Parliament speaker’s call on launch of new session
Speaker of the Assembly of Albania, Lindita Nikolla made this Monday, at the start of the new parliamentary session, a summary of the past session and the approved and proposed laws. In her speech, Nikola emphasized that what is important is that this session the greatest attention is the path …
Hospitalized since August 24, Fatos Nano’s health condition is stable
After a few days of hospitalization, Nano has a significant improvement in his health. The former prime minister is currently not intubated, but he continues to be under intensive care, ABC News reporter Gerta Vasku reports. According to the doctors, Nano’s current condition is stabilized, his breathing is not carried …
Democratic Party is registered in the elections with Basha
The Chief Commissioner, Ilirjan Celibashi, has decided to register the Democratic Party, headed by Lulzim Bashes, in the elections of September 24 in Kukes. According to Celibash, Basha meets all the requirements of the law. We remind you that political parties have until September 8 to register their candidates, and …
New parliamentary session to kick off in assembly
Fifth session of the 10th legislature in the Parliament of Albania will be launched this Monday morning, September 4, at 10:00. Resumption of the work of the Assembly comes with changes in the parliamentary groups. Socialist Party (SP) will have a new leader, while the Democratic Party (DP) will continue …
Accident in Saranda, one dead and two injured
Accident on the axis Sarande, Qafe Bote near Konispol. As a result, one person lost his life and two others were injured. According to preliminary sources, the vehicle went off the road and as a result, 35-year-old Adriana Prendi died, two were injured in the hospital, one of them, Gëzim …
President Begaj’s nessage on launch of new parliament session
President Bajram Begaj addressed this Monday a message to the Assembly of the Republic of Albania, on the occasion of the opening of the 2023-2024 parliamentary session. In his message, the Head of State wished the Members of Parliament a good start to the new parliamentary session, President Begaj expresses …
Bledi Cuci is elected head of the SP Parliamentary Group
The former Minister of the Interior, Bledi Çuçi, has been elected the new head of the Parliamentary Group of the Socialist Party. It is learned that this morning the Parliamentary Group met before the start of the new parliamentary session and gave its approval. Previously, this post was held by …
Three young drug dealers appear before Tirana’s court
Tirana court will give this Saturday its verdict regarding the three young men who were arrested two days ago in Tirana after they were caught with over 1 kilogram of cocaine with three stars painted on it. Citizens arrested in connection with this criminal activity are: Andrea Dema 24 years …
Fier, house engulfed in flames
An apartment on the third floor of a five-story building was engulfed in flames in Fier. The fire broke out in the kitchen, where the hood and stove first caught fire. The event took place in the neighborhood “15 Tetori”. The smoke has also alerted the residents of the area. …
Vjosa Osmani two-day visit to Tirana
The presidency revealed the agenda of Vjosa Osman’s two-day visit to Tirana. The President of Kosovo is expected to visit the capital on September 4-5 at the invitation of her counterpart Bajram Begaj. At 10:00, Begaj will welcome Osmani to the presidency with an official ceremony. Then it will continue …
New report concludes that young people in the Western Balkan need enhanced practical skills to detect fake news on the internet and social media, but also improvements in online platforms’ standards and transparency to make false information easier to recognise. Original post Here
TIRANA, June 10 – Deputy Minister of Economy and Innovation Enkelejd Musabelliu reported to the Foreign Policy Committee on Albania’s progress in European Union accession negotiations for Chapter 1 “Free Movement of Goods” and Chapter 30 “External Relations”. He said Chapter 1 focuses on technical standards and regulatory alignment for …
TIRANA, June 1 – Conservation works will start within days at the Bylis Archaeological Park and the Klos site. The project will also upgrade tourism infrastructure and build a multifunctional center. It aims to strengthen visitor services and local economic activity. Representatives from the European Union Delegation in Albania, the …
TIRANA, June 10 – Minister of Defence Ermal Nufi and Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Arben Kingji met US Air Force Brigadier General Yvonne L. Mays in the United States. Mays also serves as Adjutant General of the State of New Jersey and Commissioner for Military Affairs. The meeting …
TIRANA, June 10 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said the start of works on the Milot–Balldren road segment marks an important step for Shkodër, Lezha, and northern Albania. He made the remarks in a post on social media. Rama said the project will improve mobility and road safety. He added …
A large audience in Tirana attended the premiere of the film “Më çoni në Qafë të Botës të shoh Çamërinë” (“Take Me to Qafë e Botës to See Chameria”). The film is a production by the Çamëria Foundation “Hasan Tahsini” and Alket Veliu. It is written by Luan Rama and …
TIRANA, June 10 – Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi met Ioannis Plakiotakis in Athens. Plakiotakis serves as Chair of the European Affairs Committee and First Deputy Speaker of the Greek Parliament. The talks focused on strengthening parliamentary cooperation between Albania and Greece and supporting Albania’s European Union integration process. Both …
TIRANA, June 10 – The Transparency Board set new retail and wholesale price ceilings for diesel and petrol. Gazoil meeting SSH EN 590 standards will cost no more than 188 ALL per litre at retail level, while wholesale prices will not exceed 176 ALL per litre. Petrol will not exceed …
TIRANA, June 10 – The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs postponed the Ministerial Ukraine–South East Europe meeting. The meeting was scheduled for June 12, 2026 in Tirana. The ministry said it will announce a new date later. The ministry clarifies that the decision follows the security situation in Ukraine. …
TIRANA, June 10 – The Academy of Sciences of Albania said it supports the legitimate demands and concerns of Albanians in the Presheva Valley. It also said it stands ready to cooperate in addressing them. The statement followed a meeting between the Academy’s leadership, institute directors, and Presheva Municipality Mayor …