The Transparency Board, during its meeting held on June 2, 2026, decided on new fuel trading prices. The maximum retail price of diesel fuel (gasoil) meeting the SSH EN 590 standard has been set at 191 lek per liter, while the maximum wholesale price has been set at 179 lek per liter. The maximum retail price of gasoline meeting the SSH EN standard has been set at 176 lek per liter, while the maximum wholesale price has been set at 164 lek per liter. The prices determined by

June has begun with high temperatures across Albania. Meteorologist Tanja Porja warned that temperatures will rise to as much as 34°C in some areas of the country. “Today, maximum temperatures range from 26–28°C in the northernmost parts of Albania to 34°C in Elbasan and Berat. Along the coastline, temperatures will reach 31–32°C,” Porja said on the program Dita Jonë. The meteorologist forecasts that the hot weather will continue throughout the week. On Thursday, there may be

Food imports saw a significant increase during the first four months of 2026, including products that Albania has all the capacity and favorable climate conditions to produce domestically. According to official data from INSTAT, the total volume of food imports rose by 16.1% in January–April 2026 compared to the same period last year. The main concern is that Albania is increasingly failing to meet its own demand for basic food and agricultural products through domestic produ

The Institution of the Ombudsman has continued its investigation into the events that occurred in Zvërnec, where during a protest against a tourism project several citizens were detained and cases of alleged violence were reported. According to the official statement, representatives of the Ombudsman remained at the Vlorë Police Commissariat until late Saturday night, where they verified the condition of the detained individuals. The investigation was opened on the institutio

One year ago, Samir Mane entered Forbes’ billionaire list for the first time. This year, he has increased his wealth by 500 million US dollars, according to data published by the global magazine, as reported by noa.al. The well-known Albanian businessman, sole partner in several commercial companies and a large business group, appears in the Forbes 2026 billionaire list ranked 2,177th among 3,428 billionaires. Last year, Forbes recorded 2,933 billionaires, and Mane was ranked

The General Director of Prisons, Adriatik Kupi, has made several changes in the Prison Directorates. This move came after surprise inspections in prison cells, where items such as phones, USB devices, and drinks were found and confiscated. It has been reported that Klodjan Myrto has been appointed director of the Reç prison, while his predecessor, Algert Çekrezi, has resigned. Çekrezi has returned to the State Police. Arjan Bozhaj has been assigned to the “Jordan Misja” priso

Over 10% of the population living in Albania is in very serious difficulty in meeting their daily living needs, according to data from the INSTAT database, revised with the new 2023 population census. According to official data from the Survey on Income and Living Conditions, the percentage of households that declare they manage to make a living with great difficulty has decreased from 18.0% in 2021 to 10.2% in 2024. This statistical improvement did not come from an actual ri

On the 35th anniversary of the founding of the Socialist Party in Korçë, a supporter chose a unique way to celebrate. A2 CNN reports that a young woman tattooed on her arm the names of Prime Minister Edi Rama and southeastern Albania MP Romina Kuko. According to A2 CNN sources, she is known as an activist engaged in the party’s structures in Korçë. It is not the first time she has gotten tattoos of political figures’ names, as she had previously tattooed the name of former MP

Today we lost a friend, a model person, and an extraordinary restorer, Jani Zoica. Jani was a rare man, modest, noble, and with a dedication that is hard to find today. Throughout his life, he devoted himself to the restoration of churches, mosques, and frescoes, carefully preserving our history, faith, and cultural heritage. His premature passing is a great loss for his family, friends, and all those who had the chance to know him and work alongside him. “I don’t know if thi

The Transparency Board has changed fuel prices again. According to the latest announcement, the price of diesel has been reduced by 5 lek and will not exceed 190 lek per liter, while the wholesale price will not exceed 178 lek per liter. The price of petrol has also changed. It will not exceed 179 lek per liter at retail, while the wholesale price will not exceed 167 lek per liter. On May 27, 2026, at its regular meeting, the Transparency Board decided: The retail price of di

Meteorologist Tanja Porja has warned of a week with high temperatures across the country, where the thermometer is expected to reach up to 36 degrees Celsius. She said the weather will be characterized by intense heat, but also isolated showers in some areas of the country. The weekend is expected to be suitable for going to the beach. “Today at midday, temperatures are expected to reach around 34–35°C. However, after midday we will see an increase in cloudiness mainly in the

The Chairman of the Muslim Community of Albania (Komuniteti Mysliman i Shqipërisë), H. Bujar Spahiu, extends his greetings to all Albanians on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, conveying messages of peace, kindness, solidarity, and harmony. He emphasizes that this holiday reminds us of the values of sacrifice, devotion to God, and care for one another, especially for families, the elderly, and people in need. He also calls for greater understanding, wishing that this holiday bring

New details have emerged regarding last night’s operation in Sarandë against illegal constructions carried out under the order of the Prosecution where 12 security measures were issued, 4 for police officers, 4 for officials of the Territorial Protection Inspectorate in Sarandë and 4 for businessmen. The Police Oversight Agency announced that besides Kristofor Shkrepa, Kastriot Sotka was also arrested, both placed under the measure “arrest in prison” while Blerim Tafçiu was p

The waiting times at the border crossing point at Qafë Thanë are not only forming kilometer-long queues but are also causing hours of delays for people entering and leaving Albania. The Mayor of Pogradec, Ilir Xhakolli, stated that this has been a long-standing issue and that he has requested that institutions find an appropriate solution to eliminate border queues and the stress and fatigue they cause. “What I am asking the police, especially regarding the difficulties at Qa

After the 1990s, the culture of bribery in Albania became a common phenomenon. The perception was that if you did not pay, nothing could get done in public administration, you would not receive services in hospitals, or in other institutions. Although many services have gone online in recent years, the latest data from Eurostat showed that the criminal offenses registered for bribery in Albania in 2024 remain high relative to the population. According to Eurostat, in 2024 the

Farmers in the villages of Devoll are going through one of the most difficult seasons in recent years after severe damage caused by early May frosts in the region’s orchards. Low temperatures have heavily affected fruit production, almost completely destroying apple, cherry, and plum yields. According to farmers, in some areas losses have reached 95–100%, leaving hundreds of families who depend mainly on agriculture without income. Residents report that newly formed fruits ha

Humanity’s fascination with the apocalypse has been with us for millennia, manifesting cyclically through religious prophecies, astrological interpretations, or collective psychosis. In recent decades, we have witnessed several catastrophic deadlines that, of course, never materialized: many will remember the Millennium Bug on the eve of the year 2000, which threatened a global technological collapse capable of bringing down civilization, or the recurring theories about the m

Veterinary authorities have raised the alarm in the southeastern part of the country following suspicions of a new outbreak of Peste des Petits Ruminants in the area of Ersekë. Preliminary sources indicate that the suspicions emerged after several livestock animals showed concerning symptoms, prompting veterinary services to intervene immediately to verify the situation. Biological samples have been sent for laboratory analysis, while authorities are awaiting official confirm

Has passed away today, May 23, the well-known Albanian actor of cinematography, Birçe Hasko, one of the most beloved and respected figures of Albanian stage and screen. The sad news was announced by actor Mevlan Shanaj. “Birçe Hasko has gone. The actor who left behind a respected name, a great name in Albanian cinematography. The Labi Birçe Hasko is gone. The man who gave concreteness to the craft of acting is gone. The one who had humor and strictness as part of his charac

There are some losses that you feel even when they are not close to you. The loss of Geni was one of those that makes you hold your breath, become deeply sad, and raise the big questions about life, reason and meaning, the order of things, time, and humanity. In those moments, there is something almost divine that settles among us and makes us think more about goodness and what we share together, in the face of death that we always forget is so close. For those brief moments,