Analysis: What’s behind the Albanian currency’s unprecedented strength
TIRANA, July 23, 2023 – Albania’s currency, the lek, has continued its trend of trading at historic highs against the world’s most important currencies, causing both surprise and worry as the euro’s 12 percent fall in 7 months hurts key domestic industries that have their income in foreign currency while …
Man assaults pregnant cohabitant causing abortion
A 56-year-old man brutally assaulted his cohabitant in Maliq this Saturday. The latter consequently had an abortion, as she was 2 months pregnant. “Specialists for the Investigation of Crimes of the Malik Police Station arrested in the act the citizen A. M., 56 years old, a resident of the village …
Woman injured in Kardhiq–Delvina triple car crash
A 30-year-old woman was injured this Saturday as a result of a road accident that occurred in Kardhiq-Delvina in Shijan. According to the information, a “Range Rover” type car driven by Mariglen Hysa, 24 years old, resident in England, collided with the “Mercedes-Benz” vehicle with license plate BM001SM, driven by …
One arrested, three prosecuted for selling cloned bank cards
A 23-year-old man has been arrested and three others have been put under investigation after being accused of cheating by selling cloned cards. As part of the coded police operation “X-Card”, the young man was arrested who promised, through online platforms, cloned bank cards in exchange for monetary values. Three …
The number of victims from the accident in village Fortuzaj goes to 2, the 26 -year-old dies
A serious accident happen on Friday evening in Tirana where 2 young people lost their lives. According to the police, the passenger who was in the “Range Rover” vehicle, which fell into the abyss in the village of Fortuzaj, also lost his life in the hospital due to his injuries. …
Car goes off the road on Levan-Tepelene axis, driver injured
A citizen was injured this Saturday as a result of a road accident that occurred on the Levan-Tepelen axis. The accident happened near Kafaraj village. It is learned that a woman was driving the vehicle, who immediately after the accident was taken to the Fieri hospital. According to the white …
Korçë, three arrested for documents’ forgery
A criminal group, which falsified documents that served to go to the USA, Canada, Britain and the Schengen area, was attacked by the police of Korça. Within the coded operation “The Counterfeiters”, 3 citizens who practiced this criminal activity against the payment of 300-10,000 euros, were arrested. The arrested are …
Law on medical cannabis is approved/ Parliament votes also the law for young doctors, they will work 5 years after studies in Albania
After 19 hours of discussion, Lindita Nikolla called the deputies to vote. It was 5:00 in the morning and there were 95 deputies in the session, of which 72 were from the Socialist Party. Prime Minister Rama was absent. With 71 votes in favor, the law was approved, which forces …
3 people violate the police chief in Bulqiza
Three people have been declared wanted after attacking the chief of the municipal police of Bulqiza. The incident took place on the road axis Bulqize-Fushe Bulqize, where after having a conflict, they punched the 35-year-old man because of his duty. It is about a 45-year-old man and two young people, …
Balla meeting with the Police department in Vlora
Interior Minister Taulant Balla held a meeting today with the department of the Local Police Directorate in Vlora. During the meeting, Minister Balla emphasized that the citizens are our irreplaceable partners for the protection of the country and every citizen. “Citizens are not only the reason why the State Police …
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 …