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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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
Veliaj welcomes the former head of the CIA, Robert Gorelick
The Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, has received in a meeting Robert Gorelick, the former head of the CIA in Italy and other countries of the world, who has visited the Albanian capital for the first time. In a post on the X platform, Veliaj expresses his happiness about the …
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 …
1.1 kilograms of cocaine seized, three arrested
Tirana’s Antidrug has arrested 3 people during an action against drug trafficking in Tirana. It is learned that 3 young people were caught near the “Myslym Shyri” street in an attempt to sell a significant amount of cocaine. Journalist Ervin Leka told “ABC News” that after the search, the police …
Albanian Businessman ‘Bankrolling Fugitive Ex-Deputy PM’, Prosecutors Claim
Albanian prosecutors believe businessman Ilir Dedja could be financing the comfortable life in Swiss exile of fugitive former deputy prime minister Arben Ahmetaj, who is wanted on corruption charges. Original post Here