General Director of prisons resings
The General Director of Prisons, Admir Abrija, resigns. Journalist Ermal Vija reports that Abrija had requested his resignation for some time due to personal reasons, but only recently, it was accepted by the Minister of Justice, Ulsi Manja. Admir Abrija held this post since 2021. “For a while now, he …
US Embassy welcomes Special Courts’ judges
The American Embassy to Tirana had a meeting this Wednesday with judges from the First Instance and Appellate Special Courts Against Corruption and Organized Crime. At the end of the meeting, the embassy underlined that USA are determined to support them, adding that serving with integrity is essential in the …
Tirana, man arrested after chasing a woman for a year
A man was arrested by the police of Tirana this Wednesday after he chased for nearly a year a woman. The 27-year-old, with the initials R.I. resident of Maqellara, was stopped at ‘Elbasani’ street this morning. He was denounced by a 29-year-old woman for following her everywhere and not giving …
UAE President host Prime Minister of Albania
resident His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance ties, especially in fields that serve development in both countries, in addition to a number of regional and international issues of mutual …
Corruption, abuse of duty and money laundering, SPAK sends to court doctor Edvin Prifti
The Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) has closed the investigations and sent for the cardio-surgeon Edvin Prifti. From the investigations carried out, it has been proven that Edvin Prifti, as Head of the Cardiac Surgery Service at the “Mother Teresa” University Hospital Center, Tirana, during the exercise of his duty, as …
Albania in the Security Council, Hasani: We completed our tasks successfully, we showed that even small countries can contribute
Foreign Minister Igli Hasani participated in the closing meeting “Albania in the Security Council, contribution to global peace and security during the most challenging times”. Hasani emphasized that Albania took the mandate at a difficult time for the world, however, it managed to successfully fulfill its tasks. The minister added …
Balla meeting with the Italian counterpart
The model of good management of properties confiscated from criminal sources that is being applied by the Italian state will also be followed by the Agency for the Administration of Seized and Confiscated Assets (AAPSK). This was agreed during the meeting that took place this Tuesday in Rome, between the …
Ukraine President Zelensky to visit Tirana on February 28
On February 28, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, will arrive in Albania. His visit was announced earlier by Prime Minister Rama. A world forum for the security of Ukraine will be held in Tirana, where the balance of the war will be taken and the West will strengthen its …
Vlore, two arrested for using Euro counterfeit
Two people have been arrested in Vlora by the police, after cracking down on a case of using counterfeit banknotes. The two citizens, Arif Alia 23 years old and Demo Alushaj 22 years old, were put in handcuffs after using the banknotes to buy products in several commercial entities in …
Criminal amnesty/Security Commission sends the opposition’s amendments to the Laws
The Security Committee forwarded to the Law Committee all the opposition amendments for amnesty (Alibeaj, Xhaferri, Salianji), not voting for or against any of them, because the Ministry of Justice also asked for time to review them, reports journalist Esiona Konomi. Earlier during the meeting, the deputy of the Democratic …