Employees of Fier incinerator, 6 months without salary
The employees of the Fier incinerator are protesting, blocking the municipal vehicles that transport urban waste and blocking the entrance to the incinerator. ABC News journalist Valbona Davidhi reports that the employees have not taken their salaries for about 6 months and that the protest will continue until there is …
Contract killer confesses details from two murders with 4 victims
The defendant Henrik Hoxhaj has testified this Tuesday in front of the Special Court (GJKO), giving clarifications about the 2 assassinations with 4 victims that happened in Durrës, namely Dorjan Shkoza and Anxhelo Avdiaj and the brothers Viktor and Besmir Haxhia. For 1 hour and 30 minutes, he answered the …
The Mayor of Zveçan does not go to the Municipality, chooses another place to work
The Mayor of the Municipality of Zveçan, Ilir Peci, has confirmed for REL that he is working from the Office for Communities in the village of Lipa of this municipality, and not in the building in front of which Serbian citizens are protesting . “We started work here today. Now …
Nuredin Dumani testifies on two executions at Special Court
The defendant, Nuredin Dumani, was accompanied to the Special Court to testify about the process against Altin Ndoci, Klevis Alla, Besian Xhixha and Enver Diva. These people are accused of murdering Viktor and Bermir Haxhia, as well as Dorian Shkoza and Anxhelo Avdisa, ABC News journalist Ermal Vija reports. Also …
Rider injured in Lezhe-Laç highway motorcycle crash
A road accident occurred on the Lezhë-Laç highway, near the intersection of Ishull-Shëngjin. Thus, two motorcycles collided and as a result the driver of one of them was injured. He was sent for medical help to the hospital in Lezha, while the police started investigations into the causes of the …
Passion for Sea Lives on Among Descendants of Emigrants from Montenegro
At the start of the 20th century, dozens of families from Ulcinj in Montenegro emigrated to Durres, where their seafaring traditions helped develop Albania’s commercial fleets. Original post Here
Situation in North Kosovo/ Protests are expected to continue today
Protests against the Albanian mayors of the Serbian-majority municipalities Zveçan, Zubin Poyok and Leposavič were also warned for today. Yesterday, KFOR soldiers clashed with Serbian protesters who refused to obey the call of the peacekeeping mission to leave the area near the municipality of Zveçan. 25 KFOR soldiers and dozens …
Fredi Beleri in hospital due to health problems
The elected mayor of the Municipality of Himara, Fredi Beleri has reported health problems. Journalist Ermal Vija reports for ABC News that Beleri has been in the hospital of the prison for 4 days, while his colleague Pandeli Kokaveshi is in the hospital of QSUT. Meanwhile, Beleri was arrested just …
Fier incinerator/ Court has taken the decision for ex MP’s Koka and 15 other defendants
This Monday, the Special Court has decided to accept the request for summary judgment for the defendants of the Fier incinerator. Journalist Ermal Vija reports for ABC News that the request for a summary trial has been accepted for former minister Lefter Koka, former deputy Alqi Blako, former official of …
Albania PM Accused of Plotting ‘Takeover’ of Illustrious Academy
Reported plan to place Albania’s Academy of Albanological Studies under the control of the Academy of Science – which is led by a pro-government politician – has drawn angry protests. Original post Here