Rama in Tel Aviv, visit the company “CheckPoint”
Prime Minister Edi Rama is staying in Tel Aviv, where he was hosted in a meeting with the founder of one of the largest Cyber Security companies, CheckPoint, Gil Shwed. “ A very impressive visit to the CheckPoint company, world leader in Cyber-Security, where I had the privilege of meeting …
“Justice reform is giving results”, Yuri Kim farewell conference: I fulfilled my mission!
Yuri Kim is holding the last conference before leaving her post as US ambassador to Albania. The American diplomat said that she is grateful that she had the opportunity to get to know the country, while also focusing on the justice reform, which she said is not perfect but is …
Tensions in North / Kim: USA believes in Kosovo
American ambassador to Albania, Yuri Kim, was also asked about the tensions in North of Kosovo and the position of the international factor regarding this matter. During her speech, the ambassador said that personal ego should be put aside and the advice of international friends should be listened to. “US …
Albanian police raid Iranian exiles’ compound in cyberattacks investigation, seizing computers, facing protests
TIRANA, June 21, 2023 – Albanian police forces conducted Tuesday a large operation at the compound of an exiled Iranian opposition group, MEK, as part of an investigation into the group’s alleged activities into cyberattacks and other activities that go against the humanitarian shelter agreement it has with Albania, facilitated …
One Dead as Albanian Police Raid Iranian Oppositionists’ Compound
A man died in unclear circumstances when Albanian police raided the compound of the exiled Iranian oppositionist MEK group, saying that its members might have been involved in prohibited political activity. Original post Here
Arrested for vote buying, the elected mayor of Himara demands freedom
The elected mayor of Himara Municipality, Fredi Beleri, who was arrested two days before the May 14 elections, requested the change of the security measures. Journalist Ermal Vija reports for ABC News that Beleri has appealed to the Court of Special Appeals and the Supreme Court to change the security …
ABC News in the Mujahideen camp after suspections of cyber-attackers presence
ABC News traveled to Camp Ashraf 3 and Ashraf 4, in Manza, where the Iranian opposition MEK has been sheltering for years in our country, and where today police officers have disembarked to carry out checks by decision of the GJKKO. Journalist Leonidha Musa said that the situation in the …
Mujahideen accuse state police of killing camp member
One of the residents of the MEK camp of Mujahideen in Manza area has declared Tuesday that one of them has been killed by Albanian police forces. Journalist Leonidha Musaj reports for ABC News that sources inside the camp told him that during the search, the police allegedly killed a …
Government: MEK violated the agreement. Police: No victims!
The Ministry of the Interior has reacted to the tensions in the mujahedin camp, where this morning after the police check inside the camp premises. “Today’s operation of the State Police in the location of the MEK in Manez of Durrës is in full implementation of the SPAK order and …
Today meeting of the National Council, a candidacy for the new chairman of Democratic Party
The National Council of the Democratic Party has started the work behind closed doors around 12:30. Journalist Erneta Shevroja reports that the members are discussing the composition of the Electoral Commission and the approval of the seven names proposed by the presidency. This is the only item expected to be …
TIRANA, June 5 – President Bajram Begaj received the credentials of North Macedonia’s new ambassador to Albania, Vele Trpevski, and the new ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Albania, Turki Ibraheem Almadhi. During talks with Trpevski, Begaj praised the strong neighbourly relations and cooperation between Albania and North Macedonia. He expressed …
The Permanent Commission on Linguistics and Literature and the Institute of Linguistics and Literature at the Academy of Sciences presented a new book by Bardhyl Demiraj titled Don Gjon Buzuku and His Meshari. The event highlighted the importance of the Meshari, the earliest known monument of the Albanian language. At …
TIRANA, June 5 – The Chair of the Steering Council of Albanian Radio and Television (RTSH), Fatjon Hoxhalli, presented the institution’s financial and organisational situation before the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Public Information Media. He outlined revenue sources, financial obligations and investment constraints. Hoxhalli said the TV licence …
TIRANA, June 5 – The Director General of Albanian Radio and Television (RTSH), Eni Vasili, said 2025 marked a major financial challenge for the public broadcaster, while the institution continued to fulfil its public service mission. Presenting the annual balance sheet, Vasili said RTSH inherited weak operational conditions in both …
TIRANA, June 5 – The Transparency Board set new maximum wholesale and retail fuel prices on Friday. The new rates entered into force at 1300 local time. Under the decision, retail diesel prices under the SSH EN 590 standard cannot exceed 192 ALL per litre. Wholesale diesel prices cannot exceed …
Organizers opened the Albanian-language Book Fair “Shkup 2026” in Skopje’s “Skënderbeu” Square. The event became one of the key cultural platforms for promoting reading and Albanian-language literature. First, the fair brought together publishers, writers, researchers, and readers from North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Albania. It created a shared space for cultural …
TIRANA, June 5 – Albania on Thursday marked the 106th anniversary of the Vlora War, one of the most significant events in the country’s efforts to consolidate statehood. The conflict began on June 5, 1920, at a time when Albania’s future remained under discussion in international forums and concerns over …
TIRANA, June 5 – Minister for Relations with Parliament Erjona Ismailaj said the planned investment in Zvërnec will not damage the flora and fauna of the Narta Lagoon. She said the project will support economic development and create thousands of jobs in the Vlora region. Speaking in a media interview, …
TIRANA, June 5 – The second edition of the “Bread & Heart” festival featured the promotion of A Private Glossary, a book by Italian architect Stefano Boeri and Israeli film director Amos Gitai. The festival serves as a meeting point for architecture, culture and urban development. The book combines architecture, …
TIRANA, June 5 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said no approved project exists for Zvërnec. He made the remarks in an interview with foreign media at the Western Balkans–European Union summit in Tivat. Meanwhile, he rejected claims about the project and described the debate as part of what he called …