Tabaku resign as DP Deputy chair’s position
Jorida Tabaku resigned this Wednesday as vice president of the Democratic Party (DP), after refusing to take the command of this political entity. This decision came after the meeting of the leadership of the party, which was accompanied by debates, where it was decided that the elections for the new …
Serbian protesters today in front of municipalities in North Kosovo
In the northern municipalities of Kosovo, Zveçan, Leposavič and Zubin Potok, Serbian citizens, mainly workers of institutions, have already gathered in front of the municipal buildings. They have been protesting since May 26 against the presence of the Kosovo Police and the Albanian mayors of these municipalities, while their number, …
Stabbed his wife, the 46- year old man surrenders to police
Aleko Myrtollari, the 46-year-old man who injured his wife Manjola Myrtollari, surrendered to the police yesterday evening after several days on the run. The incident happened on Sunday evening. After the crime, the author escaped while his wife was urgently transported to Tirana in critical condition. Journalist Roland Beqiraj reports …
Socialist Party Parliamentary group’s head summoned by SPAK
The head of the Parliamentary Group of the Socialist Party, Taulant Balla, goes to SPAK. Journalist Ermal Vija reports that since 10:00, Balla is testifying in connection with a report on the construction of the Partizani Complex. The journalist added that Balla will give clarifications in the capacity of the …
Accused for corruption, Durres Police arrested two officials
The Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime, after investigations carried out in the Directorate of Prisons, has arrested two officials who are accused of corruption. The arrested are Agron Balla and Klodian Gjeci who, in cooperation with each other, took bribes to hire people in the Directorate of …
Tensions at the Democratic Party, Bardhi: “Violence is not a political tool”
The head of the Parliamentary Group of the Democratic Party, Gazment Bardhi, has reacted to the attack on the MPs after the leadership meeting by supporters of Lulzim Basha. “Verbal violence, pressure and blackmail against Democratic Party deputies who think differently are not political tools. This behavior by the paramilitary …
The joint meeting between the two governments, Kosovo-Albania, will take place in Gjakova
The Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, announced that the joint meeting of the two Kosovo-Albania governments will be held on June 14 in Gjakovë. He said at today’s government meeting that several agreements will be signed with Albania in various fields. Derisa said that many preliminary agreements with Albania have already …
The fall of the Euro/Government easing measures for businesses
The Minister of Economy and Finance, Delina Ibrahimaj, announced that during today’s government meeting, the postponement of the profit tax installments for exporters was decided. The minister said after the meeting that this measure is due to the impact that the devaluation of the euro has had on these businesses. …
Reunification of Democratic Party, Salianji: Everyone is fighting for personal ground
The deputy of the Democratic Party, Ervin Salinaji has commented on the situation in which the right camp is located and the possibilities that the Democratic Party may have to reunite. In his speech, Salianji emphasized that now the seal party is just a fragment that is being held hostage …
Kosovo’s PM urges serbian criminal groups to stop attacks in North
Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, has called on Serbian extremists and criminal groups to immediately stop attacks, in order to continue free and fair elections. This call by PM Kurti was issued on the social networks, after Monday evening’s meeting with European and American emissaries Miroslav Lajçak and Gabriel …
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 …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania opposes any unilateral change to the course of the Ibër River, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha said today. He was responding to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s remarks about a possible change to the river’s course and the involvement of Serbian experts and …