Explosion in the yard of an house in Shkodra
TNT explosion in a private residence in Shkoder. The police announce that the explosive device was placed at the gate of the courtyard of the apartment owned by 62-year-old Frida Sala in the “Tom Kola” neighborhood. As a result, only material damage was caused. The incident happened around 03:40. The …
War in Kosovo, 25 years since the start of NATO attacks against Serbian military targets
This Sunday marks 25 years since the start of NATO airstrikes against military and police targets in Serbia and Montenegro. The attacks had begun at 19:45, when NATO planes dropped the first bombs against strategic positions of the army of the former Yugoslavia, as the two republics of the former …
New touristic port of Vlora constructions going on
Albanian Prime Minister made public this Sunday images of construction of new touristic port of Vlora. According to him, with this investment, Albania will be integrated in the network of sailing with five start of Mediterranean. “Good morning with the New Tourist Port, which will soon enrich the landscape of …
President Begaj: 25 years ago, the military alliance and the US saved Kosovo
The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, gave a message on the 25th anniversary of the launch of the NATO operation to liberate Kosovo from the Serbian genocide. Through a post on social networks, Begaj expressed thanks to the Alliance and the United States of America for this historic act …
Father and son arrested for carrying firearms in their home
Father and son were arrested this Sunday in the capital, because they had firearms in their apartment. As part of the “Home” police operation, father and son were arrested, specifically Klaos Haldeda and Ismet Haldeda, aged 21 and 42, residents of Vaqarr. During the physical search, the Police services found …
Gunshot in Shijak, one injured
Shooting with firearms is reported to have happened a few moments ago in Shijak. As a result, one person was injured, who was urgently sent to the hospital. According to information from the police, it is known that the incident happened just a few minutes ago in the village of …
Wanted for fraud and drug trafficking, two arrested in Tirana
Two people wanted for fraud and drug trafficking were arrested this Friday in the capital. Citizens aged 35 and 44 have fallen into handcuffs. Services of Police Station No. 6, in implementation of the measures drawn up within the police mega-operation coded “Rule of Law”, based on the information provided …
Three arrested after tried to escape police controls, 1kg cocaine seized
Three people have been arrested by Tirana police during an operation against drug trafficking in Albania. The arrested are Eneo Sulejmani, chairman of the Intercity Transport Association, Shkelqim Ostreni, 26-year-old and Igli Begaj, 21-year-old. Police identified a vehicle type ‘Wolksvagen Tiguan’ and the driver did not stop to the police …
Elections/ Media: Let’s return the pre-election coalitions
The chairman of the Republican Party, Fatmir Mediu, participated in this Thursday’s plenary session in the Assembly. During his speech, he spoke about the discussion on Electoral Reform and Open Lists, where he said that constitutionality should be restored. So he emphasized that the agreement with the OSCE should be …
Basha excluded by Parliament
It is not meant to be at least one normal parliamentary session. After the consensus reached between the democrats and majority for a normal parliamentary life, now the small group of democrat MPs gathered around Lulzim Basha protested. Basha himself urged since the beginning of today’s session, that the Parliament …
Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja welcomed the delegations and artistic groups taking part in the sixth International Folk Festival Tirana, “Days of Celebration in Tirana,” after three nights of music, dance and cultural performances. Gonxhja praised the artists for their contribution and highlighted folklore’s role in bringing cultures …
The International Air Beat Festival – Lulu Fest filled the city of Korça with music and performances for two consecutive nights, bringing together more than 200 musicians from Albania, Italy, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images from the festival on social media. He said the …
Italian media outlet Quotidian Post.it has ranked Albania among Europe’s top 10 destinations for affordable summer holidays in 2026. Travel experts selected the destinations for their combination of natural beauty, quality experiences and reasonable prices. The report says travelers can still enjoy memorable holidays on a limited budget by choosing …
More than 34,000 domestic and international tourists visited the protected areas of Kukës during the first half of 2026, exploring alpine landscapes, mountain trails, biodiversity and natural attractions. The protected areas offer visitors a unique experience through forests, lakes, natural springs and cultural heritage sites, combining adventure with nature exploration. …
Agrotourism is becoming an important driver of economic and social development in Albania’s rural areas, creating jobs and strengthening local economies. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images from the “N’Kanu” agrotourism centre in Perlat, Mirditë, describing it as an example of returning migrants investing in their hometowns and promoting rural …
Seman Beach, located 18 kilometres from Fier, is attracting visitors with its wide coastline, fine therapeutic sand and warm waters. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the popular summer destination on social media, highlighting its appeal among holidaymakers. In recent years, Seman and Darzezë beaches have become increasingly popular …
President Begaj praised the forum as a valuable platform that strengthens interfaith dialogue and promotes peace, mutual understanding, and cooperation across Europe. He said Albania stands as a model of religious harmony, peaceful coexistence, and hospitality. He added that these values define the country’s identity and encouraged the delegates 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:0c81e9b2-d514-4f1d-a367-bde215b12958-50″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:0c81e9b2-d514-4f1d-a367-bde215b12958-50″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-12″ data-turn=”assistant”> Albania ranks first in the Western Balkans in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index, Prime Minister Edi Rama announced today. In a video message, Rama said the global index places Albania 46th among 177 countries. He added that the country has achieved …
An artisan workshop in the heart of Tropoja has become a model for preserving cultural heritage and strengthening women’s economic independence. With support from the European Union through the EU4Innovation programme, local women artisans are keeping traditional crafts alive while creating new job opportunities for the community. At the workshop, …
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