A Turkish citizen arrested in Kapshtica, is expected his extradition to Instanbul

A 50-year-old man from Turkey, sentenced to over ten years in prison for the production and sale of narcotics, was arrested at the border crossing point in Kapshtica. He was arrested at the entrance to Albania and arrested by the Narcotics Investigation Section of DVP Korçë, with the aim of extradition to Turkey. It is […]

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Kurti Meets New EULEX Chief to Discuss Security and Cooperation

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The Independent: Albania Among 10 European Countries Outside the EES System for 2026 Holidays

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Four wildfires remain active in Albania as situation improves, no threat to populated areas

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