Balla to prosecutors and judges: Work and crack down on crime
The Minister of the Interior, Taulant Balla, said that the State Police and the institutions that are under his authority will carry out their duty responsibly in defense of the lives of every citizen, including judges and prosecutors. “We discussed the issue of prosecutors’ safety, but our attention is on …
Rama: Croatia is an example and a source of encouragement in our process towards the EU
Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, during his official visit to Croatia, expressed about some of the topics he discussed with his counterpart Petkovic. “Croatia is an example and a source of encouragement in our process of walking towards EU membership. Croatia is an example of success, recently also with …
Tensions in North Kosovo/ Rama demands sanctions for Serbia
During the official visit to Croatia, Prime Minister Edi Rama analyzed the recent tensions in the north of Kosovo and the killing of the Kosovo Police officer by a group of armed Serbs. He called for the EU to apply punitive measures and sanctions to Serbia. The head of the …
PM Rama’s message on breast cancer awareness month
Prime Minister Edi Rama started this Monday with the annual call to women and girls to take some time and take care of themselves by doing the necessary checks to prevent unwanted health surprises. “GOOD MORNING, and with the annual call every #PinkOctober to all women and girls to take …
New academic year launched in Albania’s universities
In all universities of Albania, the new academic year has kicked this Monday. According to the data, there are about 20,000 students who sit for the first time in university auditoriums. Students this year were registered in two rounds. First round took place from September 29-11, while the second round …
Rector: 2023-2024 academic year related to Albania’s EU integration
Rector of the University of Tirana, Artan Hoxha has held this Monday a press conference, on the occasion of the launch of the 2023-2024 academic year. In his speech, Hoxha said that this year starts with a new dynamic, which is also related to the process of Albania’s integration into …
Lushnja ex-prosecutor was marked to be killed by Laert Haxhia’s hang
Police of Lushnja have taken the former prosecutor of Lushnja under protection, as revealed this Monday. Merita Selimi, whose name emerged from the testimony of Artan Tafan, who stated that he was one of the people who could be executed by Laert Haxhiu’s group. Meanwhile, at the request of the …
Man who killed Albanian wife commits suicide
The ex-husband of Klodiana Vefa, the 37-year-old who was executed with a bullet to the head last Thursday evening (September 28) in Castelfiorentino, in the province of Florence, was found dead. Alfred Vefa, who is the suspected perpetrator of the crime, whom the police had been looking for for about …
About 29,000 euros seized in Rinas
The police have investigated two cases of non-declaration of money at Rinas airport and have made it possible to seize 28,840 euros and 1,900 dollars. The police announce that, as a result, a 36-year-old Turkish man was criminally prosecuted after he did not declare 17,020 euros while entering the Republic …
New digital rights monitoring report published by BIRN reveals an increasingly hostile digital landscape – especially for journalists and civil society – across the Western Balkans and Turkey. Original post Here
TIRANA, July 9 – Prime Minister Edi Rama met on Thursday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Palace, Cumhurbaskanlıgı Kulliyesi, in Ankara. Rama shared images from the meeting on social media. He described Erdogan as a valued friend and said the talks followed the NATO Summit and …
TIRANA, July 9 – President Bajram Begaj visited the Presheva Valley in southern Serbia on Thursday, where he met local representatives and residents in Presheva and Bujanoc. During his meetings with Presheva Mayor Ardita Sinani, Bujanoc Mayor Arbër Pajaziti, Albanian National Council Chairman Enkel Rexhepi and Albanian MP in Serbia’s …
TIRANA, July 9 – The Institute of Statistics of Albania, in cooperation with line ministries and partners, reviewed the preliminary results of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey and discussed the preparation of the final report. The meeting marked an important stage in transforming collected data into analysis and recommendations for …
TIRANA, July 9 – Tirana International Airport welcomed the inaugural flight of Chair Airlines, marking the launch of a new direct route between Tirana and Zurich. The new service expands the airport’s destination network and offers passengers more travel options between Albania and Switzerland. Chair Airlines will operate the route …
Kosovo’s acting Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, has launched political consultations following the certification of the election results. On Thursday morning, Kurti sent invitations for meetings to the leaders of the three parliamentary opposition parties — the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), and the Alliance …
Albanian State Police Director General Skënder Hita said police are investigating a suspected coordinated cyber campaign aimed at damaging the online reputation of tourism businesses across Albania. Speaking at a press conference, Hita said authorities have identified a surge of negative reviews and ratings targeting hotels, restaurants and other tourism-related …
TIRANA, July 9 – Albania will experience mostly stable atmospheric conditions on Thursday, according to the weather forecast. Clear skies will dominate most of the day. However, clouds will develop around midday and in the afternoon, mainly over mountainous areas. In these regions, clouds may bring local light rain showers. …
“Diario ABC”: From a hidden gem to a famous destination — social media drives Albania’s tourism boom
Spanish newspaper “Diario ABC” highlights how social media platforms have helped drive Albania’s tourism boom by turning its landscapes and attractions into globally recognised destinations. Tourism institutions and businesses now use viral content on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram to attract visitors. Videos, stunning photographs and influencer recommendations can …
TIRANA, July 9 – Butrint National Park is welcoming a large number of local and foreign visitors during the summer season. The Albanian cultural and natural heritage site continues to attract tourists who include it in their travel itineraries. Visitors highlight its unique combination of history, archaeology and surrounding landscapes. …