Solar pannels being installed on Tirana schools
After “Bajram Curri”, “Ismail Qemali” and “Congress of Manastir” schools, work has also started in two other schools to install the photovoltaic plant, thanks to the “Sunny School” project. Mayor of Tirana Erion Veliaj informrd that work is being done to install the photovoltaic plant in the “Gustav Meyer” and …
Fier, kidnapper and explosives’ possessor on trial
The Court of Fier has set the measure of “Prison arrest” for Albin Mecini, who was arrested on Wednesday with 2 bags inside which contained 2 packages of about 21.3 kilograms of artisanal explosives, assembled with mobile phones, for remote detonation. Also, from the control of the area where Albi …
Rama reacts after Varhelyi’s statement: Our commissioner who never let our region down, especially in tough time
Prime Minister Edi Rama has reacted to a statement by Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi regarding EU expansion. The European Commissioner responded positively to the statements of the President of the European Council, Charles Michel during the Bled forum, describing this as long awaited news. OUR COMMISSIONER who never let our region …
Albania assume the Presidency of the UN Security Council for the second time
Albania assume the Presidency of the UN Security Council for the second time. The Foreign Minister, during her speech, said that taking over the Presidency comes at a difficult moment when the world is facing a series of serious crises. “The Presidency of the Security Council gives us the opportunity …
Looking to escape economic rut, Albania pins hopes on yet uncertain oil bonanza
TIRANA, Aug. 30, 2023 – Faced with a GDP per capita falling far behind even the poorest EU members, lackluster foreign investments and a growing budget deficit that has to be financed by an ever-shrinking and aging population, Albania’s government is hoping for a miracle: a winning lottery ticket that …
Michel’s 2030 EU enlargement goal welcomed, but also met with skepticism
TIRANA, Aug. 31. 2023 – European Council President Charles Michel has set a goal for the European Union and aspirant states to be ready for enlargement by 2030. Speaking at a regional forum in Slovenia on Aug. 28, Michel said that it was time for those states that have been …
Tirana, three arrested for cocaine dealing
Three people have been arrested after being accused of supplying cocaine to several distribution networks. In the framework of the operation coded “Three stars”, to attack criminal activity in the field of narcotics, it was possible to arrest three persons, respectively 27, 30 and 24 years old, who, in cooperation …
Woman involved in Kukes ex-mayor sex scandal seeks lighter security measure
Alma Kaçi appeared this Thursday in the Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO), where the request for replacing the security measure is expected to be examined. The 40-year-old woman has demanded the replacement of the measure ‘house arrest’ with ‘investigation in free state’. At the end of last …
“Metamorphosis” operation, the Appellate Court gives today the decision for the arrested
The Appellate Court will decide on the morning of this Thursday for the arrested during the “Metamorphosis” operation. The session will take place at 10:00 a.m. and it is expected that the decision will be given on the request of the businessman Pellumb Gjoka, the police officer Oltion Bistri and …
Durres driver arrested after crashing pedestrian to death
A 34-year-old man was arrested by the Durrës police this Thursday for an accident that happened a few days ago. Fatbardh Keci hit pedestrian Jonuz Mani to death, then fled the scene and hid the vehicle in Shijak. Regardless, the vehicle was found and blocked by the police. “Specialists of …