137 years ago was opened the first Albanian School
In all Albanian territories, March 7 is celebrated today, Teacher’s Day, an event of educational and cultural importance, where everyone remembers the first teachers of Albanian letters. Teacher’s Day is accompanied by festive activities in every school in the country, while students and parents find the opportunity to express gratitude …
Gunshots in Lezha, one injured
Gunshots in the village of Rrile in Lezha. Agron Puka, 54, was injured. The incident happened near the school, as soon as the 54-year-old left the children at the entrance of the school in the village of Rrilë. Journalist Gjergj Figuri told “ABC News” that the injured man was transported …
Fight between two brothers, they hit each other with an axe
A serious incident happened in Lushnje. It has been learned that two brothers have ended up in the hospital, after having a conflict by hitting each other with an axe. One of them shot the other with an ax, while the latter shot him with a firearm. According to police …
‘Gerdeci’ File, Mediu: I did everything according to the law
The Court against Corruption (GJKKO) in Tirana postponed again this Wednesday the session on former Minister of Interior Affairs, Fatmir Mediu on ‘Gerdec’ file. Meanwhile Mediu said for the media after this decision that everything he did when he was a minister, was to respect the law and for the …
Kucova base, Balluku: If it is reasonable, Ukrainian soldiers will also be trained
The Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and at the same time the Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku spoke about the Kuçova base opened on March 4. Asked if Ukrainian soldiers will be trained on this base, she said that if it is reasonable, there will be such training. “It is …
SPAK seeks 2 years and 6 months in prison for Fredi Beleri
The court withdraws from the decision on the elected mayor of Himara, Fredi Beleri. The Special Prosecutor’s Office requested 2 years and 6 months in prison for Beleri. In his testimony in court, Beleri stated that SPAK and the State Police are influenced by politics. “I demand justice from the …
Fredi Beleri sentenced two year in prison for corruption
The Special Court has sentenced the elected mayor of Himara, Fredi Beleri, to two years in prison. Fredi Beleri is accused by the Special Prosecutor’s Office of active corruption in the elections, and he was asked to be sentenced to 2.6 years in prison. Beleri and Kokoveshi were arrested, just …
Balla: Albania the only one in Balkans, with a NATO airbase
For Interior Minister Taulant Balla, yesterday, which marked the opening of the NATO airbase in Kucova, was a historic day for the country. In a statement to the media, Balla said Albania is the only country in the Balkans with a NATO air base, while revealing whether the police will …
The tragic explosion in Lushnja, one arrested
Police has arrested a 32-year-old man, who was responsible for the work where the explosion occurred, as a result of which a father and son died and seven others were injured. According to the police, the arrested person was authorized to carry out the construction of the silo, according to …
SPAK seeks Jamaber Malltezi in jail
The Special Prosecutor’s Office seeks to return in prison the son-in-law of former Prime Minister Berisha, Jamarber Malltezi. Malltezi is under investigation for the “Partizani” affair. SPAK’s request will be examined today in the Supreme Court at 12:30. “The defense lawyer claims that there is no evidence for maintaining the …
President Bajram Begaj visited the Presheva Valley, where he met with local leaders, including municipal mayors Ardita Sinani and Arbër Bajaziti, the only Albanian member of Serbia’s Parliament, Shaip Kamberi, and the head of the Albanian National Council, Enkel Rexhepi. The meetings focused on the concerns of Albanians in the …
Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said Albania has begun preparations to host the next NATO Summit in Tirana, which could take place in 2027. Speaking to Top Channel during the NATO Summit in Ankara, Hoxha described the event as an important milestone for both the Alliance and Albania. Furthermore, he said …
Defense Minister Ermal Nufi described Albania’s selection to host the next NATO Summit as a historic moment for the country. In a social media post, Nufi said the decision reflects the trust that NATO allies have placed in Albania. Furthermore, he said the decision recognizes Albania’s strong commitment to Euro-Atlantic …
Albania has entered a new and decisive stage on its path toward European Union membership, Socialist Party parliamentary group leader and EU–Albania Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee co-chair Taulant Balla said in Strasbourg. Speaking at the opening session of the 21st meeting of the committee, Balla described the moment as …
Albania presented its experience in civil service recruitment and selection systems during a regional workshop organised by OECD/SIGMA in Paris. Representatives from the Department of Public Administration (DAP), alongside officials from Western Balkan and Eastern Partnership countries, participated in the workshop titled “Strengthening recruitment and selection systems in the civil …
Kosovo will benefit from €206.4 million in European Union funding, according to acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti. The EU’s IPA Committee approved Kosovo’s proposed projects under the IPA 2026 and IPA 2027 programmes, worth €180.5 million. In addition, three grants from the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF), totaling €25.9 million, …
Tirana Times, July 8, 2026 – NATO’s Ankara Summit, held on July 7 and 8, marked less a moment of new strategic doctrine than a shift from political pledges to implementation. The central message was clear: the Alliance is moving into a phase where defence spending, industrial capacity, support for Ukraine …
TIRANA, July 8 – According to projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European economy is expected to maintain moderate growth rates during the remaining years of this decade. For the 2027–2031 period, the eurozone economy is forecast to expand by an average of 1.2% annually, while the European …
TIRANA, July 8 – During these hot July days, many foreign tourists fill the streets of Shkodër. Their travel gear and backpacks easily identify them as nature and adventure tourism enthusiasts. Many visitors use Shkodër as a starting point to explore some of northern Albania’s most popular mountain destinations. Meanwhile, …
TIRANA, July 8 – Prime Minister Edi Rama announced on Wednesday that the next NATO Summit will take place in Tirana, following the conclusion of the Alliance’s meeting in Ankara. PM dismissed speculation that Albania would not host the summit. He said the country had moved beyond a time when …