Kosovo police puts Bansjka monastery under control
Kosovo Police announced this Monday that three attackers have been killed, while six others have been arrested by a group of about 30 armed people, who in the early hours of Sunday attacked the Kosovo Police in the north, where tragically one policeman was killed. while another was injured. Armed …
Driver punished heavily for dangerous maneuvers
A driver has been fined 40,000 ALL by the Tirana Traffic Police, as announced Monday. This citizen had performed dangerous maneuvers while driving. However, the denunciation was made by a citizen, through a video. /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post Here
Fier Incinerator, Special Court to issue sentence on ex-minister
Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime is expected to deliver this Monday morning the verdict for the defendants, in relation to the Fier incinerator file. Hearing on the case was scheduled to be held at 10:00, but it was postponed by 60 minutes. Special Prosecutor’s Office requested a total …
Fier’s incinerator, Lefter Koka and Alqi Blako are sentenced to prison
The Special Court has sentenced the defendants in the Fieri incinerator case. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reports that the former Minister of the Environment, Lefter Koka, was sentenced to 9.8 years in prison due to a shortened trial. As the former secretary in this ministry, Alqi Blako was sentenced …
Election in Kukes, Albert Halilaj wins with a deep difference from his opponent
The counting of 74 ballot boxes in Kukes has finished, reports journalist Erneta Shevroja. Albert Halilaj of the Socialist Party announces the victory with 13,026 votes against the opposition rival, the candidate of the ‘Together We Win’ coalition, Emri Vata, who received 7,429 votes. The socialist candidate triumphs with 5597 …
In depth: Armed attack on Kosovo police raises fears of escalation, draws wide condemnation
TIRANA, Sept. 25, 2023 – A Kosovo Police officer was killed, and several others were wounded on Sunday in clashes with an armed group in the northern part of the country, which is predominantly inhabited by Serbs. Three members of the heavily armed 30-men group wearing military-style clothes and using …
Five arrested, three prosecuted for ‘arson’ after Fier wildfires
Five people have been arrested, three others have been placed under investigation and one has been declared wanted after being accused of arson in Fier, the police announced Sunday. After the announcements about 9 fires in the villages of PishEPoro, Frashër, Ofiçinë, Marînez, Jagodinë, Lumth, Goriçaj and Remas, the perpetrators …
The killing of Kosovo policeman, react Kurti
After the meeting of the Security Council, Prime Minister Albin Kurti gave details about the attack that took place in Kosovo this Sunday, as a result of which policeman Afrim Bonjaku lost his life and two others were injured. In his press conference, Kurti stated that security cameras have seen …
“The murder of the policeman”, Rama: The Euro-Atlantic Community should force Kosovo and Serbia to sit at the dialogue table
Prime Minister Edi Rama emphasizes that the killing of the policeman in the north of Kosovo on Sunday morning is an alarm bell for the escalation of the situation in the north of the country. Tragjedia e humbjes së jetës së efektivit të Policisë së Kosovës është këmbana më e …
Policeman shot dead, another injured in Northern Kosovo
Kosovo policeman, identified as Afrim Bunjaku, was killed in the early hours of Sunday morning in the north, while another was injured. Local media reported that the serious incident took place in the village of Banjska in Leposavic where the police patrol was attacked. According to the sources, some people …
by Albert Rakipi, PhD Tirana Times, September 11, 2026 – The increasingly visible re-emergence of international terrorism against the backdrop of the major conflict unfolding in the Middle East is a new development, but hardly an unexpected one. The experience of the past three decades has shown that terrorism finds its …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has officially announced a change in of Albania’s Interior Ministry, with Besfort Lamallari leaving the post and Ervin Demo taking over as minister. During a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office, Rama said the move was part of a reshuffle within the government team. Lamallari will …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced changes to his government, with Ervin Demo taking over as Interior Minister as of Friday. Demo had served as Minister of State for Local Government since September 2025. As part of the latest government changes, the Ministry of State for Local Government will be …
Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted after the Administrative Court issued a decision unblocking salaries for the Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) and the Durrës Court. In a post on X, Rama criticized the speed with which, according to him, the court acted on the issue of judges’ …
Historical narratives, political systems, institutions and economies across the region are being put to the test as old problems collide with new pressures, our selection of Balkan Insight’s Premium stories this week shows. Original post Here
Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced a change at the helm of the Interior Ministry. Besfort Lamallari will leave the post and move to the Prime Minister’s Office, while Ervin Demo will take over the ministry. Rama announced the move while presenting changes to the government. He said Lamallari would …
The Ministry of Defense reported 40 wildfires across Albania in the past 24 hours. Six remain active, nine are under monitoring and 25 have been fully extinguished. A total of 492 local personnel and 36 firefighting vehicles are supporting operations. The Armed Forces have deployed 133 personnel, one helicopter, two …
Klodiana Spahiu has been sworn in as Minister of Health and Social Welfare at the Presidency. President Bajram Begaj appointed her following Prime Minister Edi Rama’s proposal, after Evis Sala resigned from the post. Spahiu is a cardiologist and holds a medical degree from the University of Tirana. She later …
An exhibition dedicated to one of Albania’s leading 20th-century artists, Ibrahim Kodra, will open in Tirana on September 23. “Ibrahim Kodra – The Sea and Music” will be held at the Bank of Albania and will remain open until November 23. The exhibition features 41 works created between 1947 and …
Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja announced the launch of a national campaign to register artisans across Albania. The campaign aims to identify, assess and promote traditional crafts and the people who preserve them. Gonxhja said the campaign would give greater visibility to artisans and their work. It will …