Bus owner arrested over undeclared money at the border
This Monday morning, 121,680 undeclared euros were seized at the Port of Durres. The money was found hidden in the roof of the bus, of the “Durres-Bari-Durres” line. For this reason, the owner of the bus, Leonard Nikolli, was arrested in the act, while the driver was released. The authorities …
Man fails bank robbery, arrested by police
The tentative of a young man to rob a bank this early Monday in the capital of Albania, Tirana failed, as police caught him before he touch the money. The arrested is a 23-year-old was later identified as Enrik Ismalaj, who tried to rob a bank near Unaza e Re …
Three army officers arrested for abuse of duty
The Criminal Court has arrested 3 army officers in Zall Herr. The hearing session took place behind closed doors, while it is known that the suspects have not admitted the authorship of the criminal offense. They have emphasized that 140 hectares of land is impossible to control all of them. …
The elections of May 14 are certified, is sealed the total victory of the socialists
The result of May 14 are certified from the Central Election Commission, this Monday. Across the country, 53 municipalities are leaded by socialists, only 7 by the opposition coalition, Berisha-Meta and Finic Municipality, by Rometo Çakuli, of the Greek minority. Hegla Vukaj, proposed by the opposition in the Commission, did …
Clash between two people in Vlora, a 55-year-old man lost his life
A serious incident happened at noon today in the city of Vlora. As a result of a fight between two people, the citizen, Armando Meto, about 55 years old, died. According to footage provided by ABC News, the conflict took place between the premises of a bar near the Court …
Trapped by the collapse of the terrace in Durres, one dead
Two people were pulled out from under the ruins of the collapsed terrace in Qerret. It is learned that one of them died, while another was transported to the hospital. The incident took place a few minutes ago, while the police, ambulance and fire brigade are at the scene and …
Open Letter: Balance and proportionality must return in dealing with Kosovo and Serbia
Several key U.S. and European lawmakers have sent an open letter requesting changes to the current international approach to the Kosovo-Serbia crisis. Tirana Times is publishing its full text below: To: Miroslav Lajč ák Special Representative to the Western Balkans European Union Gabriel Escobar Special Representative to the Western …
Interceptions for Gjin Ndoji’s 2020 assassination unveiled
Interceptions from the investigation file on the ‘Metamorphosis’ operation have shed light on a series of criminal events, where known names of the world of crime, businessmen or even justice officials are involved. One of the crimes uncovered is the murder of Gjin Ndoji, where the file states that the …
17 injured in Pristina center bar’s mass shooting
Gunshots were recorded late on Friday evening in a bar in Kosovo. Local media reported that 17 people were injured in the shooting that took place in a bar in the center of Pristina, one of them in a serious condition. News of the event has been confirmed also by …
Interior Minister congratulates border police for handling TIA passengers’ flow
Interior Minister Taulant Balla inspected this Saturday the “Mother Teresa” Airport, where he saw closely the management of passengers flow. During his visit to Tirana International Airport (TIA), Balla thanked the Border Police which is doing an excellent job managing the influxof passengers. Although it is the peak of passenger …
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 …