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Three injured in Fier gas cylinder blast

A serious incident happened around 09:15 in Patos of Fier.  It is learned that in the “Griza” neighborhood, a house was engulfed in flames, which was caused by a gas leak from a cylinder. Meanwhile, three members of the family, Fatmir Saliaj, Ylvie Saliaj and Daniela Shperdheja, were injured and …

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Man arrested for smuggling emigrants

A 35-year-old man was arrested in Korça for smuggling emigrats against payment. According to the police, the arrested person is Leksi Veshollari. The authorities say that the young man had put 23 immigrants from third countries into the van, while taking a sum of money from them, which varied from …

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Përparim Kalo talks poetry at event marking publication of ‘Eja’

Perparim Kalo talks poetry at event marking publication of ‘Eja’ The Tirana Times Library has hosted an event to mark the publication of a new book with poetry translated by Përparim Kalo into Albanian, “Eja”.  Mr. Kalo, one of Albania’s top lawyers and a former Constitutional Court judge, has a …

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The ‘Big Brother’ Factor: How Reality TV Winner Aided Albanian Socialists’ Election Victory

The winner of the popular reality show gave ruling Socialist politicians vital visibility just ahead of the country’s local elections. Original post Here

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North Kosovo/ Police: Situation under control

The Kosovo police announced that they are managing the situation created by the Serb protests in the north, while saying that the protesters have shown violence. In a statement addressed to the media, the Police said that in Leposavic, Zubin-Potok and in Zveçan, protests are taking place, until in front …

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Fear of tensions in the north/ KFOR and Kosovo police surround the municipality of Zveçan

The situation in the north of Kosovo seems to be more tense than ever before. After a calm yesterday, Serbian citizens are expected to protest again today. ABC News journalist, Linda Karadaku from Zveçani reports that KFOR military police and Kosovo police have surrounded the municipality building. KFOR stands in …

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Albania sees unprecedented tourism boom ahead of high season  

TIRANA, May 29, 2023 – If you are noticing a far larger number of foreign visitors around Tirana these days, you are not alone: Albania is seeing a record number this spring and is set to have the busiest tourism year ever, according to official state data and hospitality industry …

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Winners of the international competition “Tiranathlon”

The third edition of the international competition “Tiranathlon” has ended, where over 200 competitors from 18 different countries of the world participated. This great sports event was organized in the Farka Lake Park. The activity also coincided with the year when Tirana holds the title of European City of Sport, …

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VIDEO/ Six arrested on Morina’s border

The Court of Kukës has given the measure of ‘3-month imprisonment’ for the six Syrian, Algerian and Moroccan immigrants. Two days ago, they were arrested at the  Morina border. Even this time, the immigrants seem not to have received the measure well, as they revolted and started cursing in the …

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Rama appeals to mayors to serve the citizens without making any distinctions

The Prime Minister of the country, Edi Rama, continued his thanksgiving tour this Sunday, after the convincing victory in the majority of municipalities in the May 14 elections. He said that thanks to the investments, many Albanians who are abroad have invested their savings in Albania. The chairman of the …