Military helicopter engaged to fight Gjallica mountain fire
Fires have been active for nine days in Gjallica Mountain, where 10 hectares of tall pine trees and vegetation have burned. In order to help extinguish the wildfire, it has become possible to intervene from the air this Friday. A military helicopter is carrying out the operation of throwing water …
Metani respond to Berisha’ accusations: Go to office of the Prosecutor
Yesterday, former Prime Minister Sali Berisha made strong accusations against the High Inspector of Justice, Artur Metani. In a press statement, Berisha said that Metani is involved in the incinerator affair, for this reason he requested his resignation. Today Artur Metani has responded to the accusations of Sali Berisha, telling …
The situation in Kosovo, this Friday begins withdrawal of the effective from the municipalities in North
This Friday, I pray that the reduction of the members of the Kosovo Police by 25%, in and around the municipal facilities in the north, will begin. The decision came after the assessment of the situation by the Kosovo Police, EULEX and KFOR. According to the assessment, the security situation …
Tre arrested after trying to defraud Tirana businessman
Three people have been arrested by Tirana police and another who has been described as the head of the criminal fraud group has been declared wanted. During the “Replay” codenamed operation, 34-year-old Afrim Radici, 41-year-old Gezim Çelanji and 22-year-old Qazim Vata were arrested. According to the police, citizens in cooperation …
Three entities punished for stealing electricity in Tirana
Three subjects were recently punished by the Structures of the regional directorate of Distribution System Operator (DSO) Tirana, after they were caught stealing electricity. According to the DSO announcement, two objects in the area of Qesaraka were exercising private activity, while a subscriber, owner of a 3-story villa, being a …
The murder of the 32-year-old woman, two arrested
The murder of 32-year-old Luljeta Preza under the Dajlan Bridge has been revealed. The police said that the two citizens committed the crime, Aldo Ibrahimi and Ylli Grabovari. So, he also accompanied three girls, who were present at the time of the event. ABC News reporter Leonidha Musai reports that …
Statements of Durres young woman’s stabbers revealed
Aldo Ibrahimi and Ylli Grabovari that stabbed to death 32-year-old Luljeta Preza, who was found dead under the Dajlan Bridge in Durres revealed in front of Judicial Police that the crime took place after a money-related conflict. According to them, she had refused to give you all the money she …
TNT blast in Kruja commercial neighborhood, businesses damaged
TNT explosion has been recorded this Thursday morning in Kruja. According to the information, it is learned that the target of this attack was the building material store owned by the citizen Ilir Suta. Suta said behind the cameras that there were no conflicts with anyone, so there is no …
Investigations on “checkup” file, SPAK calls 70 citizens from Elbasan to testify
The Special Prosecutor’s Office has summoned 70 citizens from Elbasan in connection with the ongoing investigations for the well-known “Check up” file. Journalist Ermal Vija reports for ABC News that the testimony is a function of criminal proceedings number 122 of 2020. Among other things, it was learned that the …
Four vacationers were rescued in Vlora
Four vacationers were rescued this Wednesday on the shores of Vlora and Dhermi. It is known that three of them were sailing in a boat, which had a defect. While, another risked drowning because he was surfing and the sea was rough. The Border Police Services appeal to any citizen/vacationer …
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 …