Albania: freedom, thought and life
An approach from Lea Ypi’s Free. Coming of Age at the End of History Manuel Montobbio Ideas are written and formulated with words, theories and concepts; and they are written and formulated with life and in life. With the reason, and with the soul. Freedom does need of both scriptures; …
Frontex Officers Failing to Report Migrant Abuses on Albania-Greece Border
EU border agents are failing to report rights violations committed against migrants and refugees on the Albanian-Greek border, according to an investigation by BIRN. Original post Here
A 36 year old woman arrested for drugs and prostitution
A case of prostitution in Elbasan is struck. According to the police, a 36-year-old resident of Elbasan was arrested. The 36-year-old had adapted her apartment for the practice of prostitution and for the use of the narcotic substance cocaine. “As a result of a several-month investigation, with proactive methods, carried …
Convicted for drugs in Belgium, police seized 50 million euros of assets in the name of 7 people
The Prosecutor’s Office of Tirana has seized 50 million euros of assets on behalf of seven persons, previously convicted in Belgium for drug trafficking. According to the prosecution, the persons in question committed the criminal offense of “Cleaning the products of a criminal offense or criminal activity” committed in cooperation. …
Gerdec’s trial/ Family members ask GJKKO to speed up the process
The relatives of the victims of the explosion in Gërdec have requested the acceleration of the process that is being developed against the former Minister of Defense Fatmir Mediu. With a request addressed to the Special Court, the Durdaj family claims that the process is being delayed due to the …
Two French tourists trapped in Permet are rescued
Two French tourists were stranded at midnight in the village of Pavar. The tourists were stranded because the vehicle they used to explore the area broke down. After the announcement, the services of the Permet Police Station went to the area to offer you help. The tourists were located and …
Trial with “Bankers Petroleum” company/ Albania wins in arbitration
On June 7, 2024, after several years of arbitration proceedings, the international court operating under the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) with headquarters in Paris has given the final decision on the dispute raised by “Bankers Petroleum against the Ministry of Energy and Industry of Albania (MIE) ) and Albpetrol. …
The oncologist scandal/ Today the security measures for the doctors in the court
The Criminal Court of Tirana will evaluate this Thursday the security measures for the doctors and Oncology specialists, who allegedly directed patients with tumor diseases to private clinics. According to the Prosecutor’s Office, these persons, in cooperation with each other, have “abused their duty”. According to the file, specialists and …
Slovenia Celebrates Euro 2024 Progress, Other Balkan Teams Rue Strife-Marred Misfortunes
Albania, Croatia and Serbia are out of Euro 2024, but Slovenia reached the knockout stages of a major football tournament for the first time since independence – while their impeccably behaved fans set an example to their misbehaving Balkan neighbours. Original post Here
Right to information/ Rama: We have transformed the legal basis
The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, present at the Sixth National Conference on the “Right to Information” said that the country has made great progress in the field of legislation. “Many of the things that appear to us and are pointed out to us either by the public or …