Durres, member of criminal gang arrested
Wanted 34-year-old Denis Shahini has been arrested by the Police of Durres this Monday, as he turns out to be a member of a criminal group in this city. Shahini was declared wanted in 2021 for being involved in the field of narcotics, but also a number of other crimes. …
PM vows specialist doctors’ salary will be increased by ALL 50,000 from April
Prime Minister Edi Rama emphasized this Monday that starting from April 30, specialist doctors will receive ALL 50,000 more as part of their salary. During the First Congress of Health, PM Rama proclaimed that they will keep the promise for doctors and other specialists for a salary increase of 7%, …
Berisha signs the requisition to CEC as DP chairman
Even though the Court of Appeal decided to return the case to the first instance, thus leaving Sali Berisha without the PD seal, the latter yesterday afternoon signed the letter to the CEC, for the registration of the party in the May 14 elections. In a report for ABC News, …
Rama host the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen
As it was announced yesterday, the prime minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, has arrived in Tirana for an official visit. She was hosted with an official ceremony by the Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama in the premises of the Prime Minister’s Office. After the ceremony, the leaders took a …
The Prime Minister of Denmark: Albania, a reliable partner for us!
The Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, said in a media conference in Tirana that she feels honored for visiting our country. She said that Albania is a reliable ally for Denmark. During her speech, Frederiksen did not spare the congratulations for Prime Minister Edi Rama, whom she described as …
National flag at half mast after Greece’s trains’ crash
Albanian national flag in front of Prime Minister’s Office has been lowered at half mast in honor of the victims that passed away due to the trains’ crash in Larissa area of Greece, among whom were also four Albanians. They have been identified as Ifijenia Micka, Pavlin Bozo, Joanis Xholla …
TNT explosion on Vau i Dejes electricity distributor’s premises
A deliberate explosion has been recorded this Sunday morning on the yard of the Electricity Distribution Operator in Albania (OSHEE) offices in the village of Bushat, Vau i Dejës. Due to the blast, two vehicles parked in the yard were damaged, but fortunately there are no reports of casualties. Meanwhile, …
Tirana Court Rules Retrial in Main Opposition Party’s Leadership Battle
Tirana’s Court of Appeals has accepted Enklejd Alibeaj’s request and ruled the retrial in the long leadership battle case within the main opposition Democratic Party. Original post Here
Today, the trial in the Appeal for the stamp of the DP
The Court of Appeal of Tirana is expected to consider today the appeal made by the official DP for the decision of the first instance, which recognized the Assembly of December 11, 2021 and Sali Berisha as the head of this political force. So far, the lawyers representing Enkelejd Alibeaj, …
PM Rama urges SPAK to investigate January 21 file
Prime Minister Edi Rama has called on the new justice bodies, namely the Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) to investigate January 21, 2011, where four protesters were killed. Referring to a new audio-tape published in the media, PM Rama says that the justice now must do its …
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 …
Former Defence Minister Piro Vengu has reacted following acts of violence reported for the second consecutive day during protests outside the Ministry of Education. In a social media post, Vengu stated that students have the right to protest and express their concerns, but stressed that violence and vandalism serve no …