Justice Minister Gogu: Criminal Procedure Code review follows Council of Europe recommendations
Justice Minister Toni Gogu said the review of Albania’s Criminal Procedure Code follows Council of Europe recommendations on pre-trial detention. He said the work aims to strengthen safeguards for personal liberty. It also seeks to make alternatives to detention more effective. Gogu spoke at a Justice Ministry roundtable on security …
Eurostat: Commercial flights in Albania rise 22 percent in August
Commercial flights in Albania increased by 22% in August 2026 from the same month last year, according to Eurostat data. The increase ranked among the highest in Europe. Albania also recorded a much higher increase than the European Union average of 2.3%. In the region, Montenegro followed Albania with a …
PM Rama calls for talks on magistrates’ salaries and long-term solution
Prime Minister Edi Rama called for institutional dialogue over the law on magistrates’ salaries. He urged judicial representatives to join a joint working meeting and seek a long-term solution. Rama said the meeting should include the heads of the two justice system councils and leaders of judicial institutions. He said …
Thousands protest in Prishtina against sentences for former Kosova Liberation Army leaders
Thousands of people gathered in central Prishtina on Friday to protest the prison sentences handed to four former Kosova Liberation Army leaders by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague. The court found Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi and Rexhep Selimi guilty of four war crimes on September 16. …
Albania adds 17 military personnel and helicopter to KFOR mission in Kosova
Albania will add 17 military personnel and one helicopter to its existing contribution to the international KFOR mission in Kosova. The government decision, published in the Official Gazette, sets the new deployment until December 31, 2029. The personnel and helicopter will operate from Camp Bondsteel in Ferizaj. The contingent will …
Friday to bring stable weather, temperatures up to 34°C
Friday is expected to bring mostly stable atmospheric conditions across Albania, with clear skies and partly cloudy weather over mountainous areas. According to the Military Meteorological Service, clouds will be more present in the north and partly in central Albania. Light rain is expected in northern mountain areas and locally …
Albania and Slovenia focus on mountain tourism and wood processing
Albania and Slovenia aim to expand economic cooperation and create new investment partnerships. Mountain tourism and wood processing are among the sectors in focus. The business forum “Slovenia–Albania: An Economic Bridge” took place in Celje as part of MOS Fair 2026. Laura Saro, executive director of the Albanian Investment Development …
French edition of FullTravel.it highlights seven-day journey from Berat to Ksamil
The French edition of Italian travel publication FullTravel.it highlights Albania as a Mediterranean destination where visitors can combine historic cities, culture, gastronomy and Ionian beaches in a seven-day journey. In an article by Raffaele Giuseppe Lopardo, the publication presents Albania as a country whose appeal extends beyond its coastline. According …
Assembly of Albania approves magistrates’ law and government changes
The Assembly of Albania held a marathon session on Thursday and approved several bills and decisions after extensive debate. The agenda included a law on the status of judges and prosecutors. The law also addresses magistrates’ salaries. MPs also approved government changes, changes to standing committees, and international agreements. The …
Kosova Liberation Army war veterans call protest in Prishtina after Hague ruling
The Organization of Kosova Liberation Army War Veterans has called a public protest in Prishtina today following the Hague ruling against four former KLA leaders. The protest will begin at noon in Prishtina’s Skanderbeg Square, and the organization says it will remain peaceful. Gazmend Syla of the organization announced the …
Prime Minister Edi Rama today highlighted the benefits that the “Mountain Package” offers to individuals interested in investing in agritourism. Rama referred to the story of Entela, who decided with her family to return to Koman and establish a guesthouse. He said the “Mountain Package” was designed specifically to support …
Prime Minister Edi Rama today highlighted the benefits that the “Mountain Package” offers to individuals interested in investing in agritourism. Rama referred to the story of Entela, who decided with her family to return to Koman and establish a guesthouse. He said the “Mountain Package” was designed specifically to support …
Prime Minister Edi Rama today shared images from preparations for the international “Korça Little Paris Half Marathon 2026.” “Korça is running,” Rama wrote on social media as he shared footage from today’s race. Meanwhile, participants received race packages that included a race shirt, bag, bib number and timing chip. The …
Prime Minister Edi Rama today shared images from preparations for the international “Korça Little Paris Half Marathon 2026.” “Korça is running,” Rama wrote on social media as he shared footage from today’s race. Meanwhile, participants received race packages that included a race shirt, bag, bib number and timing chip. The …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that the Ministry of Environment will establish agreements with communities in tourist areas to strengthen environmental protection and improve cleaning efforts. Speaking on the podcast “Flasim,” Rama focused on environmental protection and wildfire prevention, particularly in forest areas with tourism potential. “We will test …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that the Ministry of Environment will establish agreements with communities in tourist areas to strengthen environmental protection and improve cleaning efforts. Speaking on the podcast “Flasim,” Rama focused on environmental protection and wildfire prevention, particularly in forest areas with tourism potential. “We will test …
The Military Meteorological Service forecasts relatively unstable weather across Albania on Monday. The day will start with clear spells. Cloud cover will gradually increase across the country. Moderate to dense clouds will develop later. Meanwhile, mostly light rain will affect most areas from midday through late afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms may …
The Military Meteorological Service forecasts relatively unstable weather across Albania on Monday. The day will start with clear spells. Cloud cover will gradually increase across the country. Moderate to dense clouds will develop later. Meanwhile, mostly light rain will affect most areas from midday through late afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms may …
The 22nd meeting of the EU-Albania Parliamentary Stabilisation and Association Committee begins in Tirana today. The two-day meeting will continue on Tuesday, September 22. The meeting will start at 10:00. Taulant Balla, head of the Assembly of Albania delegation, and European Parliament delegation head Marco Tarquinio will co-chair the meeting. …
The 22nd meeting of the EU-Albania Parliamentary Stabilisation and Association Committee begins in Tirana today. The two-day meeting will continue on Tuesday, September 22. The meeting will start at 10:00. Taulant Balla, head of the Assembly of Albania delegation, and European Parliament delegation head Marco Tarquinio will co-chair the meeting. …