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SPAK seizes the apartment of Fatos Tushe in Vlora

The Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime has seized the apartment of the former mayor of Lushnje, Fatos Tushe, who was previously convicted for abuse of office and violation of equality in tenders. In the meantime, the investigation by the special prosecutor’s office is continuing for the concealment …

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Rama hosted by Macron in an official ceremony

Prime Minister Edi Rama is in France as part of a two-day visit at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron. The Prime Minister is welcomed with an official ceremony by Macron. At 14.45, Rama and Macron will hold a face-to-face meeting. During the visit to Paris, the head of government …

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Rama will be hosted by Macron in an official ceremony, several agreements will be signed

Prime Minister Edi Rama is in France as part of a two-day visit at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron. The Prime Minister will be welcomed with an official ceremony at 13:00 by Macron. After the ceremony, Rama and Macron are expected to hold a press statement. Afterwards, several intergovernmental …

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The prosecution requests the confiscation of Alda Klosi’ assets

The Prosecutor’s Office of Tirana requests the confiscation of the assets of the former official Alda Klosi, after it was proven that the assets have no legal origin and it was proven that they were created during criminal activity. Through an announcement, the prosecution says that the 500,000 euros that …

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Operation against cannabis cultivation/ Balla: From the next week, monitoring will be with Bayraktar drones

Starting next week, terror monitoring will also be carried out through Bayraktar drones. The news was given by the Minister of the Interior, Taulant Balla, in a statement to the media. Balla also announced that at the end of the month, police measures related to security and the smooth running …

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Dumani: SPAK is not indifferent to the decision-making of KPK and KPA

Altin Dumani says that SPAK is not indifferent to the decision-making of KPK(Independent Qualification Commission) and KPA(Special Appellate College), regarding the vetting process. During his speech at the National Council of European Integration, Dumani said that from their decisions, SPAK receives indications to carry out criminal prosecutions and property investigations. …

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Xhacka reacts over calls for removal of her mandate in Parliament

Former minister of Defense, Olta Xhaçka, reacted this Thursday in Parliament over the debates for her mandate. She said that she never benefited being a socialist minister or MP, saying that his case was stopped by the Constitutional Court. Xhacka refused to be in a conflict of interests after her …

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Man dies in a car crash in Divjaka-Lushnje road

A 44-year-old man died in a car crash this Thursday morning in Divjake-Lushnje road axis. The victim, was moving with a motorcycle when was hit by a car, driven by a 22-year-old. The driver was transported to hospital in a grave health condition, while the victim died on the scene. …

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Rama official visit in Paris, agenda

The Albanian Prime Minister started this Thursday an official visit to Paris, France with the invitation of the French President, Emmanuel Macron. Albaniandailynews.com learned that premier will held different meetings, mainly focused on the promotion of the potentials of Albania and the increase of foreign investments. Specifically, on Friday at …

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Today parliamentary session, discussions on the mandate of MP Olta Xhaçka

The Assembly of Albania will discuss in the plenary session of this Thursday, the mandate of deputy Olta Xhaçka. ABC News journalist Esiona Konomi reports that the opposition demands that its mandate should be transferred to the Constitutional Court. Meanwhile, it is not yet known what position the Socialist Party …

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Albania advances EU integration work with more than 20 draft laws for Chapters 16 and 29

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 …

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Vlora Airport Heads to Arbitration

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 …

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High passenger and vehicle flows at Albania’s ports and border crossings

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 …

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Inflation rises to 3.4% in July, transport leads price increases at 8%

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, …

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“Mokra n’Fest” brings tradition and culture together in Pogradec

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 …

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Durrës Port records more than 75,000 passengers in first 10 days of August

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 …

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Foreign tourists fill Durrës, praising beaches, hospitality and prices

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 …

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Problem loans fall to 3.7% in June, lowest level since 2007

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. …

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High wildfire risk in 5 municipalities as temperatures reach 40°C

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, …

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Albania handles more than 240,000 flights through July

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 …

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Albania advances EU integration work with more than 20 draft laws for Chapters 16 and 29

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 …

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Vlora Airport Heads to Arbitration

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 …

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High passenger and vehicle flows at Albania’s ports and border crossings

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 …

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Inflation rises to 3.4% in July, transport leads price increases at 8%

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, …

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“Mokra n’Fest” brings tradition and culture together in Pogradec

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 …

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Durrës Port records more than 75,000 passengers in first 10 days of August

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 …

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Foreign tourists fill Durrës, praising beaches, hospitality and prices

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 …

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Problem loans fall to 3.7% in June, lowest level since 2007

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. …

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High wildfire risk in 5 municipalities as temperatures reach 40°C

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, …

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Albania handles more than 240,000 flights through July

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 …