New details on Fushë Kruja -Thumana fatal car crash
Police of Kruja has revealed that the driver who got injured in the accident during the early hours of this Tuesday morning on the Fushë Kruja – Thumana axis was Julian Koçaj, 34 years old. According to the police, the young man lost control over the vehicle and as a …
Car set on fire, police suspects for jealousy reasons
A car has been burned during Tuesday night in Allias area of Tirana, while the arson is suspected to have been intentional. Based on the released information, owner of the vehicle allegedly took the girlfriend to the suspected author two days ago. Fortunately, only the vehicle was damaged as a …
Former Bulqiza Municipality jurist left in prison for tender abuse
Special Court against Organized Crime and Corruption (GJKKO), has reconfirmed the measure set in absentia “prison arrest” for Leonard Daçi, a lawyer in the Municipality of Bulqiza, part of the group of officials of this institution who were arrested, including the mayor Lefter Alla. On the day of re-evaluation of …
PM Rama opens art exhibition in Athens
Prime Minister Edi Rama has opened this Tuesday an exhibition with his artistic creations in Athens. In his speech, while thanking his collaborators for making this exhibition possible, Rama invited those present to see his works, while he said that art does not need translation. “What you will see tonight, …
Bulgaria resident punished after caught with EUR 19.000 in Elbasan
Elbasan Police have prosecuted ed this Tuesday a citizen with the initials E.M, 59, resident in Bulgaria. During the physical search conducted on him were found and seized as material evidence the sum of 19,000 EUR. Authorities suspect that the money were smuggled into Albania, while Elbasan Prosecution is working …
Luftar Reci to testify on trial for murder of Vajdin Lame
Trial for the murder of Vajdin Lame and Klodian Saliu started in the Special Court against Organized Crime and Corruptin (GJKO) this Monday. Luftar Reci, who cooperated with the prosecutor’s office to solve the murders of 18 years ago, will testify today. Court hearing will take place behind closed doors, …
Hearing on ex-minister postponed due to judge’s absence
Absence of the judge in the case, Elton Frashëri, has led this Monday to the postponement of court hearing against former Interior Minister Saimir Tahiri. Decision to postpone the hearing was confirmed by Tahiri’s defense lawyer, Maks Haxhia. Tahiri requested a reduction of the sentence by 1 year and 6 …
Prostitution case cracked down in Tirana
Tirana police have cracked down Monday on a case of prostitution in a massage center in the capital. Four citizens were put in handcuffs, one of them the administrator of the center, while 5 others were prosecuted. Police also seized 6 mobile devices, ALL 351,000 and EUR 550 suspected to …
Alibeaj’s DP registered for next electoral elections
Democratic Party with Acting chairman, Enkelejd Alibeaj, was registered this Saturday in the May 14 elections. The decision was taken today by Ilirjan Celibashi during the CEC meeting. Chief Commissioner Celibashi implemented the decision of KAS to register DP with Enkelejd Alibeaj as Acting chairman. “As long as KAS has …
Mayor of Bulqiza left in jail
Special Court against Organized Crime and Corruption has decided this Saturday the security measure ‘jail arrest’ for Mayor of Bulqiza, Lefter Alla and 10 other defendants, as well as left in ‘house arrest’ two other officials arrested for abusing a tender. According to SPAK, Alla used his position as mayor …
TIRANA, May 9 – President of the Council of Europe Antonio Costa sent a message to Albania on Europe Day, describing the occasion as a moment to reflect on shared European values and the progress of aspiring countries toward integration. Addressing Albanian citizens as future members of the European Union, …
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 …