Arms trafficking to Great Britain, three arrested
The Special Court has set the security measure “arrest in prison” for the 3 people arrested for arms trafficking to Great Britain. In Friday’s session, the court left Abdulla Hoxhaj, Bojken Turtulli and Rifat Avdiaj in prison until the end of the investigation. During the session, they did not give …
Leonard Duka, accused for a murder in Albania extradites from Belgium
Leonard Duka, suspected as the perpetrator of the murder of Santiago Malko, was extradited this Friday by Belgium. The Special Court against Corruption (SPAK) required his extradition since last May when he was arrested un Belgium. Duka required asylum in Belgium, but he was arrested after the exchange of information …
Rama: Tourists, increase by 150 percent
Prime Minister Edi Rama says that free coastline will be guaranteed for vacationers regardless of whether the beaches are private or not. Regarding the tourist season, the head of the government said that there was a 150 percent increase in new tourists compared to years. “About 150 percent is the …
Two arrested in Fier for selling narcotics
Two wanted persons were arrested this Friday in Fier. It is about citizens Adis Caka, 22 years old, this citizen was sentenced by the Court of Appeal of Tirana General Jurisdiction, with 6 years of imprisonment (of which he has 1 year, 11 months and 23 days left to serve), …
Accused of corruption/ GJKKO imposes the measure of ‘house arrest’ for the former judge of Elbasan
The Special Court has set the measure of house arrest for Pajtime Fetahun, arrested for corruption. The session was held separately from the others, while it is learned that the former judge has claimed that she is not aware of any of the accusations of the prosecution. /abcnews.al […] Read …
Inflow of arrivals in the Port of Durres / About 6 percent more than in July 2023
Inflow of tourists to the Port of Durres. As for the passenger sector, there are 230,000 registered passengers entering and exiting the country through the border point of Durrës, during January-June 2024, where an increase of 6% is reflected in the numbers of foreign citizens in our country. An upward …
After a Trial and Diplomatic Row, Albania’s Himara Again Elects a Mayor
After Fredi Beleri’s arrest last year sparked a row between Albania and Greece, and caretaker mayors became mired in scandal, the southern Albanian municipality is again voting for new mayor – and perhaps for a fresh start. Original post Here
By Axing Ministers, Albania’s Edi Rama Re-Emphasises His Political Control
After Prime Minister Edi Rama abruptly sacked three key ministers and replaced them with novices, government critics argued that he is further intensifying his grip on his cabinet and the ruling Socialist Party ahead of elections next year. Original post Here
International arms traffic/SPAK issues 6 arrest warrants.
SPAK has issued 6 arrest warrants in response to an international investigation into arms trafficking. Journalist Ermal Vija reports for ABC News that it is about international arms trafficking and an arsenal of ammunition has been seized. So it is learned that the operation is ongoing. “It is about an …
A criminal group trafficked firearm from Albania to Britain, police seized an arsenal of weapons
A criminal group that trafficked firearms from Albania to Britain was hit. during the operation, an arsenal of weapons was seized, consisting of 25 firearms, 24 pistols and 1 Kalashnikov), hundreds of cartridges, lasers that are mounted on special weapons and serve for long-range shooting, and optical equipment. Camouflage clothing …