Greek minister of citizen protection meets Beleri in detention
Greek Minister of Citizen Protection, Giannis Ikonomu has held a meeting this Friday with the elected but non-sworn mayor of Himara Municipality, Fredi Beleri. A day after participating in the Summit of Interior Ministers of the Berlin initiative countries that was held in Tirana, this morning Ikonomu arrived at the …
Sentenced to life in prison for murder, a 48-year old is arrested by police
The most wanted Eduart Kurti, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for intentional homicide, has fallen into the hands of the police. It is learned that the 48-year-old killed two brothers, Iglend and Sokol Haxhiali, with a firearm in 2012. This citizen was declared wanted after the Court of First …
Average age of first-time mothers increased to 28.9 years old in Albania
Decisions by educated women to invest in their careers in order to be better off financially when they have children have contributed to the shift to older motherhood. According to the most recent data of the United Nations, the average age of motherhood in Albania, i.e. of becoming a mother …
Albanian pupils’ E-Albania registration postponed to end of September
Ministry of Education and Sports has given the opportunity to all students in pre-university education, who have not yet registered through the e-Albania portal, but continue to study physically, to register online by September 30. This decision has been made based on the fact that the year 2023-2024 is the …
One arrested, eight prosecuted for various offenses in Northern Albania
One person was arrested and 8 others were prosecuted without being detained for various criminal offences, the police anounced this Friday morning. Authorities revealed that the arrested person is charged with the criminal offense of “Theft of electricity”, after an illegal connection of electricity was found in his business in …
Anti-drug operation/ 90 arrested in Tirana, among them 5 women, one pregnant
The number of people arrested in the district of Tirana from the anti-drug operation codenamed “Tempulli” that took place throughout the country reaches 90. Journalist Xhensila Kodra reports that those arrested are part of 7 groups that were involved in the distribution of cocaine, heroin and cannabis in the capital. …
President Begaj hosts bulgarian counterpart in meeting
President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj has received this Friday the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Iliana Iotova. During the meeting, President Begaj appreciated the very good cooperation between the two countries, in a year that coincides with the 110th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Albania …
Basha led Democratic Party known as main opposition force by electoral college
Electoral College has overturned the Central Election Commission (CEC) and the Complaints and Sanctions Commission (CSS), recognizing the Democratic Party (DP) led by Lulzim Basha, not the “Together We Win” coalition, as main opposition force. After this decision, Basha will receive more members of Commissions of Electoral Administration Zones (KZAZ) …
Mega operation, Balla: The beginning of the engagement against the production, trafficking and distribution of drugs
The Minister of the Interior, Taulant Balla, spoke about the anti-drug mega-operation coded “Tempulli”, spread throughout the country, with over 200 arrested. In a joint press conference with the Director General of the State Police, Muhamet Rrumbullaku, Balla said that this operation marks only the beginning of a new journey …
An apartment in Tirana engulfed in flames
An apartment on the 9th floor of a building was engulfed in flames. The incident took place on “Sali Butka” street in the capital, around 2:20 p.m. According to previous information, it is learned that the fire broke out on the balcony of the apartment, on the top floor of …
Despite robust legal frameworks, public institutions in the region are finding new ways to obstruct transparency, a new BIRN report finds. Original post Here
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Andis Salla and Vlora Mayor Brunilda Mersini visited the new facility after the Municipality of Vlora took ownership. The government invested €1.5 million in the project. The market covers 1,300 square meters and includes 15 cold storage rooms. It connects directly to the Fishing …
Albania’s Parliament approved a new draft law and several resolutions during a plenary session on Tuesday. Lawmakers passed a law that strengthens official controls on food and animal feed safety, animal health and welfare, plant health, and plant protection products. The measure received 74 votes in favor. Parliament also approved …
Albania has signed a new cooperation memorandum to strengthen skills and employment for young people in the naval industry. The state company KAYO, the Italian company FINCANTIERI, and the Industrial School “Pavarësia” in Vlora signed the agreement at the Pashaliman Naval Base. The deal focuses on internships, training programs, and …
A serious accident occurred on Tuesday on the Tirana–Durrës highway, when a minibus on the Berat–Tirana line left the road and overturned. Emergency teams responded immediately. Police, firefighters, and ambulance crews arrived at the scene and rescued passengers while providing first aid to the injured. Authorities first reported two deaths …
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu has expressed condolences after a tragic accident on the Tirana–Durrës highway left one person dead and several others injured. In a statement on social media, Koçiu described the news as “shocking” and offered her deepest condolences to the family of the victim. She also expressed …
Tirana Times, June 30, 2026 – When Tirana Times published Reinier de Graaf’s open letter from The Albanian Files, it did so because the text had already become one of the most discussed and controversial passages of the book. The letter, written in March 2025, appeared to call, in deliberately provocative …
On June 30, 2026, Albania signed a cooperation memorandum in Vlora with Italy’s Fincantieri, one of Europe’s leading shipbuilders, in a move aimed at reviving naval production at the Pashaliman base and strengthening the country’s defence industrial capacity. The memorandum, signed between the Albanian state company KAYO, Fincantieri and the …
The Albanian Files suggests that international architecture may have served not only as design, but as a prestigious façade for opaque money, captured institutions and one-man rule. Tirana Times, June 29, 2026 – A glossy architectural volume meant to celebrate Albania’s transformation has unexpectedly become one of the most revealing …
The Albanian iso-polyphony group from the National Ensemble of Folk Songs and Dances (TKOBAP) performed at the Piccolo Opera Festival 2026 in Italy. As a result, Albanian traditional music reached an international audience. The group presented Albania’s rich iso-polyphonic heritage, which is recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. In …