The hearing session for former Prime Minister Berisha is postponed
The hearing session for former prime minister Sali Berisha has been postponed again. The former prime minister requested the lifting of the arrest measure. Meanwhile, it is learned that the next session will be held on March 8, 2024. The former prime minister is accused by SPAK of corruption in …
The hearing session for Jamarber Malltez is postponed again
The court session for the son-in-law of former prime minister Sali Berisha, Jamarber Malltezi, is postponed. ABC News has learned that the hearing will be held on March 8. According to SPAK, in order to commit corruption, Malltezi is accused of having cooperated with one of the highest authorities of …
NATO base in Kucova opens today
NATO airbase in Kucova will be opened this Monday. The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, with a post on his official page on “Facebook”, has shared a video from the moment of the assembly of the “Bayraktar” drones, which, as he says, will make their first flight at the …
NATO base/General Staff of the Armed Forces: Important role in protecting threats from the east
General Staff of the Armed Forces of Albania, Arben Kingji, at the inauguration of the NATO air base in Kucova, said that this base is necessary more than ever to respond to threats coming from the east. “The inauguration of the Kucova base is a significant event for the AF …
NATO, success story”/ General Sanchez De Lara: Albania is ready for the protection of peace
NATO base in Kucova, a base with modern infrastructure for Alliance aircraft, was opened today. Present at this ceremony, General Pablo Sanchez De Lara praised Albania for its contribution to the Alliance, while adding that NATO has shown that it offers security and peace despite the challenges. He also underlined …
NATO base beyond the borders of Albania”, Rama: Important for the entire Balkans
An important base for the entire Western Balkans, this is how Prime Minister Edi Rama considered the opening of the NATO base in Kucova, this Monday. In his speech, Rama said that Albania proudly welcomes its allies and partners today. “Seeing a part of those present here as representatives of …
Powerful explosion in Lushnje, one of the injured leaves the hospital
One day after the tragedy at the warehouse construction site in Lushnje, the injured are leaving the hospital. Sources from the Lushnje hospital inform that a 17-year-old left for his apartment during the night hours after receiving the necessary medication. He had received superficial injuries and the doctors saw fit …
Lezha celebrates the 580th anniversary of the Covenant
Within the framework of the 580th anniversary of the Treaty of Lezha, a number of activities have been organized in the city. Dozens of citizens have gathered to commemorate one of the most important dates in history. Some young people are dressed in folk clothes, while a man dressed as …
Begins the investigations for the explosion in Lushnje
The investigative team from the Fier prosecutor’s office has “landed” at the place where the explosion occurred in Lushnje. that killed two people and injured seven others. Journalist Ermal Vija reports that there are also police officers and OSHEE engineers at the scene to determine the cause of the explosion. …
Bayraktar drones, Peleshi: Defense capability increases
Bayraktar drones have arrived in Albania. Through a post on social networks, the Minister of Defense, Niko Peleshi, says that since two days, the assembly has started and at the same time, the installation of the supporting infrastructure for their operation and control is being carried out. According to Peleshi, …
Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro highlighted the achievements of this year’s teacher qualification process, with more than 4,000 educators across Albania completing professional training programs. Kumbaro congratulated the teachers who participated in the qualification process, describing their commitment as an important step toward improving teaching quality and strengthening the education system. …
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten expressed his support for Kosovo’s European future, saying he hopes the country will become part of the European family one day. “I hope that Kosovo will become part of the European family one day, yes,” Jetten told Euronews Albania. Jetten made the statement while attending …
TIRANA, July 8 – Prime Minister Edi Rama attended the official reception for heads of state and government hosted by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the NATO Summit in Ankara. Rama shared images from the reception on social media. He described the event …
TIRANA, July 8 – Three fire outbreaks affected the Porto Palermo area in Himarë Municipality overnight, putting emergency structures on alert. According to official information, authorities received the alert around 23:00. Firefighters immediately sent a fire engine and a water tanker to the scene. Meanwhile, the entire firefighting service was …
Spanish media outlet El Generacional has listed Albania among the most affordable travel destinations in Europe this summer, alongside countries such as Romania, Portugal and Bulgaria. According to the article, Albania attracts visitors with its combination of crystal-clear beaches, rich cultural heritage and affordable travel costs, making it an ideal …
TIRANA, July 8 – Albania has significantly increased its defence and security investments as part of its commitments as a NATO member. The additional funding supports the modernization of the Armed Forces and the strengthening of defence capabilities. Finance Minister Petrit Malaj published data on defence spending trends, showing that …
Kosovo’s hotel sector recorded significant growth in May 2026, with the number of visitors increasing compared to the same period last year. According to data from the Kosovo Agency of Statistics (KAS), hotels across the country welcomed 69,081 visitors in May, including 25,026 domestic tourists and 44,055 international visitors. Compared …
TIRANA, July 8 – Albania has started the process of reforming its hydrometeorological service to modernize the sector and strengthen its capacity to address climate change, public safety and sustainable development challenges. Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj held the first meeting today with the inter-institutional working group established for the reform. …
TIRANA, July 8 – Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the government’s decision to allocate 4 million euros for the Kanye West concert, saying the event could generate more than 100 million euros for the Albanian economy. Rama said the government approved the funding at the last minute to prevent the …
TIRANA, July 8 – Central Bank Governor Gent Sejko said on Wednesday that the Albanian Lek (ALL) has continued to strengthen, attributing the trend to structural improvements in the country’s external balance and increased foreign currency inflows. Speaking before the Parliamentary Committee on Citizens’ Initiatives, Cooperation and Institutional Oversight, Sejko …