Albanian drug dealer claims no hot water in prison breaches his rights

An Albanian drug dealer fighting extradition to Italy claims the lack of hot water in its prisons breaches his rights under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Maringlen Qefalia, 41, who was sentenced to five years in prison in Italy...

Spiropali Meets Thaçi in The Hague: Albanian Government Supports Former President

During her official visit to The Hague, Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Elisa Spiropali, held a meeting with the former President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi, who is currently being held in pre-trial detention at the Special Court....

Albania to change bank risk rules to meet EU standards

TIRANA, Nov 3 (TemA) - The Albanian central bank will overhaul its banking risk-management rules to align supervision with European Union and IFRS standards. Albania is one of the few countries in Europe still using two reporting systems — one for...

Constitutional Court Overturns Dismissal: Veliaj Formally Reinstated as Tirana Mayor

Change font size: - + Reset Tirana November 3,2025 The Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of Erion Veliaj, annulling the government’s decision to dismiss him from office and invalidating President Bajram Begaj’s decree for early elections in...

Tirana police crack down on unsafe electric scooters

TIRANA, Nov. 3 (TemA) — Police in Tirana have seized nearly 1,500 electric scooters and motorbikes during a citywide safety operation targeting unregistered and unsafe vehicles. The sweep, part of a broader effort to reduce accidents, focused on...

Shepparton Albanian Eagles defy the odds to take out maiden Albanian Cup

This is a swirling sea of local pride, dressed in red and black. But it’s nowhere near Shepparton. It’s at The Albanian Cup, hosted at the home of Western United Melbourne’s suburb of Tarneit - and Shepparton Albanian Eagles have just won the...

Bank of Albania to Review the Management of Non-Performing Loans

The Bank of Albania is reviewing its decisions on risk management for the banking sector, aiming to align them with new standards and with the practices followed by European supervisory institutions. The changes will also take place within the...

Fatos Nano, Albania’s Reformist Prime Minister, Dies at 73

Change font size: - + Reset Tirana, October 31, 2025 Former Albanian Prime Minister Fatos Nano, the reformist leader who transformed the country’s Communist Party into a modern European-style Socialist Party and who steered Albania through several...

Albania’s railways carry more cargo but few passengers

TIRANA, Nov. 2 (TemA) — Albania’s railways carried more freight but almost no passengers this year, underscoring how the network now serves industry more than the public. Official data show rail cargo rose about 14 percent in the third quarter,...

Armenia wins 4th gold medal in Albania

Commemorating the Restoration of China’s Legitimate Seat at the United Nations, Preserving and Advancing the Traditional China–Albania Friendship

Change font size: - + Reset — Article by the Chinese Ambassador to Albania, Pang Chunxue On 25 October 1971, at the 26th Session of the UN General Assembly, Resolution 2758 was adopted by an overwhelming majority, restoring all the lawful rights...

Constitutional Court Rules in Favor of Erion Veliaj Remaining Mayor of Tirana

The Constitutional Court of Albania has ruled in favor of Erion Veliaj, confirming his right to remain in office as Mayor of Tirana. The court’s decision brings clarity to the recent legal debate surrounding Veliaj’s mandate and the challenges...

Top court reinstates Tirana mayor after government removal

TIRANA, Nov. 3 — Albania’s Constitutional Court ruled in favour of Erion Veliaj, allowing him to remain mayor of Tirana after striking down a government decision that had removed him from office. The ruling passed by a 5–3 majority, overturning...

Albanians of Preševo Honor Nano: He Contributed to the Albanian State

The Municipality of Preševo in Serbia has sent a telegram of condolences following the passing of former Prime Minister of Albania, Fatos Nano. In the official message addressed to the Embassy of Albania in Belgrade, the Mayor of Preševo, Ardita...

Volleyball player 'destroyed' by Albanian gender inquest

Brazilian volleyball player Nayara Ferreira has said the decision by the Albanian Volleyball Federation (FSHV) to test her gender and suspend her from playing has left her bereft. "I feel destroyed, like I'm losing my mind, because I think a lot...

Albania's AI Minister is 'Pregnant'? The Sci-Fi Future of Politics is Here

This special report delves into Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama's announcement about the country's AI-generated minister, Deela, whose name means 'Sun'. Rama announced, 'I owe you to to share for first time that the LA is pregnant and and she's...

Most Albanian households can barely make ends meet, opposition MP says

TIRANA, Nov. 3 (TemA) — Opposition MP Jorida Tabaku said Monday that the government’s talk of economic stability “exists only on paper,” arguing that most Albanians are struggling with soaring prices and taxes. She referred to Eurostat data...

Albania’s Soviet-Tinged Propaganda Archives Reveal a Passion for the Cinematic, says Docmaker Roland Sejko

Roland Sejko’s doc “A State Film,” culled from a vast archive of official footage made under the regime of Albanian strongman Enver Hoxha, is a fascinating study in the power of image and myth. Screened in the main competition at the Czech...

Albania bids farewell to former PM Fatos Nano

TIRANA, Nov 2 (TemA) — Albania held a state funeral Sunday for former prime minister Fatos Nano, one of the architects of the country’s post-communist politics. Hundreds of citizens, politicians, diplomats and public figures paid their respects as...

Albania to hold state funeral for former PM Fatos Nano

TIRANA, Nov 2 (TemA) — Albania will hold a state funeral on Sunday for former prime minister Fatos Nano, a central figure in the country’s post-communist transition. The government has declared a national day of mourning, with flags at half-mast...