Democratic Party is registered in the elections with Basha
The Chief Commissioner, Ilirjan Celibashi, has decided to register the Democratic Party, headed by Lulzim Bashes, in the elections of September 24 in Kukes. According to Celibash, Basha meets all the requirements of the law. We remind you that political parties have until September 8 to register their candidates, and …
New parliamentary session to kick off in assembly
Fifth session of the 10th legislature in the Parliament of Albania will be launched this Monday morning, September 4, at 10:00. Resumption of the work of the Assembly comes with changes in the parliamentary groups. Socialist Party (SP) will have a new leader, while the Democratic Party (DP) will continue …
Accident in Saranda, one dead and two injured
Accident on the axis Sarande, Qafe Bote near Konispol. As a result, one person lost his life and two others were injured. According to preliminary sources, the vehicle went off the road and as a result, 35-year-old Adriana Prendi died, two were injured in the hospital, one of them, Gëzim …
President Begaj’s nessage on launch of new parliament session
President Bajram Begaj addressed this Monday a message to the Assembly of the Republic of Albania, on the occasion of the opening of the 2023-2024 parliamentary session. In his message, the Head of State wished the Members of Parliament a good start to the new parliamentary session, President Begaj expresses …
Bledi Cuci is elected head of the SP Parliamentary Group
The former Minister of the Interior, Bledi Çuçi, has been elected the new head of the Parliamentary Group of the Socialist Party. It is learned that this morning the Parliamentary Group met before the start of the new parliamentary session and gave its approval. Previously, this post was held by …
Three young drug dealers appear before Tirana’s court
Tirana court will give this Saturday its verdict regarding the three young men who were arrested two days ago in Tirana after they were caught with over 1 kilogram of cocaine with three stars painted on it. Citizens arrested in connection with this criminal activity are: Andrea Dema 24 years …
Fier, house engulfed in flames
An apartment on the third floor of a five-story building was engulfed in flames in Fier. The fire broke out in the kitchen, where the hood and stove first caught fire. The event took place in the neighborhood “15 Tetori”. The smoke has also alerted the residents of the area. …
Vjosa Osmani two-day visit to Tirana
The presidency revealed the agenda of Vjosa Osman’s two-day visit to Tirana. The President of Kosovo is expected to visit the capital on September 4-5 at the invitation of her counterpart Bajram Begaj. At 10:00, Begaj will welcome Osmani to the presidency with an official ceremony. Then it will continue …
A 31 year old died from electric shock
A tragedy happen in Divjaka, resulting in the death of a 31-year-old man, from electric shock. “In the village of Biçukas, Divjakë, the citizen A.N., 31 years old, while working on his land, allegedly came into contact with the electric current and died as a result,” the police announced. /abcnews.al …
Deadline for pupils’ registration in schools postponed
All the pupils who have not yet been registered in school for the new year 2023-2024, the Ministry of Education have been given another opportunity today. General Directorate of Pre-University Education announced this Saturday the postponement of the student registration deadline for the new school year, until September 4. “The …
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 …