Expensive brand watches and gold jewelry seized, three arrested in Durres

The Durrës police seized 18 expensive brand watches, various gold and silver jewelry, 25 2 euro coins, 1 wave blocker, 6 cell phones and 1 vehicle. As a result, as part of the “Accessories” operation, three people ended up in police custody: Eduart Selimi, the driver of the vehicle where the valuables were found; Mateos […]

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By Tirana Times November 5, 2025 Albania’s draft budget for 2026 marks a significant milestone in the country’s defense modernization and strategic alignment with NATO objectives. The government has announced a €100 million increase in defense funding, raising total expenditures to €589 million  or approximately 2.1% of GDP  surpassing the …

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Dark Secrets: How Encrypted Comms Boosted Organised Crime in the Balkans

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