Spanish laborer found dead in hotel room
A Spanish citizen was found dead in a hotel room in the Karavasta village of Divjaka. 47-year-old Francisco Servija has been working in this area for about two months for the assembly of solar greenhouses together with his friend, Osvaldo Velasco. The journalist of ABC News, Xhensila Kodra informs that …
Multiple arrested for dealing drugs near schools
Tirana police have cracked down this Wednesday on a group, which dealt cannabis and cocaine in some areas of the Albanian capital. Several people are arrested. According to preliminary data, this group is believed to have been distributing drugs near schools, but also in other premises. /abcnews.al […] Read More… …
New Central Hospital in QSUT, Rama-Manastirliu: A new beginning for health system
The new Central Hospital at QSUT was inaugurated today, a completely new hospital built from the ground up for internal diseases, in the “Mother Teresa” University Hospital Center complex. Prime Minister Edi Rama and the Minister of Health and Social Protection, Ogerta Manastirliu, have considered this investment the greatest work …
Race and Exclusion in State Socialism: African Students in Communist Albania
Albania once opened its doors to the children of anti-colonial figures in Africa, but they still faced suspicion and marginalisation. Original post Here
Domestic and Sexual Violence Sentences ‘Often Lenient’ in South-East Europe
Perpetrators of domestic and sexual violence in most south-east European countries often receive lenient sentences, while the burden of proof mainly falls on the victims, says a new report by the US State Department. Original post Here
New details on Fushë Kruja -Thumana fatal car crash
Police of Kruja has revealed that the driver who got injured in the accident during the early hours of this Tuesday morning on the Fushë Kruja – Thumana axis was Julian Koçaj, 34 years old. According to the police, the young man lost control over the vehicle and as a …
Car set on fire, police suspects for jealousy reasons
A car has been burned during Tuesday night in Allias area of Tirana, while the arson is suspected to have been intentional. Based on the released information, owner of the vehicle allegedly took the girlfriend to the suspected author two days ago. Fortunately, only the vehicle was damaged as a …
Former Bulqiza Municipality jurist left in prison for tender abuse
Special Court against Organized Crime and Corruption (GJKKO), has reconfirmed the measure set in absentia “prison arrest” for Leonard Daçi, a lawyer in the Municipality of Bulqiza, part of the group of officials of this institution who were arrested, including the mayor Lefter Alla. On the day of re-evaluation of …
PM Rama opens art exhibition in Athens
Prime Minister Edi Rama has opened this Tuesday an exhibition with his artistic creations in Athens. In his speech, while thanking his collaborators for making this exhibition possible, Rama invited those present to see his works, while he said that art does not need translation. “What you will see tonight, …
Bulgaria resident punished after caught with EUR 19.000 in Elbasan
Elbasan Police have prosecuted ed this Tuesday a citizen with the initials E.M, 59, resident in Bulgaria. During the physical search conducted on him were found and seized as material evidence the sum of 19,000 EUR. Authorities suspect that the money were smuggled into Albania, while Elbasan Prosecution is working …
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 …
Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj has announced a new National Housing Fund to support not only vulnerable groups, but also professionals, young people and newly formed families. Speaking after a government meeting, Ibrahimaj said the programme will make 7,000 apartments available. Around 2,000 will be offered through interest-free loans …