Man who shot police officer claims to be ‘pentagon commander’

Klered Bozhanaj, the 42-year-old who was arrested for the attempted murder of the police officer, Edlir Alleshi, has been re-interrogated by the investigative team. His statements to the police have raised even more suspicions that he suffers from mental health problems. As he was asked about the circumstances and the motive of the event, he […]

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Albania Highlights EU Progress, International Engagement and New Development Initiatives

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The United States Helped Build SPAK. Now SPAK Must Do Its Job

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Rama: Tourism and Foreign Investments Bring €8.5 Billion into Albania’s Economy

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