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 …
Begaj after Greece train collision: Sincere condolences to victims’ families
President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj has reacted Wednesday to the tragedy that happened in Larisa, Greece, where 38 people dies and dozens more were injured after a freight train collided with a passenger train. On the social networks, Begaj expressed his condolences to the families of the victims while …
Pedestrian crashed in Durres, seriously injured
An accident resulting in the serious injuring’s of a pedestrian occurred this Wednesday morning in Shkozet. A 60-year-old man, tried to cross to the other side of the road without using the overpass and as a result crashed to death. The driver of the vehicle that hit the pedestrian was …
Ex-mayor of Lushnja returns in prison
Special Court of Appeal has decided to return to prison Fatos Tushe, the former mayor of Lushnja Municipality, a month after he released him from his cell. Decision announced this Wednesday indicates that the Court of Appeal has found Fatos Tushe guilty of another criminal offense, that of “violation of …
How will be voted on May 14? CEC reveals details from the ballot
The State Commissioner of Elections, Ilirjan Celibashi, has shown how the format of the ballot for the local elections of May 14 will be. Asked by Abc News, if there will be a special place on the ballot to mark the name of the party chairman, given the internal problems …
Albanian Tax Inspectors Fine Critical Media Outlets
Tax inspectors imposed several hefty fines on media outlets critical of the government of the Prime Minister Edi Rama for under-reporting their tax obligations, sparking claims that they were targeted for political reasons. Original post Here
State police director’s orders on fighting drugs cultivation
General Director of the State Police, Muhamet Rrumbullaku, has ordered this Tuesday the leaders of the district and border police to increase controls in the field and closed areas as well as to organize joint control groups to prevent the cultivation of narcotic plants. In January and February, there were …
Armed man arrested in Tirana
Police officers of Police station number 3 in the capital has arrested a 40-year-old man, who was caught red-handed walking the streets of Tirana armed. He has been identified as the 40-year-old man with the initials M.Ç., who was found a pistol with a comb and combat ammunition, as well …
Drug cultivation, a 54-year-old man is arrested in Tirana
A 54-year-old identified as Petrit Kamberi was arrested by the police after being sentenced by the court to over 4 years in prison for drug cultivation. According to the police, Kamberi was wanted, after the Tirana Court of Appeal sentenced him to 4 years and 8 months in prison for …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania is stepping up work on its European Union integration process, with more than 20 draft laws already prepared for Chapters 16 and 29. Deputy Finance Minister Endrit Yzeiraj said the first half of 2026 brought heavy workloads and strategic tasks, but EU integration remained a …
Albania faces another potentially costly international dispute after losing several arbitration cases in recent years that have exposed the state to hundreds of millions of euros in compensation and related liabilities. Tirana Times, August 10, 2026 – Albania is no stranger to costly international arbitration. Over the past decade, the …
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 …