Rama: Albania needs luxury tourism
Prime Minister Edi Rama declared this Wednesday that Albania needs luxury tourism, so that the income of ordinary people in the country can have a greater income. In his speech during the presentation of the three finalist ideas of the International Competition of the Multifunctional Center and Information Stations for …
Man that provided ammo, bulletproof vests to criminals busted in Shkodra
A base with illegal materials, which would be used for criminal events, was found in Shkodër, the Police announced this Wednesday. Among the items seized were 7 bulletproof vests, 2 pairs of gloves, 3 masks, 2 wigs, combat ammunition, 1 metal shell, 1 shotgun and other illegal items, as well …
Rama-Meloni deal, opposition MPs hampered blocked commission
Opposition MPs have blocked the work in the Security Committee this Wednesday, where the discussion on the agreement with Italy for immigrants was expected to start. Members of Parliament did not allow the start of the meeting, while the democrat Flamur Noka sat in the chair of the commission. After …
Man who stalked, abused young woman arrested in Tirana
A person was arrested this Wednesday morning in Tirana during the “Following” coded police operation. This citizen, 33 years old, a resident of Lushnje, stalked a 24-year-old woman, abused her and threatened her to withdraw the report she filed against him a few days ago. His arrest was made by …
Deputy Mayor of Kukes suspended on corruption charges
Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) suspended this Wednesday the deputy mayor of Kukes Municipality, Granit Gjana, on the charge of violation of tenders equality. According to SPAK, Ghana, in violation of the law, did not provide an authorization for the use of fuels to an entity competing for a tender worth …
Cocaine smuggler arrested in North Macedonia-Albania border
A 59-year-old man was arrested in Blata, on the border with North Macedonia, as part of the “Border” police operation, a follow-up to the “Temple” coded mega-operation. Rami Çela carried out the activity of distributing cocaine in the city of Peshkopia, near schools and in various premises. Based on police …
Former director of Fushe Kruja left in prison for domestic violence
Former director of the Fushë Kruja prison, Durim Tosku, will remain in prison, as the Court of Korça decided this Tuesday, leaving the “Arrest in prison” security measure in effect. He is accused of the criminal offenses “Domestic violence and possession of weapons without a permit. Tosku has denied the …
Teen busted for possession of cannabis seeds by Shkodra police
An 18-year-old was handcuffed this Tuesday in the Selcë village of Malësi e Madhe, in the framework of police mega-operation coded “Tempulli”. During the physical check carried out by the police services, a bag with 156 cannabis seeds was found on the young man, which he was going to sell. …
Today the next hearing session for Fredi Beleri
This Tuesday at 15:00 the trial for the elected mayor of Himara, Fredi Beleri, will take place. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reports that the last session was accompanied by debates. The witness Abdyl Rama, the brother of the associate of justice Arsen Rama did not appear at the session. …
Renown Albanian Actor dies at 75
Famous Albanian actor, Mirush Kabashi has passed away at the age of 75, as announced this Tuesday. This news was made known by his family members through an announcement, saying that he died after midnight. However, cause of the known actor’s passing is not yet known. “Dear Friends, Colleagues and …
Tirana Times, June 29, 2026 – For years, the debate on European Union enlargement has been dominated by the presumed costs of admitting new members: institutional complexity, financial burdens, political resistance and the challenges of integrating countries still undergoing democratic and rule of law reforms. Yet a more strategic question …
By Albert Rakipi Tirana Times, June 30, 2026 – For more than two decades, the Western Balkans have lived inside the promise of European integration. In Albania, support for membership in the European Union has often remained above 90 percent. I have sometimes described this support as almost “totalitarian.” Yet …
Faced with unprecedented anti-government protests, Edi Rama has chosen to go on the offensive, to the public unease of several MPs and ex-officials from his own Socialist Party. Original post Here
Minister of State for Local Government Ervin Demo has announced that the Albanian government has allocated €65 million to strengthen local authorities and improve public services. Speaking after a Council of Ministers meeting, Demo said the funding, approved through a normative act, aims to boost municipal capacity and enhance infrastructure …
A new cooperation memorandum has been signed at the Pashaliman Naval Base in Vlora between Italy’s Fincantieri, the Albanian state company KAYO, and the Industrial School “Pavarësia”. The agreement focuses on training programs, internships, and job opportunities in the naval construction industry. Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero stressed that human capital …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has said that the cooperation between Italy’s Fincantieri and the Albanian state company KAYO marks an important step toward strengthening Albania’s military and naval industry. He said the agreement focuses on internships and job opportunities in shipbuilding and maritime industry development. Rama stated that the partnership …
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos says that Albania has met the interim benchmarks for the fundamental cluster, marking an important step in the country’s EU accession process. In a post on X, Kos also says that Albania receives a positive assessment in the IBAR report. She says the Cypriot …
Despite robust legal frameworks, public institutions in the region are finding new ways to obstruct transparency, a new BIRN report finds. Original post Here
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Andis Salla and Vlora Mayor Brunilda Mersini visited the new facility after the Municipality of Vlora took ownership. The government invested €1.5 million in the project. The market covers 1,300 square meters and includes 15 cold storage rooms. It connects directly to the Fishing …
Albania’s Parliament approved a new draft law and several resolutions during a plenary session on Tuesday. Lawmakers passed a law that strengthens official controls on food and animal feed safety, animal health and welfare, plant health, and plant protection products. The measure received 74 votes in favor. Parliament also approved …