American Embassy for the Consecration of Mother Teresa: She dedicated her life to alleviating the suffering of the poor
The American Embassy in Tirana has remembered the great Albanian activist Mother Teresa, on the 8th anniversary of her Sanctification. With a reaction on the official Facebook page, the US embassy writes that Mother Teresa “dedicated her life to alleviating the suffering of the poor through charity, volunteerism and caring”. …
Fire at former Metallurgical, is charged the administrator of plastic company
In connection with this incident, the police have announced a search for the administrator of the plastic production company. We remind you that the smoke released from the burning of plastic caused high pollution in Elbasan, the city that has been suffering from this problem for decades. To extinguish the …
Rama honors medalists of the Olympic Games
During the ceremony honoring the medalists of the Olympic Games, Prime Minister Edi Rama said that Albania will provide safe support for sports. The head of the government also said that our country offers training under optimal conditions. So Rama stopped at the Weightlifting Federation, where he said that he …
Property investigation for former P.M Berisha/ SPAK also under investigation the foundation of his wife
PAK has launched investigations for the foundation of Liri Berisha, the wife of the leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha. Journalist Ermal Vija live for “Midday Edition” on ABC News stated that SPAK is also investigating the funds and real estate of the Foundation for Albanian Children, the non-governmental …
Elbasan/ Fire in a business in the former Metallurgical, three victims suspected
A big fire engulfed a business at the former Metallurgical in Elbasan. Three victims are initially suspected, but this remains unconfirmed. According to preliminary information from the Elbasan Police, the fire broke out in a plastic factory. The fire is suspected to have first started in some solar panels, which …
Investigators Trace Hazardous Waste Shipments Halted at Sea to Albania
When port authorities in Singapore halted shipments of suspected hazardous waste from Albania, prosecutors traced it to the country’s sole steel producer, run by a Turkish company. But amid a flurry of denials, the truth about the suspicious shipments has proved hard to establish. Original post Here
Three arrested in Vlora for drug trafficking
Three people have been arrested after an operation carried out two days ago against the distribution of drugs on Delisuf beach. It is learned that Ildjan Dodaj, Mohammed Bennanna and Mateo Masini have been taken into custody. These citizens strongly opposed the police officers during the performance of their duties. …
Investigations of the assassination in Don Bosco/ Ronaldo Metushi’s testimony is clarified
Kastriot Elezi, 45 years old, and Ronaldo Metushi, 22 years old, were injured by the assassination that happened the day before at “Don Bosco” in Tirana. Journalist Ervin Leka told ABC News that their health condition has improved despite their injuries. From the inspection of the footage, the two people …
Turkey claims arrested alleged leader of Mossad Financial Network
Albanian from Kosovo, Liridon Rexhepi is reported to have been arrested by the Turkish police, whom the Turkish National Intelligence Organization has identified as the head of the financial network of the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad in Turkey. As “Anadolu” writes, Rexhepi has managed Mossad’s financial operations in Turkey, and …
Over 560 arrested in Albania during month of August
The State Police has taken stock of the operations carried out during the month of August. In the published announcement, it is reported that 560 suspected perpetrators of various criminal offenses have been put in handcuffs after the completion of 105 police operations. 70 of them were nationally wanted; Also …
TIRANA, August 6 – Albania’s property revaluation scheme has saved taxpayers €120.5 million in fiscal costs during the first seven months of 2026, according to the General Directorate of Taxation. The scheme allows property owners to revalue real estate by paying a reduced 5% tax rate. Tax authorities said the …
TIRANA, August 6 – Albania’s Finance Ministry has started preliminary preparations for a new Eurobond issue planned for 2027 as the country’s macroeconomic indicators continue to show positive performance. Deputy Finance Minister Endrit Yzeiraj said officials discussed recent macroeconomic developments, government borrowing plans in international capital markets and future cooperation …
TIRANA, August 6 – Kosova’s Assembly suspended its constitutive session after Self-Determination leader Albin Kurti requested more time for political talks on a candidate for the country’s next president. Kurti told lawmakers that additional time was necessary to allow negotiations to continue. He said the parties needed more time to …
TIRANA, August 6 – The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy continued work during the first seven months of 2026 on strategic projects in roads, energy, water supply and transport. The investments aim to improve public services, strengthen energy security and support economic development. Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi …
TIRANA, August 6 – Tirana’s Grand Park hosted The Coffee Cantata on Wednesday evening. The concert featured an Albanian-language performance of the satirical work by German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The event formed part of the “Bah… Café!” project with the support of the Municipality of Tirana. It combined classical …
TIRANA, August 6 – August has brought the peak of the tourist season to Theth, one of the most visited destinations in the Albanian Alps. Around 2,000 tourists stay in the village each night on average, and most of them are foreign visitors. Besides the Grunas Waterfall and the Alp’s …
TIRANA, August 6 – The Kosova Specialist Chambers in The Hague announced that closing statements in the trial against former Kosova President Hashim Thaçi and four others will take place in mid-September. The court scheduled the hearings for September 10, 11 and 14. The case involves Thaçi, Bashkim Smakaj, Isni …
TIRANA, August 6 – Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a handwritten message on social media with four key words: “trust, empathy, service, commitment”. Rama shared the message weeks after presenting the political document “Besa” [Good Faith]. He described the platform as a new effort to restore trust between citizens and …
TIRANA, August 6 – President Bajram Begaj attended the opening ceremony of the 25th anniversary edition of the Ulqin Book Fair in Montenegro. The event is considered one of the region’s most important cultural gatherings and brings together authors, publishers and readers from Montenegro, Albania, Kosova, North Macedonia and other …
TIRANA, August 6 – Despite technological developments, social media and wider access to online information, the number of visitors to the National Library’s “Sotir Kolea” Center continues to grow, even during the hot summer days. The increasing number of visitors shows that the love for books and the need for …