SPAK closes the investigations for 3 former officials of the Municipality of Tropoja
The Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) has closed the investigations for 3 former officials of the Municipality of Tropoja for violation of equality in tenders. Zenel Çela, Ramiz Bardhi and Rexhep Ismailsufaj have pleaded guilty in connection with a tender of nearly 500 thousand euros for the reconstruction of a school …
“Albania was isolated before”, Rama: Let’s leave the history to future generations
During the speech at the 70th meeting of the Commission for Europe of the World Tourism Organization, Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that Albania was previously isolated and tourists should go to the barber earlier to remove their beards and long hair, in order to were allowed in our country. …
Unprecedented corruption arrests sweep shakes up Tirana mayor’s leadership
TIRANA, April 8, 2024 – When Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj returned to work last week after a short stay in hospital for a surgical procedure, he faced a nasty surprise: Most of his top management team at city hall had been arrested on corruption-related charges. On the orders of the …
Council of mandates decides Monday over the mandate of Olta Xhaçka
The Council of Regulation, Mandates and Immunity will discuss Monday the mandate of the socialist MP, former minister, Olta Xhaçka. On January 2023, the Constitutional Court decided to close the request of DP that pretended that the mandate of Xhaçka was incompatible with the constitution. Now the council will decided …
Vlora, is burned the car of the Tax Director
A vehicle was burned during the night in Vlora. The incident was recorded at the old beach area in the coastal town. It is learned that the car was used by the Tax Director in the municipality of Vlora, Anjeza Shiko. Meanwhile, some people have been accompanied to the police …
An 18-year old armed arrested in Shkoder
An 18-year-old man was handcuffed in Shkodër, as he was moving around armed. The young man was arrested red-handed in the “Perlat Rexhepi” neighborhood, as part of the “Signal” operation. The Police Services signaled and stopped the vehicle driven by the 18-year-old for checks. In it, they found 1 pistol …
A 50 year old man arrested on attempted murder
The police have solved the incident that happened on Sunday in Shkodër, where the murder of a 24-year-old man was attempted with a firearm. A 50-year-old man, who is the author of the incident, was arrested. From the investigations, it is suspected that the 50-year-old man, due to a momentary …
Tirana for two days the center of tourism, over 1.7 million tourists during January-March 2024
For two days, Tirana will be transformed into the European city of tourism. From April 7 to 9, Albania will host the 70th Meeting of the Commission for Europe of the World Tourism Organization, an event of historical importance not only for the field of tourism. Ministers of Tourism and …
GJKKO leaves in prison Oltion Bistri, the former head of the Operational Forces
The Special Appeal of GJKKO has upheld the “prison arrest” decision for the former head of the Operational Forces Oltion Bistri. He was arrested as part of the “Metamorphosis” operation, while his request for a lighter security measure was rejected. Oltion Bistri was arrested in July last year. The head …
Tried to bribe police officers, a 40-year old arrested
A 40-year-old man, who was found to be passing wrongly, was arrested by the Police, while after the verification it turned out that he was under the influence of alcohol. After the arrest, the 40-year-old tried to bribe the traffic officers with an amount of 5,000 ALL. The police state …