Genocide against Chams, Idrizi: Albanian to condemn violence against them
The MP of PDIU, Shpetim Idrizi, this Monday in the plenary session recalled the genocide of Chameria. In his speech, Idrizi expressed his regret that even in the Parliament of Albania, which has condemned the genocides that took place in Kosovo, Bosnia, etc., there is still no decision to condemn …
Kruja-Qafe Shtama road blocked due to land slides
Heavy rains that fell during the night caused problems on the Krujë-Qafë Shtame road segment near the rock of Vaja this Sunday. This axis got blocked and vehicles could not circulate, while authorities were working to fully open the road. Meanwhile, the Zeza River reached its highest level, getting out …
Double murder in Dukagjin/ Police is investigated a fight that happened a year ago
Shkodra’s police have focused their investigations on the murder of father and son in Dukagjin, in a conflict that Gjoke Gurra had a year ago with a fellow villager. Sources from the investigative team told ABC News that the 57-year-old and his acquaintance, who is now being investigated by police, …
Bill Clinton visit to Albania
The 42nd President of the United States of America, Bill Clinton, will visit Albania for the first time on July 3 and 4, 2023. Clinton and the accompanying delegation will arrive in Tirana, where at 19:00 they will be welcomed by Prime Minister Edi Rama in a special official ceremony …
Unclaimed money, over 1.5 million euros, seized in a few months at border crossing
Albanian citizens, but also foreigners who do not declare their income at the border, is one of the criminal offenses that has been increasing in recent years. Referring to the data of the State Police, in the 6 months of this year, the border police seized about 1.5 million euros. …
45 arrested on drugs charges in Elbasan to face court
Persons detained during the operation ‘Rrjeta’ for trafficking and distribution of narcotics, appear this Sunday in front of the court of Elbasan. Elbasan’s Prosecution has submitted the request for setting the security measure against 45 persons detained on June 29 thanks to the coded operation “Network”. 45 people were arrested …
Little boy injured as motorbike gets crashed by city bus in Tirana
A city bus of the Ringroad line in the Albanian capital, Tirana was involved in an accident this Sunday morning. Police informed that the bus collided with a motorcycle on “Ferit Xhajko” street. As a result, a 12-year-old, who was a passenger on the motorcycle, was injured. Law enforcement announced …
Italian tourist saved after boat capsized in Shengjin beach
A tourist from Italy was saved in Shengjin beach after the strong wind overturned his sailboat making him fall into the sea. The 63-year-old man was pulled out of the water by the patrol services and transported by the Border Police’s boat. He was escorted to the premises of the …
Three thieves arrested in Lushnja
Two armed and masked people tried to rob a house in Bubullimë village in Lushnje. They were caught red-handed in the backyard as they were trying to get inside to commit the robbery. A 30-year-old man was also arrested, who transported these citizens to the scene and was waiting to …
Drug dealer arrested in Golem
An 18-year-old man was arrested after selling narcotics cocaine and cannabis in Golem beach bars. According to the data, the arrested person is Marsel Rusi, from the city of Korça. During the action, a quantity of these narcotics was seized, divided into doses ready for sale, as well as a …
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’ …
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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 …
Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj has announced a new National Housing Fund to support not only vulnerable groups, but also professionals, young people and newly formed families. Speaking after a government meeting, Ibrahimaj said the programme will make 7,000 apartments available. Around 2,000 will be offered through interest-free loans …