Much-Criticised Director of Albania’s Public Broadcaster Resigns
Alfred Peza has quit as the public broadcaster’s general director after a stormy 15 months in post, marked by rows over staff dismissals and finances. Original post Here
Begaj in Estonia: To strengthen our friendship by expanding the paths of economic cooperation
The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, during his stay in Estonia, held special meetings with the Prime Minister, Mr. Kristen Michal, the Speaker of the Parliament, Mr. Lauri Hussar, and with other authorities, with whom he talked about increasing bilateral cooperation and strengthening the alliance as countries aligned on …
General Director of State Police resigns
Muhamet Rrumbullaku has resigned as head of the State Police. According to the information, Sokol Bizhga will take his place as commander. Currently, Bizhga is the deputy director and will remain in this position until the election of the new director. On Friday, is expected to begin the race for …
A 25 year old arrested for setting fire to a cattle barns
Citizen Edison Ajazi was arrested this Friday in Golem, after allegedly setting fire to a cattle barns. According to police information, the cattle barns was owned by the author’s cousin. Due to the spread of the flames, the one-story building adjacent to the cattle barns a significant amount of food …
Changes in the State Police / Interior minister: Our ambition ‘Albania 2030’, to rise to a new level
Interior Minister Ervin Hoxha held a meeting with the central and local leaders of the State Police. He said that the progress in the last decade in the State Police is remarkable. “In the 22 years, I believe that I am a sufficiently objective witness to say today that the …
The murder of Elis Rroshkodoli in Shkoder/ Police arrested the suspected perpetrator
The murder of Elis Rroshkodoli in Shkodër is revealed. Sources near the Shkodra Police claimed that a citizen has been put in handcuffs in connection with the murder registered a few days ago. According to the information from the Blues of Shkodra, several people have been accompanied to the police, …
Call to Arms for the ‘Next Generation’
Albania is in a precarious situation at the moment. We are faced with a prevailing cultural acceptance of complacency and corruption. This reality had periodically made itself known to me during my summer trips back to Albania. Truthfully, however, this had no bearing on my life back then. I was …
Durres, son kills father then throws body in the well
A man, 62-year-old, identified by police as Enver Balla was killed by his son in Durres. The event happened around 20 days ago, but police could clarify it only this Wednesday. The son, a 34-year-old, Esmerald Balla, denounced the disappearance of his father to police in Shen Vlash. The elderly …
American Embassy for the Consecration of Mother Teresa: She dedicated her life to alleviating the suffering of the poor
The American Embassy in Tirana has remembered the great Albanian activist Mother Teresa, on the 8th anniversary of her Sanctification. With a reaction on the official Facebook page, the US embassy writes that Mother Teresa “dedicated her life to alleviating the suffering of the poor through charity, volunteerism and caring”. …
Fire at former Metallurgical, is charged the administrator of plastic company
In connection with this incident, the police have announced a search for the administrator of the plastic production company. We remind you that the smoke released from the burning of plastic caused high pollution in Elbasan, the city that has been suffering from this problem for decades. To extinguish the …
On the eve of Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Week, which will take place in Tirana from September 16–20 at the Palace of Congresses, the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of Albania, Mr. Faisal bin Ghazi Hafzi, through a press statement, praised this event as …
When Denisa Kasa returned from abroad and saw the state of Albania’s filthy waterways, she was shocked. Now she has formed an independent collective of young people dedicated to the ‘dream of clean rivers’. Original post Here
Tirana will soon open its doors to the sights, sounds, and flavors of Arabia. From 16 to 20 September 2025, the Palace of Congresses will transform into a vibrant stage for Saudi Cultural Week, a five-day celebration of art, heritage, and creativity hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Culture. The festival promises to be more …
Albania’s hosting of an exiled Iranian opposition group was never likely to be easy. Now it’s under criminal investigation. Original post Here
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week sheds light on police brutality, hidden influence, strained bilateral relations and other turbulent issues across the region. Original post Here
The city of Durres on Albania’s Adriatic coast boasts a fine selection of Roman-era mosaics. But due to a lack of initiative by the local authorities, progress has been slow to preserve them and make them available for the public to view. Original post Here
As Mediterranean fire seasons grow in intensity, Albania’s government faces calls to invest in firefighting and reforestation. Original post Here
Interview with Migen Qiraxhi, Project Manager at Qëndresa Qytetare, July 17 In Albania, where higher education is often portrayed as a bridge to opportunity and European integration, the reality on the ground tells a darker story. Behind university gates, corruption, nepotism, and political interference have quietly hollowed out institutions that …
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week sheds light on police brutality, hidden influence, strained bilateral relations and a whole lot more. Original post Here
From data leaks and criminal hacks to smear campaigns, BIRN’s digital rights monitoring team documented widespread privacy violations and assaults on freedom of speech across Southeast Europe in July. Original post Here