Bardhi press conference after the Democratic Party group meeting
At the end of the meeting of the parliamentary group of Democratic Party, Gazment Bardhi announced that the decision made at the meeting will be published by the press office. ABC News learns that until the election of the president, the party will be led by Gazment Bardhi and Jorida …
Dream Vacation? Albania’s Tourism Hopes Risk Being Blighted by Shortages
Albania is jumping up the international tourism rankings – but a chronic lack of infrastructure and workers suggests that the sector’s true potential may not be realised. Original post Here
Pedestrian crashed by careless driver in Lezha
An accident happened this Monday morning on the Lezhë-Shkodër highway, where a vehicle driven by 44-year-old Diana Suli hit a pedestrian at the exit of the city of Lezha. Following the crash, she was immediately sent to the hospital to receive medical assistance and is out of danger. On their …
Escobar, Lajcak to visit Kosovo amid tensions in north
Ruropean Union’s special envoy for dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, and the US special envoy for the Balkans, Gabriel Escobar, will visit Kosovo this Monday regarding the situation created in the north of the country and on Tuesday they will be in Serbia. In addition to meetings with heads of …
Citizens gather on 11th day of protests in North Kosovo
Protesters in the northern municipalities of the country, Zveçan, Leposaviq and Zubin Potok, have started to gather this Monay in front of the municipal buildings, on the eleventh day of the ongoing rallies. According to the local media, on Sunday night was quiet in these municipalities. Unlike other times, yesterday …
Stabbed his 38-year old wife, police looking for the author
Marjola Myrtollari, the 38-year-old woman who was stabbed by her husband in Korça, is in critical condition. Journalist Roland Beqiraj, referring to sources from the hospital, says that the 38-year-old woman is in serious condition. The police also carried out inspections in the residences of the relatives of the perpetrator …
The family members of Ervis Martinaj goes to the Supreme Court: All the assets are from legal sources
Ervis Martinaj’s family members, since earlier the Special Prosecutor’s Office seized his assets, have appealed to the Supreme Court. They request the removal of the seizure on the claim that the assets were created through legal sources. The case will be heard by the judge of the Supreme Court, Sander …
Stabbed 2 people in Saranda/ Police identified the perpetrator, was arrested 3 times for drug trafficking
A 52-year-old Fatmir Jashari, who stabbed citizens Edmond Sulo, 54 years old and Spiro Llambri, 62 years old, was convicted earlier by the police. Sources for ABC News stated that Jashari, known by the nickname “Radari”, a fisherman by profession, was arrested in Corfu in 2000, after he was carrying …
A 46-year-old embezzled 3 million euros
A 46-year-old woman was arrested by the police for fraud. Confidential sources confirm to ABC News that the woman from Korça has been under investigation for several months as she allegedly stole sums of money ALL and foreign currency by defrauding online businesses and sending their orders to customers in …
A 33-year old is arrested for drug trafficking
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Morina for drug trafficking. The police announce that the young man was a passenger in a taxi vehicle, in which 4 packets of suspected ecstasy narcotics were found. At the end of the investigative actions, the specialists for the Investigation of Illegal Traffic and …
Two separate protests took place in Tirana on Saturday. Students, lecturers and citizens gathered outside the Ministry of Education for the 19th consecutive day, demanding political change, the prime minister’s resignation and better living and education conditions. Meanwhile, the main opposition party held a rally outside the Prime Minister’s Office. …
The US Embassy in Tirana has urged American citizens to avoid protest areas, warning that demonstrations could escalate into violence and disrupt traffic and public services. In an official security alert, the embassy said protests continue in central Tirana and near government institutions. Some demonstrations have turned violent, with reports …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has warned that society risks normalising violence and turning it into a tool for settling disputes with teachers, university lecturers and public institutions. Speaking at a meeting of the National Council for the Rights and Protection of Children on October 30, Rama called for a joint …
Albania’s Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, has called for stronger regional cooperation to help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses and access new markets. She made the statement at the fourth edition of the regional conference “SHE RISES”, held in Pristina, Kosovo. The event brought together women entrepreneurs, government …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has called for a broader approach to addressing violence involving minors, stressing that punishment alone cannot solve the problem. He said authorities must also support vulnerable children and their families and help young people reintegrate into society. Speaking at a meeting of the National Council for …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has called for a national debate on restricting minors’ access to social media, including whether the minimum age should be 16 or 18. Speaking at a meeting of the National Council for the Rights and Protection of Children on October 30, Rama said the growing influence …
Albanian singer Evi Reçi and virtual artist Bora Faira have won the “Best Human–AI Collaboration” award at the World AI Music Festival in Cannes, marking an international achievement for Albanian music. The festival announced the award during its October 2026 edition, recognising the project “Nata Sonte” for bringing together human …
The United States Embassy in Tirana has issued an official statement regarding the ongoing protests in Albania, as well as those expected on Saturday, warning of the risk of escalation into violence. The Embassy emphasized that some demonstrations have turned violent, involving the use of incendiary devices, stone-throwing, and property …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced that the government will begin consultations with parents and teachers on restricting minors’ access to social media. Authorities are considering whether the age limit should be set at 16 or 18, with the aim of preventing children from having individual accounts on these platforms. …
During his speech this afternoon, Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that, starting next year, children will remain at school until 5:00 PM. The measure will help working parents, while children will take part in cultural and sports activities that will also contribute to their social development. “Another important task is …