Coronation of the King, British ambassador in Tirana: The King is a that unites us
The coronation of the King of England is being watched through a special ceremony in Tirana, organized by the British embassy. ABC News followed the ceremony at the British embassy, while Ambassador Alastair King-Smith praised the figure of King Charles III as well as the role of the Monarchy in …
Politicians paid tribute to martyrs of the nation
Senior political leaders paid tribute to the “Mother Albania” memorial this Friday, on the occasion of Martyrs’ Day. Prime Minister Edi Rama and the mayor of Tirana Erion Veliaj laid wreaths in honor of all the martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for a free Albania. Martyrs’ Day was decided to …
Illegal migrants’ hauler busted in Korca
A man from Durrës has been handcuffed by the police in the city of Korça this Friday, after he was caught transporting illegal immigrants. The 56-year-old had packed 15 immigrants in the van type vehicle, which he would transport against payment, to the border with Kosovo, in order to cross …
Fier, man arrested after hitting neighbor with hammer in head
Fier Police has handcuffed this Friday the 42-year-old man who hit the citizen, Q.H, 55 years old, on the head with a hammer. According to the police, the perpetrator had been wanted for days, while his capture was made possible thanks to informational intelligence. Meanwhile, the procedural materials were passed …
Gjirokastra man detained for violating minor daughter
A 47-year-old man from Gjirokastra has been apprehended this Friday for the crime of domestic violence. Law enforcement revealed that the arrested person is suspected of having violated his minor daughter. In the meantime, the investigation group interrogated the girl to find out the causes of the violence, while the …
Mayor Veliaj expresses gratitude to martyrs of the nation
Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj has expressed this Friday his gratitude to the Martyrs of Nation, who are commemorated in Albania every May 5. Through the social networks, Mayor Veliaj also shared a picture, in which the Municipality of Tirana is covered by a giant flag. “Today May 5, National …
Fier inmate dies, prison directorate clarifies circumstances
General Directorate of Prisons has reacted regarding this Thursday’s death of inmate Simon Hashim Toska in Fier correctional facility. According to the released information, Toska previously did not present any health problems, and was not treated with any type of medication. On Wedneday, the prisoner initially showed fatigue, but his …
Stranded german tourists saved by police in Vlora
Vlora Volice has made it possible this Thursday to find and rescue two German tourists who were stranded in Grama Bay. After receiving the notification, the services of Orikum Police Station and those of Delta Force have organized the work to help the 2 tourists. Following several hours of search, …
The murder of the 51-year old, new details are revealed
After the murder of 51-year-old Petrit Vuksani, the perpetrator went to an apartment and, under the threat of a gun, asked the lady of the house not to tell the police. In the testimony given before the police, the woman taken “hostage”, by Lekë Vuksani, it was stated that the …
Albania-Azerbaijan committee, Balluku: Now it’s the time for a direct line Tirana-Baku
This Thursday, the Joint Committee between Albania and Azerbaijan met in Tirana, whose focus was on economic, technological and industrial developments. The Deputy Prime Minister and at the same time Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku said that the cooperation between the two countries is early, especially in energy …
TIRANA, June 5 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said the Western Balkans should not remain in the European Union waiting room. He spoke to international media on arrival at the Western Balkans–European Union summit in Tivat. He called for stronger political momentum in the enlargement process. He also supported gradual …
TIRANA, June 5 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said the Western Balkans should not remain in the European Union waiting room. He spoke to international media on arrival at the Western Balkans–European Union summit in Tivat. He called for stronger political momentum in the enlargement process. He also supported gradual …
TIRANA, June 5 – President Bajram Begaj received the credentials of North Macedonia’s new ambassador to Albania, Vele Trpevski, and the new ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Albania, Turki Ibraheem Almadhi. During talks with Trpevski, Begaj praised the strong neighbourly relations and cooperation between Albania and North Macedonia. He expressed …
The Permanent Commission on Linguistics and Literature and the Institute of Linguistics and Literature at the Academy of Sciences presented a new book by Bardhyl Demiraj titled Don Gjon Buzuku and His Meshari. The event highlighted the importance of the Meshari, the earliest known monument of the Albanian language. At …
TIRANA, June 5 – The Chair of the Steering Council of Albanian Radio and Television (RTSH), Fatjon Hoxhalli, presented the institution’s financial and organisational situation before the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Public Information Media. He outlined revenue sources, financial obligations and investment constraints. Hoxhalli said the TV licence …
TIRANA, June 5 – The Director General of Albanian Radio and Television (RTSH), Eni Vasili, said 2025 marked a major financial challenge for the public broadcaster, while the institution continued to fulfil its public service mission. Presenting the annual balance sheet, Vasili said RTSH inherited weak operational conditions in both …
TIRANA, June 5 – The Transparency Board set new maximum wholesale and retail fuel prices on Friday. The new rates entered into force at 1300 local time. Under the decision, retail diesel prices under the SSH EN 590 standard cannot exceed 192 ALL per litre. Wholesale diesel prices cannot exceed …
Organizers opened the Albanian-language Book Fair “Shkup 2026” in Skopje’s “Skënderbeu” Square. The event became one of the key cultural platforms for promoting reading and Albanian-language literature. First, the fair brought together publishers, writers, researchers, and readers from North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Albania. It created a shared space for cultural …
TIRANA, June 5 – Albania on Thursday marked the 106th anniversary of the Vlora War, one of the most significant events in the country’s efforts to consolidate statehood. The conflict began on June 5, 1920, at a time when Albania’s future remained under discussion in international forums and concerns over …
TIRANA, June 5 – Minister for Relations with Parliament Erjona Ismailaj said the planned investment in Zvërnec will not damage the flora and fauna of the Narta Lagoon. She said the project will support economic development and create thousands of jobs in the Vlora region. Speaking in a media interview, …