“Gerdeci” case, is postponed again the hearing session for Fatmir Mediu
In the process against former defense minister Fatmir Mediu, this Wednesday in the Special Court, 5 experts who determined the damage of the demolition in 2008 appeared to testify. The session did not take place due to the absence of two prosecutors, Arben Kraja and Klodian Braho, who had informed …
Albanians continue to lead W. Balkans list of EU asylum applications
TIRANA, May 28, 2024 — Nationals from Albania and Kosovo top the list of asylum seekers from the Western Balkans applying in European Union countries during the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest report by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). The report indicates that the number …
Property prices on Albanian coast soar, partially driven by foreign buyers
TIRANA, May 29, 2024 – Demand for coastal properties in Albania has surged by 20-30 percent compared to last year, according to the Albanian Builders Association. Key areas like Vlora, Palasa and Saranda are particularly popular, with 40 percent of buyers being foreigners attracted by lower prices compared to neighboring …
Attempt attack on the former prosecutor Ndoja/ SPAK closes the investigations
The Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime has closed the investigations for Plaurent Dervishaj and five other people accused of the assassination of former prosecutor Arian Ndoja and Aleksandër Lahos. The attack in which the driver Andi Maloku was killed. These people are also accused of theft, possession …
Annual report of the Bank of Albania, Gent Sejko: Informality, negative impact!
The Governor of the Bank of Albania, Gent Sejko, reports to the Economy Commission, regarding the annual report of the BSH. During his speech, he emphasized that problem loans have been decreasing, while underlining that inflation marked a continuous gradual decline during 2023. According to him, the fall in inflation …
Dozens protest out Tirana municipality
The opposition has once again held a protest in front of the Municipality of Tirana. The police have increased security measures in order to prevent incidents, meanwhile what is noticed is that there is a low number of participants. Earlier, the Tirana police repeated the call to the organizers, leaders …
Rama: The anti-corruption resolution is what the country needs for EU
“The anti-corruption resolution is what the republic and citizens need from this parliament today to support EU membership in 2030.” This is how Prime Minister Rama began his speech from the floor of the Assembly regarding the anti-corruption resolution, an initiative proposed by the socialist majority. “The anti-corruption resolution is …
Anti-corruption resolution/ Rama: After the approval, the commission will be established
The anti-corruption resolution passed the agenda only with majority votes during the meeting of the Conference of Presidents, after the opposition abstained. Prime Minister Edi Rama, during his speech from the floor of the Assembly, said that after the approval of the anti-corruption resolution, the commission will be established. So …
A 28-year-old man falls from the construction site and dies
A serious incident happened in Tirana. A 28-year-old man died after falling from the height of a building while he was working. The incident happened around 08:00 on “Aleksandër Moisiu” street. So the investigation group is working to clarify the circumstances of the event. “On 27.05.2024, around 08:20, on “Aleksandër …
The hearing session for Fredi Beleri is postponed due to the lack of lawyers
The hearing for Fredi Beleri is postponed again. The Special Court sentenced him to 2 years and 6 months in prison for buying and selling votes The session scheduled to take place today has not taken place. The session was postponed because Beler’s lawyer did not appear at the session …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania is stepping up work on its European Union integration process, with more than 20 draft laws already prepared for Chapters 16 and 29. Deputy Finance Minister Endrit Yzeiraj said the first half of 2026 brought heavy workloads and strategic tasks, but EU integration remained a …
Albania faces another potentially costly international dispute after losing several arbitration cases in recent years that have exposed the state to hundreds of millions of euros in compensation and related liabilities. Tirana Times, August 10, 2026 – Albania is no stranger to costly international arbitration. Over the past decade, the …
TIRANA, August 10 – High passenger and vehicle flows continue at Albania’s ports and border crossing points (BCP-s) during the peak tourist season. Thousands of people and vehicles have entered and left the country in recent hours. At the Port of Vlora, around 2,700 passengers are expected today on 3 …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.4% in July 2026, from 2.5% in July 2025. Consumer prices also increased by 0.2% from June. According to INSTAT data, food and non-alcoholic beverages made the largest contribution to annual inflation at 1.18 percentage points. The group covering housing, …
TIRANA, August 10 – Tradition, history and local cuisine came together at the 7th edition of “Mokra n’Fest”, held near the stone bridge in Golikë, Pogradec. The festival brought together local residents, visitors and emigrants who returned to their hometowns. An artisan fair and traditional food highlighted local products, including …
TIRANA, August 10 – Durrës Port recorded high passenger traffic during the first 10 days of August, as the summer travel season reached its peak. According to the Durrës Port Authority, 75,962 passengers travelled through the port between August 1 and 10. Most of the traffic involved arrivals, with 51,259 …
TIRANA, August 10 – Durrës remains a popular choice for foreign tourists spending their summer holidays in Albania. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video today featuring visitors from Germany, the Netherlands, England, the Czech Republic, Italy and other countries. Rama said the city’s sea, history, culture and Albanian hospitality …
TIRANA, August 10 – Problem loans in Albania’s banking system fell again in June. They accounted for 3.7% of total lending, down from 3.77% in May. According to Bank of Albania statistics, this marks the lowest level since 2007. The ratio also fell by 0.31 percentage points from June 2025. …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania faces a high wildfire risk this afternoon and tomorrow, with temperatures reaching 40°C. The Institute of Geosciences (IGJEO) has placed 5 counties under a high-risk warning for forest fires. The warning covers Lezha, Durrës, Tirana, Elbasan and Fier. IGJEO expects a moderate risk in Shkodër, …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s civil aviation sector is recording new highs in 2026 as summer tourism drives passenger and flight traffic. Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi visited the public company Albcontrol today, to review measures for managing the increased air traffic. Albcontrol Director Dritan Isaku said the organisation …