15th anniversary of independence, Begaj two-day visit to Kosovo
The President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, starts today a two-day visit to the Republic of Kosovo, on the occasion of the celebration of the 15th anniversary of its independence. Begaj is expected to meet with the highest leaders of the state, President Vjosa Osmani, Prime Minister Albin …
Expelled from the Assembly, the democratic deputies appeal the decision
DP MPs have submitted a request to appeal the decision on their expulsion. The request has been sent to the Assembly and the Guard. According to them, based on the regulation, they can enter the Assembly until the conference is convened to consider it. Yesterday, the Ethics Commission expelled Sali …
Berisha joins protest in front of parliament building
Cairman of the Democratic Party (DP), Sali Berisha, left his office in the blue headquarters and joined the opposition protest that is being held this Thursday in front of the Parliament building. After walking towards the protesters, Berisha greeted those present, while he started his speech with accusations against Rama. …
The two arrested after the opposition protest are released from prison
The Tirana court released two protesters arrested on Monday after the Democratic Party protest. Jakup Stafa and Dorison Petoku were left in the “obligation to appear” security measure. We remind you that after Monday’s protest, two people were put in handcuffs, one was prosecuted and another was declared wanted. At …
The protest is closed, the opposition will gather again on March 3
The opposition protest is closed after two and a half hours in front of the Parliament. The protesters left the Assembly and went to the blue headquarters together with Berisha and other MPs who have been excluded from the plenary sessions. So, in parallel, the planning session is being held, …
McGonigal’s Albanian ‘Adventure’ Demands a Deeper Investigation
If US justice keep the McGonigal scandal under wraps, limiting the charges to ‘non-disclosure’ of certain relationships, its squeaky-clean reputation could be tarnished. Original post Here
Fier, three arrested on drug charges
Three people have been handcuffed this Wednesday after they converted a 3-story villa into a “bari house” in Fier. Police revealed that the arrested are the owner of the villa, Erjon Marini alias Xhevair Gashi, who had adapted the 5 rooms of one floor for the cultivation of narcotic plants, …
Shkodra hospital’s director refutes claims of ambulance delay in house fire
Director of Shkodra’s Regional Hospital, Senad Halluni, has reacted to the claims of the residents of the Roma community about the delay of the ambulance regarding the event of Tuesday evening, where a 60-year-old man lost his life and his wife was taken to the hospital after the barracks where …
Two men arrested for dealing drugs near schools
Tirana police has arrested two people this Wednesday, who were distributing narcotics near schools in Kamëz: Xh. K., 23 years old and A. Th., 28 years old, both residents of the area. During the physical check, citizens Xh. K. was found with 15 doses of suspected narcotic substance cannabis sativa, …
Parliament to decide amount of funding for political parties; CEC’s head
Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC), Ilirjan Celibashi, spoke about the conditions that political parties must meet in order to receive funds for the electoral campaign, adding that the Parliament will decide how much money the political parties will receive. In a press conference, he emphasized that this will …
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 …