Durres, is stolen the apartment of a judge
The apartment of the judge of Durres, Shpëtime Pitaku, has been stolee. ABC News journalist Leonodha Musai reports that Pitaku has given her statement regarding this event. Pitaku stated that they took 2 thousand euros and a quantity of jewelry. /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post Here
Rama’s proposal for the association/ British Ambassador: Kosovo should listen to Albania
The British ambassador in Kosovo, Nicholas Abbott stated that he has not yet read the draft statute of the Association of municipalities with a Serbian majority proposed by Prime Minister Edi Rama. According to him, Kosovo should listen to the advice coming from its friends and partners regarding the situation …
KFOR: Dialogue, the only way to resolve tensions in the North Kosovo
KFOR has called for dialogue, as the only way to resolve tensions in North Kosovo. In a press conference, a KFOR spokesperson said that the situation in the North is calm, as the Serb protests continue. According to him, KFOR is monitoring the situation and is ready to intervene if …
Minister: Thumane-Kashar road to be completed within next 12 months
Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku has vowed this Friday that the Thumanë-Kashar road segment, part of the Blue Corridor, will be accessible to citizens within 12 months. She issued this statement during the axis construction’s works, accompanied by Prime Minister Edi Rama, stating that this is a road …
History made as College of Europe set to open Tirana campus
If Albania needed a sign that the European Union is still serious about its enlargement in the Western Balkans, it has received it in a special way: College of Europe, a renowned institution for training future European leaders, is set to open a campus in Tirana. Following a lobbying campaign …
A polish tourist dies after falling from sixth-floor hotel
A tragedy happened in the early hours of this morning in Durrës. A Polish tourist, 55 years old, fell from the sixth floor of the hotel where she was staying, losing her life. The circumstances of this event are still unknown. Meanwhile, the police are at the scene to clarify …
Belgrade School Shooting Has Online Ripple Effect in Balkans
A recent mass shooting at a school in Belgrade had a widespread impact online in the Balkans, sparking a series of copycat threats, misleading articles, fake video footage and insensitive reports in countries across the region. Original post Here
Kosovo Cautious on Albania PM’s Plan for Serb Municipalities Association
Albanian PM Edi Rama has presented a proposal to France and Germany for the establishment of Kosovo’s Association of Serb-Majority Municipalities in a bid to break the deadlock between Pristina and Belgrade on the issue. Original post Here
Albania PM joins pressure on Kosovo gov’t with unconsulted proposal
TIRANA, June 8, 2023 – As Western pressure mounts on the Kosovo government to accept the creation of the Association of Serbian-majority Municipalities, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced he has sent a draft solution on the matter to French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Rama …
Kamza, Saranda marked biggest growth of businesses in 2021
Number of businesses increased by a total of about 5.5% on a national scale, but in the municipalities of Kamza and Saranda the number of businesses increased by twice the national average. On the other hand, a series of small municipalities saw a decrease in the number of businesses, where …
The most important political text of the 21st century comes not from politicians but from Pope Leo XIV by Milena Harito I am an atheist, but today I can do nothing but thank Pope Leo XIV, who with his first encyclical, wrote the most reasonable and meaningful political text I …
TIRANA, June 9 – Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Blendi Gonxhja shared images on social media showing progress in the restoration of Turan Tower. He described it as a monument of special historical and architectural importance. Meanwhile, he said restoration and consolidation work continues on the monument. He said …
TIRANA, June 9 – Tirana will host the 2028 annual meeting of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, a major international event expected to bring together financial institution leaders, government representatives, investors, and development partners from dozens of countries. Meanwhile, Deputy Finance Minister Endrit Yzeiraj announced the decision at …
Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja highlighted record figures at Tirana International Airport and warned that political uncertainty could affect both tourism and the national economy. According to Gonxhja, the airport recorded its highest daily traffic on May 30. On that day, 51,420 passengers traveled through the airport, while …
TIRANA, June 9 – German Ambassador to Albania Karl Bergner highlighted the key role of vocational education in economic development at the National Conference on Vocational Education and Training. The conference discussed the results of the reform and the “Skills 2030” vision for skills development and employment growth. Meanwhile, Bergner …
TIRANA, June 9 – Prime Minister Edi Rama told Reuters that plans for an investment in Zvërnec, led by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, will continue despite ongoing protests. He said parts of the resort may open to the public before the end of the decade. Meanwhile, Rama said Albania …
The Albanian women’s national team is preparing for its final match in the 2027 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign against Montenegro. The match will be played tomorrow at 19:00 at Loro Boriçi Stadium in Shkodra. After a positive draw against the Czech Republic, the team enters the match with strong …
Archaeologists have uncovered significant remains in Bushat, in Shkodër. They found parts of a large temple. They also uncovered sections of the ancient city wall. In addition, they identified a Late Antique building. First, the discovery came during joint excavations. The University of Tirana’s Department of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage …
TIRANA, June 9 – The Albanian government has launched a market consultation process to select the operator that will provide public passenger rail transport services on the Durrës-Tirana-Tirana International Airport railway line. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy has published a call for expressions of interest. The ministry has …
TIRANA, June 9 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said vocational education in Albania has undergone a major transformation in recent years. He said the sector has moved from a degraded system to an attractive option for young people. Meanwhile, Rama spoke during an event on vocational education and training. He …