The murder of Besnik Hida in 2019, police has identified three executers
The murder of Besnik Hida, the 40-year-old who was executed in a bar in October 2019 in Lushnje, is revealed. According to the police, the executers of the 40-year-old was Laert Haxhiu, Orgest Bilbili and Ardian Ahmetaj, As a result of the evidence provided by the intensive investigation, the Court …
Last plenary session kicked off with debates
The last parliamentary session for this session has started with debates, where the opposition MPs are asking for an interpellation with Prime Minister Edi Rama about the incinerators. Meanwhile, the majority, on the other hand, has rejected their request, but it seems that the opposition MPs do not stop and …
OTP Bank Albania wins Euromoney 2023 award as ‘The Best Bank in Albania’ for the fourth year in a row, strengthening its position as a leading financial institution in the banking industry
TIRANA, June 20, 2023 – OTP Bank Albania has been recognized as the winner of the prestigious Euromoney 2023 Award – “Best Bank in Albania” for the fourth year in a row, demonstrating its excellence and dedication to their customers. This achievement strengthens the status of OTP Bank Albania as …
Several accompanied to police for questioning on Lezha’s execution
Police of Lezha have accompanied several people related to the murder of Nikolin Lekstakaj in Balldren, on the grounds who may have knowledge of the event but are not suspects. It is learned that among those accompanied are also relatives of the Nikulaj tribe, but there is still no suspected …
Bar in high court’s building engulfed by flames
A fire engulfed the premises of a bar located on the fourth floor of the Supreme Court building this Thursday morning. According to the police, the incident happened around 08:05, where a fire broke out in a bar on the fourth floor terrace of the Supreme Court, at the intersection …
EU temporarily suspends agriculture funds for Albania
The European Union has temporarily cut off funds for Albania in the field of agriculture. The Delegation of the European Union in Tirana announced that the European Commission has taken precautionary measures based on initial information provided by the European Anti-Fraud Office [OLAF], following an investigation into allegations of corruption …
Xhaçka: Albania must be part of EU by 2030
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Olta Xhaçka emphasized that the process of Albania’s accession to the EU should be accelerated. At the meeting of the National Council for European Integration, the minister emphasized that Albania’s progress since the opening of negotiations is satisfactory, adding that she hopes that …
Vacationer taken to Tirana by helicopter after heart problems
A vacationer suffered a heart crisis in Pogradec this Wednesday morning. It is about a 74-year-old man, who went to the hospital himself. But the doctors, seeing the serious condition, recommended the transfer to Tirana. Afterwards, the elderly man was transported by helicopter to Tirana, where he will receive specialized …
Balla meeting with the Italian ambassador: Strategic cooperation with the Italian law enforcement structures
The Minister of the Interior, Taulant Balla, held a meeting with the Italian Ambassador to Albania, Fabrizio Bucci, with whom he discussed issues of bilateral cooperation in the field of security and law enforcement. In the meeting, Italy’s support for Albania was confirmed regarding the numerous projects and programs related …
One arrested as 44.000 undeclared EUR caught in Durres port
A 53-year-old man was arrested by the police after he was caught with 44.000 undeclared euros in the port of Durres. Police announced that 53-year-old Nuri Alushi had hidden the money inside the van-type vehicle of the Vlora-Italy route that he was driving, in order to avoid declaring it at …