Arrested for corruption, is released from prison Korca’s lawyer Arben Lena
The Special Court has released from the cell the lawyer of Korça, Arben Lena, who was arrested for corruption. It is learned that he will remain under house arrest until the end of the investigation. Lena was arrested in January of this year on the suspicion that she would influence …
Police seized 25 kg of cannabis, 2 declared wanted
The police have given details about the drug house discovered in Veliqot of Tepelena. Two people are wanted, 27-year-old Daniel Xhebra, owner of the apartment, and 47-year-old Elton Shehu, co-authors in this criminal activity. In the uninhabited apartment, 249 potted narcotic plants, 25.35 kg of narcotic cannabis sativa, lamps, ventilation …
US: We support the rule of law and anti-corruption
“The proposal to advance Albania’s efforts related to good governance, the rule of law, and anti-corruption is promising,” – this is the reaction that comes from the American embassy in Tirana, regarding the draft resolution presented the day before from the SP in order to fight corruption. “The proposal to …
Tirana Appeal Court without a decision for deputy of Democratic Party, the hearing session is postponed again
Tirana Appeal Court without a decision for deputy of Democratic Party, the hearing session is postponed again The process in the Court of General Appeal against the deputy of the Democratic Party, Ervin Salianji, has been postponed again. The journalist of ABC News, Ermal Vija reports that the reason for …
The murder of the mother and her 3 children, psychiatrist: The woman did not suffer from mental problems
Psychiatrist, Gjon Preçi, who two years ago issued a prescription for 39-year-old Alma Arrazi, says that the drugs given to her are related to stress and anxiety management. Preçi stated that Alma was not treated by him or by any psychiatrist in Shkodër. According to him, we are not dealing …
Search continues for mother and two minor children, Civil Defense requests assistance from the Armed Forces
The National Agency of Civil Protection has made an official request to the Armed Forces to join together to provide their assistance in the operation of the police, RENEA and FNSH to find three dead bodies that are suspected to have drowned in the Buna River, mother Alma Arrazi and …
RENEA and FNSH to help find Bodies of mother and 2 children suspected dead
Officials of the Armed Forces of Albania, along with their vehicles, immediately responded to the call for help and engaged in the operation to find three bodies reported drowned in the Buna River, near the village of Darragjat, Dajç administrative unit, Shkodër. Teams of officers from the Special Forces Battalion …
Prime Minister congratulate Orthodox believers on Easter
Prime Minister Edi Rama has congratulated the Orthodox believers on the Easter holiday. Through a post on Facebook, which he accompanied with a photo of a boy holding a candle in his hand, the head of government wrote: “Good morning. Happy Orthodox Easter”. At midnight, Orthodox believers across the country …
The death of the couple in Dropull, police: The author, their fellow villager
The murder of a few days ago in the village of Bodrishte in Dropulli, where the elderly couple Kosta and Kleoniqi Ilia were found dead in their apartment, is revealed. The police, in a press statement, have given details about the incident while also arrested the author of the incident, …
Mother disappearance with 3 children, one found dead
Just three days ago, a father denounced the disappearance of his wife and three minor children. Unfortunately today, on the Sunday of the Orthodox Easter, one of the children was found dead in the Drini River. The body of the dead child, was seen by a fisherman, while police suspect …
The European Commission says Albania continued to implement judicial reform and the Cross-Sector Justice Strategy throughout 2026. First, Albania completed the vetting process for all judges and prosecutors after authorities finalized the appeals phase. Consequently, the process further strengthened judicial independence, accountability, and integrity across the justice system. In addition, …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said tourism and foreign investments currently bring €8.5 billion into Albania’s economy. Speaking at an event promoting the national program “Double Your Business,” Rama highlighted the growth of tourism and its impact on economic development. According to him, tourists now fill the streets of Tirana in …
A new space dedicated to art, culture, and community has become part of Tirana’s urban landscape. The Art Park in Kinostudio has transformed the former film studio area into a new meeting point for residents, artists, and visitors. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images on social media showing large numbers …
TIRANA, July 17 – The Artistic Ensemble “Skanderbeg” from Korça represented Albania at the 59th edition of the International “Festival des Cultures du Monde” in Chambéry, France. The festival brought together folklore and cultural groups from different parts of the world. The Albanian ensemble presented traditional costumes, music and dances, …
TIRANA, July 17 – Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj presented the sovereign scheme “Double your business”, which aims to help Albanian companies access financing and increase investment, productivity and competitiveness in European markets. Ibrahimaj said the initiative responds to the real needs of businesses and supports the development …
TIRANA, July 17 – The Albanian government has launched the national program “Double Your Enterprise” to support small and medium-sized businesses through financing opportunities that aim to increase investment, employment and economic development. At the program’s presentation, Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko said the institution had worked for a …
TIRANA, July 17 – Kosova’s acting President Albulena Haxhiu said the constitutive session of the country’s parliament will take place in early August. She explained that the constitutional deadline expires on August 7. Haxhiu added that the Constitution gives the president 30 days to call the session. Meanwhile, she said …
TIRANA, July 17 – European Union Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said Albania has effectively started closing negotiation chapters for the first time in its accession process, as the bloc prepares for a new phase of enlargement. Speaking at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels, Kos said EU enlargement …
TIRANA, July 17 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said the national program “Double Your Enterprise” will support joint ventures in rural areas between private entities, farmers, and small and medium-sized businesses. Speaking at the presentation event of the program, Rama said rural development remains a priority, especially through the promotion …
Ethnic Cleansing Remark Tests Serbia’s Claim to Have Broken With Milošević A Serbian minister’s declared willingness to expel Kosovo Albanians has drawn condemnation across the region and Europe. Belgrade’s refusal to remove her has transformed a personal scandal into a test of government policy and Serbia’s European ambitions. Tirana Times, …