Policeman shot dead, another injured in Northern Kosovo
Kosovo policeman, identified as Afrim Bunjaku, was killed in the early hours of Sunday morning in the north, while another was injured. Local media reported that the serious incident took place in the village of Banjska in Leposavic where the police patrol was attacked. According to the sources, some people …
President Osmani blames Serbia for policeman’s killing in Northern Kosovo
President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has reacted to the killing of policeman in the village of Banjska in LeposaviC during the early hours of Sunday morning. In a social media statement, Osmani stated that the event is an attack on the Republic of Kosovo, organized and orchestrated by Serbian criminal …
Two cars burned at night in Fushe-Kruja underground parking lot
A fire broke out in the middle of the night in the parking lot of a 9-story building in the ‘Punëtori’ neighborhood in Fushe-Kruja due to a suspected electrical spark while two vehicles were burnt. Fire was spotted by a resident, who warned the families to get out of the …
Kukes citizens vote for new mayor after Safet Gjici’s sex scandal
Residents of Kukës will turn this Sunday to the ballot boxes for the second time in 5 months, to elect their new mayor. As determined by the Central Elections Commission (CEC) regulation, the voting centers have been open since 07:00, while they will remain open until 19:00. For this process, …
Socialist candidate for Kukes municipality casted vote in ballot box
Candidate of the Socialist Party (SP) for the municipality of Kukës, Albert Halilaj voted on Sunday morning. In the race for the first of the city, Halilaj faces Emri Vata, the candidate registered under the slogan of the “Together We Win” coalition, while the official DP, although registered as a …
New details on Maminas paint factory massive fire revealed
New details regarding the fire that occurred late on Saturday evening in a paint factory in Maminas have been revealed this Sunday. Local media reported that the fire allegedly started in the factory’s laboratory and then spread to other parts. There were no employees inside but only the guards who …
US condemns killing of Kosovo policeman, injury of two others
Ambassador of the United States of America in Kosovo, Jeffrey Hovenier, has said that the United States strongly condemns the violent and orchestrated attacks against the Kosovo Police this morning. In his reaction, Hovenier said that the Kosovo Police has full and legitimate responsibility for the implementation of the rule …
Man who shot police officer claims to be ‘pentagon commander’
Klered Bozhanaj, the 42-year-old who was arrested for the attempted murder of the police officer, Edlir Alleshi, has been re-interrogated by the investigative team. His statements to the police have raised even more suspicions that he suffers from mental health problems. As he was asked about the circumstances and the …
SPAK to question over 50 witnesses for Gerdec case on ex-minister Mediu
Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has asked the question as witnesses of 52 people in relation to the case against the former Minister of Defense, Fatmir Mediu. SPAK requested from the court to question in the process against Mediu, former minister Aldo Bumçi and the son of …
Tirana prosecution launches probe into TIMS system illegal interventions
Tirana Prosecutor’s Office has registered criminal proceedings in connection with the report of the Police Surveillance Agency (PSA), for the intervention in the TIMS system, for “Abuse of duty” and “Unauthorized intervention”. In the framework of these investigations, the Prosecutor’s Office has asked the AMP to interrogate the entire management …
Roland Sejko’s documentary “Film di Stato” (“State Film”) has been selected as Albania’s entry for the 2027 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. The film draws on an extensive collection of archival material. Through historical footage and images, it tells the story of Albania during the communist …
Prime Minister Edi Rama discussed Albania’s economic growth and tourism targets during a meeting with members of the Albanian community in Staten Island, New York. Rama said Albania has undergone significant economic transformation over the past decades. He also linked this progress to the contribution of the Albanian diaspora. “The …
Three young Albanians have returned from abroad and chosen to build their professional futures in their home country. Their stories, ranging from tourism to medicinal and aromatic plants, featured in the “Flasim” podcast with Prime Minister Edi Rama. The three entrepreneurs all share a similar journey. They left Albania, gained …
Wizz Air brought a group of travellers, content creators and media representatives from Warsaw to Albania with its mystery “Let’s Get Lost” flight. The participants discovered their destination only after they landed at Tirana International Airport. Tirana International Airport “Nënë Tereza” announced the initiative on social media. The airport said …
The Albanian Parliament will host the Inter-Parliamentary Conference “A Strategic Agenda for EU Enlargement and Albania’s Accession” tomorrow, Sept. 28, in Tirana. The conference will bring together representatives of Albanian institutions, the European Parliament and parliaments from other European countries. Participants will discuss the EU enlargement process and Albania’s path …
Albania secured their first UEFA Nations League win with a 2-0 victory over Belarus in Group I. A crowd of 18,150 watched the national team claim the win in Italian coach Maran’s first official match in charge. Belarus started strongly and controlled possession early in the game. The visitors held …
Farka Lake, 9.6 kilometers from central Tirana, turned into a sports arena on Sunday as the sixth edition of “Tiranathlon” brought together cycling, running and swimming. The international triathlon attracted sports fans and participants of different ages. They competed across the three disciplines in one of Tirana’s natural settings. This …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, in a video message from Mother Teresa International Airport shortly after returning from the United States, described the measure imposed on the former head of Albania’s State Intelligence Service (SHISH) as extreme. “I have just returned from New York, where, as you know, I represented Albania …
Interest among public administration employees in 0% interest housing loans has significantly exceeded the number of available quotas. By the application deadline, 2,164 applications had been submitted for 300 new home-purchase loans, around seven times the number of expected beneficiaries. The Ministry of Health recorded the highest number of applications, …
Prime Minister Edi Rama responded to opposition demands for explanations regarding the appointment of Vlora Hyseni as head of Albania’s State Intelligence Service (SHISH). In a message from Mother Teresa International Airport, Rama said that Hyseni’s appointment to lead the State Intelligence Service was also based on assessments and references …