Elections chief: Parliament constitutionally obligated to grant diaspora distance-voting rights by year’s end
TIRANA, Sept. 20, 2023 – Ilirjan Celibashi, the head of Albania’s Central Election Commission (CEC), says the country’s parliament must provide a solution to the issue of Albanian citizens being able to vote from abroad by December as per the recent decision of Albania’s highest court. In a press conference …
The elections in Kukes/ Celibashi tells how much will cost to the state budget
The chairman of the Central Election Commission, Ilirjan Celibashi, has spoken about the partial elections in the Kukes Municipality, which will be held on September 24. He said that there are over 45,000 voters in Kukes, who can exercise their right to elect the new head of the municipality. “It …
Two cases of illegal gambling cracked down in Tirana
Police of Tirana have cracked down this Wednesday on two cases of illegal organization of gambling, in two bars. In the first case, the owner of the bar was arrested and two other citizens were processed at large. In the second case, the owner of the bar was declared wanted, …
Vlora, begins the hearing session for 6 detained by police and RENEA
The security measure for the 6 people detained by the police and the RENEA forces is taking place today in the Court of Vlora. The 6 persons arrested two days ago as a result of the Obelisk action have arrived at the court. The judge of this case is Emirjana …
Today, Albania chairs the session of the UN Security Council
The session of the Security Council of the United Nations (UN) today will be chaired by Albania. The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, has emphasized that this is one of the most important sessions of the last decade. “Good morning and with this photo from the UN courtyard, where …
Minister Hasani participate in high-level meetings of the UN General Assembly
As part of the High Level Week of the UN General Assembly, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, part of the Albanian delegation headed by President Bajram Begaj, participated in the working morning organized by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Foreign Minister of Italy, Antonio Tajani, with …
Elbasan, youth arrested on drugs charges
A 26-year-old that was declared wanted during the “Temple” operation has been handcuffed by the Elbasan police, as announced Tuesday morning. According to the police, the young man was arrested in the “28 November” neighborhood. Law enforcement revealed that he was declared wanted after the Court of First Instance of …
Begaj at the UN: Sustainable development, our strong guarantee for a world of peace and stability
President Bajram Begaj has participated in the High Level Political Forum for Sustainable Development at the UN. At the invitation of the Secretary General of the UN, Begaj participated in this meeting that preceded the start of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly. President Begaj spoke on behalf of …
Former v.premier objects house checks in Constitutional Court
Former Vice Prime Minister, Arben Ahmetaj has opposed the decision on his house’s checks in the Constitutional Court, arguing that they are illegal. Through his defense lawyers, the former number two of the government appealed to the Constitutional Court the control of the cohabitant’s apartment. He requests the annulment of …
Rama meeting with the Foreign Minister of the UK
Prime Minister Edi Rama, during his stay in New York, met with the Foreign Minister of Great Britain James Cleverly. “New York, With the British Foreign Minister, James Cleverly”, writes Rama. The head of the government is participating in the annual proceedings of the General Assembly as well as in …