visit to Kosova since she took office in 2024. She arrives on Thursday evening from London, where she holds two meetings earlier in the day. Kos will hold three …
TIRANA, May 14 – Kosova on Wednesday marked the 27th anniversary of the Qyshk massacre, one of the crimes committed during the 1998–1999 war. Serbian forces killed 44 Albanian men in the village on May 14, 1999. The attack ranks among the many massacres reported during the conflict in Kosova. …
A new space dedicated to young people passionate about technology and innovation has opened in the city of Lushnjë. The center is called “Youth Tech” and is located near the city museum. It has already attracted strong interest from local youth. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared moments from the center …
TIRANA, May 14 – Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha told parliament on Wednesday that Albania remains on track for European Union membership by 2030 if the current pace of reforms continues. He made the remarks during discussions on a draft resolution on Albania’s European integration process. Hoxha said European Union support …
TIRANA, May 14 – “Courtyards That Speak” is a cultural project that invites visitors to discover an authentic side of Himara through local memories, songs, traditional recipes and stories passed down across generations. The initiative opens several traditional courtyards in the coastal area to the public for a limited period. …