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Police destroyed a greenhouse with cannabis in Kruja

A greenhouse with 520 cannabis seedlings was discovered by the police this Friday in the village of Brret in Kruja. Suspected narcotic  were destroyed by burning. Meanwhile, Kruja Police Station and the Durres Local Police Directorate, in cooperation with the Prosecutor’s Office at the Kruja Judicial District Court, continue the …

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Albanian candidates in Greece, Malaj: I have no opponent, I invite immigrants to vote

Among hundreds of candidates who will run in the May 21 elections in Greece, there are also two Albanians. Two Albanians who are representatives of different parties will participate in these elections, Antilian Koxhaj of the Syriza party, and Fatos Malaj of the PASOK party. Malaj, in an interview given …

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The murder of the Albanian businessman, new details revealed

New details from the murder of the Albanian businessman have come to light. A relative of Edmond Haxhiaj, the person who ordered the murder of businessman Ardian Nikulaj, has helped the investigators on the clarification of the serious event, through her testimony. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reported that the …

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Begaj-Milanov discuss Albania-Croatia direct airline

The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj held a meeting in Zagreb with his Croatian counterpart, Zoran Milanovic, this Thursday. During a joint press conference, Begaj said that further strengthening of bilateral cooperation, Albania’s European integration agenda as well as regional developments were some of the issues they discussed. Begaj …

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Rrogozhina mayor appears at SPAK

The mayor of Rrogozhina, Edison Memolla, appeared this Thursday morning at the Special Prosecutor’s Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK). Journalist Ermal Vija reports for ABC News that the mayor of Rrogozhina has given clarifications to the Prosecutor’s Office, regarding a report made against him for the employment of …

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Sea Change: Erosion Steadily Devours Albania’s Sandy Beaches

The coast in parts of northern Albania is losing about 2-3 meters a year to the advancing sea – and both locals and scientists say time is running out to address the threat. Original post Here

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Turkish Presidency Dismisses Reports of Erdogan’s Heart Attack

Following a health scare in a live TV interview, the Turkish Presidential Office has denied claims that the country’s strongman suffered a heart attack and was hospitalised. Original post Here

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Tirana young man arrested for harassing two women

A 25-year-old man has been arrested by the Tirana police this Thursday as he is accused of sexually harassing two women. Investigations showed that the 25-year-old sexually harassed the 15-year-old in the building’s elevator, as well as a foreign citizen in the parking lot of a shopping center. During the …

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Six-month employment promotion’s programs approved

Minister of Finance and Economy, Delina Ibrahimaj, stated that the draft decision for employment promotion programs related to the youth guarantee scheme has been approved in this Thursday’s meeting of the Council of Ministers. During a statement for the media outside the Prime Minister’s office, Ibrahimaj said that this program …

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Elbasan, young man arrested on domestic violence charges

A 35-year-old man has been arrested this Thursday by the Police in Elbasan, after he was declared wanted following sentencing to prison by Tirana Court for the criminal offenses “Domestic Violence” and “Actions contrary to the court’s decision”. Citizen with initials E.G is suspected of having abused his sister and …

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PM Rama responds to Belgrade over Ibër: Rivers follow geography, not diplomatic points

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 …

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Hot weather to push temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius

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. …

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25 wildfires reported in 24 hours, 5 remain active

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 …

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Tourism grows in Dropull as natural beauty and cultural heritage attract visitors

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 …

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New tourist information office to promote Shkodër destinations and local offers

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. …

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FM Hoxha responds to Serbian counterpart over Ibër: Using water as punishment poisons peaceful coexistence

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. …

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Albania’s Justice minister Gogu: Justice is not certified by one ruling, but proven every day

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 …

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218 more births than deaths in Albania in second quarter, Tirana records highest natural increase

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. …

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Customs revenue reaches ALL 23.5 billion in July

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 …

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Civil emergency budget rises more than 13-fold in seven years

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 …

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PM Rama responds to Belgrade over Ibër: Rivers follow geography, not diplomatic points

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 …

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Hot weather to push temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius

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. …

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25 wildfires reported in 24 hours, 5 remain active

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 …

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Tourism grows in Dropull as natural beauty and cultural heritage attract visitors

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 …

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New tourist information office to promote Shkodër destinations and local offers

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. …

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FM Hoxha responds to Serbian counterpart over Ibër: Using water as punishment poisons peaceful coexistence

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. …

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Albania’s Justice minister Gogu: Justice is not certified by one ruling, but proven every day

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 …

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218 more births than deaths in Albania in second quarter, Tirana records highest natural increase

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. …

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Customs revenue reaches ALL 23.5 billion in July

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 …

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Civil emergency budget rises more than 13-fold in seven years

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 …