Who was target of Fushe-Kruja assasination
Target of the assassination attempt in Kruja, where Ramazan Sino and his 18-year-old nephew, Alvi Bejtja, were killed was Gentian Bejtja. Beitja is not an unknown name for justice, as he managed to escape two previous assassinations, one in 2016 and one in 2022. In 2016, he had explosives planted …
PM Rama’s message on the 247th anniversary of US independence
Prime Minister Edi Rama congratulated US on its 247th anniversary of independence this Tuesday. In his social networks statement, he attached some photos taken yesterday during the reception ceremony of the former American president, Bill Clinton in Tirana. “Happy 4th of July America. God bless you”, wrote the head of …
President Begaj wishes Happy Independence Day to US
President Bajram Begaj congratulated this Tuesday the independence of the USA with a message on Facebook. In his statemenr, the President expressed his gratitude for the history that connects our country with the USA while adding that as strategic partners, Albania is determined for a future with the common values …
New details on Kruja assassination unveiled
New details have been revealed from the assassination that happened in the village of Larushk in Krujë, where a person lost his life and his grandson was injured during Tuesday night. According to the local media, the car that was allegedly used in the event was stolen. Among other things, …
Minister: Albania saw almost 3% economic growth in Jan-Mar 2023
Minister of Finance, Delina Ibrahimaj has said Tuesday that economic growth was 2.72% in the first quarter of the year. In a press conference, the minister emphasized that the growth was mainly driven by real estate and construction activities, followed by the trade and services sector. “For the first three …
Kurti conference with Rutte and Bettel: Not signing the agreement was a big mistake
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, is holding a joint conference with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, and the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel. Kurti said during his speech that the agreement agreed with Serbia should be implemented and that the biggest mistake was not …
SPAK concludes investigation on Dimal municipality’s officials
Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime has closed the investigations and has sent for trial the file in charge of officials of the Municipality of Dimal who are accused of corruption. It is about officials Arben Guraj in charge of services at Dimal Municipality; Altin Pali director of …
HJC: New judicial map has accelerated performance of appeal court
Chairwoman of the High Judicial Council, Naureda Llagami, says that with the new judicial map, to examine a case, it will take at least 6 times less than it was needed before its implementation. During the reporting to the Parliament of Albania, for the year 2022, Llagami stated that the …
“Welcome Mr. President”, Tirana ready to welcome Bill Clinton
This Monday, the former president of the United States of America, Bill Clinton, will arrive in Tirana, where he will pay a two-day visit. Clinton will land at Rinas airport around 2:30 p.m., where she will be met by Prime Minister Edi Rama. Meanwhile, the final preparations for Clinton’s visit …
Bill Clinton arrives in Tirana, hosted by PM Rama
The former president of the United States of America, Bill Clinton, arrived at noon this Monday at Rinas airport, a two-day visit to Tirana. The plane with the former president on board landed on the runway of Rinas at 15:18. ABC News was able to provide exclusive footage, while the …
TIRANA, July 17 – The Artistic Ensemble “Skanderbeg” from Korça represented Albania at the 59th edition of the International “Festival des Cultures du Monde” in Chambéry, France. The festival brought together folklore and cultural groups from different parts of the world. The Albanian ensemble presented traditional costumes, music and dances, …
TIRANA, July 17 – Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj presented the sovereign scheme “Double your business”, which aims to help Albanian companies access financing and increase investment, productivity and competitiveness in European markets. Ibrahimaj said the initiative responds to the real needs of businesses and supports the development …
TIRANA, July 17 – The Albanian government has launched the national program “Double Your Enterprise” to support small and medium-sized businesses through financing opportunities that aim to increase investment, employment and economic development. At the program’s presentation, Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko said the institution had worked for a …
TIRANA, July 17 – Kosova’s acting President Albulena Haxhiu said the constitutive session of the country’s parliament will take place in early August. She explained that the constitutional deadline expires on August 7. Haxhiu added that the Constitution gives the president 30 days to call the session. Meanwhile, she said …
TIRANA, July 17 – European Union Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said Albania has effectively started closing negotiation chapters for the first time in its accession process, as the bloc prepares for a new phase of enlargement. Speaking at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels, Kos said EU enlargement …
TIRANA, July 17 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said the national program “Double Your Enterprise” will support joint ventures in rural areas between private entities, farmers, and small and medium-sized businesses. Speaking at the presentation event of the program, Rama said rural development remains a priority, especially through the promotion …
Ethnic Cleansing Remark Tests Serbia’s Claim to Have Broken With Milošević A Serbian minister’s declared willingness to expel Kosovo Albanians has drawn condemnation across the region and Europe. Belgrade’s refusal to remove her has transformed a personal scandal into a test of government policy and Serbia’s European ambitions. Tirana Times, …
From fresh battles over memory in Bosnia to the acquittal of North Macedonia’s former PM and Turkey’s post-coup legacy, this week’s Balkan Insight Premium stories show how contested history keeps the region chained to its past. Original post Here
TIRANA, July 17 – Prime Minister Edi Rama congratulated Ukraine’s newly appointed Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi on his appointment by the Verkhovna Rada. Rama wished Koretskyi success as he joins President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in leading Ukraine during one of the most difficult chapters in its history. He said the country …
TIRANA, July 17 – The Central State Film Archive presented the restored version of the film “The Brave Ones” at Drita Cinema. The 1970 production by Film Studios “New Albania” returned to the big screen through the “Adopt a Film for Restoration” initiative. The screening presented one of the most …