Special appellate reviews imprisoned ex-chief of op police’s release request
Appellate of Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime is reviewing this Tuesday the appeal against the arrest measures for the six arrested in the “Metamorfoza” operation. This session started at 10:00 a.m., as the arrested persons requested a lighter security measure than that of prison arrest. It is about …
Rama: Albania to make 30,000 tons of sea products by 2024
30.000 tons of sea products are expected to be achieved within a year from aquaculture, Prime Minister Edi Rama declared Monday. In his social media statement, PM Rama underlined that marine products with floating baskets continue to grow, adding that the aim is to export from Europe to Japan. “Aquaculture …
Bled Forum in Slovenia, Rama: I do not believe that in 2030 we will be part of the EU
This Monday, the Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, is part of the Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia, where he gave his message regarding the future of the Western Balkans and our country in this regard. In his speech, Rama expressed that in 2030 he does not believe that they …
Tourists flux, interior minister meets borders police officers
The Minister of the Interior, Taulant Balla, held a meeting with the structures of the State Police at the Hani i Hotit Border Crossing Point in Shkoder. In his speech, Balla congratulated the blue uniforms for the work done for the smooth running of the tourist season and the influx …
Tirana man arrested for guns, drugs possession
A 40-year-old man has been arrested this Monday by Tirana Police on the charges of dealing narcotics and carrying weapons without a permit. According to the police, within the coded operation “Brryli”, it was possible to arrest the 40-year-old man, whose hard drugs, firearms, cold weapons and illegal items were …
Durres, teen arrested after crashing pedestrian to death
A 19-year-old man has been arrested this Monday by Durres police for the criminal offense “Violation of traffic rules”, resulting in the death of a person. According to the police, the young man accidentally killed a 50-year-old pedestrian while he was walking with a ‘Benz’ type vehicle in neighborhood no. …
SP convenes the National Assembly on September 4
The Assembly of the Socialist Party will meet next Monday, September 4. The high forum of the SP will decide on the reorganization of the party in this political season, but the reformation of the government by Prime Minister Rama is also expected to be announced there. According to the …
Wanted Shkodra man arrested for drugs cultivation
A 33-year-old man who was declared wanted on the charges of drugs cultivation has been arrested by the Police of Shkodra this Monday. Investigations have found that 33-year-old Lazer Curri, previously convicted of cultivating narcotic plants, is the author of cultivating 245 cannabis plants, destroyed on August 9. Narcotic plants …
Two italian tourists injured in Gjirokaster-Sarande road accident
An accident has been recorded this Monday on the Gjirokastra-Saranda road segment near the “Bistrica 2” power plant. A vehicle collided with a motorbike, as a result of which two tourists were injured. The “Volkswagen” vehicle, driven by 22-year-old Orest Zhgabi, collided with the “Dayang” type engine, driven by Italian …
Editorial: Latest Tirana-Athens spat is bad for both Albania and Greece
TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL A wave of political commentary and debate has recently erupted in Albania, especially coming from sources that are always ready to declare Greece an enemy of Albania. Unfortunately, these pseudo-patriotic and pseudo-nationalist commentators often dominate the public opinion space. Always ready to make conspiracy theory links, some …
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, …
The Albanian Banks Association (AAB) has condemned violence and damage to bank branches and financial facilities during recent unrest in Tirana. It called for measures to protect employees and customers and ensure uninterrupted banking services. In a public statement, the AAB stressed that peaceful assembly, protest and freedom of expression …