The death of a 3-year-old boy, the father: I want justice!
ABC News has secured the report made by the father of the 3-year-old, Brian Spahiu, who died after going to get service at the private dental clinic “Splendent”. In the report, the father of the 3-year-old, Bledar Spahiu, says that on September 28, they took the boy to the clinic …
Wanted serbian caught in Morina border crossing
A 31-year-old man from Serbia was arrested at the border crossing point in Morina. Police say he was wanted internationally by Austria for the crime of drug trafficking. Interpol Tirana, in cooperation with their counterparts in Austria, have started the procedures for the extradition of the 31-year-old/ abcnews.al […] Read …
Hasani: The current geopolitical situation has produced many challenges that require attention
At the end of the meeting of foreign ministers of the Berlin Process in Tirana, Minister Hasani said that this was the last ministerial meeting in the series of three ministerial meetings that precede the Summit in Tirana. This was the last ministerial meeting in the series of three ministerial …
“Let’s walk together towards the EU path”, Baerbock in Tirana: The time has come to keep the promises
“Let’s walk together towards the EU path, the time has come to keep the promises we made”, said the German foreign minister in Tirana, at the end of the meeting in the framework of the Berlin process. “Albania has arrived safely in our European family. Germany will pour 300 thousand …
Varhelyi: The Berlin Process, the most reliable platform we have
Commissioner for enlargement, Oliver Varhelyi at a press conference after the meeting of 24 delegations in Tirana in the framework of the preparations for the Berlin Process Summit that will be held in the Albanian capital. Varhelyi said that the Berlin Process was and is the most reliable platform that …
Rama met the King of Spain in European Political Community Summit
King of Spain, Felipe VI has received the leaders who gathered in Granada, Spain, within the framework of European Political Community Summit. Among them was Prime Minister Rama, who shared this Friday on the social networks images from the moment of the reception of the King of Spain, Felipe VI. …
24 delegations to gather in Tirana ahead of Berlin Process Summit
A very important international event will take place this Friday for the first time in history outside the borders of the EU, few days ahead of the Berlin Process Summit. Foreign Ministry announced earlier that 24 delegations from member countries of the Berlin Process, which precedes the October 16 summit, …
Minister Baerbock’s message on EU integration, Kosovo-Serbia tensions
Germany’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Annalena Baerbock has visited for the first time Tirana, in the framework of preparations for the Berlin Summit Process, which will be held in the Albanian capital, for the first time in history, outside the EU member states. In a statement to the media, Baerbock said …
A phone call not every writer wants
By Kristoffer Leandoer Every year he waits in vain by the phone on this very day, and a whole nation waits with him. Every year the Albanian people are equally surprised that Ismail Kadare has been passed over once again. The recently published “A dictator calls” (Counterpoint LLC), makes full use of …
Op/ed: The end of a policy at the gates of the monastery?
By Veton Surroi When this text is published, there will be a day of mourning in Serbia because of the “tragedy in Banjska”. Thus, an explanation of the acceptability of the action of the paramilitary unit in Banjska, described as a terrorist act by the USA, EU and Great Britain, …
The Centre for Arbëresh Studies and Publications commemorated linguist and Albanologist Antonino Guzzetta on the 104th anniversary of his birth. Born on October 14, 1922, in Piana degli Albanesi, Sicily, Guzzetta devoted his career to preserving and promoting the Albanian language and Arbëresh culture. Guzzetta graduated from the University of …
Student-led demonstrations turn into violent confrontations, with attacks on state institutions and luxury buildings amid allegations of systemic corruption, police brutality and a deepening political crisis. Tirana Times, October 14, 2026 – Albania’s capital descended into scenes resembling a war zone Wednesday as anti-government protesters attacked state institutions, set fires …
Student-led protests in Albania have escalated into violent clashes with police, drawing international attention and raising fresh questions about government accountability, corruption and the future of young people. The demonstrations began with demands for better university conditions, lower education costs and greater financial support for students. However, they soon expanded …
Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi condemned attacks on Parliament and public institutions during a violent protest in Tirana. He described the acts of vandalism and destruction as unacceptable. In a social media statement, Peleshi stressed that violence serves no cause and harms the public interest and society. He also rejected attempts …
Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro urged students to reject violence as protests entered their second day. She expressed deep concern over attacks on the Education Ministry and other public institutions. “Physical clashes and property destruction must never replace words, arguments and dialogue,” Kumbaro said. The minister defended students’ right to protest …
The US Embassy in Tirana issued a security alert on Tuesday, warning American citizens that violent protests could spread near government buildings. The embassy said a demonstration on Durrës Street, near Skanderbeg Square, turned violent after protesters threw stones. It warned that unrest could spread to nearby areas and government …
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Albania (KISH) condemned the removal of the Vatican flag during a protest in Tirana on Tuesday, calling the act unacceptable. In a public statement, the conference said protesters had targeted the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in Tirana. Several demonstrators removed the Vatican flag …
The German Embassy has shared the position of the European Union Delegation to Albania regarding the ongoing student protests in Tirana. The German Embassy has expressed the same position as the EU Delegation, which voiced concern over escalating tensions between law enforcement officers and young protesters and called on all …
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti announced during a government meeting that a proposal to establish a working group tasked with drafting, coordinating and harmonising a state strategy regarding appeal proceedings at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague had been approved. Kurti stated that the first-instance verdict against the four …
The British Embassy in Tirana has reacted following clashes on the second day of protests outside the Ministry of Education. In a statement published on the Ministry’s official Facebook page, the embassy stressed that the right to protest does not justify the use of violence or damage to public and …