Gjirokastra man detained for violating minor daughter
A 41-year-old man was arrested by the Gjirokastra police this Wednesday after physically and psychologically abusing his minor daughter. According to the police, the detainee is citizen with initials S. Ç., 41 years old, resident in Gjirokastra. Meanwhile, the materials against him were passed to the Prosecutor’s Office at the …
Fight against organized crime and corruption in focus, Yuri Kim meets General Director of the State Police
American Ambassador Yuri Kim this Wednesday held a meeting with the general director of the State Police Muhamet Rrumbullaku. Journalist Xhensila Kodra reports for ABC News that the meeting lasted a few minutes and it is learned that in this meeting cooperation between institutions was discussed. Also at the core …
New Museum Portrays Albanian Women Throughout History
Human rights activist Elsa Ballauri has assembled a collection of objects that showcase women’s changing role in Albanian society over the ages. Original post Here
Prosecution investigating on disappearance of two Saranda men
The Prosecutor’s Office at the First Court of General Jurisdiction in Sarandë has reacted regarding the disappearance of two 46-year-olds, Leonard Thodhori and Fatmir Sulovari alias Fatmir Krasniqi, for whom there is no trace for almost 1 month. The prosecution body emphasizes that it is important to find and arrest …
Rama in Korça, talks about the project for “Skenderbeu” stadium
Prime Minister Edi Rama this Tuesday morning was part of the ceremony that is taking place for the selection of the winner for the International Competition for the “Skenderbeu” Stadium Project, a New Center of Korça. In his speech, Rama expressed that the construction of new stadiums will help us …
Accused of terrorism, SPAK comes out with a last-minute decision for Bledar Zeneli
SPAK has closed the investigations and sent for trial the file of Bledar Zeneli, who is accused of inciting terrorist acts. According to the announcement from the Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime, it is said that this citizen, in cooperation with others who have not yet been …
Fell into a coma after the arrest, the police react to the case of the 27-year-old: We are investigating the causes
The State Police reacted after the serious incident where a 27-year-old man, Jani Rustemaj, fell into a coma after being arrested in Tirana for theft. Rustemaj was arrested on April 13, while on April 14, Rustemaj showed health concerns and after being given quick help, he improved. According to the …
Construction works on Elbasan-Qafe Thane road to resume in june
Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku has inspected this Tuesday the Elbasan-Qafë Thane road segment, from where she warned that construction works on the second lot of Elbasan-Qafë Thane road segment will resume in June. In her statement, Balluku stated that the bypass of Librazhdi will be an excellent …
Shkoder, a 51-year old is killed in his own home
Gunshots were recorded a few minutes ago in the city of Shkodra. As a result, it is reported that the citizen, Petrit Vukansi, about 51 years old, died. The event happened in the “Skenderbeg” neighborhood, near the Catholic cemetery. ABC News reporter Simon Shkreli reports that the author killed the …
Op-Ed: The connection between justice reform and prosperity
By Ambassador YURI KIM* U.S.-Albanian relations are at an all-time high. We are Allies in NATO and partners on the UN Security Council. Albania has emerged as a thriving – even if imperfect – democracy in the Western Balkans. As we know from our own experience, democracy can never be taken …
Prime Minister Edi Rama urged Elbasan to become a leading city for startups and innovation during a meeting with winners of Albania’s national startup program for 2025 and new applicants for 2026. During the event, young innovators presented projects in technology and the digital economy. Meanwhile, organizers highlighted the rapid …
Mayor of Elbasan Gledian Llatja said startups will transform into concrete development models for Elbasan during a meeting with winners of Albania’s 2025 startup program and new applicants for 2026. The event took place at the newly renovated “Onufri” arts high school in Elbasan. Young innovators presented promising technology projects …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met today in Elbasan with winners of Albania’s 2025 startup program and applicants for 2026, who presented promising projects in technology and innovation. During the meeting, Rama said technology is rapidly transforming economic development and innovation. He explained that the world has moved from linear growth …
Albania inaugurated its National Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia with the presentation of “A Place in the Sun” by artist Genti Korini, curated by Małgorzata Ludwisiak. During the opening ceremony, Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports Blendi Gonxhja described Albania’s participation as a …
Minister of Interior Besfort Lamallari addressed the International Migration Forum at the United Nations and reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to safe, orderly, and legal migration. During his speech, Lamallari stressed that Albania supports migration policies based on human rights, international cooperation, and stronger engagement with the Albanian diaspora. Furthermore, he said …
Minister of Environment Sofjan Jaupaj met today with Dame Dimitrovski, adviser to the Prime Minister of North Macedonia, and Raimund Jehle during the regional conference United for Climate. During the meeting, Jaupaj discussed a regional forestry initiative supported by the Green Climate Fund and the Food and Agriculture Organization. Furthermore, …
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Nancy VanHorn attended the “Battle of the Bands” concert in Tirana featuring the Flagship and the Orchestra of the Albanian Armed Forces. During her opening remarks, VanHorn said the event celebrated “Freedom 250,” a global initiative launched by Donald Trump to honor 250 years of American independence, …
Ura e Kamarës is a historic medieval bridge located near the village of Mirakë, along the Elbasan–Librazhd national road. To reach it, visitors follow the old Egnatia Road and pass through a narrow village path. Then they arrive at the bridge site. The bridge measures about 40 meters in length …
TIRANA, May 8 – An opposition protest took place in central Tirana on Friday evening, gathering supporters along “Dëshmorët e Kombit” boulevard in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. The demonstra ion started at around 19:30 and formed part of a series of opposition rallies against the government. Unlike previous …
While some events covered in our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week suggest that possible changes are afoot, other parts of the region seem stuck in the same rut. Original post Here