Two teen drug dealers arrested in Fier
Two drug dealers were caught in Fier as part of the “Tempulli” mega-operation, as announced this Wednesday. Accordig to the police, a 15-year-old man, who was prosecuted several times before, was released due to his age, for the same criminal activity, as well as the 18-year-old/ They were caught red-handed …
Interior minister guarantees TIMS system’s data are 100% protected
Interior Minister, Taulant Balla has been called this Wednesday to report to the Commission of European Affairs, where he guaranteed that the data of the TIMS system are 100% protected and there is no leakage of them. During his speech, Balla recalled that in the summer of last year the …
Minister Balla warns firing of policemen who aad access to ‘Sky’, ‘EncroChat’
Interior Minister, Taulant Balla has warned this Wednesday that any officer who had access to communication networks such as “EncroChat” or “Sky” will be expelled from the State Police. Minister Balla issued this warning while reporting to the Commission for European Affairs, considerig the measure as related to the security …
SPAK summoned the prosecutor of Elbasan
The prosecutor of Elbasan, Kreshnik Ajazi, who is investigating the file of Laert Haxhi, this morning arrived at the Special Prosecutor’s Office and held a meeting with SPAK prosecutors, this meeting ended a few minutes ago. It was Ajazi, the prosecutor who initiated the events revealed by Artan Tafani’s testimony, …
Update on Qukes-Qafe Plloce road’s construction eorks
Prime Minister Edi Rama shared this Wednesday morning on his social network “Facebook” some pictures of the daily work being done in Lot 3 of the Qukës-Qafë Plloë axis. In his reaction, Rama underlined that this is a panoramic segment which will shorten the distance between Tirana and Korça, passing …
Special Court of Appeal for Corruption and Organized Crime to interrogate Shkelzen for the explosion of Gerdec
GJKKO(Special Court of Appeal for Corruption and Organized Crime) accepted SPAK’s request to summon 71 witnesses, including Shkëlzen Berisha and Aldo Bumçi, regarding the Gerdec tragedy. The journalist of ABC News, Ermal Vija, as he is closely following the developments, says that Mediu is accused of “abuse of duty” within …
Roaming charges for citizens of the region 99 percent lower
The Prime Minister, Edi Rama, through a post on social networks, has given the good news that since October 1, “Internet Roaming” prices between Europe and the Western Balkans have been reduced by up to 99%. The Prime Minister adds that this comes after the signing of the agreement at …
Two youths arrested in Tirana for stealing electric bikes, scooters
Two young men were arrested this Tuesday morning in Tirana, as they stole bicycles and skateboards in cooperation with each other. Police informed that the officers seized a stolen electric bicycle and 4 skateboards, and a small quantity of cannabis. A 19-year-old man, who was accompanying one of the suspected …
Cooperation between US law enforcement and the State Police, US officials meet with Albania State Police Director
Cooperation between US law enforcement and the State Police, US officials meet with Albania State Police Director Members of the Embassy’s law enforcement team joined Charge d’Affaires David Wisner for a meeting with Albanian State Police (ASP) Director Muhamet Rrumbullaku to discuss the strong partnership and cooperation between the United …
PM discusses improvement of Albania’s business in entrepreneurs roundtable
Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, present at a table on entrepreneurship, emphasized the review of administrative business procedures in order to improve the climate of doing business. During his speech, Rama said that the time has come to relieve businesses from bureaucracies, which create unnecessary obstacles for businesses in …
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 …