Socialist Party convenes the National Assembly
The Socialist Party convenes the National Assembly this Tuesday, where it is expected to discuss the re-energization of the SP. Journalist Fiona Xhafaj reports for ABC News that the meeting will take place online and will begin at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will start with the speech of Prime Minister …
Rama in Pristina: Independence, with all the guarantees for Serbs in Kosovo, is the best solution
On the 25th anniversary of the Liberation, the International Conference for the 25th Anniversary of the NATO Intervention was held in Pristina; “Rugova and the West”. Also present at this meeting were Prime Minister Edi Rama, US Ambassador to Kosovo, Jeffrey Hovenier and the former Prime Minister of Italy, Masimmo …
Parliament excludes Flamur Noka for 10 days
Flamur Noka has been excluded for 10 days from plenary sessions in the Assembly. This measure was taken after the chaos created in the Assembly, the last session. Meanwhile, no measures have been taken by the Secretariat of Ethics for the other MPs for whom the SP demanded punishment. We …
Today, 28,000 high school graduates undergo exam of Albanian Language and Literature subject
About 28,000 high school graduates across Albania will be tested this Monday for their knowledge of the subjects Albanian Language and Literature. After the Foreign Language exam, high school students will have to answer questions with alternatives and development in the Language and Literature subject. The test contains a total …
Four arrested for 35 thousand undeclared euros in Albania
The coded operation “Next” is finalized. Four people were arrested after trying to spend 35,755 euros undeclared. Denis Menelli, Agim Idrizi, Tritan Biba and Frenki Fezo have been arrested by the police. According to the police, 2 of the arrested citizens were drivers of the bus where they had hidden …
The hearing session for former minister of Health is postponed again
The hearing for the former Minister of Health, Ilir Beqaj, is postponed. ABC News has learned that the hearing will be held on July 26. Beqaj asked to get to know 20 other investigation files of the sterilization file. Former minister Beqaj is being investigated for abuse of office. Two …
Accident on “Laç-Mamurras” highway, a 21 year old arrested
A 21-year-old man ended up in the handcuffs of the Lezha police. It is learned that Egli Babasi killed a 60-year-old pedestrian on Friday evening on the “Laç-Mamurras” highway. Meanwhile, the blues are continuing the work to identify the victim. Police notification: The accident resulted in the death of a …
Firearms, ammunition and 2500 cannabis seeds seized in Lezha, one arrested
The police of Lezha seized 1 firearm, 1 shotgun, ammunition for these weapons, 2500 cannabis seeds, a quantity of cannabis, 5 transceivers and various electrical equipment. As a result, the 62-year-old Ndue Gjini ended up in handcuffs and his nephew, Ardit Gjini, was declared wanted, who were creating the conditions …
GJKKO’s appeal left him in prison Lefter Alla
The Special Court of Appeal has finally sentenced the former mayor of Bulqiza, Lefter Alla, to 3 years in prison, who was found guilty of the criminal offense of violation of equality in tenders and abuse of office. Journalist Ermal Vija reports that in the application of the summary trial, …
Office of the prosecutor closes the investigations for Princ Leka, Elia Zaharia and her father
The Prosecutor’s Office of Tirana has closed the investigations and has sent Prince Leka, his ex-wife Elia Zaharia and the latter’s father, Gjergj Zaharia, to trial for the charge of domestic violence. The investigations started after the publication of a video and the report to the prosecutor’s office for domestic …
Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari visited “Qemal Stafa” High School, one of the educational institutions where the implementation of the “Smart City” program has begun, with the aim of improving security in schools. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:6a7b9724-3db3-4346-a838-daae6198353f-1″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:6a7b9724-3db3-4346-a838-daae6198353f-1″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-4″ data-turn=”assistant”> According to reports, Lamallari inspected the camera system installed …
A devastating tragedy has shaken the Albanian community in Jacksonville, Florida, where three children lost their lives and four other people were seriously injured after a massive fire engulfed a two-story home. Relatives of the family, who arrived at the scene following the incident, confirmed that the family is of …
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha was invited on Thursday by the International Democracy Union (IDU) to join the organization’s official delegation to the Republican Party’s National Convention. The event is expected to take place in Dallas, Texas, on September 9 and 10, 2026. In an official letter dated August 7, …
The sounds of jazz returned to the “Migjeni” Theatre for another evening of the 17th edition of the “Shkodra Jazz Festival.” The festival, which over the years has become one of the city’s major musical events, brought the quartet of artist Kejdi Barbullushi to the stage. Through improvisation, rhythm and …
A 53-year-old man of Albanian origin in Rhodope, Greece, confessed on Thursday to killing his 44-year-old wife, who was also of Albanian origin. A forensic examination of the victim’s body revealed that a single stab wound to the neck caused her death. The man has been hospitalized after attempting to …
Businesses and individuals engaged in short-term rentals of accommodation units through the Booking platform will be subject to inspections by the tax administration. As part of the tourism operational plan, the tax authorities have begun inspections of businesses and individuals that have generated income through Booking.com. The tax administration said …
TIRANA, August 27 – The National Opera, Ballet and Folk Ensemble Theatre increased its artistic activity during January-July 2026. Revenue from cultural events more than doubled to ALL 19 million, from ALL 9.44 million in the same period of 2025. The theatre staged 150 events in the first 7 months, …
TIRANA, August 27 – Léon Rey, the French archaeologist who discovered and documented Apollonia’s archaeological heritage, was born on August 27, 1887. Following a 1923 agreement between the Albanian and French governments, Rey led the French archaeological mission in Albania. He directed excavations at Apollonia for 14 years. The work …
TIRANA, August 27 – Albania’s General Directorate of Archives has made digitization a priority in its efforts to preserve the country’s documentary heritage. The institution has also made its Study Room accessible online to the public. Meanwhile, General Director Auron Rrokaj said the archives had created a digitization centre and …
TIRANA, August 27 – Albin Kurti and Lumir Abdixhiku have moved to specific names in talks on the next president of Kosova. The 2 leaders met for more than 2 hours as part of efforts to resolve the institutional crisis. Kurti said the meeting marked the first time they had …