Stabbed his brother, police arrested a 49-year-old man
A 49-year-old man from Elbasan was arrested after stabbing his brother the night before. The police stated that the fight between the brothers happened for weak motives. Currently, the injured is hospitalized and, according to sources, he is out of danger. The suspected perpetrator will face justice after the arrest. …
Bomb maker arrested in Lezha
Police of Lezha have arrested Friday the 66-year-old Qemal Ajazi, who produced mines with remote control, to sell them in the Lezha district, to citizens or groups that carried out criminal activities, to use them for crimes against the person. Law officers seized 3 remote control mines, 2 firearms, 40 …
Situation on North/ Kurti: We could not postpone the elections again
The Parliament of Kosovo is holding an extraordinary session according to the situation in North. Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti in his speech said that they decided to postpone the elections in North together with the internationals because of the security in the country. He said that they accepted …
Saimir Tahiri released from prison
The court of Elbasan, at the request of the prosecution, has released Saimir Tahir from prison. The decision was given today by judge Matilda Fetau, who has decided that former interior minister Tahiri will serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. The former interior minister was sentenced to …
Why tensions between Serbia and Kosovo are flaring
By Veton Surroi The first lesson of the events of these days in the four northern municipalities of Kosovo is that the conflict between Kosovo and Serbia is not over. Even after 24 years, since Serbia signed the capitulation with NATO, it still has not signed the peace and cooperation …
Vote-buying, elected mayor of Himara left in prison by Special Court’s appellate
Appellate Instance of the Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) has left the elected mayor Fredi Beleri in prison this Thursday and has changed the measure for Pandeli Kokaveshi from prison arrest to forced appearance. Through his lawyer, Edmond Demo, Beleri asked for release from prison and change …
“Conflict in North Kosovo must be resolved with the democratic world”, Rama meets Vucic and Von der Leyen in Moldova
Prime Minister Edi Rama has posted a video on “Facebook” while he was talking with the president of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, the president of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen and other leaders at the summit of the European Political Community that is being held this Thursday in Chisinau, …
One injured in Matt shooting, perpetrator wanted
A firearm-related incident occurred in the early hours of this Thursday morning in Mat, causing one injured, while the police identified the 38-year-old perpetrator and declared him wanted. Law enforcement announced that the injured after the incident went to the hospital to receive medical help, where the police were also …
Serbs in northern Kosovo protest again, EU to discuss tense situation
Even today, it is expected that in the north of Kosovo, Serbian citizens will protest against the new Albanian mayors. Today is the fifth day of protests, while yesterday it ended with some minor incidents in Zveçan. It is learned that today the leaders of the 27 of EU countries …
22-year-old boy’s drowned body found hours after reported missing
After several hours of searching, it was found the dead body of 22-year-old Valentin Nikolli in the Mat River. The operation was coordinated by RENEA Special Department, which had started the search since yesterday evening. The 22-year-old boy died a day ago, after allegedly accidentally falling into the river while …
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 …