About 14 Kg cannabis found in Shkodra uninhabited house
Police of Shkodra has conducted checks against the cultivation of narcotics, during which 13.8 kg of cannabis were found in an uninhabited house. In an action, the police identified 9 members of the group and arrested 3 of them. In August of this year, the Police annihilated the criminal group, …
Head of C.Court: Constitution guarantees rule of law
Head of the Constitutional Court of Albania, Holta Zaçaj declared Monday that although it does not do politics, the Constitutional Courts influence the political life of Albania and it guarantees the rule of law. In a solemn session on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Constitution of Albania, …
SPAK seized the assets of businessman Pellumb Gjoka
The decision to seize the property of businessman Pellumb Gjoka, who was arrested as part of a criminal group after the disclosure of communications in the SKY application, is upheld. It has been learned that the Special Appeal approved the decision of the first instance. Meanwhile, businessman Gjoka has been …
Interior Minister in London, reveals the key point of cooperation between England and Albania
Interior Minister Taulant Balla is in London, one year after the meeting between the two Prime Ministers Rama and Sunak. During his speech, he stated that they agreed to deepen cooperation in three areas of common interest. Therefore, Balla emphasized that until now they have achieved impressive results in the …
In-depth: Lack of proper controls on pesticide use in the region leads to worry
It is difficult to imagine present-day agriculture without them, but the use of chemical substances is always a risk. Pesticides are the best regulated compounds on the market, but their incorrect and frequent application can lead to unsafe food and can further cause health problems. Safe food laws are ideal …
Two injured in Lac gas cylinder blast
A gas cylinder exploded in the No. 1 district of Laç city, due to which, a couple was injured this Monday morning. From the explosion of the gas cylinder, the lady of the house suffered burns on 50% of her body and was sent in a serious condition to the …
Five doctors in Fier to face prosecution on patient’s negligence charges
Prosecutor’s Office of Fier has sent five doctors for trial this Monday for negligence. According to the official announcement, the doctors neglected the medical treatment of a citizen who later died. Meanwhile, it is emphasized that the Prosecutor’s Office of Fier is fully committed to prosecuting and bringing to justice …
Albanian youth found hanged, with hands tied in Greece
A young Albanian man was found hanging from a tree in Greece this Monday morning. According to local media, the body of the 29-year-old man was found in a tree in a village in Kyllini. The authorities managed to identify the young man from the items found during the search …
Road transport directorate’s jurist arrested for forging documents
A jurist of the General Directorate of Road Transport Services (DRSHTRR) in Elbasan has been detained by the police after being wanted as part of the “Fraud” operation for falsification of documents and misuse of duties. From the investigations, it is suspected that the 30-year-old woman abused her duty, by …
Albania takes CEI Presidency in 2024
From January 1, Albania will take over the presidency of the Central European Initiative (CEI). In a reaction on the X platform, Foreign Minister Igli Hasani said that while Albania takes the leadership of the CEI, it remains committed to advancing the CEI’s goals for regional cooperation and EU integration. …
Edi Rama accuses opposition of trying to ‘pull Albania down’ after a second night of violence saw government buildings and businesses attacked and set on fire amid clashes between student protesters and police. Original post Here
French media outlet Notre Temps has highlighted Albania as an attractive destination for summer 2027, offering visitors a mix of cultural heritage, mountain scenery and Mediterranean beaches. The coverage comes as Transavia opens bookings for its summer 2027 flights. The airline plans to launch a new route between Marseille and …
Albania is taking new steps to promote the cultural and natural heritage of Theth through specially designed tourist routes. In Shkodër, around 20 representatives from cultural heritage institutions, local government, civil society, academia and local guides from Theth took part in a knowledge-sharing session under the project “From Mountainscapes to …
The Agolli House Studio hosted a cultural evening to mark the 95th anniversary of the birth of renowned Albanian writer Dritëro Agolli. The event took place in the house where he wrote many of his works and coincided with the second anniversary of the museum’s opening to the public. For …
“Wonders of Arbëria” brought Albanian folklore, traditions and cultural heritage to the stage of the National Theatre of Opera, Ballet and Folk Ensemble in a vibrant celebration of the country’s cultural identity. Artists from the National Folk Song and Dance Ensemble joined the Gurra e Kurbin Ensemble for an evening …
Protests by pupils and students continued today, with tensions escalating in Tirana. Demonstrators threw stones at police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons. Pupils and students have boycotted classes and taken to the streets in Tirana, Shkodra, Korça and Durrës. They are calling for change and marching through …
On the third day of protests, the State Police has urged pupils and parents to stay away from violence. It warned against involvement in situations that could endanger life and health. In a public message, police called on young people to leave areas where clashes are taking place. Parents were …
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has told Reuters he will not resign over student-led protests that entered their third consecutive day. Police used water cannons to disperse demonstrators who smashed windows and damaged property in the capital. The unrest also forced parliament to cancel its plenary session. Students are protesting …
Albania’s average monthly disposable income per capita reached 56,487 lek in 2025, up 10.5% from the previous year. Meanwhile, indicators measuring poverty risk and material and social deprivation showed improvement, according to the country’s statistics agency. The 2025 Income and Living Conditions Survey, published by the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT), …
More than 110 new and modernization projects worth over €15 billion will feature at Balkan Summit 2026. The event will take place in Pristina on October 19–20. The projects cover Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia. Organizers aim to unite the three markets and attract international investors, financiers and development institutions, …