Rama: Albania owes Diaspora a lot
Prime Minister Edi Rama declared Thursday that no country owes the Diaspora as much as Albania. During his speech at the Third Summit of the Diaspora in Tirana, Rama said that the effort and belief that with the Diaspora, we can raise Albania and the Albanians, where they have never …
Begaj calls for ensuring Albanian Diaspora’s votes
President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj declared this Thursday that the diaspora is an extension of culture and identity of the Albanian state. During his speech at the Third Diaspora Summit, Begaj said that Albanian citizens living abroad should have the right to vote from where they live. “Albania is …
Hasani: Diaspora, irreplaceable role in advancing the national cause
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, stated that the Diaspora has an irreplaceable role in the advancement of the national cause. Hasani gave the statement during his speech at the Third Diaspora Summit in Tirana. According to him, the summit takes place at a moment when we Albanians, more …
Seven prosecuted for jewelery smuggling in Tirana
Seven people were prosecuted this Thursday morning in Tirana as part of the police operation coded “Second Hand”. These persons were prosecuted, because jewelry such as pendants, bracelets, rings, with the inscription “Pandora”, which they did not justify with customs and tax invoices, and suspected smuggling, were found in their …
Head of Saranda’s INUV arrested for abuse of duty
Director of Local Urban Construction Inspectorate (INUV) in the Municipality of Saranda, Nasip Hoxha was arrested this Thursday. According to the local media, Hoxha has been put in handcuffs, after being accused of abuse of office. His arrest was carried out by order of the prosecutor Besjana Sadikaj. Hoxha took …
SPAK operation, Erzen Brecani appears today before court
The Special Court has postponed by one hour the hearing for the confirmation of the security measure for the four arrested within the SPAK operation related to some interceptions on the Sky application. Journalist Ervin Leka said that the session has been postponed so that the lawyers can familiarize themselves …
Critics say majority has shut opposition out of parliamentary oversight
TIRANA, Nov. 23, 2023 – Albania’s Parliament, controlled by the ruling Socialist Party, approved the 2023 state budget this week in less than two minutes and without any discussion amid chaotic scenes that saw opposition MPs lit up stadium flares and overthrow chairs in an attempt to disrupt the proceedings. …
Rama to NATO: To co-finance the naval base in Porto Romano
Prime Minister Edi Rama delivered his speech during the joint press conference in Skopje, with the Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, the Prime Minister of North Macedonia, the President of Croatia, the Prime Minister of Montenegro and the Prime Minister of Slovenia. Rama said that Albania’s request for co-financing …
Fredi Beleri’s trial has been postponed again
Fredi Beleri’s trial has been postponed. Journalist Ermal Vija told for ABC that the witness Abdyl Rama, brother of Arsen Rama, associate of justice, has not been found. Meanwhile, the next session will be held on December 5 at 15:00. /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post Here
“Temple” operation, 3 arrested in Tirana
Three people have been arrested following the police anti-drug operation codenamed “Temple”. Bruno Xhaferaj, Agron Mema and Rediol Mekolli, were caught on “Papa John Paul II” street, with 310 doses of cocaine ready for sale. Doses of cocaine were seized together with 5 mobile phones. From the verifications carried out, …