The Prosecutor’s Office of Tirana eased the charges against Rraja
The Prosecutor’s Office of Tirana changed the charge against members of the Rraja tribe in relation to the violence against the cousins Bilbil and Jashar Maja because the medical-legal expertise determined that the injuries sustained are classified as light and without consequences for life. The serious event took place at …
Singer denies intention to distribute after getting caught with drug
Famous singer Ruenca Haxhiaj, known by the stage name Enca, has been arrested by the police for cultivating narcotic plants. Following arrest, the singer said that she is a user and has it for personal use. On the porch of her apartment on the outskirts of the capital, 5 pots …
Rama inaugurate the new road that connects Fushe Kruje-Kamez
Prime Minister Edi Rama this Tuesday morning announced the opening of the national road that connects Fushë Kruje – Kamez with Rinas. Rama, through a post on the social network Facebook, writes that this road will give another access to the movement of vehicles in the direction of “Mother Teresa” …
The new ministers are sworn in before the president
This Tuesday, the new government ministers were sworn in before the president of the republic, Bajram Begaj, after voting the day before in the parliament, and will head to their offices for the start of their new duties. All the ministers who were voted by the Assembly the day before …
Young man arrested in Tirana 13 years after committing murder
A 36-year-old man was arrested this Tuesday in Kamez area of Tirana after moving around with a firearm. Erind Mrruku, previously convicted of murder and possession of weapons without a permit, was detained for inspection, but a pistol with cartridges ready for firing, a comb and combat ammunition were found …
Young woman arrested, her mother prosecuted for violating elderly
A 27-year-old woman was arrested by the Durres police and her mother was prosecuted this Tuesday after being accused of violating their elderly neighbor. According to the police, the incident took place in neighborhood No. 1, where the mother and daughter, for weak motives, hit their 78-year-old neighbor with a …
The candidates for the Supreme Judicial Council are announced
The Supreme Court announces the candidacies for the vacant seats in the Supreme Judicial Council. Full Notice: After verifying the fulfillment of the legal conditions of the candidates who have expressed interest in being elected members of the High Judicial Council, according to the provisions of Article 7, points 2 …
22 years since the terrorist attacks, Rama remembers September 11: Never forget
Prime Minister Edi Rama remembered September 11 through a photo published on Facebook. He said that we should never forget this date. “SEPTEMBER 11 Never forget”, wrote Rama next to the photo. 22 years have passed since the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers in the USA, where about 3 …
The Assembly approves the decrees for the dismissals and appointments of new ministers
After President Bajram Begaj decreed new ministers on Saturday, Parliament voted today on the changes proposed a few days ago by Prime Minister Edi Rama. The dismissal of Olta Xhaçka from the post of Foreign Minister was approved with 95 votes in favor and one against. The dismissal of Ogerta …
29,000 pupils go to 1st grade as 2023-2024 school year kicks off
2023-2024 new school year has begun this Monday in all pre-university education institutions, where about 29,000 students will go to school for the first time, while about 27,000 will go to the 10th grades. This new school year, all students of basic education from the first to the 9th grade …
TIRANA, July 1 – Italian media outlet “Idealista” has highlighted 15 key destinations across Albania, presenting the country as an increasingly attractive European tourism hub where history, nature, and coastal landscapes meet. The article notes that Albania combines Roman amphitheatres, Ottoman-era bazaars, and modern urban life within a short travel …
TIRANA, July 1 – President Bajram Begaj welcomed Ireland as it begins its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union. In a message published on Wednesday, Begaj wished Ireland success during its term at the helm of the Council. He said Albania was encouraged that European Union enlargement …
Albania is expanding its digital public transport services as the summer tourist season increases travel demand across the country. The General Director of the Road Transport Services Directorate (DPSHTRR), Kreshnik Bajraktari, has launched an intensive information campaign in the field to promote the eTransport platform. The initiative aims to provide …
TIRANA, July 1 – Prime Minister Edi Rama met Hendrik Wüst during his visit to Bochum, Germany. Rama said the talks focused on expanding cooperation between Albania and North Rhine-Westphalia, one of Germany’s leading economic and industrial regions. He identified investment, digital technology, vocational education, and Albania’s European Union membership …
“Shtëpia e Midhjeve” (The House of Mussels), a culinary destination located near Saranda, has ranked second in the “TEA’s Gastronomy Award” category at the TEA Awards 2026 ceremony. The National Tourism Agency says this recognition places “Shtëpia e Midhjeve” among the most highly rated gastronomic destinations based on visitor reviews …
TIRANA, July 1 – United States Chargé d’Affaires Anu Prattipati reaffirmed Washington’s support for Kosova during an event marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. Prattipati said the partnership between the United States and Kosova rests on shared values, mutual respect, and a common commitment to security and opportunity. She …
TIRANA, July 1 – Albanian humanist Frang Bardhi passed away on July 1, 1643. He was a lexicographer, historian, folklorist, ethnographer and senior Catholic cleric. Bardhi was born in 1606 in Kallmet, Zadrima. He completed his studies at the religious college in Loreto, Italy, in 1628. He later earned a …
TIRANA, July 1 – Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said EU enlargement is a strategic necessity for Europe’s security, stability and competitiveness during a conference in Luxembourg on EU support for the Western Balkans, held by the European Court of Auditors. The Albanian chief diplomat said the Western Balkans and the …
The EU4Culture program has officially ended in Albania after restoring and revitalizing 23 cultural heritage sites across the country. The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) implemented the project, which the European Union funded with a total budget of €40 million. The program ran from October 2020 to June …
TIRANA, July 1 – The Council of Ministers declared the Apolonia Archaeological Park an immovable cultural heritage asset, also approving its boundary definition, zoning, and a new protection and management plan. The Albanian government said the new status applies in line with the official zoning map and coordinates set in …