Parliament approves removal of former MP Berisha’s Immunity
Albanian Parliament has voted this Thursday to remove the immunity of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, thus paving the way for his arrest with 75 votes in favor. A day ago, the two reports compiled by the members of the Mandates Council were submitted to the Assembly, who voted in …
Assembly votes for immunity removal of Berisha, who are the expelled opposition MPs
As the Assembly is expected to vote on removing the immunity of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, there is a clash between the MPs who support him and the Guard of the Republic at the entrance of the building. Some MPs, who are expelled from the Parliament, try to forcefully …
Harsh security measures as opposition to protest against former PM’s arrest
Around 800 officers from the Tirana Police and the National Security Forces (NSF) are committed to maintaining order and security as the opposition protest is expected to be held this Thursday against a harsher security measure on Former Prime Prime Minister Sali Berisha. Local media reported that the measures were …
Parliament to vote on lifting Berisha’s immunity as MP
Albanian Parliament is expected to vote this Thursday on the removal of Sali Berisha’s immunity after the Mandates Council approved the request of the Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) to grant the authorization for the arrest of the former prime minister and the Constitutional Court dismissed the …
Gjirokastra border police’s director confirmed in duty
Ndue Doçi has been confirmed this Wednesday in office in the function of Director of the Local Directorate of Border and Migration of Gjirokastra area. Assessment body, set up by the Police Supervision Agency, said that Doçi was subjected to the control of three pillars: purity of image, wealth and …
Inmate injured in Peqin prison shooting accused of collaboration with killer
Elbasan Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges against Indri Shaqjas, the person who was injured by the shooting in Peqin prison. He is suspected of collaborating with Sokol Mjacaj for the murder of Arben Lleshi. According to the prosecution, his involvement in this event is being verified after a cell phone …
Rama vows special categories loans interest will be paid by state
Prime Minister Edi Rama held this Wednesday an activity regarding the loans that will be given to the new families of doctors, soldiers and State Police employees, promising that the interest of these loans will be paid by the state. In his speech during the activity regarding the implementation of …
Young man caught in possession of Kalashnikov rifle
A 28-year-old man was arrested in the village of Metallaj in Shijak, as part of the nationwide operation coded “Rule of Law”. This citizen possessed a Kalashnikov firearm in the apartment. When he did not see the police services, he tried to hide it in an area near his apartment. …
Burned human bones found in Shkodra
Burned bone remains were found on Tuesday evening in the village of Vilze in Shkodra. Police announced that the bones belonging to 67-year-old Qamil Lisaj were found in an improvised pit for burning coal. From the investigations so far, it is suspected that the 67-year-old man accidentally slipped into the …
Population of nine Albanian districts fled to Tirana, Durres in 2022
Most of Albania’s counties, 9 out of 12 in total, are suffering population decline from internal emigration, in addition to fleeing abroad and declining births. INSTAT reported that in 2022 migration within Albania has a significant impact on the population of administrative units. In 2022, at the district level, only …