Serbs in northern Kosovo protest again, EU to discuss tense situation
Even today, it is expected that in the north of Kosovo, Serbian citizens will protest against the new Albanian mayors. Today is the fifth day of protests, while yesterday it ended with some minor incidents in Zveçan. It is learned that today the leaders of the 27 of EU countries …
22-year-old boy’s drowned body found hours after reported missing
After several hours of searching, it was found the dead body of 22-year-old Valentin Nikolli in the Mat River. The operation was coordinated by RENEA Special Department, which had started the search since yesterday evening. The 22-year-old boy died a day ago, after allegedly accidentally falling into the river while …
Calls for protests in the south of Mitrovica, Police: Suspicious
The Kosovo Police has called on citizens to ignore calls to participate in a protest for which people from different profiles have distributed calls. Through a press release, the Kosovo Police has stated on Thursday that it is aware that, through different social media, from different people and profiles, posts …
President of Hungary in Tirana/ Katalin Novak is hosted with an official ceremony by Begaj
The president of Hungary, Katalin Novak has arrived in Tirana. She was hosted with an official ceremony by President Bajram Begaj. After the face-to-face meeting, the two counterparts will also hold a press conference, which is expected to start around 11:30. Novak will also have a welcoming speech in the …
Session on Elbasan incinerator postponed due to lawyers’ absence
Absence of the lawyers of Bardhyl Çabiri and Serafin Papa has caused the postponement of the session for the Elbasan incinerator, while the next session is set to be held on June 8 at 9:30 a.m. Few days ago, the Special Prosecutor’s Office filed a claim and requested a 10-year …
Begaj meets the President of Hungary: Grateful for the support given to Albania for European integration
This Thursday, President Bajram Begaj hosted the President of Hungary, Mrs. Katalin Novak, on an official visit. The main topic of discussion in this meeting seems to have been the bilateral cooperation, the EU integration process of Albania and BP, the current developments in the region, at the center of …
AIIS joins European Security and Defense College as an associate member
TIRANA, June 1, 2023 – The Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) has announced its new status as an associate member of the European Security and Defense College (ESDC), reaffirming its position as a vanguard force in Albania’s EU integration process and maintaining its reputation as the country’s top-rated think tank. …
PM Rama accuses EU of not helping Albania fast with Covid jabs
Prime Minister Edi Rama has accused this Wednesday the European Union of not immediately helping Albania with Covid vaccines during the coronavirus pandemic. During his speech at the “GLOBSEC 2023” forum that is being held in Bratislava, the Head of Government spoke about the gap that exists between EU member …
Tensions in North/ Rama: Serbian army on the border of Kosovo has a power equal to zero
Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke about the situation in the north of Kosovo and the sending of Serbian troops there. During his speech, at the “GLOBSEC 2023” forum that is being held in Bratislava, Rama emphasized that the presence of the Serbian army near the border with Kosovo is equal …
Situation in North, Kurti from Brastislava: Police is doing a professional work, they know human rights
Although it was announced yesterday that the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, would not participate in the “GLOBSEC 2023” forum in Bratislava due to the situation in the north, he was there. From Bratislava, Kurti defended the actions of the Kosovo Police, which helped install new Albanian mayors in …
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 …