Dozens protest out Tirana municipality
The opposition has once again held a protest in front of the Municipality of Tirana. The police have increased security measures in order to prevent incidents, meanwhile what is noticed is that there is a low number of participants. Earlier, the Tirana police repeated the call to the organizers, leaders …
Rama: The anti-corruption resolution is what the country needs for EU
“The anti-corruption resolution is what the republic and citizens need from this parliament today to support EU membership in 2030.” This is how Prime Minister Rama began his speech from the floor of the Assembly regarding the anti-corruption resolution, an initiative proposed by the socialist majority. “The anti-corruption resolution is …
Anti-corruption resolution/ Rama: After the approval, the commission will be established
The anti-corruption resolution passed the agenda only with majority votes during the meeting of the Conference of Presidents, after the opposition abstained. Prime Minister Edi Rama, during his speech from the floor of the Assembly, said that after the approval of the anti-corruption resolution, the commission will be established. So …
A 28-year-old man falls from the construction site and dies
A serious incident happened in Tirana. A 28-year-old man died after falling from the height of a building while he was working. The incident happened around 08:00 on “Aleksandër Moisiu” street. So the investigation group is working to clarify the circumstances of the event. “On 27.05.2024, around 08:20, on “Aleksandër …
The hearing session for Fredi Beleri is postponed due to the lack of lawyers
The hearing for Fredi Beleri is postponed again. The Special Court sentenced him to 2 years and 6 months in prison for buying and selling votes The session scheduled to take place today has not taken place. The session was postponed because Beler’s lawyer did not appear at the session …
Credit collections scheme leads to arrests, license suspensions
TIRANA, May 26, 2024 – An Albanian court has ordered the arrest of several individuals in connection with a credit collections scheme that allegedly defrauded thousands of citizens. According to the prosecution, a non-banking lender and collection enforcement companies orchestrated a coercive scheme that used manipulative tactics to force debtors …
Diplomatic Realities: Lessons for Kosovo from the UN Vote on Srebrenica
By Muhamet Brajshori In a significant move, the United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution establishing an annual International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide on July 11. This decision carries immense moral weight, serving to honor the memory of the victims and promote collective …
Drug trafficking, 4 people arrested in Fier, among them a policeman
Four people, including a policeman, have been arrested, while two others have been prosecuted by the Police Supervision Agency in the Fier-Berat region under the charge of producing and selling narcotics. Lorenc Gropa, with the duty of the General Patrol Service Body at the Fier Police Station, and three others …
Minister Hasani meeting with young people at MEPJ
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, held a conversation with high school students, within the framework of the 75th anniversary of the Council of Europe. In his welcoming speech, Minister Hasani emphasized the importance of education for democratic citizenship, as he described it as the foundation of …
Police seized 7 packages of cocaine in Durres, 2 arrested
A quantity of suspected narcotic substance cocaine was discovered in the port of Durrës. According to police sources, the narcotics, divided into packages, were hidden under the seat of the “B.Travel” van. Journalist Leonidha Musaj reports that the police accompanied the driver of the vehicle. The suspected narcotic substance cocaine …
Albania continues to attract growing numbers of visitors through cruise tourism, with the Port of Saranda remaining one of the country’s main gateways for foreign tourists during the summer season. The Port of Saranda welcomed the cruise ship Seabourn Quest today, carrying 467 passengers who chose to explore the Albanian …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:51b31d08-45ab-4324-af85-ba141333aa2f-3″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:51b31d08-45ab-4324-af85-ba141333aa2f-3″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-8″ data-turn=”assistant”> The Albanian government has decided to temporarily suspend construction work and related activities in tourist areas during the summer season. The measure takes effect immediately and will remain in force until September 15, 2026. The announcement was made by Tourism Minister …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”1b47f020-c5ab-4529-8422-350d4c117adb” data-turn-id-container=”1b47f020-c5ab-4529-8422-350d4c117adb” data-testid=”conversation-turn-9″ data-turn=”user”> Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared new footage on social media showing the progress of construction works on the Elbasan–Qafë Thanë road, describing it as one of Albania’s most important infrastructure investments. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:51b31d08-45ab-4324-af85-ba141333aa2f-4″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:51b31d08-45ab-4324-af85-ba141333aa2f-4″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-10″ data-turn=”assistant”> …
Kosovo’s acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti said on Saturday that excavations at a site where human remains believed to belong to people missing from the 1998–99 Kosovo war have been discovered could continue for months due to the difficult terrain and the scattered nature of the remains. Speaking to reporters …
MeteoAlb meteorologist Hakil Osmani has forecast another spell of extreme heat for Albania, warning that temperatures could climb as high as 41°C in several parts of the country during the first half of August. Speaking to Euronews Albania, Osmani said the first two weeks of the month are expected to …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:51b31d08-45ab-4324-af85-ba141333aa2f-1″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:51b31d08-45ab-4324-af85-ba141333aa2f-1″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-4″ data-turn=”assistant”> More than half of Albanians cannot afford to spend one week on holiday away from home due to financial constraints. According to Eurostat data, which refers to 2025 for Europe and 2023 for Albania, around 53% of households in Albania are …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”72f69213-2f23-4414-8091-864f914f4def” data-turn-id-container=”72f69213-2f23-4414-8091-864f914f4def” data-testid=”conversation-turn-5″ data-turn=”user”> Just 25 kilometers from the town of Maliq lies Strelcë, one of the best-known villages in the Gora region, which has experienced a revival in recent years thanks to the growth of mountain tourism. Once home to more than 300 houses …
The latest edition of the Sunny Hill Festival has kicked off in Bërnicë, Pristina, attracting thousands of music fans from Kosovo and abroad. The high turnout caused long traffic queues on roads leading to the festival grounds on the opening night. The highlight of the evening was the performance by …
The first weekend of August has brought a surge of visitors to Vlora, with the city’s beaches packed with both domestic and international tourists enjoying the peak of the summer season. The start of the month has seen a significant influx of holidaymakers, many of whom have chosen the Albanian …
Our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at Washington’s shifting foreign policy priorities in the Balkans, a suspicious drug trawl, surging property prices and more. Original post Here