Young man dies in Saranda car accident
A serious accident happened at midnight on Saturday in Saranda, where 34-year-old Arlind Qendro, traveling with his vehicle, went off the road, colliding with the curb and then fell down. Based on the information, the serious incident happened at the entrance of the city near the “Panorama” Hotel. As a …
Fire guts 5th floor of building, a 57-year-old man died
A flat is included in Tirana. The incident happened around 02:50 on the fifth floor of a building on “Ferit Xhajko” street, where a 57-year-old man lost his life as a result. The causes of the fire are still unknown, while the investigative group is working to clarify the circumstances …
“January 21, a state crime”, Rama: Investigation is the foundation for the new justice that has started to built
For Prime Minister Edi Rama, the investigation of the January 21 murders on the boulevard is the foundation for the new justice system. In a media conference, Rama said that until now the country’s highest authorities have prevented justice in the most brutal way from reacting and acting in real …
Rama: The agreement with Italy for immigrants does not violate the Constitution, it is positive for Albania
Prime Minister Edi Rama says that the agreement with Italy for immigrants does not violate the Constitution of Albania. In a press conference, Rama said that the agreement is positive for our country. Among other things, Rama underlined that for him it is not a problem if someone turns to …
Elbasan young man’s assets worth EUR 200,000 seized
Two apartments and a service unit worth about 200 thousand euros were seized this Friday in the “Maji” neighborhood in Elbasan, as part of the police operation coded “Property”. According to preliminary information, the assets were seized with the suspicion that they have their source from the criminal activities of …
Dead body found in fishing port of Durres
Dead body of a 42-year-old man from Tirana was found in the Fishing Port in Durrës this Friday morning. Based on the eye witness report, the victim was spotted by fishermen. According to the police, the victim has no signs of violence and is suspected to have accidentally drowned. Police …
Shkodra youth arrested for dealing drugs
A 29-year-old man was arrested this Friday in Shkodër during the police mega-operation coded “Tempulli”. Francesk Malaj was selling doses of cannabis in different areas of the city of Shkodra, as he was caught by the police force in the “Dergut” neighborhood. During the inspection in this citizen’s apartment, another …
SPAK seeks exclusion of judge Olldashi from session on Berisha
Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) has submitted to the court the request for the dismissal of Judge Iliriana Olldashi, in the hearing for the termination of security measures for former Prime Minister Sali Berisha. Local media reports that the hearing on the request to cancel the two security measures for Berisha …
Opposition proposes to found its federation
Leaders of the opposition parties held this Friday a press conference, where the chairman of the Republican Party (RP), Fatmir Mediu, declared that the opposition must rise to its responsibilities. During his speech, he said that they propose the institutionalization of the opposition federation. On his part, Chairman of the …
Rama encourages high scholars to transfer to vocational ED
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced this Friday that the innovations of vocational education, where he emphasized that the students of the first years of high schools can be easily transferred to vocational education schools, through e-Albania. In his speech, Rama said that the proper infrastructure should be created in order …
TIRANA, June 19 – The National Library of Albania took part in the Annual Conference of Directors of European National Libraries in Luxembourg. Meanwhile, the European National Libraries network brings together national libraries across Europe. The conference aims to strengthen institutional cooperation. In addition, it promotes innovation and supports the …
TIRANA, June 19 – The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Public Information held a hearing with Pavol Szalai, representative of Reporter Without Borders, on the media situation in Albania. Meanwhile, Szalai leads the organization’s Central Europe office, which covers Albania and other Western Balkan countries. He said his visit …
Tirana, June 19 – Prime Minister Edi Rama gave an interview to Italian news agency Adnkronos in Rome during the FII Priority Europe investment forum organised by the FII Institute. Meanwhile, Rama commented on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s view that the Italy-Albania migration agreement paved the way for later …
TIRANA, June 19 – Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj said the government has decided to end the Fuel Transparency Board. The mechanism had operated for several months to monitor and regulate fuel prices in the market. Speaking after the government meeting, Ibrahimaj said the decision followed a period …
TIRANA, June 18 – The government has not yet approved a final project for a possible tourist resort in Zvërnec, Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said. Speaking after the government meeting, Ibrahimaj said the process remains in the study and design phase. She added that no final project has …
TIRANA, June 19 – Defence Minister Ermal Nufi took part in the 35th meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Brussels, where defence ministers from NATO member states and partner countries discussed the latest security developments and the situation in Ukraine. Following the meeting, Nufi said Albania reaffirms its …
Albania’s women’s national football team learned their opponents for the first and second rounds of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 play-offs on Thursday. Following the draw at UEFA headquarters, Albania will face Wales in the first round. If the Albanian side advances, it will meet the winner of …
TIRANA, June 19 – July has brought increased activity to travel agencies in Kukës as emigrants return for their summer holidays. Agency staff report stronger demand for bookings and travel services from people visiting their families during this period. Meanwhile, agencies have also recorded growing interest from local residents planning …
TIRANA, June 19 – The government has approved three new laws on European companies, Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj announced. She said the measures aim to align Albanian legislation with European Union standards and strengthen cooperation between Albanian and European companies. Ibrahimaj said the package is part of a …
TIRANA, June 19 – As the summer tourism season begins, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports continues to focus on the management of public coastal areas. In Kavaja’s public beaches, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja conducted site visits and spoke with residents and visitors about the implementation …