Six Tirana call center employees arrested on ‘fraud’ charges
Six people have been collared this Wednesday by Tirana police, In the framework of the coded operation “Selita Center”, after being accused of deceiving foreign citizens to invest money in fictitious markets. During the operation, citizens Ermion Markaj, Patricja Radovani, Donald Toma, Areteo Butsi, Emanuele Jaho and Fiodor Ziu were …
Meta reacts for Tirana’s incinerator: Late decision but positive
The head of Freedom Party, Ilir Meta, said that the seizure of the Tirana incinerator is a positive news. According to him is important, that three incinerators are treated as a whole. “As all the evidence has shown, as all the facts presented by us have shown, this is a …
Balla with a meeting with members of the Republic Guard
Interior Minister Taulant Balla held a meeting with leaders and officers of the Republic Guard this morning. In his speech, Minister Balla stated that respect for the Law and the Code of Ethics during the exercise of duty and outside of it should be the distinguishing norm of this elite …
Imprisoned Himara mayor’s file sent for adjudication to Special Court
Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has closed the investigations and sent this Tuesday the file of mayor of Himara elected in May 14 polls, Fredi Beleri, to the Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO). Beleri was arrested just two days before the local elections after …
Gjirokastra man arrested for violating own mother
A 44-year-old man in Gjirokastër has been arrested his Tuesday, after he abused his mother and threatened her with a hunting rifle. Gun in question was seized as material evidence along with a quantity of combat ammunition for this type of weapon, a quantity of cannabis and a knife, which …
Six illegal watercrafts blocked in Shengjin, Kavaja
Border Police has blocked this Tuesday six vessels in Durres and Shengjin, while checks and verifications continue along the entire coastline of the districts. Due to the lack of proper documentation, 4 Jet Skis, 1 speedboat and 1 dinghy were blocked from Shengjin to Kavaja. Meanwhile, their owners have been …
Minister of Education resigns from the cabinet of Kurti
Minister for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation in the Government of Kosovo, Edona Maloku Bërdyna has announced that she has resigned from her position for subjective reasons. She submitted her resignation to Prime Minister Kurti, saying that it is impossible to continue her commitment to this task. “I am deeply …
SPAK seizes Tirana’s incinerator
Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has announced that it has seized the Tirana incinerator. SPAK announces that it is investigating within the criminal proceedings for the criminal offenses of “Fraud with serious consequences” in cooperation, “Abuse of duty”, “Passive corruption of high state officials or local elected officials”. It is also …
Kruja man prosecuted for threatening citizen with hunting rifle
A 53-year-old man has been prosecuted this Monday in Kruja after he threatened another citizen with a shotgun. Police revealed that the event took place in the village of Brret, Krujë, where after having a conflict with the 47-year-old citizen, the 53-year-old man threatened him with the gun. Following police …
Corruption in Ministry of Health, the investigations are closed
The Special Prosecutor’s Office has closed the investigations regarding the affair in the Ministry of Health, where at least four people have been charged, including the former secretary of this ministry, Joana Duro, and two engineers who won a tender worth about 8 million ALL. Journalist Ermal Vija reports for …
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 …