SPAK seeks Jamaber Malltezi in jail
The Special Prosecutor’s Office seeks to return in prison the son-in-law of former Prime Minister Berisha, Jamarber Malltezi. Malltezi is under investigation for the “Partizani” affair. SPAK’s request will be examined today in the Supreme Court at 12:30. “The defense lawyer claims that there is no evidence for maintaining the …
The hearing session for former Prime Minister Berisha is postponed
The hearing session for former prime minister Sali Berisha has been postponed again. The former prime minister requested the lifting of the arrest measure. Meanwhile, it is learned that the next session will be held on March 8, 2024. The former prime minister is accused by SPAK of corruption in …
The hearing session for Jamarber Malltez is postponed again
The court session for the son-in-law of former prime minister Sali Berisha, Jamarber Malltezi, is postponed. ABC News has learned that the hearing will be held on March 8. According to SPAK, in order to commit corruption, Malltezi is accused of having cooperated with one of the highest authorities of …
NATO base in Kucova opens today
NATO airbase in Kucova will be opened this Monday. The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, with a post on his official page on “Facebook”, has shared a video from the moment of the assembly of the “Bayraktar” drones, which, as he says, will make their first flight at the …
NATO base/General Staff of the Armed Forces: Important role in protecting threats from the east
General Staff of the Armed Forces of Albania, Arben Kingji, at the inauguration of the NATO air base in Kucova, said that this base is necessary more than ever to respond to threats coming from the east. “The inauguration of the Kucova base is a significant event for the AF …
NATO, success story”/ General Sanchez De Lara: Albania is ready for the protection of peace
NATO base in Kucova, a base with modern infrastructure for Alliance aircraft, was opened today. Present at this ceremony, General Pablo Sanchez De Lara praised Albania for its contribution to the Alliance, while adding that NATO has shown that it offers security and peace despite the challenges. He also underlined …
NATO base beyond the borders of Albania”, Rama: Important for the entire Balkans
An important base for the entire Western Balkans, this is how Prime Minister Edi Rama considered the opening of the NATO base in Kucova, this Monday. In his speech, Rama said that Albania proudly welcomes its allies and partners today. “Seeing a part of those present here as representatives of …
Powerful explosion in Lushnje, one of the injured leaves the hospital
One day after the tragedy at the warehouse construction site in Lushnje, the injured are leaving the hospital. Sources from the Lushnje hospital inform that a 17-year-old left for his apartment during the night hours after receiving the necessary medication. He had received superficial injuries and the doctors saw fit …
Lezha celebrates the 580th anniversary of the Covenant
Within the framework of the 580th anniversary of the Treaty of Lezha, a number of activities have been organized in the city. Dozens of citizens have gathered to commemorate one of the most important dates in history. Some young people are dressed in folk clothes, while a man dressed as …
Begins the investigations for the explosion in Lushnje
The investigative team from the Fier prosecutor’s office has “landed” at the place where the explosion occurred in Lushnje. that killed two people and injured seven others. Journalist Ermal Vija reports that there are also police officers and OSHEE engineers at the scene to determine the cause of the explosion. …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania is stepping up work on its European Union integration process, with more than 20 draft laws already prepared for Chapters 16 and 29. Deputy Finance Minister Endrit Yzeiraj said the first half of 2026 brought heavy workloads and strategic tasks, but EU integration remained a …
Albania faces another potentially costly international dispute after losing several arbitration cases in recent years that have exposed the state to hundreds of millions of euros in compensation and related liabilities. Tirana Times, August 10, 2026 – Albania is no stranger to costly international arbitration. Over the past decade, the …
TIRANA, August 10 – High passenger and vehicle flows continue at Albania’s ports and border crossing points (BCP-s) during the peak tourist season. Thousands of people and vehicles have entered and left the country in recent hours. At the Port of Vlora, around 2,700 passengers are expected today on 3 …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.4% in July 2026, from 2.5% in July 2025. Consumer prices also increased by 0.2% from June. According to INSTAT data, food and non-alcoholic beverages made the largest contribution to annual inflation at 1.18 percentage points. The group covering housing, …
TIRANA, August 10 – Tradition, history and local cuisine came together at the 7th edition of “Mokra n’Fest”, held near the stone bridge in Golikë, Pogradec. The festival brought together local residents, visitors and emigrants who returned to their hometowns. An artisan fair and traditional food highlighted local products, including …
TIRANA, August 10 – Durrës Port recorded high passenger traffic during the first 10 days of August, as the summer travel season reached its peak. According to the Durrës Port Authority, 75,962 passengers travelled through the port between August 1 and 10. Most of the traffic involved arrivals, with 51,259 …
TIRANA, August 10 – Durrës remains a popular choice for foreign tourists spending their summer holidays in Albania. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video today featuring visitors from Germany, the Netherlands, England, the Czech Republic, Italy and other countries. Rama said the city’s sea, history, culture and Albanian hospitality …
TIRANA, August 10 – Problem loans in Albania’s banking system fell again in June. They accounted for 3.7% of total lending, down from 3.77% in May. According to Bank of Albania statistics, this marks the lowest level since 2007. The ratio also fell by 0.31 percentage points from June 2025. …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania faces a high wildfire risk this afternoon and tomorrow, with temperatures reaching 40°C. The Institute of Geosciences (IGJEO) has placed 5 counties under a high-risk warning for forest fires. The warning covers Lezha, Durrës, Tirana, Elbasan and Fier. IGJEO expects a moderate risk in Shkodër, …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s civil aviation sector is recording new highs in 2026 as summer tourism drives passenger and flight traffic. Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi visited the public company Albcontrol today, to review measures for managing the increased air traffic. Albcontrol Director Dritan Isaku said the organisation …