“Vatra” e Luzatit reborn – descendants remember and respect the past
by Aleksandër Toti, Chief of Cabinet, Tepelena Municipality This weekend was unusual for Luzati, the beautiful village of Tepelena, as the opening of a museum-like spot was being inaugurated, namely VATRA, thus marking a rebirth of cultural and patriotic life and history. Sultan Novruz Day, known as the New Day …
Three arrested and one under investigation for gambling
Three people have been arrested and another has been put under investigation for the criminal offense of “Organizing or practicing gambling activities in violation of the law”. According to the police, these persons, aged 51, 44, 41 and 45 years old, practiced the illegal activity of gambling in a bar. …
The murder of Pjerin Xhuvani in Elbasan, experts begin the crime scene reconstruction
Three experts, two of whom are independent, are expected to reconstruct the scene of the crime that occurred on the eve of the 2021 parliamentary elections in Elbasan, based on a decision of the Court of Appeal. The three experts who will reconstruct the crime scene are Arjan Hanko, from …
Tirana, five arrested with 11 ‘AK-47 ‘ in Car
Five people have been arrested this Tuesday in Tirana, after police found 11 weapons type ‘ Avtomat Kalashnikova’ or AK-47 in the baggage of their vehicle. Their arrested was made in the area of ‘Fresku’ in capital and police suspects that the weapons come from Shkodra to be sold in …
Arrested for the alienation of properties, Jorgo Goro appears today before court
The mayor of Himara, Jorgo Goro, has arrived at the Court, where he will be introduced to the security measure. ABC News journalist Ermal Vija reports that the session is expected to start at 11:30 and Judge Rudina Palloi will attend the session. “Three people have been arrested, including Jorgo …
Igli Hasani meets with Pope Francis at Vatican
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani was hosted at the Holy See in a private audience by Pope Francis. Hasani, on behalf of the Albanian government and state, praised the efforts of the Holy Father and the Catholic Church to maintain peace, stability and harmony between religious …
Two remote control mines and C4 explosives are seized, a 24-year-old man is arrested
A 24-year-old from Fushë-Kruja, who was caught with two remote-controlled mines while transporting them towards Lezha, will remain in prison indefinitely. Arkil Selimi was introduced to the security measure at the Court of Lezha and in the session with closed doors, it is learned that he did not give any …
In Himara’s lucrative coastline, land deals lead to acting mayor’s arrest and political limbo
TIRANA, March 25, 2024 – Himara Municipality, which has one of the most commercially lucrative tourist coastlines in Albania, saw its acting mayor arrested over the weekend, as Jorgo Goro, a representative of the ruling Socialist Party, faces charges of allowing the irregular registration of two coastal properties through forged …
Albania ranks least happy in Europe, again, UN report finds
TIRANA, March 25, 2024 – Albania might be experiencing a tourism boom – but its residents remain Europe’s most unhappy people, according to an annual UN report published last week. Despite a slight improvement in its ranking compared to the previous year, with Albania climbing from 91st to 87th place …
SPAK seizes the apartment and vehicle of the former judge of Elbasan
An apartment and a vehicle owned by the former judge of Elbasan, Ilir Pashaj, have been seized. The Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) immediately started the property investigation after the arrest of Pashaj, who was involved in a corrupt affair with judge Zamira Vyshka. Pashaj practiced the profession of lawyer at …
Tirana Times, July 21, 2026 – Relations between Albania and Canada have expanded steadily in recent years, from growing trade and new bilateral agreements to closer cooperation within NATO and the launch of the first direct flight between the two countries. In an interview with Tirana Times, Canada’s Ambassador to Albania, …
*]: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:8c64583c-a703-4b61-8781-824378c77044-67″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:8c64583c-a703-4b61-8781-824378c77044-67″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-10″ data-turn=”assistant”> Press freedom in Kosovo has entered a clear period of decline, according to a report by partner organizations of the Council of Europe’s Platform for the Protection of Journalism and Safety of Journalists. The report links the decline to political interference, …
On July 20, 1883, the monthly political, social, cultural and literary magazine “Flamuri i Arbërit” was first published in Corigliano Calabro, Italy. Jeronim De Rada, one of the most important figures of 19th-century Albanian literature and the Arbëresh community, founded the magazine. Known as the “father of Albanian journalism,” De …
Pogradec is enjoying a strong summer tourist season. The lakeside city continues to attract large numbers of visitors from Albania and abroad. Local authorities say tourist arrivals have risen sharply in July. Visitors choose Pogradec for its cool climate, scenic lake, and quality tourist services. The Municipality’s Tourism Directorate also …
Albania has transformed into one of Europe’s fastest-growing tourist destinations. The country has also earned a strong place on the global tourism map. According to UN Tourism, Albania ranks among the world’s busiest tourist destinations when measured by visitors per resident. This ranking compares annual tourist arrivals with the local …
Inspectors from the National Coastline Agency continue daily inspections along Pogradec’s lakeshore to ensure proper management of public beach areas and enforce regulations. Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja shared photos from the inspections on social media. He said inspectors removed umbrellas placed outside approved concession areas and issued …
Prime Minister Edi Rama responded today to criticism and calls to cancel the Mountain Package. He said the initiative will help people in mountain areas develop their properties and attract investment. During an online conversation with citizens, Rama explained that the Mountain Package does not mean selling mountains. Instead, it …
Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro visited the facilities of “Fan Noli” University in Korça, where she held an open discussion on the challenges of internationalization and changes to the Higher Education Law. During the meeting, attended by Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi, Kumbaro spoke with University Rector Lorenc Ekonomi, faculty deans, professors, …
Socialist Party parliamentary group leader Taulant Balla hosted today at the Albanian Parliament Altin Marku, a representative of the Albanian diaspora in Switzerland and head of the “Fol Shqip Show” platform, which promotes success stories of Albanians living abroad. During the meeting, Balla praised the diaspora’s contribution to strengthening ties …
The Bylis/Klos Archaeological Park has started conservation works on five of its most important monuments as part of a project focused on protecting and preserving cultural heritage. The project will restore and stabilize the Theatre of Bylis, the Theatre of Klos (ancient Nikaia), the Cistern, the Justinian Baths, the Prytaneion …