Clash between two people in Vlora, a 55-year-old man lost his life
A serious incident happened at noon today in the city of Vlora. As a result of a fight between two people, the citizen, Armando Meto, about 55 years old, died. According to footage provided by ABC News, the conflict took place between the premises of a bar near the Court …
Trapped by the collapse of the terrace in Durres, one dead
Two people were pulled out from under the ruins of the collapsed terrace in Qerret. It is learned that one of them died, while another was transported to the hospital. The incident took place a few minutes ago, while the police, ambulance and fire brigade are at the scene and …
Open Letter: Balance and proportionality must return in dealing with Kosovo and Serbia
Several key U.S. and European lawmakers have sent an open letter requesting changes to the current international approach to the Kosovo-Serbia crisis. Tirana Times is publishing its full text below: To: Miroslav Lajč ák Special Representative to the Western Balkans European Union Gabriel Escobar Special Representative to the Western …
Interceptions for Gjin Ndoji’s 2020 assassination unveiled
Interceptions from the investigation file on the ‘Metamorphosis’ operation have shed light on a series of criminal events, where known names of the world of crime, businessmen or even justice officials are involved. One of the crimes uncovered is the murder of Gjin Ndoji, where the file states that the …
17 injured in Pristina center bar’s mass shooting
Gunshots were recorded late on Friday evening in a bar in Kosovo. Local media reported that 17 people were injured in the shooting that took place in a bar in the center of Pristina, one of them in a serious condition. News of the event has been confirmed also by …
Interior Minister congratulates border police for handling TIA passengers’ flow
Interior Minister Taulant Balla inspected this Saturday the “Mother Teresa” Airport, where he saw closely the management of passengers flow. During his visit to Tirana International Airport (TIA), Balla thanked the Border Police which is doing an excellent job managing the influxof passengers. Although it is the peak of passenger …
Shootings in Pristina, Kosovo Police: 20 injured and one victim, among them 14 women
Kosovo police have given details about the shooting in a bar in the center of Pristina, where they state that 21 people were injured, one of whom died. According to the police, it was learned that four men had gunshot wounds, while the other 17, including 14 women, were injured …
Metamorphosis’ file, Ervis Martinaj ordered Gjin Ndoji’s 2022 murder
Details regarding the investigation file of “Metamorphosis” codenamed police operation, in the framework of which the former director of the operational forces in the state police Oltion Bistri, the head of the prosecution of Kukës Xhevahir Lita, the businessman Pellumb Gjoka and several other citizens were arrested, have come to …
Vacationers ‘abandon’ Durres beach due to bad weather
Bad weather with rain and clouds that is expected to engulf Albania in the following hours, has caused the beach of Durres to be abandoned by vacationers this Saturday. Holidaymakers have cut short their beach holiday due to weather conditions and fear of potential storms. Now empty, the beach of …
Minor girl’s prostitution exploitation discovered after Durres woman’s stabbing
Another person has fallen into the hands of the Durres police as part of the investigation into the incident that happened two days ago in Durres, where a 32-year-old woman was found dead under the Dajlani Bridge. As part of these investigations, the number of those arrested has increased to …
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 …