Cannabis parcel found in Malesi e Madhe, three arrested
A cannabis parcel was discovered in Malësi te Madhe, while 3 people were arrested and one was declared wanted. “Successive operations for the prevention, identification and suppression of cases of cultivation of narcotic plants continue. The coded police operation “ZOOM”, developed with proactive methods by the Malësi e Madhe Police …
Rama in Sarajevo/ Hosted by the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Prime Minister Edi Rama has arrived in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Sarajevo, as he is holding the second day of the Balkan tour, as part of the preparation for the Berlin Process summit, which will be held in Tirana in October this year. The head of the …
Rama from Bosnia-Herzegovina: We are preparing to open Albanian embassy in Sarajevo
Prime Minister Edi Rama, in a press statement with the head of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Borjana Kristo, announced that the Albanian embassy in Sarajevo will be opened soon. The head of the government also asked to enable the free movement of Kosovo’s citizens. “I wish this to …
Rama in Montenegro, hosted by Prime Minister Abazovic
Montenegro was the next stop of Prime Minister Edi Rama, who is following the second day of his Balkan tour. The head of the Albanian government was hosted in Podgorica by the Prime Minister of Montenegro, Dritan Abazovic. According to the agenda published a few days ago for the Balkan …
June Pride Parades and the Digital Ripple Effects on LGBT Rights
June Prides in Bosnia, North Macedonia, and Croatia were marked by violence, divisive legislation and societal divisions, while Albania faced privacy breaches and exam leaks. Hungary experienced DDoS attacks on independent news sites, and Romania saw arrests for sex trafficking. In Kosovo and Montenegro, misinformation and online insults reflected political …
PM Rama to meet serbian president on 2nd day of Balkan tour
Prime Minister Edi Rama is holding this Friday his second day of the Balkan tour within the Berlin Process. After yesterday’s meetings in North Macedonia and Kosovo, Rama will travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he will meet with Borjana Kristo, the president of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia. …
House burned in Vlora, residents evacuated on time
An apartment was engulfed in flames in the early hours of Friday morning in Vlora. According to the local media, the incident happened in the Hajro Çakërri neighborhood, where family members were also inside the apartment. Eight firefighters with two vehicles intervened immediately to extinguish the flames. The people inside …
Killer’s brother denies being involved in Kruja assasination
Valter Bami, who was arrested late on Thursday evening by Tirana police, has again denied being a participant in the assassination of Gentian Bejtja where Ramazan Sino lost his life. During the interrogation at the Tirana police department, Bami said that when the incident happened he was staying at home. …
The hearing session against former minister Fatmir Mediu is postponed again
The hearing session against former minister Fatmir Mediu for the Gërdeci case is postponed again. The journalist of ABC News, Ermal Vija reports that the reason for the postponement of the session that was to be held today is the powers of attorney for the victims of the tragedy. The …
Gasification project, president of Azerbaijan: We will start investing soon for the construction of the network
President Bajram Begaj is holding a press conference with the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. During his speech he said that one of the points of discussion was the project for gasification in Albania. He added that the investment for the construction of the network will start soon. “Another point …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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, …
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 …