Scapegoating: UK Immigration Policy Rests on Villifying Albanians
The UK’s alarmist, inflammatory rhetoric on Albanian migrants ignores the real reasons why people are fleeing, and washes its hands of the vulnerable groups among them. Original post Here
Concerns Raised in Albania over Ruling Party ‘Communications’ App
There is growing concern in Albania over the privacy of an app offered by the ruling Socialist Party and, with local elections approaching, whether it really is as ‘voluntary’ as the party claims. Original post Here
Car burned at night in Shkodra
A vehicle was engulfed in flames in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Shkodër, in the “Manush Alimani” neighborhood. According to the police, it is suspected that the car owned by citizen R.B. it was accidentally burnt due to a technical fault. “Around 03:50, in the “Manush Alimani” neighborhood, …
Saranda young man arrested for blasting father’s hotel
Police have arrested this Tuesday Sotir Çabiri, the son of Spiro Çabiri, as the author of the explosion with explosives at the “Bizanti” hotel on Monday morning in Saranda. In the police announcement, it is said that the 36-year-old is the person who planted the explosive substance in his father’s …
Socialist Party demands the expulsion of 4 democratic deputies
The Socialist Party has requested the exclusion for several days from the Assembly of some democratic deputies after the tensions that occurred during yesterday’s session. Abc News journalist, Esiona Konomi reports that it is about the four MPs Flamur Noka, Sali Berisha, Belind Kelliçi and Edi Paloka. Noka was expelled …
Rama at the World Government Summit 2023: Cooperating with each other to face the challenges
Prime Minister Edi Rama has traveled to the United Arab Emirates for a two-day visit, where he will also be present at the “World Government Summit 2023”. In a statement to the country’s media, the head of the government said that it is the first time he participates in such …
Hearing on democrat MP on ‘Babale’ case postponed for 9th time
Hearing against the MP of the Democratic Party (DP), Ervin Salianji has been postponed for the ninth time this Monday, while the next session will be held on March 7. According to information, the reason for the postponement was the lawyer Ledjo Braho, who was in an activity in the …
Elbasan’s ex-chief of police to face court on corruption charges
Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) closes the investigations and sends for trial the former crime boss in Elbasan, Leonard Palushi. At the end of the investigations, SPAK brought against him the charge of “Passive corruption of persons exercising public functions”, provided by article 259 of the …
TNT blast destroys Saranda hotel
A powerful explosion has occurred this Monday morning in Saranda, due to which a hotel was destroyed. Explosion in question took place in one of the oldest hotels in district No. 1 of the coastal city, owned by Spiro Çabiri, at 05:54 on the boulevard. As a result of the …
Albania honors today the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Today will be a day of national mourning in Albania as a sign of solidarity for Turkey, which has stood by our country after the earthquake of November 26, 2019. The decision of the Albanian government was announced by Prime Minister Edi Rama a few days ago through a post …
TIRANA, May 19 – Vlora has welcomed the tourist season with visitors from around the world. Tourists explore the Ionian coastline and visit natural and cultural attractions. They also experience local cuisine and hospitality. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images on social media showing tourists taking part in physical …
TIRANA, May 19 – Justice reform entered a phase of concrete results for citizens. Minister of Justice Toni Gogu made the statement during the 10th anniversary of the reform. He said institutions now focus on stronger procedural guarantees, higher efficiency in the justice system, and better access to justice for …
TIRANA, May 19 – Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu participated in the World Urban Forum 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Leaders, international institutions, experts and policymakers discussed urbanisation, sustainable development and the future of cities. Meanwhile, Koçiu said on social media that the forum served as a meeting point for visions …
TIRANA, May 19 – After strong success with four performances that sold out in record time, the ballet “Carmen” travels to Italy. It will be staged at the Teatro Comunale di Bologna. Meanwhile, performances are scheduled for 23 and 24 May. The production marks an important step in promoting Albanian …
TIRANA, May 19 – The new e-Albania 2.0 platform delivered 22,936 public online services during its first day of operation. The platform has been fully redesigned to ensure faster and more secure access for citizens and businesses. Meanwhile, the portal registered 9,797 online applications for public services. It also generated …
Tirana, MAY 19 – Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari met senior FRONTEX representatives Eva Capogna, Holger Farnung, Teuta Krasniqi and Ksenia Hawryszkow in Tirana on Tuesday. During the meeting, Lamallari said discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between Albania, FRONTEX and the European Union in border security, migration management and the fight …
Ervin Salianji has addressed a letter to the President of the European People’s Party (EPP), Manfred Weber, as well as to diplomatic missions of partner countries, raising concerns about recent developments within the Democratic Party of Albania (PD). In his letter, Salianji expresses concern that internal democracy within the PD …
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The Transparency Board convened this Monday, May 19, 2026, and decided on the new maximum fuel prices for the domestic market. According to the decision, the retail price of diesel must not exceed 205 ALL per liter, which is 3 ALL higher than the Board’s previous decision, while the wholesale …
Obesity is not a global epidemic as has long been claimed by international health experts. This is the conclusion of a global study that challenges the idea that obesity is spreading uniformly across the world. The research, published in the scientific journal Nature, shows that obesity rates have stabilized in …