Former PM of Kosovo: Our partners do not trust as before
Former Prime Minister Isa Mustafa still sees the situation in the north of Kosovo as fragile. In a direct conversation with the studio of Tirana Live, on ABC News, Mustafa said that he does not expect any reflection from today’s meeting between Albin Kurti and US and EU officials, Escobar …
‘Together We Win’ requested a recount of votes in Elbasan
Even after the recount of the ballots in 3 polling centers in Elbasan, at the request of the coalition “Bashkë Fitojmë”, the result for the mayor remains unchanged. The Complaints and Sanctions Commission stated that the result after the re-counting of the sheets was in accordance with the one produced …
Bardhi press conference after the Democratic Party group meeting
At the end of the meeting of the parliamentary group of Democratic Party, Gazment Bardhi announced that the decision made at the meeting will be published by the press office. ABC News learns that until the election of the president, the party will be led by Gazment Bardhi and Jorida …
Dream Vacation? Albania’s Tourism Hopes Risk Being Blighted by Shortages
Albania is jumping up the international tourism rankings – but a chronic lack of infrastructure and workers suggests that the sector’s true potential may not be realised. Original post Here
Pedestrian crashed by careless driver in Lezha
An accident happened this Monday morning on the Lezhë-Shkodër highway, where a vehicle driven by 44-year-old Diana Suli hit a pedestrian at the exit of the city of Lezha. Following the crash, she was immediately sent to the hospital to receive medical assistance and is out of danger. On their …
Escobar, Lajcak to visit Kosovo amid tensions in north
Ruropean Union’s special envoy for dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, and the US special envoy for the Balkans, Gabriel Escobar, will visit Kosovo this Monday regarding the situation created in the north of the country and on Tuesday they will be in Serbia. In addition to meetings with heads of …
Citizens gather on 11th day of protests in North Kosovo
Protesters in the northern municipalities of the country, Zveçan, Leposaviq and Zubin Potok, have started to gather this Monay in front of the municipal buildings, on the eleventh day of the ongoing rallies. According to the local media, on Sunday night was quiet in these municipalities. Unlike other times, yesterday …
Stabbed his 38-year old wife, police looking for the author
Marjola Myrtollari, the 38-year-old woman who was stabbed by her husband in Korça, is in critical condition. Journalist Roland Beqiraj, referring to sources from the hospital, says that the 38-year-old woman is in serious condition. The police also carried out inspections in the residences of the relatives of the perpetrator …
The family members of Ervis Martinaj goes to the Supreme Court: All the assets are from legal sources
Ervis Martinaj’s family members, since earlier the Special Prosecutor’s Office seized his assets, have appealed to the Supreme Court. They request the removal of the seizure on the claim that the assets were created through legal sources. The case will be heard by the judge of the Supreme Court, Sander …
Stabbed 2 people in Saranda/ Police identified the perpetrator, was arrested 3 times for drug trafficking
A 52-year-old Fatmir Jashari, who stabbed citizens Edmond Sulo, 54 years old and Spiro Llambri, 62 years old, was convicted earlier by the police. Sources for ABC News stated that Jashari, known by the nickname “Radari”, a fisherman by profession, was arrested in Corfu in 2000, after he was carrying …
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 …