Attack on Israel/ Minister Hasani: 15 Albanians travel to Tirana and Pristina, work is underway for two more citizens
“Albanian citizens, who traveled last week for work or tourist reasons in the Middle East are healthy and well.”, thus declared the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Igli Hasani. Through a note on “Facebook”, the Albanian chief diplomat adds that “as a result of the Iranian attack …
SPAK seized the assets of 4 brothers for selling drugs in several Europian countries
SPAK seizes the assets of the four brothers and other persons associated with them after they are accused of having trafficked narcotics in several countries of the European Union. According to the public announcement, these assets, which include money in bank accounts, arable land, real estate, are owned by the …
Without documents in Morina/ The facilitation of crossing without procedures at the border is extended to 9 months
Citizens of Albania and Kosovo will pass through the border point of Morina without checking identification documents during 9 months of the year and on holiday weekends. The governments of the two countries revised a protocol, which until now facilitated the movement procedures at this border point only in the …
Balla welcomes the new officers sworn in
Interior Minister Taulant Balla wished success to 96 students who graduated from the “Bachelor” program from the Faculty of Security and Investigation, as well as 31 Police experts for special functions, during a ceremony held at the Security Academy. Deputies of the Security Committee, the General Director of DPPSH, lecturers, …
SPAK seizes the apartment of Fatos Tushe in Vlora
The Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime has seized the apartment of the former mayor of Lushnje, Fatos Tushe, who was previously convicted for abuse of office and violation of equality in tenders. In the meantime, the investigation by the special prosecutor’s office is continuing for the concealment …
Rama hosted by Macron in an official ceremony
Prime Minister Edi Rama is in France as part of a two-day visit at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron. The Prime Minister is welcomed with an official ceremony by Macron. At 14.45, Rama and Macron will hold a face-to-face meeting. During the visit to Paris, the head of government …
Rama will be hosted by Macron in an official ceremony, several agreements will be signed
Prime Minister Edi Rama is in France as part of a two-day visit at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron. The Prime Minister will be welcomed with an official ceremony at 13:00 by Macron. After the ceremony, Rama and Macron are expected to hold a press statement. Afterwards, several intergovernmental …
The prosecution requests the confiscation of Alda Klosi’ assets
The Prosecutor’s Office of Tirana requests the confiscation of the assets of the former official Alda Klosi, after it was proven that the assets have no legal origin and it was proven that they were created during criminal activity. Through an announcement, the prosecution says that the 500,000 euros that …
Operation against cannabis cultivation/ Balla: From the next week, monitoring will be with Bayraktar drones
Starting next week, terror monitoring will also be carried out through Bayraktar drones. The news was given by the Minister of the Interior, Taulant Balla, in a statement to the media. Balla also announced that at the end of the month, police measures related to security and the smooth running …
Dumani: SPAK is not indifferent to the decision-making of KPK and KPA
Altin Dumani says that SPAK is not indifferent to the decision-making of KPK(Independent Qualification Commission) and KPA(Special Appellate College), regarding the vetting process. During his speech at the National Council of European Integration, Dumani said that from their decisions, SPAK receives indications to carry out criminal prosecutions and property investigations. …
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 …