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Former New York Mayor Eric Adams Granted Albanian Citizenship, Registers in Tirana’s Administrative Unit No. 2

Former New York City mayor Eric Adams has officially registered as a resident in Administrative Unit No. 2 in Tirana after being granted Albanian citizenship. According to available information, Adams has also begun procedures to obtain Albanian identification documents, including a passport and national ID card. The news was made …

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Former President Ilir Meta Sends Letter to Albanian Helsinki Committee: “My Fundamental Rights Are Being Violated”

The leader of the Freedom Party, Ilir Meta, has addressed a public letter to the Albanian Helsinki Committee, raising allegations of violations of his fundamental rights during his pre-trial detention at the “Jordan Misja” penitentiary. In his lengthy letter, Meta claims that he is being denied basic rights, ranging from …

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Fire in Residential Building in Tirana: Military Helicopter Deployed to Contain Flames

A major fire broke out in a residential building in Tirana, near the Mother Teresa University Hospital Center (QSUT), prompting a large-scale emergency response. Army forces intervened with a helicopter to help extinguish the flames and bring the situation under control in the area near the hospital. Due to the …

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Kosovo Government Spokesperson and Ruling Party MP Sentenced to Prison for Inciting Division

The Kosovo government spokesperson, Arlind Manxhuka, and ruling party MP Egzon Azemi have each been sentenced to one year and six months in prison by the Basic Court in Pristina on Tuesday, in a retrial for inciting division and intolerance. In the same case, Qerim Elshani and Edi Zenelaj were …

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Albanian Police Arrest Call Centre Fraudsters

Police raids targeted call centre fraud operations across Tirana, with 10 suspects arrested and almost a million euros in cash seized. Original post Here

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Diaspora key partner for economic development and innovation at Diaspora Summit

TIRANA, April 14 – Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said Albania stands at an important stage of economic growth during the Fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. She also said the country still holds significant untapped potential. At a panel on “Diaspora, partner in business and innovation”, she said rising …

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North Macedonia Parliament Speaker Gashi urges policies to stop youth emigration

TIRANA, April 14 – North Macedonia Parliament Speaker Afrim Gashi warned about rising youth emigration during the Fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. He said governments must urgently design policies to stop the outflow of young people. At the opening of his remarks, Gashi described the trend as a demographic “bleeding” …

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Presheva Valley leader raises institutional concerns, calls diaspora vital national force

TIRANA, April 14 – Presheva Valley Albanian National Council head Enkel Rexhepi raised serious concerns over institutional challenges facing Albanians in southern Serbia during the Fourth Diaspora Summit. He described the diaspora as a “vital national force” for identity, development, and international representation. Speaking at a panel on diaspora and …

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Defence Minister Nufi praises Albania’s NATO mission staff during Brussels visit

TIRANA, April 14 – Defence Minister Ermal Nufi met military and civilian staff of Albania’s mission to NATO in Brussels and praised their role in representing the country within the alliance. He described their work as essential for maintaining Albania’s presence in NATO structures. During the meeting, he highlighted the …

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Democratic Union for Integration leader in North Macedonia warns over Albanian language rights in that country, cites risks to Ohrid Agreement

TIRANA, April 14 – Democratic Union for Integration leader Ali Ahmeti warned at the Diaspora Summit in Tirana that the status of the Albanian language in North Macedonia faces growing risks. He urged institutions and society to defend existing rights with determination. His remarks came in the wake of student …

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Burned Apartment Building in Tirana: Edi Rama Reacts

This Wednesday, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted to the fire that engulfed an apartment building in a complex in the “Farmacia 10” area of Tirana, an घटना that occurred a day earlier. In his response, the head of government stressed that the damaged building will be fully rebuilt by …

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Tourist Ports Law: EU Delegation in Tirana Reacts to Euronews Albania

The European Union Delegation in Albania has reacted to the recent amendments approved by Parliament to the Law “On Tourist Ports in the Republic of Albania,” in a response to Euronews Albania journalist Eksiola Shehu. In its official statement, the EU Delegation said it is aware of the developments and …

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Construction Company Arlis Construction Responds After Fire in Tirana Residential Building

The construction company Arlis Construction has officially responded following a fire that engulfed a residential building in the “Farmacia 10” area in Tirana a day earlier. Through a press statement, the company expressed solidarity with the affected residents, emphasizing that it stands by them during this difficult situation and shares …

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Transparency Board Lowers Fuel Prices Again, Diesel Drops to 207 Lek per Liter

The Transparency Board has published the new fuel prices. Starting from 13:30 today, diesel will be sold at retail for 207 ALL per liter, while gasoline will be sold at no more than 174 ALL per liter. Full statement: At its meeting on April 15, 2026, the Transparency Board decided: …

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Kosovo Bans Import of Sheep and Goats from Albania Due to Disease Outbreak

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, in coordination with the Food and Veterinary Agency, has imposed a temporary ban on the import of sheep and goats from the entire territory of Albania. The decision comes after confirmed cases of the disease PPR (Peste des Petits Ruminants) in the …

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KED Bars Alaudin Malaj from Candidacy for Member of the Constitutional Court

The Justice Appointments Council (KED) has officially decided to bar Alaudin Malaj from running for the position of judge at the Constitutional Court. The decision is related to the vacant position announced by the Institution of the President of the Republic on October 31, 2025. “The Justice Appointments Council (KED), …

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U.S. and Albanian Armies Conduct “Puma” Drone Training in Bizë

The United States Army carried out a joint training exercise with the Albanian Army on “Puma” drone operations at the Bizë Training Area. The U.S. Embassy shared footage from the exercise, which it said aims to strengthen cooperation based on shared strategic interests. “U.S. technology continues to enhance security; the …

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Mediterranean Games in Kosovo: 5,000 People to Be Engaged, Aliti Speaks on Economic Benefits

The Secretary General of the Kosovo Olympic Committee, Besim Aliti, has unveiled plans to establish a special academy to prepare young people who will be involved in organizing the Mediterranean Games Prishtina 2030, emphasizing that the initiative aims to meet human resource needs. Speaking about the concept of the academy …

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Konjufca on Presidential Issue: We Will Go to Elections if That Is the Opposition’s Will

Kosovo’s First Deputy Prime Minister and at the same time Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Glauk Konjufca, said that the issue of electing the country’s new president depends on the will of the opposition parties. “We will go to new elections if this is the will of the opposition …

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A US Kosovo Pull-Out? The Wrong Move at a Bad Time

Reports say Washington is considering the withdrawal of US forces from the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR), sparking pushback in Washington and across Europe. By David J. Kostelancik  Lawmakers from both parties in Congress, NATO allies, and regional governments responded to the report by warning that a premature withdrawal could destabilize the fragile …

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Burned Apartment Building in Tirana: Edi Rama Reacts

This Wednesday, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted to the fire that engulfed an apartment building in a complex in the “Farmacia 10” area of Tirana, an घटना that occurred a day earlier. In his response, the head of government stressed that the damaged building will be fully rebuilt by …

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Tourist Ports Law: EU Delegation in Tirana Reacts to Euronews Albania

The European Union Delegation in Albania has reacted to the recent amendments approved by Parliament to the Law “On Tourist Ports in the Republic of Albania,” in a response to Euronews Albania journalist Eksiola Shehu. In its official statement, the EU Delegation said it is aware of the developments and …

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Construction Company Arlis Construction Responds After Fire in Tirana Residential Building

The construction company Arlis Construction has officially responded following a fire that engulfed a residential building in the “Farmacia 10” area in Tirana a day earlier. Through a press statement, the company expressed solidarity with the affected residents, emphasizing that it stands by them during this difficult situation and shares …

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Transparency Board Lowers Fuel Prices Again, Diesel Drops to 207 Lek per Liter

The Transparency Board has published the new fuel prices. Starting from 13:30 today, diesel will be sold at retail for 207 ALL per liter, while gasoline will be sold at no more than 174 ALL per liter. Full statement: At its meeting on April 15, 2026, the Transparency Board decided: …

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Kosovo Bans Import of Sheep and Goats from Albania Due to Disease Outbreak

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, in coordination with the Food and Veterinary Agency, has imposed a temporary ban on the import of sheep and goats from the entire territory of Albania. The decision comes after confirmed cases of the disease PPR (Peste des Petits Ruminants) in the …

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KED Bars Alaudin Malaj from Candidacy for Member of the Constitutional Court

The Justice Appointments Council (KED) has officially decided to bar Alaudin Malaj from running for the position of judge at the Constitutional Court. The decision is related to the vacant position announced by the Institution of the President of the Republic on October 31, 2025. “The Justice Appointments Council (KED), …

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U.S. and Albanian Armies Conduct “Puma” Drone Training in Bizë

The United States Army carried out a joint training exercise with the Albanian Army on “Puma” drone operations at the Bizë Training Area. The U.S. Embassy shared footage from the exercise, which it said aims to strengthen cooperation based on shared strategic interests. “U.S. technology continues to enhance security; the …

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Mediterranean Games in Kosovo: 5,000 People to Be Engaged, Aliti Speaks on Economic Benefits

The Secretary General of the Kosovo Olympic Committee, Besim Aliti, has unveiled plans to establish a special academy to prepare young people who will be involved in organizing the Mediterranean Games Prishtina 2030, emphasizing that the initiative aims to meet human resource needs. Speaking about the concept of the academy …

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Konjufca on Presidential Issue: We Will Go to Elections if That Is the Opposition’s Will

Kosovo’s First Deputy Prime Minister and at the same time Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Glauk Konjufca, said that the issue of electing the country’s new president depends on the will of the opposition parties. “We will go to new elections if this is the will of the opposition …

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A US Kosovo Pull-Out? The Wrong Move at a Bad Time

Reports say Washington is considering the withdrawal of US forces from the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR), sparking pushback in Washington and across Europe. By David J. Kostelancik  Lawmakers from both parties in Congress, NATO allies, and regional governments responded to the report by warning that a premature withdrawal could destabilize the fragile …