Rama: Cadastre services only online since 3rd July
From July 3, there will be no more counters for services in the Cadastre, Prime Minister Rama announced Friday, revealing that the Cadastre will now be a window through e-Albania where everyone will be able to be equal and receive the services they need. In his speech, the Head of …
Albania Detains 45 in Anti-Drugs Bust Focused on Elbasan
Albanian police declared on Thursday that an anti-drugs operation had resulted in 45 people being arrested while seven more are declared wanted. Original post Here
Police once again controls at the Mujahideen camp in Durres
This Thursday morning, the police controlled again MEK camp in Manez, Durres. Journalist Leonidha Musaj reports for ABC News that police forces are stationed at the entrance to Camp Ashraf 3 and are checking all vehicles leaving the camp. Meanwhile, we remember that a week ago in this camp due …
Police “surrounds” Elbasan, Rapid Intervention Force looking for Talo Çela
Elbasan continues to be armored by the Rapid Intervention Force. This action, which is spread throughout the city, focuses on the identification and capture of the most recent criminal elements. Talo Çela is a nationally and internationally wanted person and is accused of the criminal offenses “Murder of a police …
Kosovo, a police checkpoint in North is attacked with a stun grenade
The police checkpoint at the “Three Skyscrapers” in North of Mitrovica was partially burned by a powerful explosion that is suspected to be from a stun grenad but luckily no one was injured. The incident happened today around 3:15 am on Thursday, while at the time of the explosion the …
50 arrested by Rapid Intervention Force in Elbasan
New details are learned about the Police and Rapid Intervention Force operation in the city of Elbasan. It is reported that 50 people have been arrested, while most of them are suspected of being involved in the production and sale of narcotics. The action started at midnight and the city …
One injured in Korça-Pogradec road car accident
Another accident happened today on the road axis, Pogradec – Korçë. At the entrance to the city of Maliqi, a “Golf” type vehicle overtook a pedestrian who was crossing from one side of the road to the other. According to the witnesses of the event, the ambulance arrived very late, …
Hospital autonomy, Manastirliu: Doctors can do consultations outside ordinary working hours
The Minister of Health Ogerta Manastirliu, after the end of the government meeting this Thursday, announced the decisions that were approved by the Council of Ministers. Manastirliu has stated that the reform for hospital autonomy that supports professionals in these hospital systems has been approved. With this decision, doctors have …
Kosovo declares “Civil Defense” and “Northern Brigade” terrorist organizations
The Government of Kosovo has declared the “Civil Defense” and the “Northern Brigade”, organizations that operate in the northern part of the country, inhabited by a Serbian majority, as terrorist organizations, saying that they are responsible for recent tensions in this area. “Based on the assessments of the security institutions …
Murder of Pjerin Xhuvani in Elbasan/ The prosecution demands 25 years in prison for Arber Paplekaj
The Prosecutor’s Office requested 25 years in prison for Arber Paplekaj, who was arrested for the murder of Pjerin Xhuvani in Elbasan. The event took place in April 2021 in Elbasan, 4 days before the April 2021 parliamentary elections, where the main accused is former RENEA official, Arber Paplekaj. The …
by Albert Rakipi, PhD Tirana Times, September 11, 2026 – The increasingly visible re-emergence of international terrorism against the backdrop of the major conflict unfolding in the Middle East is a new development, but hardly an unexpected one. The experience of the past three decades has shown that terrorism finds its …
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’ …
Historical narratives, political systems, institutions and economies across the region are being put to the test as old problems collide with new pressures, our selection of Balkan Insight’s Premium stories this week shows. Original post Here
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 …