Rama shares details from the meeting with the Albanians in Athens: A special moment of pride!
Prime Minister Edi Rama will be in Athens on May 12, where he will hold a meeting with compatriots there. Through a post on Facebook, the head of the government, as he called on the Albanians to participate, revealed that the meeting will start at 11:00 in the Galatsi stadium, …
The judges of GJKKO who will examine the appeal for Fredi Beleri’s sentence are determined
The Judges of Special Appeal who will hear the appeal against the conviction of Alfred Beler are determined. The lottery has selected Daniela Shirke as chairperson and Dhimitër Lara and Ilirjana Olldashi as members. The date of the hearing has not yet been set, while Beleri was sentenced in the …
Europe Day, Rama: Albania, closer than ever to the old dream
Today is Europe Day, a day to celebrate peace and unity across the continent. The origin of this day dates back to 1950, when Europe was still recovering from the devastating effects of World War II. On May 9, 1950, the first move towards the creation of what is today …
Elections in the N.M, Hasani: I welcome the historic result of the Albanians, the future towards the EU
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, has welcomed the result of the Albanians in the elections held on Wednesday in North Macedonia, where the Albanian coalition “European Front” secured 19 mandates. Përshëndes rezultatin historik të shqiptarëve në zgjedhjet e 8 Majit 2024 në Maqedoninë e Veriut. Për të gjithë …
Arrested for corruption, is released from prison Korca’s lawyer Arben Lena
The Special Court has released from the cell the lawyer of Korça, Arben Lena, who was arrested for corruption. It is learned that he will remain under house arrest until the end of the investigation. Lena was arrested in January of this year on the suspicion that she would influence …
Police seized 25 kg of cannabis, 2 declared wanted
The police have given details about the drug house discovered in Veliqot of Tepelena. Two people are wanted, 27-year-old Daniel Xhebra, owner of the apartment, and 47-year-old Elton Shehu, co-authors in this criminal activity. In the uninhabited apartment, 249 potted narcotic plants, 25.35 kg of narcotic cannabis sativa, lamps, ventilation …
US: We support the rule of law and anti-corruption
“The proposal to advance Albania’s efforts related to good governance, the rule of law, and anti-corruption is promising,” – this is the reaction that comes from the American embassy in Tirana, regarding the draft resolution presented the day before from the SP in order to fight corruption. “The proposal to …
Tirana Appeal Court without a decision for deputy of Democratic Party, the hearing session is postponed again
Tirana Appeal Court without a decision for deputy of Democratic Party, the hearing session is postponed again The process in the Court of General Appeal against the deputy of the Democratic Party, Ervin Salianji, has been postponed again. The journalist of ABC News, Ermal Vija reports that the reason for …
The murder of the mother and her 3 children, psychiatrist: The woman did not suffer from mental problems
Psychiatrist, Gjon Preçi, who two years ago issued a prescription for 39-year-old Alma Arrazi, says that the drugs given to her are related to stress and anxiety management. Preçi stated that Alma was not treated by him or by any psychiatrist in Shkodër. According to him, we are not dealing …
Search continues for mother and two minor children, Civil Defense requests assistance from the Armed Forces
The National Agency of Civil Protection has made an official request to the Armed Forces to join together to provide their assistance in the operation of the police, RENEA and FNSH to find three dead bodies that are suspected to have drowned in the Buna River, mother Alma Arrazi and …
Balkan members of the Catholic Church have praised “broad-minded, spontaneous” Pope Leo XIV for his education, experience and openness. Original post Here
Tirana Times, May 8,– On May 11, 2025, Albania will hold its tenth parliamentary elections since the fall of communism in 1991 – a moment expected to be decisive not only for the political fate of the main parties but also for the democratic future and European orientation of the …
The Socialists and Democrats are still likely to dominate the Albanian political landscape after elections on May 11, but a cluster of new parties and the introduction of diaspora postal votes are threatening to shake things up. Original post Here
The Democratic League of Kosovo has filed 17 lawsuits in a fresh legal challenge against the outgoing prime minister, Vetevendosje leader Albin Kurti, and his ministers. Original post Here
Anonymous social media accounts, a lack of financial transparency and the unethical use of AI could have an impact on voter opinion ahead of Albania’s May 11 parliamentary election, BIRN has found. Original post Here
In an interview with BIRN, Zef Mazi, Albania’s former chief negotiator with the EU, poured cold water on Prime Minister Edi Rama’s election promise of EU accession by 2030. Original post Here
TIRANA, Albania , May 6th (Tirana Times ) — On May 11, Albanians will head to the polls for parliamentary elections marked by a crowded field of contenders: 53 political parties and over 2,000 candidates will vie for 140 seats in the national legislature. While this diversity may signal political …
President Begaj welcomes His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a solemn ceremony. May 2, 2025 | TIRANA, Albania Tirana Times In a visit marked more by symbolism than substance, Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein arrived in Tirana on Friday for …
Tirana Times | May 2nd | Prishtina, Kosovo — A unique cultural bridge between Kosovo and Saudi Arabia was inaugurated on Thursday with the opening of the “Urat” exhibition in central Prishtina, showcasing the Kingdom’s rich Islamic and cultural heritage. Organized in partnership between the Islamic Community of Kosovo and …
The involvement of individuals with criminal backgrounds or ties to the underworld among Albania’s so-called strategic investors must be examined in a broader context. Politically, this phenomenon represents one of the clearest signs of the symbiosis between crime and politics — and of the state being effectively captured by organized …