Bislimi on Rama’s assocation: There are no Albanian-Serbian talks, Kosovo is the only authority for negotiations
The Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of Kosovo, Besnik Bislimi, commented on the proposal of Prime Minister Edi Rama for the Association’s statute, which he sent to France and Germany. Regarding the proposal of the Association of Municipalities with a Serbian majority, Prime Minister Edi Rama, Bislimi has stated …
SPAK arrest warrant for Klodian Kapedani on vote-buying
Klodian Kapedani, arrested by order of SPAK, for vote buying in Kavaja, is said to have been discovered through wiretapping. Sources from the investigative group confirm to ABC news that there have been no complaints from citizens or political entities about the 39-year-old, but he has emerged from the telephone …
PM Rama echoes ‘Rally Albania 2023’
Prime Minister Rama has published some photos from “Rally Albania 2023”, the 19th edition where 22 countries are participating. This edition promotes Albanian tradition, the cuisine and the wonders of our riviera. “Good morning, and with the energy conveyed by the Rally Albania 2023, in its 19th edition, with the …
Man arrested on drug charges in Tirana
A 35-year-old man has been detained this Friday by the Narcotics Investigation Specialists of Tirana Police. Regarding the young man, the Court of First Instance of the General Jurisdiction of Tirana has assigned the security measure “Arrest in prison”. During the search of the 35-year-old’s apartment, a small amount of …
Durres, is stolen the apartment of a judge
The apartment of the judge of Durres, Shpëtime Pitaku, has been stolee. ABC News journalist Leonodha Musai reports that Pitaku has given her statement regarding this event. Pitaku stated that they took 2 thousand euros and a quantity of jewelry. /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post Here
Rama’s proposal for the association/ British Ambassador: Kosovo should listen to Albania
The British ambassador in Kosovo, Nicholas Abbott stated that he has not yet read the draft statute of the Association of municipalities with a Serbian majority proposed by Prime Minister Edi Rama. According to him, Kosovo should listen to the advice coming from its friends and partners regarding the situation …
KFOR: Dialogue, the only way to resolve tensions in the North Kosovo
KFOR has called for dialogue, as the only way to resolve tensions in North Kosovo. In a press conference, a KFOR spokesperson said that the situation in the North is calm, as the Serb protests continue. According to him, KFOR is monitoring the situation and is ready to intervene if …
Minister: Thumane-Kashar road to be completed within next 12 months
Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku has vowed this Friday that the Thumanë-Kashar road segment, part of the Blue Corridor, will be accessible to citizens within 12 months. She issued this statement during the axis construction’s works, accompanied by Prime Minister Edi Rama, stating that this is a road …
History made as College of Europe set to open Tirana campus
If Albania needed a sign that the European Union is still serious about its enlargement in the Western Balkans, it has received it in a special way: College of Europe, a renowned institution for training future European leaders, is set to open a campus in Tirana. Following a lobbying campaign …
A polish tourist dies after falling from sixth-floor hotel
A tragedy happened in the early hours of this morning in Durrës. A Polish tourist, 55 years old, fell from the sixth floor of the hotel where she was staying, losing her life. The circumstances of this event are still unknown. Meanwhile, the police are at the scene to clarify …
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 …