Wanted serbian caught in Morina border crossing
A 31-year-old man from Serbia was arrested at the border crossing point in Morina. Police say he was wanted internationally by Austria for the crime of drug trafficking. Interpol Tirana, in cooperation with their counterparts in Austria, have started the procedures for the extradition of the 31-year-old/ abcnews.al […] Read …
Hasani: The current geopolitical situation has produced many challenges that require attention
At the end of the meeting of foreign ministers of the Berlin Process in Tirana, Minister Hasani said that this was the last ministerial meeting in the series of three ministerial meetings that precede the Summit in Tirana. This was the last ministerial meeting in the series of three ministerial …
“Let’s walk together towards the EU path”, Baerbock in Tirana: The time has come to keep the promises
“Let’s walk together towards the EU path, the time has come to keep the promises we made”, said the German foreign minister in Tirana, at the end of the meeting in the framework of the Berlin process. “Albania has arrived safely in our European family. Germany will pour 300 thousand …
Varhelyi: The Berlin Process, the most reliable platform we have
Commissioner for enlargement, Oliver Varhelyi at a press conference after the meeting of 24 delegations in Tirana in the framework of the preparations for the Berlin Process Summit that will be held in the Albanian capital. Varhelyi said that the Berlin Process was and is the most reliable platform that …
Rama met the King of Spain in European Political Community Summit
King of Spain, Felipe VI has received the leaders who gathered in Granada, Spain, within the framework of European Political Community Summit. Among them was Prime Minister Rama, who shared this Friday on the social networks images from the moment of the reception of the King of Spain, Felipe VI. …
24 delegations to gather in Tirana ahead of Berlin Process Summit
A very important international event will take place this Friday for the first time in history outside the borders of the EU, few days ahead of the Berlin Process Summit. Foreign Ministry announced earlier that 24 delegations from member countries of the Berlin Process, which precedes the October 16 summit, …
Minister Baerbock’s message on EU integration, Kosovo-Serbia tensions
Germany’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Annalena Baerbock has visited for the first time Tirana, in the framework of preparations for the Berlin Summit Process, which will be held in the Albanian capital, for the first time in history, outside the EU member states. In a statement to the media, Baerbock said …
A phone call not every writer wants
By Kristoffer Leandoer Every year he waits in vain by the phone on this very day, and a whole nation waits with him. Every year the Albanian people are equally surprised that Ismail Kadare has been passed over once again. The recently published “A dictator calls” (Counterpoint LLC), makes full use of …
Op/ed: The end of a policy at the gates of the monastery?
By Veton Surroi When this text is published, there will be a day of mourning in Serbia because of the “tragedy in Banjska”. Thus, an explanation of the acceptability of the action of the paramilitary unit in Banjska, described as a terrorist act by the USA, EU and Great Britain, …
Weed farm destroyed in Tirana, electrician wanted
Police have cracked down this Thursday on a case of adaptation of premises for the cultivation of narcotic plants, by means of lamps and other devices that were illegally supplied with electricity in Vora. As a result of this operation, the author was declared wanted, his wife was prosecuted for …
President Bajram Begaj visited the Presheva Valley, where he met with local leaders, including municipal mayors Ardita Sinani and Arbër Bajaziti, the only Albanian member of Serbia’s Parliament, Shaip Kamberi, and the head of the Albanian National Council, Enkel Rexhepi. The meetings focused on the concerns of Albanians in the …
Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said Albania has begun preparations to host the next NATO Summit in Tirana, which could take place in 2027. Speaking to Top Channel during the NATO Summit in Ankara, Hoxha described the event as an important milestone for both the Alliance and Albania. Furthermore, he said …
Defense Minister Ermal Nufi described Albania’s selection to host the next NATO Summit as a historic moment for the country. In a social media post, Nufi said the decision reflects the trust that NATO allies have placed in Albania. Furthermore, he said the decision recognizes Albania’s strong commitment to Euro-Atlantic …
Albania has entered a new and decisive stage on its path toward European Union membership, Socialist Party parliamentary group leader and EU–Albania Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee co-chair Taulant Balla said in Strasbourg. Speaking at the opening session of the 21st meeting of the committee, Balla described the moment as …
Albania presented its experience in civil service recruitment and selection systems during a regional workshop organised by OECD/SIGMA in Paris. Representatives from the Department of Public Administration (DAP), alongside officials from Western Balkan and Eastern Partnership countries, participated in the workshop titled “Strengthening recruitment and selection systems in the civil …
Kosovo will benefit from €206.4 million in European Union funding, according to acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti. The EU’s IPA Committee approved Kosovo’s proposed projects under the IPA 2026 and IPA 2027 programmes, worth €180.5 million. In addition, three grants from the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF), totaling €25.9 million, …
Tirana Times, July 8, 2026 – NATO’s Ankara Summit, held on July 7 and 8, marked less a moment of new strategic doctrine than a shift from political pledges to implementation. The central message was clear: the Alliance is moving into a phase where defence spending, industrial capacity, support for Ukraine …
TIRANA, July 8 – According to projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European economy is expected to maintain moderate growth rates during the remaining years of this decade. For the 2027–2031 period, the eurozone economy is forecast to expand by an average of 1.2% annually, while the European …
TIRANA, July 8 – During these hot July days, many foreign tourists fill the streets of Shkodër. Their travel gear and backpacks easily identify them as nature and adventure tourism enthusiasts. Many visitors use Shkodër as a starting point to explore some of northern Albania’s most popular mountain destinations. Meanwhile, …
TIRANA, July 8 – Prime Minister Edi Rama announced on Wednesday that the next NATO Summit will take place in Tirana, following the conclusion of the Alliance’s meeting in Ankara. PM dismissed speculation that Albania would not host the summit. He said the country had moved beyond a time when …