Librazhd, firewood sellers prosecuted on environmental crimes charges
Two administrators of two subjects that sold firewood in Librazhd were prosecuted but not detained, as they carried out activities in violation of the law. According to the police, the subjects in question did not declare the income, which they generated from the sale of wood. After the verifications, it …
Police operation destroys 87 cannabis plants in Lushnja/ Father, son and two of their relatives arrested
The police of Lushnja have arrested 4 people, father and son and two of their relatives, after cultivating cannabis narcotic plants. The “Blues” destroyed 87 cannabis sativa narcotic plants by burning them. The procedural materials were passed to the Prosecution at the Court of First Instance of Fier General Jurisdiction, …
Albanian Nobel laureate Ferid Murad passed away
The world-famous doctor, Nobel laureate in the physiology of medicine, Ferid Murad, was announced to have passed away on Tuesday. The bitter news was given by his friend from America, through a post on the social network “Facebook”. Ferid Murad originally from Gostivar was a doctor and pharmacologist and in …
Premier focuses on high influx of travelers in Rinas airport
Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama published this Wednesday morning a view from the runways of Rinas airport, which continues to be full of passengers, while Albania is experiencing a tourist boom. In the images published by Rama, there are many planes that pick up or drop off passengers at …
Vore, young man arrested after traveling with wanted man
A 27-year-old wanted man was arrested by the police in Vorë, the police announced this Wednesday. Law enforcement revealed that the young man was declared wanted after driving around in a vehicle with a citizen wanted for attempted murder and armed, he disobeyed the orders of police officers to stop. …
Elbasan incinerator defendants’ in SPAK session
Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) will hold this Wednesday the session for hearing the defense of the defendants for the Fier Incinerator. Today’s session was expected to start at 10 o’clock, but because the defense lawyers of the defendants have not arrived, it has not started yet. …
Pedestrian crashed by careless driver in Vlora
A serious accident happened this Wednesday near the village of Kote in Vlora. Local media reported that a “Ford” vehicle hit a pedestrian. The latter was sent to the hospital to receive medical assistance, but his health condition is unknown. On its part, the Police went to the scene to …
Tirana youth into custody after raping 11-year-old girl
Tirana police have arrested this Wednesday a 24-year-old man, a resident of the capital, after he abused his co-habitant. Authorities also suspect that this citizen had sexual relations with an 11-year-old minor citizen. “Specialists for the Investigation of Crimes of the Police Station No. 6 arrested the citizen, 24 years …
Obituary: Ferid Murad, Albanian-American Nobel laureate
TIRANA, Sept. 6, 2023 – Ferid Murad, the distinguished Albanian-American Nobel laureate renowned for his groundbreaking research in cardiovascular medicine, passed away on Sept. 4, 2023, at his U.S. residence. He was 87. Born in Whiting, Indiana, in 1936, Murad’s journey through life was marked by a relentless pursuit of …
Five judges running for two HJC vacancies
High Court has published the list of judges competing for vacant seats in the High Judicial Council (HJC). So far, there are 5 judges who have expressed interest in joining the Supreme Judicial Council. The five interested judges are: -Emona Muçi – Court of Appeal of the General Jurisdiction of …
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 …