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The murder of the 32-year-old woman, two arrested  

The murder of 32-year-old Luljeta Preza under the Dajlan Bridge has been revealed. The police said that the two citizens committed the crime, Aldo Ibrahimi and Ylli Grabovari. So, he also accompanied three girls, who were present at the time of the event. ABC News reporter Leonidha Musai reports that …

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Statements of Durres young woman’s stabbers revealed

Aldo Ibrahimi and Ylli Grabovari that stabbed to death 32-year-old Luljeta Preza, who was found dead under the Dajlan Bridge in Durres revealed in front of Judicial Police that the crime took place after a money-related conflict. According to them, she had refused to give you all the money she …

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TNT blast in Kruja commercial neighborhood, businesses damaged

TNT explosion has been recorded this Thursday morning in Kruja. According to the information, it is learned that the target of this attack was the building material store owned by the citizen Ilir Suta. Suta said behind the cameras that there were no conflicts with anyone, so there is no …

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Investigations on “checkup” file, SPAK calls 70 citizens from Elbasan to testify

The Special Prosecutor’s Office has summoned 70 citizens from Elbasan in connection with the ongoing investigations for the well-known “Check up” file. Journalist Ermal Vija reports for ABC News that the testimony is a function of criminal proceedings number 122 of 2020. Among other things, it was learned that the …

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Four vacationers were rescued in Vlora

Four vacationers were rescued this Wednesday on the shores of Vlora and Dhermi. It is known that three of them were sailing in a boat, which had a defect. While, another risked drowning because he was surfing and the sea was rough. The Border Police Services appeal to any citizen/vacationer …

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Foreign tourists’ impressions of Albania

Albania has become a favorite tourist destination for many foreigners this summer season, and Vlora is one of the coastal cities that has welcomed many tourists this summer. Prime Minister Edi Rama started this Wednesday with a video message from the tourists who came from Vlora expressing their impressions of …

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Two drug dealers arrested in Durres

Two people have been arrested by Durres Police, as in cooperation with each other they procured and sold cannabis and cocaine in different neighborhoods of the city. As material evidence, 1.1 kilograms of cannabis sativa narcotics, doses of cocaine and cannabis sativa narcotics, 900 euros and 90,000 ALL profited from …

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Fier robber arrested after 11 years on the run

A 46-year-old man has been arrested by the Fier police after 11 years on the run, as he is accused of theft at gunpoint in 2012. According to the police, the incident took place in the village of Portez, where the now-arrested person stole, under the threat of a firearm, …

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Balla-Metani discusses magistrates’ job on prosecuting law-breakers

Interior Minister, Taulant Balla held a meeting this Wednesday with the High Inspector of Justice, Artur Metani. During the meeting, Minister Balla expressed concerns to Metani, regarding some decision-making by the magistrates, in the context of the investigation or trial of criminal offenses against the environment, emphasizing the proceedings in …

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Two injured as motorbike crashed by car on Librazhd-Elbasan road

An accident happened this Wednesday afternoon on the Librazhd-Elbasan road segment, in the village of Mengel, where a vehicle crashed a motorcycle. As a result, the citizen and the passenger traveling in this motor vehicle were injured, who are under the care of doctors. Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle …

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Albania advances EU integration work with more than 20 draft laws for Chapters 16 and 29

TIRANA, August 10 – Albania is stepping up work on its European Union integration process, with more than 20 draft laws already prepared for Chapters 16 and 29. Deputy Finance Minister Endrit Yzeiraj said the first half of 2026 brought heavy workloads and strategic tasks, but EU integration remained a …

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Vlora Airport Heads to Arbitration

Albania faces another potentially costly international dispute after losing several arbitration cases in recent years that have exposed the state to hundreds of millions of euros in compensation and related liabilities. Tirana Times, August 10, 2026 – Albania is no stranger to costly international arbitration. Over the past decade, the …

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High passenger and vehicle flows at Albania’s ports and border crossings

TIRANA, August 10 – High passenger and vehicle flows continue at Albania’s ports and border crossing points (BCP-s) during the peak tourist season. Thousands of people and vehicles have entered and left the country in recent hours. At the Port of Vlora, around 2,700 passengers are expected today on 3 …

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Inflation rises to 3.4% in July, transport leads price increases at 8%

TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.4% in July 2026, from 2.5% in July 2025. Consumer prices also increased by 0.2% from June. According to INSTAT data, food and non-alcoholic beverages made the largest contribution to annual inflation at 1.18 percentage points. The group covering housing, …

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“Mokra n’Fest” brings tradition and culture together in Pogradec

TIRANA, August 10 – Tradition, history and local cuisine came together at the 7th edition of “Mokra n’Fest”, held near the stone bridge in Golikë, Pogradec. The festival brought together local residents, visitors and emigrants who returned to their hometowns. An artisan fair and traditional food highlighted local products, including …

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Durrës Port records more than 75,000 passengers in first 10 days of August

TIRANA, August 10 – Durrës Port recorded high passenger traffic during the first 10 days of August, as the summer travel season reached its peak. According to the Durrës Port Authority, 75,962 passengers travelled through the port between August 1 and 10. Most of the traffic involved arrivals, with 51,259 …

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Foreign tourists fill Durrës, praising beaches, hospitality and prices

TIRANA, August 10 – Durrës remains a popular choice for foreign tourists spending their summer holidays in Albania. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video today featuring visitors from Germany, the Netherlands, England, the Czech Republic, Italy and other countries. Rama said the city’s sea, history, culture and Albanian hospitality …

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Problem loans fall to 3.7% in June, lowest level since 2007

TIRANA, August 10 – Problem loans in Albania’s banking system fell again in June. They accounted for 3.7% of total lending, down from 3.77% in May. According to Bank of Albania statistics, this marks the lowest level since 2007. The ratio also fell by 0.31 percentage points from June 2025. …

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High wildfire risk in 5 municipalities as temperatures reach 40°C

TIRANA, August 10 – Albania faces a high wildfire risk this afternoon and tomorrow, with temperatures reaching 40°C. The Institute of Geosciences (IGJEO) has placed 5 counties under a high-risk warning for forest fires. The warning covers Lezha, Durrës, Tirana, Elbasan and Fier. IGJEO expects a moderate risk in Shkodër, …

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Albania handles more than 240,000 flights through July

TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s civil aviation sector is recording new highs in 2026 as summer tourism drives passenger and flight traffic. Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi visited the public company Albcontrol today, to review measures for managing the increased air traffic. Albcontrol Director Dritan Isaku said the organisation …

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Albania advances EU integration work with more than 20 draft laws for Chapters 16 and 29

TIRANA, August 10 – Albania is stepping up work on its European Union integration process, with more than 20 draft laws already prepared for Chapters 16 and 29. Deputy Finance Minister Endrit Yzeiraj said the first half of 2026 brought heavy workloads and strategic tasks, but EU integration remained a …

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Vlora Airport Heads to Arbitration

Albania faces another potentially costly international dispute after losing several arbitration cases in recent years that have exposed the state to hundreds of millions of euros in compensation and related liabilities. Tirana Times, August 10, 2026 – Albania is no stranger to costly international arbitration. Over the past decade, the …

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High passenger and vehicle flows at Albania’s ports and border crossings

TIRANA, August 10 – High passenger and vehicle flows continue at Albania’s ports and border crossing points (BCP-s) during the peak tourist season. Thousands of people and vehicles have entered and left the country in recent hours. At the Port of Vlora, around 2,700 passengers are expected today on 3 …

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Inflation rises to 3.4% in July, transport leads price increases at 8%

TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.4% in July 2026, from 2.5% in July 2025. Consumer prices also increased by 0.2% from June. According to INSTAT data, food and non-alcoholic beverages made the largest contribution to annual inflation at 1.18 percentage points. The group covering housing, …

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“Mokra n’Fest” brings tradition and culture together in Pogradec

TIRANA, August 10 – Tradition, history and local cuisine came together at the 7th edition of “Mokra n’Fest”, held near the stone bridge in Golikë, Pogradec. The festival brought together local residents, visitors and emigrants who returned to their hometowns. An artisan fair and traditional food highlighted local products, including …

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Durrës Port records more than 75,000 passengers in first 10 days of August

TIRANA, August 10 – Durrës Port recorded high passenger traffic during the first 10 days of August, as the summer travel season reached its peak. According to the Durrës Port Authority, 75,962 passengers travelled through the port between August 1 and 10. Most of the traffic involved arrivals, with 51,259 …

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Foreign tourists fill Durrës, praising beaches, hospitality and prices

TIRANA, August 10 – Durrës remains a popular choice for foreign tourists spending their summer holidays in Albania. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video today featuring visitors from Germany, the Netherlands, England, the Czech Republic, Italy and other countries. Rama said the city’s sea, history, culture and Albanian hospitality …

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Problem loans fall to 3.7% in June, lowest level since 2007

TIRANA, August 10 – Problem loans in Albania’s banking system fell again in June. They accounted for 3.7% of total lending, down from 3.77% in May. According to Bank of Albania statistics, this marks the lowest level since 2007. The ratio also fell by 0.31 percentage points from June 2025. …

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High wildfire risk in 5 municipalities as temperatures reach 40°C

TIRANA, August 10 – Albania faces a high wildfire risk this afternoon and tomorrow, with temperatures reaching 40°C. The Institute of Geosciences (IGJEO) has placed 5 counties under a high-risk warning for forest fires. The warning covers Lezha, Durrës, Tirana, Elbasan and Fier. IGJEO expects a moderate risk in Shkodër, …

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Albania handles more than 240,000 flights through July

TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s civil aviation sector is recording new highs in 2026 as summer tourism drives passenger and flight traffic. Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi visited the public company Albcontrol today, to review measures for managing the increased air traffic. Albcontrol Director Dritan Isaku said the organisation …