Three arrested in Elbasan anti-drug operation
Elbasan police have arrested three citizens as part of the anti-drug operation “Porosia”, as announced this Monday morning. During the operation, about 22 kg of suspected narcotic substance cannabis sativa, 2 shotguns and military ammunition were seized, which were found during the search in the apartment of the wanted citizen …
15 minors questioned after Korca child’s injuring
Police interrogated 15 minors between the ages of 13 and 15, regarding the wounding of the 14-year-old yesterday in Korça. Based on the available information, the group of those involved was large, the individual criminal responsibility for none of those involved has not yet been determined. Questioning of the minors …
Two notorious young thieves arrested in Divjaka
Two young men have been arrested by the police in Divjaka for theft. The two arrested persons, aged 19 and 25, have violently stolen the gold jewelry that she had in the apartment from an elderly woman. The incident took place in the village of Saint Friday and it was …
Three HJC members to be elected out of five judges
High Judicial Council (HJC) will elect this Monday 3 judges, who will be its members for 5 years. HJC members, whose term ends in December are two in the ranks of the Court of First Instance, Marçela Shehu and Brikena Ukperaj, and Dritan Hallunaj is leaving the ranks of the …
School security package, Minister Balla appeals to students: No one should have to be crime victim
Interior Minister Taulant Balla visited the secondary school of Mamurras where he saw closely the implementation of the measures for the School Safety Package and the issues. The mayor of Kurbini explained details about the measures taken to implement the security package in schools, as well as other issues related …
Foreign Ministry’s appeal to Albanians living in Israel after fight
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania (AMFA) has issued this Sunday an important announcement for Albanian citizens living in Israel. In its Ministry states that Ben Gurion International Airport is open and has also made available a phone number and email to contact in case of need. Announcement by the …
Fier prosecution launched probe into lack of payment for footwar factory employees
Prosecutor’s Office of Fier reacted this Sunday regarding the protest of the employees of a garment factory in this city, which took place on Saturday in front of the building of this institution. They demand that the report they made to the owners of the company for not receiving salaries …
Guns without a permit, a 56-year old arrested in Belsh
A 56-year-old man in Belsh was arrested by the police for possession of a weapon without a permit. The arrest of the 56-year-old comes after the police provided information that this person was carrying a firearm. The police searched his apartment in the village of Lokalitet, where they found the …
Over 100 football fans accompanied, eight arrested after massive fight
State Police arrested 8 fans and started investigations for 106 of them after the fight between the fans of Vllaznia and Tirana. According to the police, the following citizens were arrested: Klejvi Artur Xeka, 20 years old, Klejdi Adnand Zyka, 18 years old, Renato Mentor Markgjoni, 18 years old, Ismail …
Journalist arrested for violating own father
A 37-year-old journalist, by profession, fell into the hands of the Shkodra police after he abused his father, as announced Sunday. Local media revealed that the 37-year-old manages the ShkodraNews. Arrest of 37-year-old Robert Staka was carried out after his father reported that he had threatened and raped him while …
By Marco Rubio Two hundred and fifty years ago today, in a brick hall in Philadelphia, our forefathers declared their independence from the most powerful empire on earth. They were not fools. They knew exactly what the words on that parchment would mean. They knew that in that moment, they …
Tirana Times, July 07, 2026 – The next NATO Summit, where the leaders of Allied member states gather annually, will take place on July 7–8, 2026, at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. It will be NATO’s 36th summit and the second hosted by Türkiye, after the Istanbul Summit of 2004. …
Albania’s Concrete Economy: How Construction Became the Country’s Dominant Growth Model Tirana Times, July 7, 2026 – A booming construction sector has made Albania an outlier in Europe, but behind the cranes and luxury towers lies a deeper story of weak productivity, distorted investment and suspected flows of illicit money. …
Edi Rama defends concert planned for Saturday by controversial US rapper, saying it will transform Tirana for a day into a ‘global capital of music’. Original post Here
Environmental Website A well-known environmental website has highlighted the Vjosa as Europe’s last major wild river, emphasizing its unique natural and cultural value. According to the Italian environmental platform LifeGate, the Vjosa River Basin remains one of the few places in Europe where water still flows freely and without barriers. …
The Parliamentary Youth Club and ten newly elected members of Albania’s Parliament completed a three-day study visit to the European Parliament as part of the Young Political Leaders (YPL) Programme for the Western Balkans. The European Parliament invited the delegation to take part in the visit, which took place from …
Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images on social media today showing the construction of a stadium in Kashar for the upcoming concert of Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. According to Rama, organizers built the venue specifically for what he described as the largest concert ever held in Albania. He …
The National Theatre of Opera and Ballet hosted a special concert last night featuring Hollywood film scores composed by Albanian composer Aldo Shllaku. The TKOB Symphony Orchestra and Choir performed Shllaku’s compositions, bringing to life music that has accompanied some of Hollywood’s most recognized films. Under the composer’s own direction, …
Albania honors the memory of Aleks Buda, one of the country’s most influential historians and scholars, on the anniversary of his passing on July 7, 1993. Buda left a rich intellectual legacy and established himself as a leading figure in Albanian historiography and academic life. As the first president of …
Albanian Alps attract thousands of domestic and international visitors as mountain tourism continues to grow during the summer season. In early July, visitors explore the National Park of the Albanian Alps, drawn by its spectacular landscapes, hiking routes, and unique natural attractions. Moreover, foreign tourists choose the region for outdoor …