The murder of the 51-year old, new details are revealed
After the murder of 51-year-old Petrit Vuksani, the perpetrator went to an apartment and, under the threat of a gun, asked the lady of the house not to tell the police. In the testimony given before the police, the woman taken “hostage”, by Lekë Vuksani, it was stated that the …
Albania-Azerbaijan committee, Balluku: Now it’s the time for a direct line Tirana-Baku
This Thursday, the Joint Committee between Albania and Azerbaijan met in Tirana, whose focus was on economic, technological and industrial developments. The Deputy Prime Minister and at the same time Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku said that the cooperation between the two countries is early, especially in energy …
Rama: The stadium in Durres is a new center for the city
Prime Minister Edi Rama this Thursday was part of the ceremony organized in Durrës for the International Competition for the New Stadium Project as another center of the city. In his speech, Rama said that as in Korça a few days ago and today there are three prestigious studios of …
Fier, a 52-year old died in prison
A 52-year-old man in the prison of Fier died on the way to the hospital, after showing some concerns and complications. It is known that the incident happened in the early hours of this morning and it is suspected that the cause of the victim’s death was a heart attack. …
Bank of Albania keeps key rate unchanged as record strength of local currency helps curb inflation, puzzling experts
TIRANA, May 3, 2023 – Albania’s central bank announced Wednesday it is keeping its key interest rate unchanged at 3 percent with global trends and a strong local currency taking the edge off domestic inflation and thus making rate increases less necessary. Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko said the …
Balkan, Central European Journalists Highight Safety Concerns on Press Freedom Day
Journalists’ associations in Balkan countries used the World Press Freedom Day to urge authorities to take the ongoing threats made against them more seriously. Original post Here
Central Election Commission removes all political posters
The Central Election Commission has ordered the removal of all posters of political entities throughout Albania, since according to this institution, none of them have met the requirements and conditions, which are provided by the Electoral Code. Under these conditions, Chief Commissioner Ilirjan Celibashi has asked the Municipal and State …
The murder of former policeman, 32 years in prison for two defendants
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Southeast, Central Europe – Bar Serbia and Turkey – Rise in RSF Freedom Index
Press freedom improved in most countries in Southeast and Central Europe according to RSF’s latest World Press Freedom Index – though Turkey and Serbia bucked the trend. Original post Here
Counterfeit $100 bills, a 37 year old arrested in Tirana
A 37-year-old man from Tirana has been arrested by the police, after throwing suspected counterfeit banknotes into the market. It is suspected that the citizen with the initials F.A. has continuously put into circulation, through various commercial subjects, banknotes of denomination 100 dollars. So, according to the blues, it is …
TIRANA, August 11 – Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded to the dispute between Albanian Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha and Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Duric over Serbia’s intention to change the course of the Ibër River. Rama described the exchange as an interesting summer debate. He said Albania has no …
TIRANA, August 11 – Albania will experience stable atmospheric conditions on Tuesday, according to the Military Meteorological Service. Clear skies will prevail across the country. Passing clouds will develop over mountainous areas from midday through the afternoon. Local rain may accompany the clouds in the high mountains of southern Albania. …
TIRANA, August 11 – Authorities reported 25 wildfires across Albania over the past 24 hours. Firefighters have extinguished most of the blazes. Five remain active and 1 area remains under monitoring. The Ministry of Defence said 37 firefighting vehicles and 365 operational personnel joined the response. The Armed Forces provided …
TIRANA, August 11 – Dropull and its surrounding areas are emerging as an increasingly attractive tourist destination in Gjirokastër Municipality. Local tourism officials report a steady rise in visitor numbers each year. Foreign tourists have visited sites including the Adrianople amphitheatre in Sofratika, the Church of Lower Peshkëpi and Sotir …
TIRANA, August 11 – Shkodër Municipality is setting up a new tourist information office in the city centre. The facility will guide visitors and provide information about local destinations, activities and tourism services. The office will have dedicated staff and digital services. Visitors will receive free information throughout the day. …
TIRANA, August 11 – Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha has responded to Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Duric over the dispute surrounding the Ibër River. Duric said Albania had no hydrological basis to comment on Serbia’s management of its water resources. Hoxha said Albania would react if someone threatened Serbia’s water supply. …
TIRANA, August 11 – Justice Minister Toni Gogu has highlighted the balance between judicial independence and executive responsibility. He said the minister must not interfere in specific court cases. “Where judges and prosecutors act, the executive stays silent,” Gogu wrote in the first of 3 notes he plans to publish …
TIRANA, August 11 – Albania recorded a positive natural population increase in the second quarter of 2026. The country registered 218 more births than deaths, according to preliminary data from the Institute of Statistics. Between April and June, authorities recorded 5,083 births, down 3% from the same period in 2025. …
TIRANA, August 11 – Customs revenue reached ALL 23.5 billion in July 2026. The figure increased by around ALL 223 million from the same month in 2025. According to data from the General Directorate of Customs, several major revenue items drove the increase. Value-added tax provided the largest contribution, with …
TIRANA, August 11 – Albania has increased funding for civil emergencies more than 13-fold over the past seven years. The budget rose from ALL 430 million in 2020 to ALL 5.79 billion in 2026, Finance Minister Petrit Malaj said on Monday. Malaj said the higher funding will strengthen capacity to …