Albania drafts law to legalise cannabis for medical, industrial use
Cultivation of cannabis for medical and industrial purposes is expected to be carried out under some strong criteria. The details are defined in the draft which has been revealed recently. The National Agency for the Control of Cannabis will be in control of the entire process from the licensing of …
Albania Mayor Resigns Over Sex Tape Scandal
Mayor of northern Albanian town resigns after video of him having sex in his office circulated online. Original post Here
Albania Drafts Law to Legalise Cannabis for Medical, Industrial Use
Following a public opinion survey whose results some have questioned, the cabinet has backed a draft law that would legalize the use of cannabis for medical and industrial reasons. Original post Here
Kidnapped police officers of Kosovo interrogated by Serbian forces
3 police officers are being interrogated at the High Public Prosecutor’s Office in Kraleve. According to the authorities in Belgrade, they were arrested on the territory of Serbia on June 14. The news was confirmed for Radio Free Europe by the Prosecutor’s Office of this city in the south of …
Rama: Kosovo policemen should return home
Prime Minister Edi Rama, has reacted again for the arrested policemen of Kosovo. According to him, they should to return home immediate. In the conference with the Hungarian counterpart, Rama said that he is focused their release possible as soon as possible. “There is an immediate need for returning home …
Orban criticizes EU: It is shameful how slow is going the enlargement process
The Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban, at the joint media conference in Tirana, praised the diplomatic relations between the two countries, while saying that the connection between the peoples has deep roots in history. “Very interesting place. I came to Albania with great desire. I’ve been at least 12 …
Kukes mayor resigns after sex scandal
The mayor of Kukes, Safet Gjici, has publication of a video scandal where he is seen having sex in the office. Gjici emphasized that he fell prey to a trap prepared with details and that he has been in an intimate relationship with the girl who appears in the footage …
Op-ed: A rebuttal for Prime Minister Rama’s conceptual comments on Kosovo
By VETON SURROI Prime Minister Rama does not have to be a mediator between the “Euro-Atlantic community” and Kosovo. The Albanian language, technically, does not constitute any added value in communication between the “Euro-Atlantic community” and Kosovo. I listened to the presentation of the Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, …
Q&A: Türkiye-Albania relations face a bright future, says Ambassador Atay
Marking 100 years of diplomatic relations between Albania and Türkiye, Tirana Times interviewed Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye Tayyar Kağan Atay. Türkiye and Albania enjoy excellent relations and they have a bright future ahead, Ambassador Atay says, citing the strategic partnership the two countries enjoy as well as their …
Fraternal Discord: Rama’s Cancellation of Meeting With Kurti Strains Kosovo-Albania Ties
The cancellation of a joint meeting between the two governments due to the tense situation in Kosovo’s Serb-majority north has further damaged already frayed relations between Albin Kurti and Edi Rama. Original post Here
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 …