Accident in Vora, a police officer hit by a car
A road accident happened on Wednesday morning in Vora. A police officer was hit by a car. ABC News has secured the view from the scene of the accident, where the officer is seen lying on the road. The policewoman collided while patrolling the street. /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original …
Drug trafficking, two arrested and 2 declared wanted
Bar ‘owners have been arrested and another has been declared wanted in Himare after being accused of occupying public spaces and adapting the premises for the cultivation and sale of cannabis sativa narcotics. As part of the coded operation “All in”, as a result of an investigation followed with proactive …
DPK demands extraordinary elections, MP: The government is violating the national interest of Kosovo
Due to the recently created situation in Kosovo, the Democratic Party of Kosovo has requested extraordinary elections. DPK deputy Blerta Kodra Deliu, in a statement to the media, has asked the security bodies in Kosovo to take measures and clarify all the scandals and the persons involved who work for …
The landlord finds the 32-year-old decomposed in the apartment, for months
A 38-year-old man in the city of Shkodra found the decomposed body of a 39-year-old citizen, born in South Korea and a resident of Shkodra, from February 2022, in the rented apartment. According to the statements of the 38-year-old, he had gone to this apartment, since for months there was …
Operation ‘Metamorphosis’, Astmer Bilali appeals the security measure
One of the 6 arrested in the “Metamorphosis” operation, Astmer Bilali, has appealed the security measure “Arrest in prison” to the GJKKO Appeal. Bilal wants a more lenient measure of security. He was arrested together with the prosecutor of Kukes, and the businessman Pëllumb Gjoka. Astmer Bilai is known as a member …
The tower project in SPAK, the denunciation was submitted by Democratic Party
The file for the highest tower to be built in Tirana, otherwise called “Mountain of Tirana” has been handed to SPAK. Members of the Municipal Council, part of the Democratic Party, filed a lawsuit at noon today and have stated that they will make available to justice all the evidence …
Ancient Albania palafit village could be Europe’s oldest settlement
TIRANA, Aug. 8, 2023 – In a groundbreaking archaeological discovery, Albanian and Swiss researchers have unearthed evidence of a prehistoric settlement in southeastern Albania that predates anything previously known in Europe. The Lini palafit village, located on the shores of Lake Ohrid near the picturesque town of Pogradec, has been …
Linking ownership of shell companies to fugitives, SPAK seizes Tirana’s waste incinerator, setting stage for more corruption charges
TIRANA, Aug. 8, 2023 – Special Prosecution Office Against Organized Crime and Corruption (SPAK) has ordered the seizure of the company operating the Tirana waste incinerator, following similar earlier action in Elbasan and Fier. The move marks a significant development in one of Albania’s largest corruption cases ever and could …
Përparim Kalo stands out as key contender in race for leadership of High Judicial Council
Përparim Kalo TIRANA, Aug. 8, 2023 – The race for membership and leadership of Albania’s High Judicial Council (KLGj) and the High Prosecutorial Council (KLP) has unveiled 23 candidates who are vying to join these crucial institutions overseeing judges and prosecutors. Among the names of the competitors, one stands out …
The first plane expected to land in 2025, Rama shares Vlora Airport
Prime Minister Edi Rama started the day by posting on his social network “Facebook” pictures of the works being done at the new International Airport of Vlora. The works are being carried out at a high pace and the entire runway track has already taken shape. According to the prime …
By H.E. Ambassador Nasser Kamel, Secretary General of the Union for the Mediterranean. Tirana Times, June 25, 2026 – They say no man ever steps in the same river twice. The universe is in a constant state of flux: such is my sentiment as I reflect on my mandate at the Union for the …
Bank of Albania data show Austria topping first-quarter foreign investment flows, while property and construction continue to shape Albania’s FDI model. Tirana Times June 25, 2026 – The figures place Austria ahead of some of Albania’s traditionally dominant investment partners, including Italy, the Netherlands and Turkey. Yet the data also …
TIRANA, June 25 – The Executive Committee of the Albanian Football Federation has approved the starting dates for all national competitions in the 2026-2027 football season. The “Abissnet Superiore” championship will begin on August 22, 2026 and end on May 9, 2027. Meanwhile, the “First Category” championship will start on …
TIRANA, June 25 – The Albanian Academy of Sciences marked the birth anniversary of academic, writer, literary critic and Albanologist Rexhep Qosja on Wednesday, describing him as one of the most important figures in Albanian scientific and cultural thought. Born on 25 June 1936 in Vuthaj, Montenegro, he came from …
TIRANA, June 25 – Endrit Thaçi, the son of former Kosova President Hashim Thaçi, met Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and thanked him for his stance on the former KLA leaders facing trial in The Hague. Thaçi said Rama had been among the most outspoken figures in defending the KLA …
TIRANA, June 25 – The Agency for Media and Information said misleading use of social media footage has again created confusion in foreign coverage of investment projects in Albania, including reports by CNN and Reuters. In a statement published on Thursday, the agency reviewed several cases of what it described …
TIRANA, June 25 – Justice Minister Toni Gogu said Albania now stands closer than ever to European Union membership and urged the country not to miss what he called a historic moment. In a social media post, Gogu said he joined a discussion on Wednesday with students from the College …
TIRANA, June 25 – The Port of Durrës marked the International Day of the Seafarer by praising maritime professionals for their role in safe and efficient sea transport. It described maritime transport as one of the main pillars of international trade. The International Maritime Organization marks the day every year. …
TIRANA, June 25 – Prime Minister Edi Rama arrived in Gdansk on Thursday to take part in the Ukraine Recovery Conference. Rama shared images from his arrival at the conference venue. He also posted footage from his welcome by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and from the family photo with …
TIRANA, June 25 – Foreign arrivals in Albania increased significantly in May 2026, reflecting the start of the tourist season and a higher flow of visitors into the country. The Institute of Statistics said 1,143,595 foreign citizens entered Albania during the month, marking a 15.9 percent increase, or around 16 …