In depth: Armed attack on Kosovo police raises fears of escalation, draws wide condemnation
TIRANA, Sept. 25, 2023 – A Kosovo Police officer was killed, and several others were wounded on Sunday in clashes with an armed group in the northern part of the country, which is predominantly inhabited by Serbs. Three members of the heavily armed 30-men group wearing military-style clothes and using …
Five arrested, three prosecuted for ‘arson’ after Fier wildfires
Five people have been arrested, three others have been placed under investigation and one has been declared wanted after being accused of arson in Fier, the police announced Sunday. After the announcements about 9 fires in the villages of PishEPoro, Frashër, Ofiçinë, Marînez, Jagodinë, Lumth, Goriçaj and Remas, the perpetrators …
The killing of Kosovo policeman, react Kurti
After the meeting of the Security Council, Prime Minister Albin Kurti gave details about the attack that took place in Kosovo this Sunday, as a result of which policeman Afrim Bonjaku lost his life and two others were injured. In his press conference, Kurti stated that security cameras have seen …
“The murder of the policeman”, Rama: The Euro-Atlantic Community should force Kosovo and Serbia to sit at the dialogue table
Prime Minister Edi Rama emphasizes that the killing of the policeman in the north of Kosovo on Sunday morning is an alarm bell for the escalation of the situation in the north of the country. Tragjedia e humbjes së jetës së efektivit të Policisë së Kosovës është këmbana më e …
Policeman shot dead, another injured in Northern Kosovo
Kosovo policeman, identified as Afrim Bunjaku, was killed in the early hours of Sunday morning in the north, while another was injured. Local media reported that the serious incident took place in the village of Banjska in Leposavic where the police patrol was attacked. According to the sources, some people …
President Osmani blames Serbia for policeman’s killing in Northern Kosovo
President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has reacted to the killing of policeman in the village of Banjska in LeposaviC during the early hours of Sunday morning. In a social media statement, Osmani stated that the event is an attack on the Republic of Kosovo, organized and orchestrated by Serbian criminal …
Two cars burned at night in Fushe-Kruja underground parking lot
A fire broke out in the middle of the night in the parking lot of a 9-story building in the ‘Punëtori’ neighborhood in Fushe-Kruja due to a suspected electrical spark while two vehicles were burnt. Fire was spotted by a resident, who warned the families to get out of the …
Kukes citizens vote for new mayor after Safet Gjici’s sex scandal
Residents of Kukës will turn this Sunday to the ballot boxes for the second time in 5 months, to elect their new mayor. As determined by the Central Elections Commission (CEC) regulation, the voting centers have been open since 07:00, while they will remain open until 19:00. For this process, …
Socialist candidate for Kukes municipality casted vote in ballot box
Candidate of the Socialist Party (SP) for the municipality of Kukës, Albert Halilaj voted on Sunday morning. In the race for the first of the city, Halilaj faces Emri Vata, the candidate registered under the slogan of the “Together We Win” coalition, while the official DP, although registered as a …
New details on Maminas paint factory massive fire revealed
New details regarding the fire that occurred late on Saturday evening in a paint factory in Maminas have been revealed this Sunday. Local media reported that the fire allegedly started in the factory’s laboratory and then spread to other parts. There were no employees inside but only the guards who …
TIRANA, August 11 – Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded to the dispute between Albanian Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha and Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Duric over Serbia’s intention to change the course of the Ibër River. Rama described the exchange as an interesting summer debate. He said Albania has no …
TIRANA, August 11 – Albania will experience stable atmospheric conditions on Tuesday, according to the Military Meteorological Service. Clear skies will prevail across the country. Passing clouds will develop over mountainous areas from midday through the afternoon. Local rain may accompany the clouds in the high mountains of southern Albania. …
TIRANA, August 11 – Authorities reported 25 wildfires across Albania over the past 24 hours. Firefighters have extinguished most of the blazes. Five remain active and 1 area remains under monitoring. The Ministry of Defence said 37 firefighting vehicles and 365 operational personnel joined the response. The Armed Forces provided …
TIRANA, August 11 – Dropull and its surrounding areas are emerging as an increasingly attractive tourist destination in Gjirokastër Municipality. Local tourism officials report a steady rise in visitor numbers each year. Foreign tourists have visited sites including the Adrianople amphitheatre in Sofratika, the Church of Lower Peshkëpi and Sotir …
TIRANA, August 11 – Shkodër Municipality is setting up a new tourist information office in the city centre. The facility will guide visitors and provide information about local destinations, activities and tourism services. The office will have dedicated staff and digital services. Visitors will receive free information throughout the day. …
TIRANA, August 11 – Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha has responded to Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Duric over the dispute surrounding the Ibër River. Duric said Albania had no hydrological basis to comment on Serbia’s management of its water resources. Hoxha said Albania would react if someone threatened Serbia’s water supply. …
TIRANA, August 11 – Justice Minister Toni Gogu has highlighted the balance between judicial independence and executive responsibility. He said the minister must not interfere in specific court cases. “Where judges and prosecutors act, the executive stays silent,” Gogu wrote in the first of 3 notes he plans to publish …
TIRANA, August 11 – Albania recorded a positive natural population increase in the second quarter of 2026. The country registered 218 more births than deaths, according to preliminary data from the Institute of Statistics. Between April and June, authorities recorded 5,083 births, down 3% from the same period in 2025. …
TIRANA, August 11 – Customs revenue reached ALL 23.5 billion in July 2026. The figure increased by around ALL 223 million from the same month in 2025. According to data from the General Directorate of Customs, several major revenue items drove the increase. Value-added tax provided the largest contribution, with …
TIRANA, August 11 – Albania has increased funding for civil emergencies more than 13-fold over the past seven years. The budget rose from ALL 430 million in 2020 to ALL 5.79 billion in 2026, Finance Minister Petrit Malaj said on Monday. Malaj said the higher funding will strengthen capacity to …