Extradition hearing on russian spy postponed again
Hearing against the Russian citizen, Svetlana Timofoeva, has been postponed again this Friday for procedural reasons, and the next hearing is expected to be held on March 17. Field sources have confirmed that the Russian citizen requests that the request for her extradition be made in Russian. Timofeeva was arrested …
Protest/ Over 1,000 police officers on standby
Over a thousand police officers have been put on standby as the opposition protest is expected to start. Journalist Xhensila Kodra that over a thousand police forces have been put on alert and will be positioned in front of the prime minister’s office and on the boulevard. Since 10 o’clock, …
Man wanted by Spain, arrested in Fier, extradition expected
Gjoleke Pazaj, 67 years old, jas been arrested this Thursday in Fier with the aim of his extradition to Spain, after he was declared an international wanted for drug trafficking, participation in a criminal organization, illegal possession of weapons and theft of electricity. Police announced that the 67-year-old, in collaboration …
Parliament speaker seeks maximum punishment for Kamza killer
Speaker of Parliament, Lindita Nikolla has called this Thursday for the maximum punishment of Dan Hutra who murdered three persons on Wednesday, in Kamza area of Tirana. In her opening speech, Nikolla also invited the lawmakers to hold one minute of silence in honor of the victims. “Yesterday in Kamze, …
Democrat asks Rama 30 questions about McGonigal case
Head of the Parliamentary Group of the Democratic Party (DP), Enkeljed Alibeaj, addressed this Thursday 30 questions to Prime Minister Edi Rama regarding the ‘McGonigal’ case. In his speech from the floor of the Assembly, Alibeaj said that Rama has been hiding from the Assembly since he refused to give …
“Two Albanians in serious condition”, ABC News in Larissa hospital
The collision of two trains in Greece left behind a high number of victims and injured, while the authorities continue the work to identify the burned bodies as a result of the serious accident. ABC News reporter Arlind Isa is in the neighboring country since yesterday where he is closely …
Tirana triple murderer intended to kill 4 citizens
Ramazan (Dan) Hutra had no intention of stopping after killing three women yesterday in Paskuqan and Kamze, as reported this Thursday. According to the local media, the 40-year-old was planning to kill a person in Sharre who he accused of having given the gun to the perpetrator who killed his …
Albania Must up its Game to Meet Growing Cybersecurity Challenges
Albanians face the dual challenge of safeguarding themselves from foreign cyber-attacks – while worrying about the potential misuse of their personal data by their own government and political parties. Original post Here
Albania Election Commission Calls on Socialists to Explain New App
The Central Elections Commission said it is investigating whether the Socialist Party app ‘Aktiv1st’ breaks the country’s electoral code. Original post Here
The ex-son-in-law shoots wife’s family members, 2 dead and 3 injured
A serious incident happen at noon today in the area of Paskuqani. It has been learned that the suspected perpetrator, Dan Hutra, fired a gun at his ex-wife’s family members. As a result of the shooting, two people lost their lives, while three others were injured. /abcnews.al […] Read …
TIRANA, August 10 – High passenger and vehicle flows continue at Albania’s ports and border crossing points (BCP-s) during the peak tourist season. Thousands of people and vehicles have entered and left the country in recent hours. At the Port of Vlora, around 2,700 passengers are expected today on 3 …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.4% in July 2026, from 2.5% in July 2025. Consumer prices also increased by 0.2% from June. According to INSTAT data, food and non-alcoholic beverages made the largest contribution to annual inflation at 1.18 percentage points. The group covering housing, …
TIRANA, August 10 – Tradition, history and local cuisine came together at the 7th edition of “Mokra n’Fest”, held near the stone bridge in Golikë, Pogradec. The festival brought together local residents, visitors and emigrants who returned to their hometowns. An artisan fair and traditional food highlighted local products, including …
TIRANA, August 10 – Durrës Port recorded high passenger traffic during the first 10 days of August, as the summer travel season reached its peak. According to the Durrës Port Authority, 75,962 passengers travelled through the port between August 1 and 10. Most of the traffic involved arrivals, with 51,259 …
TIRANA, August 10 – Durrës remains a popular choice for foreign tourists spending their summer holidays in Albania. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video today featuring visitors from Germany, the Netherlands, England, the Czech Republic, Italy and other countries. Rama said the city’s sea, history, culture and Albanian hospitality …
TIRANA, August 10 – Problem loans in Albania’s banking system fell again in June. They accounted for 3.7% of total lending, down from 3.77% in May. According to Bank of Albania statistics, this marks the lowest level since 2007. The ratio also fell by 0.31 percentage points from June 2025. …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania faces a high wildfire risk this afternoon and tomorrow, with temperatures reaching 40°C. The Institute of Geosciences (IGJEO) has placed 5 counties under a high-risk warning for forest fires. The warning covers Lezha, Durrës, Tirana, Elbasan and Fier. IGJEO expects a moderate risk in Shkodër, …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s civil aviation sector is recording new highs in 2026 as summer tourism drives passenger and flight traffic. Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi visited the public company Albcontrol today, to review measures for managing the increased air traffic. Albcontrol Director Dritan Isaku said the organisation …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania opposes any unilateral change to the course of the Ibër River, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha said today. He was responding to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s remarks about a possible change to the river’s course and the involvement of Serbian experts and …
TIRANA, August 10 – Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari and State Police Director General Skënder Hita thanked around 300 police officers, firefighters and Armed Forces personnel involved in the Kruja wildfire operation. Lamallari praised their work in evacuating residents and managing the fire, which strong winds intensified. He said special forces, …