‘Temple’ operation, young man arrested on drugs charges in Tirana
A 29-year-old man was arrested this Thursday after being declared wanted on drugs charges as part of the “Temple” operation, taking the number of detainees in the capital to 94. During this operation, 10 kilograms of cannabis, 3.7 kg of cocaine, 150 doses of heroin, 1 firearm and 12 vehicles …
Albania launches 2023 Census following delays, challenges
TIRANA, Sept. 18, 2023 – Albania has officially commenced its 2023 Population and Housing Census, organized by the Albanian Institute of Statistics (INSTAT). The data collection process in the field will employ direct interviews and electronic tablets and is set to last six weeks, with preliminary results expected in June …
The chairmanship of the Security Council from Albania also helps Kosovo
According to the former ambassador of Albania to the UN, Xenofon Krisafi, who was invited to “Tirana Live”, the presence of Albania, a member and leader of the Security Council, undoubtedly serves the image of Albania, but also all Albanians everywhere. According to him, it is the duty of the …
SPAK submits the claim for the Dimal municipality file
The special prosecution requests a total of 13 years in prison for 3 former municipal officials and 2 representatives of a private firm. They are accused of corruption, abuse of duty and exercise of illegal influence. Specifically: Arben Guraj 4 years in prison/ 2 years and 8 months in prison, …
Elections chief: Parliament constitutionally obligated to grant diaspora distance-voting rights by year’s end
TIRANA, Sept. 20, 2023 – Ilirjan Celibashi, the head of Albania’s Central Election Commission (CEC), says the country’s parliament must provide a solution to the issue of Albanian citizens being able to vote from abroad by December as per the recent decision of Albania’s highest court. In a press conference …
Albania’s exports hit hard by currency strength
TIRANA, Sept. 20, 2023 – Albania’s exports saw a sharp decline of almost 22 percent year-on-year, according to the latest official data, with exporters blaming the local currency’s strength making Albanian products more expensive in the EU market. In August 2023, the value of exported goods reached 27 billion leks …
Today, Albania chairs the session of the UN Security Council
The session of the Security Council of the United Nations (UN) today will be chaired by Albania. The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, has emphasized that this is one of the most important sessions of the last decade. “Good morning and with this photo from the UN courtyard, where …
Vlora, begins the hearing session for 6 detained by police and RENEA
The security measure for the 6 people detained by the police and the RENEA forces is taking place today in the Court of Vlora. The 6 persons arrested two days ago as a result of the Obelisk action have arrived at the court. The judge of this case is Emirjana …
Two cases of illegal gambling cracked down in Tirana
Police of Tirana have cracked down this Wednesday on two cases of illegal organization of gambling, in two bars. In the first case, the owner of the bar was arrested and two other citizens were processed at large. In the second case, the owner of the bar was declared wanted, …
The elections in Kukes/ Celibashi tells how much will cost to the state budget
The chairman of the Central Election Commission, Ilirjan Celibashi, has spoken about the partial elections in the Kukes Municipality, which will be held on September 24. He said that there are over 45,000 voters in Kukes, who can exercise their right to elect the new head of the municipality. “It …
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 …