Photos of two arrested for the murder of Bejtja made public
Police made public the two persons arrested so far after the murder of Gentjan Bejtja, former prison police officer. The two men in the photo are Ilir Beqaraj alias Brahimi alias Mancellari and Edison Haxhiu. Beqiraj is the cousin of Ylli Brahimi, known for police as the right hand of …
Drug trafficking from the USA to Albania by mail, one arrested
A case of trafficking of the narcotic substance cannabis sativa, from the USA, to our country, using the postal service, has been reported. As a result, a 27-year-old man was arrested, while another was declared wanted. “Narcotics Investigation Specialists, in cooperation with the Directorate of Customs Investigation in the General …
Op/Ed: If we want peace, we must prepare for war
By Charles Michel President of the European Council. It was 3:30 in the morning on 24 February 2022, when I was woken by the sound of my phone ringing. Countless intelligence briefings warning of a Russian invasion of Ukraine can never prepare you for the moment. Hearing Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s …
Rama gathers the political leaders of the districts
Chief socialist Edi Rama will gather political leaders in the districts on Tuesday at the headquarters of the Socialist Party. ABC News journalist, Ajgena Korbi, reports that the meeting is expected to start at 09:00 at the pink headquarters. The focus of the meeting will be on the re-energization of …
Rama: Socialist Party, the only political force that can help Albania to move forward
The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, spoke to the media after the meeting with the political leaders of the districts. He emphasized that the Socialist Party is the only political force that has the capacity to move Albania forward. “We are in a very important and deep process for …
“Transformation of Sazan”, Rama: Value for tourism
Prime Minister Edi Rama, after the meeting with the political leaders of the districts, spoke to the media. The head of the government stopped at the investment in Sazan, where he said that it is the ambition of the previous governments and that it is a value for the country’s …
The hearing session for former P.M Berisha is postponed again
The hearing session in the Special Appeal for former Prime Minister Sali Berisha is postponed again. The session would be held because Berisha has requested permission to go to the Assembly. ABC News learns that the reason is the absence of prosecutors Arben Kraja and Enkeleida Minollai. We remind you …
Socialist MP, Nasip Naco appears at SPAK
The socialist Member of Parliament, Nasip Naco appeared this Tuesday morning at the Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK). It is not clear yet why he was called at the prosecution while we remind that he was Minister of Justice during the period of time 2013-2015. Meanwhile during 2011-2012 he served …
Head of SPAK meeting with Assistant Secretary Todd Robinson
Assistant Secretary Todd Robinson has held a meeting with SPAK head Altin Dumani. The US Embassy has shared on Facebook the message of Assistant Secretary for the US Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Todd D. Robinson. “In a reception with Albanian judges, prosecutors, investigators, and leaders from …
After 6 months, Parliamentary Committees return to normal
After about six months, normality has returned to the Assembly. The physical meeting at the Law Commission took place today after the tensions and chaos that accompanied the previous sessions. After many debates, the majority and “Reestablishment” agreed on the establishment of two commissions and the return to normality of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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, …
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 …