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Woman arrested in Rinas after abandoning minor daughters for asylum in Sweden

A 36-year-old woman has been arrested this Friday in Rinas after abandoning her two minor daughters in Sweden, in order for the latter to seek and obtain asylum in Sweden. The two minor girls have been brought to Tirana, meanwhile, investigations have started for the 36-year-old citizen, resident in Tirana, …

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The largest Polish organization trains the “Albanian Volunteer Team”

The Embassy of Poland in Tirana in cooperation with the National Civil Protection Agency and the Tatra Voluntary Search and Rescue Group, which is the largest mountain search and rescue organization in Poland, have successfully implemented the co-financed project within the framework of Polish development cooperation of the Ministry of …

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The session hearing against former minister Saimir Tahiri is postponed

In the Court of Elbasan, the hearing in charge of the former Minister of the Interior Samir Tahiri, who requested a reduction of the sentence to 1 year and 6 months in prison, was postponed. The journalist of ABC News, Edisona Skenderi, reports that the reason for the postponement was …

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Causer of three-dead crash in Tirana loved speed, was reckless

Klevis Ruçaj, the driver of “Audi” that caused the accident at the entrance of Tirana on Thursday evening, had gotten his driver’s license a year ago. Within a few months, the 20-year-old was fined 5 times for violating traffic rules, mainly speeding and using his mobile phone while driving. He …

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Nearly EUR 330,000 seized in Durres Port, one arrested

An amount of about 330 thousand euros was discovered in the cabin of a truck traveling from Italy to the port of Durres. The border police of Durres found 150,000 euros and 164,735 British pounds during an inspection of the vehicle, a sum of money which was not declared by …

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CEC rejects DP request to register for local elections

Central Election Commissioner head, Ilirjan Celibashi has sent back the request authorized by former Democratic Party Leader, Lulzim Basha for the registration of the DP in the May 14 elections. Celibashi stated that the presented documentation is incomplete and set an ultimatum of 48 hours to the legal representative of …

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SP’s steering committee gathered ahead of May 14 polls

Socialist Party (SP) has finished this Thursday morning the meeting of Steering Committee, which lasted about one hour. It is learned that the Steering Committee will meet again on March 25 to formalize the candidates for the May 14 local elections. Central Elections Commission has announced that March 27 is …

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PM Rama unveils details from SP steering committe’s meet

Prime Minister Edi Rama has spoken this Thursday about the work that the Socialist Party (SP) is doing ahead of the May 14 local elections, stressing that during the Steering Committee’s meeting, the focus was on the names of candidates and councilors and the election campaign, according to different areas. …

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SP MP appears in SPAK

The deputy of the Socialist Party, Bardhyl Kollçaku, former general of the Army, appears today in SPAK. The news is confirmed by the journalist of ABC News, Ermal Vija. He has arrived at the prosecutor’s office to provide clarifications regarding a report made by Artur Meçollari, former commander of the …

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Question Marks over Efficacy of Albania’s Special Prosecution

Some of the most politically sensitive cases being handled by Albania’s special anti-graft prosecution have failed to move beyond the ‘preliminary investigation’ phase. Original post Here

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Interior Minister Lamallari at United Nations highlights Albania’s return migration approach

TIRANA, May 7 – Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari attended the International Forum on Migration Review at the United Nations in New York. He joined a panel discussion on “Migration as a creative force”. At the discussion, Lamallari presented Albania’s approach to migration. He focused on the return of emigrants and …

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“After School” Programme Pilot Starts in Tirana Schools

TIRANA, May 7 – The “After School” programme started its pilot phase in several schools in Tirana. Minister of Education Mirela Kumbaro announced the launch on her official page. She said the pilot began this week after regular classes. The programme includes activities such as dance, crafts, visual arts, and …

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Elbasani, Vllaznia, Egnatia and Dinamo City Reach “Final Four” in Superiore League

Elbasani, Vllaznia, Egnatia and Dinamo City have secured places in the “Final Four” of the Albanian Superiore League. The teams will compete to determine the league champion. At the same time, Flamurtari has been relegated to the First Division after the 35th round results. Tirana earned a crucial 1-0 victory …

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Fuel prices capped at 196 Lek per litre, Transparency Board decides

TIRANA, May 7 – The Transparency Board cut the price of diesel by 10 lek per litre at its latest meeting. It set a new maximum retail price for standard diesel at 196 lek per litre. It fixed the wholesale price at 184 lek per litre. The Board also set …

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Ibrahimaj: Young People Are Building Innovative Solutions for Albania’s Economy

Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj visited a FinTech company in Tirana to learn about new digital products and innovative projects developed by young Albanian entrepreneurs. During the visit, she said that startups are playing an increasingly important role in building a modern and competitive economy. In addition, she …

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200,000 signatures delivered in The Hague in support of former Kosova Liberation Army leaders

TIRANA, May 7 – The Organisation of Kosova Liberation Army War Veterans said it delivered 200,000 signatures to the Kosova Specialist Chambers in The Hague in support of former Kosova Liberation Army leaders. Veterans’ organisation head Hysni Gucati said the signatures represent “200,000 voices” calling for justice for the former …

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Gjirokastër attracts German tourists drawn to history, architecture and culture

TIRANA, May 7 – German tourists show rising interest in Gjirokastër, turning the historic southern Albanian city into a key destination in Albania. Visitors explore its architecture, cobblestone streets, and cultural heritage. Renata and Wolfgang, a German couple, visit Gjirokastër this spring during a longer trip across Albania. Spring travel …

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Keti Meadows in Klos offers white lilies and a natural fragrance oasis near Tirana

TIRANA, May 7 – Keti Meadows in Mat, part of Klos municipality, offers a striking natural landscape rich in vegetation and floral scents. The site lies around 25 kilometres from Tirana and attracts visitors with its mountain scenery and seasonal flower bloom. White lilies dominate the area, creating a distinctive …

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Tourism drives Albania’s economic growth

TIRANA, May 7 – Tourism remains a key driver of Albania’s economic growth, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja said in an interview with the Montenegrin magazine “The Collection”. The interview is titled “Shaping the Future: Tourism as the Engine of Albania’s Economic Growth”. Gonxhja described tourism as a …

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Government Launches 2026 Self-Employment Program to Support Young Entrepreneurs

The Ministry of Economy and Innovation has launched the 2026 call for the Self-Employment Program. The initiative aims to support unemployed jobseekers in starting their own businesses and creating new jobs. Minister Delina Ibrahimaj presented the program and highlighted its importance. She said it supports young people, women, and vulnerable …

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Interior Minister Lamallari at United Nations highlights Albania’s return migration approach

TIRANA, May 7 – Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari attended the International Forum on Migration Review at the United Nations in New York. He joined a panel discussion on “Migration as a creative force”. At the discussion, Lamallari presented Albania’s approach to migration. He focused on the return of emigrants and …

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“After School” Programme Pilot Starts in Tirana Schools

TIRANA, May 7 – The “After School” programme started its pilot phase in several schools in Tirana. Minister of Education Mirela Kumbaro announced the launch on her official page. She said the pilot began this week after regular classes. The programme includes activities such as dance, crafts, visual arts, and …

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Elbasani, Vllaznia, Egnatia and Dinamo City Reach “Final Four” in Superiore League

Elbasani, Vllaznia, Egnatia and Dinamo City have secured places in the “Final Four” of the Albanian Superiore League. The teams will compete to determine the league champion. At the same time, Flamurtari has been relegated to the First Division after the 35th round results. Tirana earned a crucial 1-0 victory …

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Fuel prices capped at 196 Lek per litre, Transparency Board decides

TIRANA, May 7 – The Transparency Board cut the price of diesel by 10 lek per litre at its latest meeting. It set a new maximum retail price for standard diesel at 196 lek per litre. It fixed the wholesale price at 184 lek per litre. The Board also set …

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Ibrahimaj: Young People Are Building Innovative Solutions for Albania’s Economy

Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj visited a FinTech company in Tirana to learn about new digital products and innovative projects developed by young Albanian entrepreneurs. During the visit, she said that startups are playing an increasingly important role in building a modern and competitive economy. In addition, she …

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200,000 signatures delivered in The Hague in support of former Kosova Liberation Army leaders

TIRANA, May 7 – The Organisation of Kosova Liberation Army War Veterans said it delivered 200,000 signatures to the Kosova Specialist Chambers in The Hague in support of former Kosova Liberation Army leaders. Veterans’ organisation head Hysni Gucati said the signatures represent “200,000 voices” calling for justice for the former …

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Gjirokastër attracts German tourists drawn to history, architecture and culture

TIRANA, May 7 – German tourists show rising interest in Gjirokastër, turning the historic southern Albanian city into a key destination in Albania. Visitors explore its architecture, cobblestone streets, and cultural heritage. Renata and Wolfgang, a German couple, visit Gjirokastër this spring during a longer trip across Albania. Spring travel …

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Keti Meadows in Klos offers white lilies and a natural fragrance oasis near Tirana

TIRANA, May 7 – Keti Meadows in Mat, part of Klos municipality, offers a striking natural landscape rich in vegetation and floral scents. The site lies around 25 kilometres from Tirana and attracts visitors with its mountain scenery and seasonal flower bloom. White lilies dominate the area, creating a distinctive …

News

Tourism drives Albania’s economic growth

TIRANA, May 7 – Tourism remains a key driver of Albania’s economic growth, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja said in an interview with the Montenegrin magazine “The Collection”. The interview is titled “Shaping the Future: Tourism as the Engine of Albania’s Economic Growth”. Gonxhja described tourism as a …

News

Government Launches 2026 Self-Employment Program to Support Young Entrepreneurs

The Ministry of Economy and Innovation has launched the 2026 call for the Self-Employment Program. The initiative aims to support unemployed jobseekers in starting their own businesses and creating new jobs. Minister Delina Ibrahimaj presented the program and highlighted its importance. She said it supports young people, women, and vulnerable …