TNT explosion on Vau i Dejes electricity distributor’s premises
A deliberate explosion has been recorded this Sunday morning on the yard of the Electricity Distribution Operator in Albania (OSHEE) offices in the village of Bushat, Vau i Dejës. Due to the blast, two vehicles parked in the yard were damaged, but fortunately there are no reports of casualties. Meanwhile, …
Tirana Court Rules Retrial in Main Opposition Party’s Leadership Battle
Tirana’s Court of Appeals has accepted Enklejd Alibeaj’s request and ruled the retrial in the long leadership battle case within the main opposition Democratic Party. Original post Here
Today, the trial in the Appeal for the stamp of the DP
The Court of Appeal of Tirana is expected to consider today the appeal made by the official DP for the decision of the first instance, which recognized the Assembly of December 11, 2021 and Sali Berisha as the head of this political force. So far, the lawyers representing Enkelejd Alibeaj, …
PM Rama urges SPAK to investigate January 21 file
Prime Minister Edi Rama has called on the new justice bodies, namely the Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) to investigate January 21, 2011, where four protesters were killed. Referring to a new audio-tape published in the media, PM Rama says that the justice now must do its …
Discrimination Forces Transgender Albanians to Self-Medicate, or Go Abroad
Because of a lack of legal recognition or adequate healthcare, many transgender Albanians take hormone therapy without medical supervision or seek expensive help abroad. Original post Here
Extradition hearing on russian spy postponed again
Hearing against the Russian citizen, Svetlana Timofoeva, has been postponed again this Friday for procedural reasons, and the next hearing is expected to be held on March 17. Field sources have confirmed that the Russian citizen requests that the request for her extradition be made in Russian. Timofeeva was arrested …
Protest/ Over 1,000 police officers on standby
Over a thousand police officers have been put on standby as the opposition protest is expected to start. Journalist Xhensila Kodra that over a thousand police forces have been put on alert and will be positioned in front of the prime minister’s office and on the boulevard. Since 10 o’clock, …
Man wanted by Spain, arrested in Fier, extradition expected
Gjoleke Pazaj, 67 years old, jas been arrested this Thursday in Fier with the aim of his extradition to Spain, after he was declared an international wanted for drug trafficking, participation in a criminal organization, illegal possession of weapons and theft of electricity. Police announced that the 67-year-old, in collaboration …
Parliament speaker seeks maximum punishment for Kamza killer
Speaker of Parliament, Lindita Nikolla has called this Thursday for the maximum punishment of Dan Hutra who murdered three persons on Wednesday, in Kamza area of Tirana. In her opening speech, Nikolla also invited the lawmakers to hold one minute of silence in honor of the victims. “Yesterday in Kamze, …
Democrat asks Rama 30 questions about McGonigal case
Head of the Parliamentary Group of the Democratic Party (DP), Enkeljed Alibeaj, addressed this Thursday 30 questions to Prime Minister Edi Rama regarding the ‘McGonigal’ case. In his speech from the floor of the Assembly, Alibeaj said that Rama has been hiding from the Assembly since he refused to give …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …