Accused for corruption, Durres Police arrested two officials
The Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime, after investigations carried out in the Directorate of Prisons, has arrested two officials who are accused of corruption. The arrested are Agron Balla and Klodian Gjeci who, in cooperation with each other, took bribes to hire people in the Directorate of …
Tensions at the Democratic Party, Bardhi: “Violence is not a political tool”
The head of the Parliamentary Group of the Democratic Party, Gazment Bardhi, has reacted to the attack on the MPs after the leadership meeting by supporters of Lulzim Basha. “Verbal violence, pressure and blackmail against Democratic Party deputies who think differently are not political tools. This behavior by the paramilitary …
The joint meeting between the two governments, Kosovo-Albania, will take place in Gjakova
The Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, announced that the joint meeting of the two Kosovo-Albania governments will be held on June 14 in Gjakovë. He said at today’s government meeting that several agreements will be signed with Albania in various fields. Derisa said that many preliminary agreements with Albania have already …
The fall of the Euro/Government easing measures for businesses
The Minister of Economy and Finance, Delina Ibrahimaj, announced that during today’s government meeting, the postponement of the profit tax installments for exporters was decided. The minister said after the meeting that this measure is due to the impact that the devaluation of the euro has had on these businesses. …
Reunification of Democratic Party, Salianji: Everyone is fighting for personal ground
The deputy of the Democratic Party, Ervin Salinaji has commented on the situation in which the right camp is located and the possibilities that the Democratic Party may have to reunite. In his speech, Salianji emphasized that now the seal party is just a fragment that is being held hostage …
Kosovo’s PM urges serbian criminal groups to stop attacks in North
Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, has called on Serbian extremists and criminal groups to immediately stop attacks, in order to continue free and fair elections. This call by PM Kurti was issued on the social networks, after Monday evening’s meeting with European and American emissaries Miroslav Lajçak and Gabriel …
Vlora, young man caught trying to steal luxurious SUV
A 35-year-old man tried to steal a “Range Rover” car in Vlora on Monday evening, as reported this Tuesday. Police revealed that the incident took place in Lungomare near a market, where the driver left the car on and locked for a few minutes to go to the market, but …
Rama: Over 19.000 farmers provided with oil card
More than 19.000 farmers have been equipped with the oil card for carrying out mechanized works in agriculture thanks to the National Support Scheme 2023. This was announced this Tuesday by Prime Minister Edi Rama, through a statement on the social networks, adding that 4,138,198 liters of fuel will be …
Protests continue in the North Kosovo, a small number of protesters
Even this Tuesday, the protests continued in the three northern municipalities of Kosovo, Zvecan, Leposavic and Zubin Potok, but a small number of protesters was noticed. Among the protesters are mainly the workers of municipal institutions in the Serbian parallel system. We recall that yesterday evening, the emissaries of the …
Ferry, five boats blocked on Koman lake
A ferry and five boats built in an artisanal manner that were operating in Lake Komani, were blocked this Tuesday by the police, after checks carried out as part of the police operation coded “Komani”. According to the police, the ferry was unregistered with the tax authorities, had unregistered employees, …
A new Franco-German proposal is heralding a possible new approach to the European bloc’s enlargement process – and leaving the door open for Kosovo. But it was Serbia’s president who grabbed the headlines at the latest EU-Balkans summit. Original post Here
Digitrips/L’Écho: Albania ranked most affordable Mediterranean destination in ticket price barometer
TIRANA, June 9 – Albania stands out as one of the most attractive summer 2026 destinations, not only for its coastline and landscapes but also for increasingly competitive travel costs, Anna Duplantis writes in an article published by the French media outlet “Ulysse”. In addition, a price barometer by Digitrips …
TIRANA, June 9 – Swiss Ambassador to Albania Ruth Huber said Switzerland strongly supports reforms that place vocational education and training at the centre of social and economic development in Albania. She made the statement during the 3rd National Conference on Vocational Education and Training, where participants discussed reform results. …
TIRANA, June 9 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania’s success in tourism has triggered growing interest from foreign capital and international businesses to invest in the country. He made the remarks during the 3rd National Conference on Vocational Education and Training. Meanwhile, Rama rejected claims that foreign investors come …
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 …