Albanian, Italian Authorities Conclude Operation Against Drug Gang
Albania’s Special Prosecution and counterparts in Bergamo, Italy, have cracked a drug-busting operation run by three Albanians, seizing large amounts of cocaine, heroin and marijuana. Original post Here
Albania Police Find More Surveillance Cameras Erected by Gangsters
Albania’s police are continuing an operation to find and dismantle surveillance cameras illegally erected in cities by criminal groups to collect information and monitor police movements. Original post Here
Italy Seeks Higher Profile Role in Western Balkans
A concern that Italy is not adequately exploiting its assets in the Balkans has again started to agitate Italian politicians. Original post Here
Illegal Surveillance Cameras in Albania Fuel Concerns Over Gangs’ Power
As Albanian police continue their drive to dismantle security cameras illegally erected by organized crime gangs, experts voice concern about the gangs’ apparent ‘superiority’ over state institutions. Original post Here
Mega operation Italy – Albania, SPAK: Three Albanian leaders of the criminal group
As a result of the mega operation between Albania and Italy, there are security measures for 43 people. The arrests were related to drug trafficking, where 4 million euros were seized. According to the Italian authorities, this operation was also carried out in coordination with Erojujust. SPAK announces that in …
Tirana-stabbed young man is suspected to have been mugged
Tirana Police has questioned this Friday Olgen Duka, 29 years old, who was stabbed shortly after midnight in “Skënderbej” square, but he gave contradictory and incomplete statements to the investigative group regarding the circumstances of the incident. Duka’s statement did not help the police to clarify the circumstances of the …
Peleshi visit in USA, is hosted by the US Secretary of Defense
Defense Minister Niko Peleshi during his official visit to the USA was received at the Pentagon by the American Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. Their talks focused on the continuation of Albania’s strategic cooperation with the United States of America in defense and security, as well as strengthening …
International day of commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust: Rama: Albania has the place of honor
Prime Minister Edi Rama, through a post on the social network “Facebook”, reacted to the anniversary of the victims of the Holocaust. “The memory of the victims of the Holocaust will never be forgotten”, writes Rama. Then the Prime Minister emphasizes that due to the reaction to this event, Albania …
US Ambassador visits Constitutional Court
US Ambassador to Albana, Yuri Kim has gone this Friday around 12:00 to the Constitutional Court. Visit of the American diplomat has come after the court was filled with the full body of judges, namely nine of them. However, the judicial reform process led to the dismissal of many judges …
20 illegal cameras removed by police in Fier, Lushnja
Officers are resuming this Sunday the nationwide action to remove illegal cameras, while in Lushnjë and Fier, 20 spy cameras were removed as they were mounted on roads, poles or on the side of buildings. Under investigation for unjust interference in private life, 5 citizens, of these, 2 citizens in …
Prime Minister Edi Rama urged Elbasan to become a leading city for startups and innovation during a meeting with winners of Albania’s national startup program for 2025 and new applicants for 2026. During the event, young innovators presented projects in technology and the digital economy. Meanwhile, organizers highlighted the rapid …
Mayor of Elbasan Gledian Llatja said startups will transform into concrete development models for Elbasan during a meeting with winners of Albania’s 2025 startup program and new applicants for 2026. The event took place at the newly renovated “Onufri” arts high school in Elbasan. Young innovators presented promising technology projects …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met today in Elbasan with winners of Albania’s 2025 startup program and applicants for 2026, who presented promising projects in technology and innovation. During the meeting, Rama said technology is rapidly transforming economic development and innovation. He explained that the world has moved from linear growth …
Albania inaugurated its National Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia with the presentation of “A Place in the Sun” by artist Genti Korini, curated by Małgorzata Ludwisiak. During the opening ceremony, Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports Blendi Gonxhja described Albania’s participation as a …
Minister of Interior Besfort Lamallari addressed the International Migration Forum at the United Nations and reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to safe, orderly, and legal migration. During his speech, Lamallari stressed that Albania supports migration policies based on human rights, international cooperation, and stronger engagement with the Albanian diaspora. Furthermore, he said …
Minister of Environment Sofjan Jaupaj met today with Dame Dimitrovski, adviser to the Prime Minister of North Macedonia, and Raimund Jehle during the regional conference United for Climate. During the meeting, Jaupaj discussed a regional forestry initiative supported by the Green Climate Fund and the Food and Agriculture Organization. Furthermore, …
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Nancy VanHorn attended the “Battle of the Bands” concert in Tirana featuring the Flagship and the Orchestra of the Albanian Armed Forces. During her opening remarks, VanHorn said the event celebrated “Freedom 250,” a global initiative launched by Donald Trump to honor 250 years of American independence, …
Ura e Kamarës is a historic medieval bridge located near the village of Mirakë, along the Elbasan–Librazhd national road. To reach it, visitors follow the old Egnatia Road and pass through a narrow village path. Then they arrive at the bridge site. The bridge measures about 40 meters in length …
TIRANA, May 8 – An opposition protest took place in central Tirana on Friday evening, gathering supporters along “Dëshmorët e Kombit” boulevard in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. The demonstra ion started at around 19:30 and formed part of a series of opposition rallies against the government. Unlike previous …
While some events covered in our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week suggest that possible changes are afoot, other parts of the region seem stuck in the same rut. Original post Here