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 …
Rama’s congratulatory message on launch of new school year
Prime Minister Edi Rama has congratulated this Monday much success to students, teachers and parents throughout Albania at the start of the new school year. He wished all the children, students, teachers and parents of Albania as much success and prosperity as possible. “Today, when the school doors have opened …
Accused for buying and selling votes, the court set the date for next session
On September 14, the preliminary hearing against Alfred Beleri will take place, where the court is expected to decide whether or not he will go to trial. SPAK demands the trial of Beleri for electoral corruption. Beleri was arrested two days before the May 14 elections on charges of electoral …
A 31-year old is arrested for smuggling emigrants
A 31-year-old man was arrested by the Vlora police after being accused of helping illegal immigrants. According to the police, it was learned that within the coded operation “Drashovica”, they arrested the young man. Eight immigrants with Afghan citizenship were in a vehicle, who will be sent to EU countries …
Elbasan, youngster caught in possession of kalashnikov
A 20-year-old man was arrested in Elbasan after being caught with a firearm, police announced this Monday morning. Law enforcement revealed that the arrest of the young man was made possible after the information that this citizen was moving in the village of Qukes with a Kalashnikov. From the search …
Rama: Two milion foreign tourists visited Albania in august
Prime Minister Edi Rama has underlined Sunday morning that the summer season continues with high flows in Albania, even though it is almost mid September. Through a post on social networks, Rama stated that only during the month of August, 2 million foreign tourists visited Albania, referring to official figures. …
President Begaj to attent Brdo Brijuni process summit in N.Macedonia
President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, will depart this Sunday for North Macedonia, to participate in the Summit of the Heads of States in the Brdo Brijuni Process. Leaders at this summit will adopt a joint statement, where they will highlight regional challenges and priorities, especially in terms of European …
TIRANA, July 4 – Prime Minister Edi Rama has extended his congratulations to the United States of America on the occasion of July 4, Independence Day. He said July 4 is also a special celebration for Albanians. He highlighted the historic ties and friendship between the two countries. Rama referred …
TIRANA, July 4 – President Bajram Begaj has extended congratulations to the United States of America on the 250th anniversary of Independence Day. He conveyed his warmest wishes to President Donald Trump and the American people. Begaj said Albania deeply values its enduring friendship and strategic partnership with the United …
Albania and North Macedonia are strengthening customs cooperation by preparing a new protocol for the implementation of their Joint Border Controls Agreement. The initiative aims to improve the efficiency of border inspections, facilitate trade, and reduce waiting times at border crossings. During a visit to the Qafë Thanë–Qafasan joint border …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared new images of Saranda’s public beaches, highlighting the growing number of international visitors enjoying the city’s coastline, hospitality, local cuisine, and clean beaches during the summer season. This year, Albania’s coastal municipalities have expanded the areas designated as public beaches and are providing free …
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas praised Albania’s progress toward EU membership and said the EU is ready to welcome Albania and Montenegro as future members. Speaking in an interview with a Bosnian news agency, Kallas said the European Union will accelerate its enlargement process and identified the integration …
Parliamentary Group Leader of the Socialist Party Taulant Balla received Kevin Carrico, president of the Jacksonville City Council in the United States, at the Albanian Parliament. During the meeting, both sides discussed cooperation between Albania and the United States, with a particular focus on the role of the Albanian-American community …
Minister of Justice Toni Gogu met today with the Free Legal Aid Service branches, the State Enforcement Service, the Probation Service, and the Center for the Prevention of Crimes by Minors and Youth. During the meeting, officials prioritized raising citizens’ awareness of their right to free legal aid, improving the …
The Basic Court in Pristina has once again sentenced Ekrem Bajroviq to 12 years in prison after finding him guilty of war crimes against the civilian population committed during the 1998–1999 Kosovo war in the municipality of Istog. The case had been returned for retrial by the Supreme Court of …
Albanian Minister of Defense Ermal Nufi announced the official opening of the National Flight School on Friday, describing it as a strategic step toward strengthening the country’s defense and national security capabilities. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Nufi said the National Flight School is more than just a new educational …
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and Minister of Defense Ermal Nufi attended the inauguration ceremony of the National Flight School on Friday. During his address, Rama highlighted the growing interest among young people in joining the Albanian Air Force, adding that the new institution will also be open to training …