HJC: New judicial map has accelerated performance of appeal court
Chairwoman of the High Judicial Council, Naureda Llagami, says that with the new judicial map, to examine a case, it will take at least 6 times less than it was needed before its implementation. During the reporting to the Parliament of Albania, for the year 2022, Llagami stated that the …
“Welcome Mr. President”, Tirana ready to welcome Bill Clinton
This Monday, the former president of the United States of America, Bill Clinton, will arrive in Tirana, where he will pay a two-day visit. Clinton will land at Rinas airport around 2:30 p.m., where she will be met by Prime Minister Edi Rama. Meanwhile, the final preparations for Clinton’s visit …
Bill Clinton arrives in Tirana, hosted by PM Rama
The former president of the United States of America, Bill Clinton, arrived at noon this Monday at Rinas airport, a two-day visit to Tirana. The plane with the former president on board landed on the runway of Rinas at 15:18. ABC News was able to provide exclusive footage, while the …
Clinton in Tirana, Rama: With the eternal friend of Albanian nation
Prime Minister Rama shared with his followers on Facebook a photo with the former American President Bill Clinton. “With President Bill Clinton, the lifelong friend of the Albanian nation, who just arrived in Albania for the first time.”You are all welcome at the Prime Minister’s Office, today at 18:30 for …
Bill Clinton to Albania today/ Police announce the measures
In the framework of the visit to Albania of the former president of the USA, Bill Clinton, the police announces that it has taken a series of measures starting from Rinas airport, escorting to Tirana in the places where the meetings will take place, accommodation and escorting to Rinas, at …
Explosion in North Mitrovica
The Kosovo Police said that in the early hours of July 3, an explosion occurred in North Mitrovica, a municipality inhabited by a majority of Serbs. According to the Police, the vehicle that exploded is suspected to have been a shock bomb. The event happened at 00:52. Police officials, according …
Genocide against Chams, Idrizi: Albanian to condemn violence against them
The MP of PDIU, Shpetim Idrizi, this Monday in the plenary session recalled the genocide of Chameria. In his speech, Idrizi expressed his regret that even in the Parliament of Albania, which has condemned the genocides that took place in Kosovo, Bosnia, etc., there is still no decision to condemn …
Kruja-Qafe Shtama road blocked due to land slides
Heavy rains that fell during the night caused problems on the Krujë-Qafë Shtame road segment near the rock of Vaja this Sunday. This axis got blocked and vehicles could not circulate, while authorities were working to fully open the road. Meanwhile, the Zeza River reached its highest level, getting out …
Double murder in Dukagjin/ Police is investigated a fight that happened a year ago
Shkodra’s police have focused their investigations on the murder of father and son in Dukagjin, in a conflict that Gjoke Gurra had a year ago with a fellow villager. Sources from the investigative team told ABC News that the 57-year-old and his acquaintance, who is now being investigated by police, …
Bill Clinton visit to Albania
The 42nd President of the United States of America, Bill Clinton, will visit Albania for the first time on July 3 and 4, 2023. Clinton and the accompanying delegation will arrive in Tirana, where at 19:00 they will be welcomed by Prime Minister Edi Rama in a special official ceremony …
Prime Minister Edi Rama concluded his official visit to Japan. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi welcomed Rama with a state ceremony in Tokyo. Rama shared moments from the visit on social media. He thanked Japan for the warm reception. He said the state ceremony showed respect for a transformed Albania …
Renowned Albanian actor Birçe Hasko has died at the age of 84. Hasko was born in Dukat, Vlora, on March 15, 1942. After finishing high school, he worked as a teacher in Memaliaj. He also joined the city’s amateur theater troupe. In 1965, he started acting studies at the Higher …
One of the latest developments attracting attention in Albanian business circles involves Atlas Corporation. Without major public attention, the ATLAS Group has finalized the acquisition of Edil Centro, a move that is being seen as another signal of the growing strength of Albanian companies to invest in and further develop …
The Emergency Intervention Fund has reached 8.2 billion lek (around 85 million euros) after annual contributions from commercial banks for 2026. The Bank of Albania said the fund was created in 2018. It aims to support the resolution of banks that face financial difficulties in the future. At the same …
Museum Week 2026 has transformed one of the capital’s top attractions. History, contemporary art, and music met at the Mosaic of Tirana. The site hosted the “Beautiful Minds of Albania” 2026 event. Blendi Gonxhja, the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, shared details about the gathering. The organizers presented innovative …
Albania is entering a new phase in its European Union membership talks. The 8th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference will take place in Brussels on May 26, 2026. This meeting opens the path to the closing phase of EU accession negotiations. The Media and Information Agency announced the news today. The EU’s …
The Ombudsman, Endrit Shabani, hosted the non-resident Ambassador of Canada to Albania, Elissa Golberg, today. During the meeting, the pair discussed the importance of bilateral cooperation. They also focused on strengthening independent institutions in Albania. Shabani outlined the current priorities of the Ombudsman’s office. He emphasized protecting human rights, increasing …
Gabriele De Fabritiis won Stage 5 of the Tour of Albania 2026 on Thursday. The final stage started in Vlorë and ended in Fier after 121.3 kilometers. De Fabritiis crossed the finish line first after nearly three hours of racing. Georgios Bouglas finished second, while Alin Toader took third place. …
The fourth edition of “Automotive Fair Albania” opened in Tirana and brought together car enthusiasts, technology experts, and industry professionals. The fair will continue until May 24. Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu attended the opening ceremony on Thursday evening. Koçiu said the event reflects a modern Albania that moves quickly …
Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania, Ambassador Michel Tarran, met today with representatives of civil society to discuss electoral reform. The meeting took place at the request of civil society groups. Representatives from the Albanian Helsinki Committee, BIRN Albania, the Institute of Political Studies, the Westminster Foundation for Democracy, …