New details over domestic murder in Maliq
The serious incident that happened yesterday afternoon in the village of Zvezdë in Maliqi has been clarified. It is known that Shefki Bylykbashi has been arrested, as the suspected author of the murder of his son, Hamdi Bylykbashi. According to the police, initially his family members stated that the victim, …
Manastirliu: We are proud of the medical staff and the investments made in the hospital of Korca
The Minister of Health, Ogerta Manastirliu together with the mayor of Korça, Sotiraq Filo, visited today the Regional Hospital of Korça, where they saw the latest investments. She has announced that these years they have invested in increasing technology and equipment in the hospital of Korça, more specifically in imaging …
PM Rama meets ‘Rotal Energy Group’ boss
during his stay in Germany, the head of government Edi Rama held a meeting with the head of “Total Energy Group”, Patrick Poyanné. Rama shared the details of the meeting with his followers on Facebook. “Working morning with the boss of “Total Energy Group”, Patrick Poyanné, about the investments of …
15 years of statehood, Begaj: Kosovo’s Euro-Atlantic path is ahead
The President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, together with representatives of Kosovo’s institutions, paid tribute at the “Adem Jashari” Memorial Complex in Prekaz. From there, President Begaj emphasized that the state of Kosovo is the trust and legacy of Ibrahim Rugova and Adem Jashari. “It is a pleasure to be here …
Veliaj “Honorary Citizen” of Prizren
On the 15th anniversary of the declaration of Kosovo’s Independence, the Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, was awarded the title of “Honorary Citizen” by the Municipality of Prizren. The title was granted by the mayor of Prizren Municipality, Shaqir Totaj, who said that Veliaj is an example of a modern …
Cyber protection, Rama in Munich: Kosovo-Serbia relations are also in focus
Prime Minister Edi Rama is in Germany, as part of the Security 2023 conference, held in Munich. In a post on Facebook, Rama shares photos from the meeting with the chairman of the subcommittee for Europe in the US Senate and Senator Chris Van Hollen. The head of the government …
Albania Greenlights Blogger’s Extradition to Russia After Receiving ‘Guarantees’
Albania’s Ministry of Justice has given the go-ahead to extradite to Russia a well-known blogger and photographer accused of espionage, claiming Moscow has promised she will not face political persecution. Original post Here
Rama wishes the Independence of Kosovo
Prime Minister Edi Rama congratulated the 15th anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence. Through a post on Facebook, accompanied by a photo, the head of government writes: GOOD MORNING Happy Independence”, writes Prime Minister Rama. We remind you that President Bajram Begaj is in Kosovo, on a two-day visit within the 15th …
Citizens of Kosovo choose to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Independence in Albania
Extraordinary flow of citizens and means from Kosovo to Albania. Thousands of Kosovo citizens have chosen Albania to celebrate the 15th anniversary of independence. “Rruga e Kombit” and customs of Morina have faced this influx since the early hours of the day. The border police have implemented the protocol of …
Jewish Museum in Vlora dedicated to the coexistence of Jews and Albanians
The Jewish Museum will tell a unique story, dedicated to the coexistence of Jews and Albanians in time, which aims to become a cultural magnet for the historic area in Vlora. On Tuesday, the winning project was presented by the Israeli studio “Kimmel Eshkolot Architects”, a museum that will open in …
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 …