SPAK sends the file for trial for former mayor Fran Tuci
The Special Anti-Corruption Structure has completed the investigations and sent the file for trial of the former mayor of Fushe-Arrezi Fran Tuci, who is accused of abuse of office and destruction of property. According to SPAK, the former mayor, in violation of the law, has allowed the opening of a …
Anti-drug operation in Tirana/ One of the arrested, part of ‘Self-determination movement’
Besnik Mujeci, one of the five arrested from the coded operation “PUNISHER 2”, in which a criminal group that trafficked from Kosovo to Albania narcotics, ecstasy, MDMA, was hit, turns out to be part of the Vetëvendosje Movement. More specifically, he is a member of the municipal assembly of Pristina. Two …
Begaj passes the laws about medical cannabis and students
President Bajram Begaj quietly passes the two much-discussed laws, the one on medical cannabis and medical students. Monday evening was the deadline when the President would decree the two laws that were approved in the last session in the Parliament, on July 20. He has decided not to put his …
A 26-year-old man is killed with a screwdriver, the perpetrator is arrested
A 26-year-old man died on Monday evening in Bulqiza after a conflict for weak motives. The serious event was recorded in Shupenza in the late hours of the night. The 26-year-old man was hit with a screwdriver by a 30-year-old man after they clashed with each other. The young man …
Police seize 10 thousand synthetic drug
ABC News learns the names of the five arrested in the operation where 10 thousand doses of ecstasy were seized. Mithat Ramadani, Besnik Mujeci, Kalem Picari, Ambra Myftari and Daniel Avdia have been arrested. The synthetic drug had just arrived in the capital and was destined for the domestic market. The …
Protest in Himara for Beleri, reacts Prime Minister Edi Rama
The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, has reacted to yesterday’s protest in Himars in support of Fredi Beleri. Among other things, Rama writes that “in my memory there is no other case, when the elected officials of a democratic state organize a protest in another democratic state, against the …
Albanian marine ship rescues 3 boats with 37 illegal immigrants
During Monday night, the “Butrinti” ship, part of the “Sea Guardian” mission in the Aegean Sea, has again successfully carried out three SAR operations. 3 boats with 37 illegal immigrants have been saved from danger, trying to cross Greek waters. Fortunately, all are in good health. The news was announced …
Memorandum of Understanding between the Institute for Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue and the Egyptian Youth Council for Development signed
TIRANA, Aug. 14, 2023 – The Memorandum of Understanding between the Institute for Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue and the Egyptian Youth Council for Development was signed Aug. 14, 2023. Recognizing that cultural interaction is the basis of human relations and that dialogue between cultures and religions is an important tool …
Young doctors confront challenges in the frontlines of Albania’s aging rural areas
GJIROKASTER, Albania, Aug. 9, 2023 — Nestled amidst the rugged mountainous landscapes of Albania, providing efficient healthcare services to remote rural areas has emerged as a formidable challenge due to demographic shifts and geographical constraints. In recent times, a new generation of doctors has taken up positions at local medical …
Three workers injured in mine explosion in Bulqiza
Three workers in the Bulqiza mine suffered burns as a result of the explosion of a quantity of gas. The police say that the three workers are under the care of doctors and are out of danger. All workers have been evacuated from the work front and the gas leak …
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 …