Double murder in Dukagjin/ Police is investigated a fight that happened a year ago
Shkodra’s police have focused their investigations on the murder of father and son in Dukagjin, in a conflict that Gjoke Gurra had a year ago with a fellow villager. Sources from the investigative team told ABC News that the 57-year-old and his acquaintance, who is now being investigated by police, …
Bill Clinton visit to Albania
The 42nd President of the United States of America, Bill Clinton, will visit Albania for the first time on July 3 and 4, 2023. Clinton and the accompanying delegation will arrive in Tirana, where at 19:00 they will be welcomed by Prime Minister Edi Rama in a special official ceremony …
Unclaimed money, over 1.5 million euros, seized in a few months at border crossing
Albanian citizens, but also foreigners who do not declare their income at the border, is one of the criminal offenses that has been increasing in recent years. Referring to the data of the State Police, in the 6 months of this year, the border police seized about 1.5 million euros. …
45 arrested on drugs charges in Elbasan to face court
Persons detained during the operation ‘Rrjeta’ for trafficking and distribution of narcotics, appear this Sunday in front of the court of Elbasan. Elbasan’s Prosecution has submitted the request for setting the security measure against 45 persons detained on June 29 thanks to the coded operation “Network”. 45 people were arrested …
Little boy injured as motorbike gets crashed by city bus in Tirana
A city bus of the Ringroad line in the Albanian capital, Tirana was involved in an accident this Sunday morning. Police informed that the bus collided with a motorcycle on “Ferit Xhajko” street. As a result, a 12-year-old, who was a passenger on the motorcycle, was injured. Law enforcement announced …
Italian tourist saved after boat capsized in Shengjin beach
A tourist from Italy was saved in Shengjin beach after the strong wind overturned his sailboat making him fall into the sea. The 63-year-old man was pulled out of the water by the patrol services and transported by the Border Police’s boat. He was escorted to the premises of the …
Three thieves arrested in Lushnja
Two armed and masked people tried to rob a house in Bubullimë village in Lushnje. They were caught red-handed in the backyard as they were trying to get inside to commit the robbery. A 30-year-old man was also arrested, who transported these citizens to the scene and was waiting to …
Drug dealer arrested in Golem
An 18-year-old man was arrested after selling narcotics cocaine and cannabis in Golem beach bars. According to the data, the arrested person is Marsel Rusi, from the city of Korça. During the action, a quantity of these narcotics was seized, divided into doses ready for sale, as well as a …
As Western Balkans seek more financial assurances, EU Commission requests 2 billion euros in additional funds
TIRANA, June 30, 2023 – The European Commission, EU’s executive arm, has requested additional funds for the Western Balkan region during the review of the medium-term financial framework, looking for 2 billion euros more to supplement its already hefty financial contribution to a region that is slowly moving toward EU …
Woman stabbed by husband dies in hospital
Marjola Myrtollari, who was injured on June 4 of this year in Korça, by her husband Aleko Myrtollari, has passed away. The perpetrator Aleko Myrtollari stabbed his wife and then left the scene. He surrendered after two days. It is now expected that the prosecution will also change the charge …