Rama in Pristina: Independence, with all the guarantees for Serbs in Kosovo, is the best solution
On the 25th anniversary of the Liberation, the International Conference for the 25th Anniversary of the NATO Intervention was held in Pristina; “Rugova and the West”. Also present at this meeting were Prime Minister Edi Rama, US Ambassador to Kosovo, Jeffrey Hovenier and the former Prime Minister of Italy, Masimmo …
Parliament excludes Flamur Noka for 10 days
Flamur Noka has been excluded for 10 days from plenary sessions in the Assembly. This measure was taken after the chaos created in the Assembly, the last session. Meanwhile, no measures have been taken by the Secretariat of Ethics for the other MPs for whom the SP demanded punishment. We …
Today, 28,000 high school graduates undergo exam of Albanian Language and Literature subject
About 28,000 high school graduates across Albania will be tested this Monday for their knowledge of the subjects Albanian Language and Literature. After the Foreign Language exam, high school students will have to answer questions with alternatives and development in the Language and Literature subject. The test contains a total …
Four arrested for 35 thousand undeclared euros in Albania
The coded operation “Next” is finalized. Four people were arrested after trying to spend 35,755 euros undeclared. Denis Menelli, Agim Idrizi, Tritan Biba and Frenki Fezo have been arrested by the police. According to the police, 2 of the arrested citizens were drivers of the bus where they had hidden …
The hearing session for former minister of Health is postponed again
The hearing for the former Minister of Health, Ilir Beqaj, is postponed. ABC News has learned that the hearing will be held on July 26. Beqaj asked to get to know 20 other investigation files of the sterilization file. Former minister Beqaj is being investigated for abuse of office. Two …
Accident on “Laç-Mamurras” highway, a 21 year old arrested
A 21-year-old man ended up in the handcuffs of the Lezha police. It is learned that Egli Babasi killed a 60-year-old pedestrian on Friday evening on the “Laç-Mamurras” highway. Meanwhile, the blues are continuing the work to identify the victim. Police notification: The accident resulted in the death of a …
Firearms, ammunition and 2500 cannabis seeds seized in Lezha, one arrested
The police of Lezha seized 1 firearm, 1 shotgun, ammunition for these weapons, 2500 cannabis seeds, a quantity of cannabis, 5 transceivers and various electrical equipment. As a result, the 62-year-old Ndue Gjini ended up in handcuffs and his nephew, Ardit Gjini, was declared wanted, who were creating the conditions …
GJKKO’s appeal left him in prison Lefter Alla
The Special Court of Appeal has finally sentenced the former mayor of Bulqiza, Lefter Alla, to 3 years in prison, who was found guilty of the criminal offense of violation of equality in tenders and abuse of office. Journalist Ermal Vija reports that in the application of the summary trial, …
Office of the prosecutor closes the investigations for Princ Leka, Elia Zaharia and her father
The Prosecutor’s Office of Tirana has closed the investigations and has sent Prince Leka, his ex-wife Elia Zaharia and the latter’s father, Gjergj Zaharia, to trial for the charge of domestic violence. The investigations started after the publication of a video and the report to the prosecutor’s office for domestic …
The hearing session for Fredi Beleri is postponed again
The judicial process in the Appeal for Fredi Beleri, the elected mayor of Himara, is postponed. The reason for this is the three-day boycott by the National Bar Association. The next session will be held on June 14, at 10:00. Beleri was sentenced to two years in prison for the …
Parliament reappointed Denar Biba as head of the Competition Authority Commission. It approved the decision with 73 votes in favor and 13 against. Biba has held the post since December 2021. He graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Tirana. He completed a master’s degree in Southeast …
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Andis Salla said IPARD funds will be available to farmers within this year. He made the statement in Parliament. He responded to LSI MP Tedi Blushi, who raised concerns about the IPARD funds. Salla said the process is currently under investigation. He assured that Albania …
Agriculture Minister Andis Salla said the agreement on implementing the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea is an important international instrument. It targets the management of transboundary and highly migratory fish stocks. He spoke in Parliament. He said the agreement promotes conservation and sustainable use of marine resources. …
Prime Minister Edi Rama visited Italy. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomed him in an official ceremony at Palazzo Chigi. They then held a one-on-one meeting. They discussed bilateral cooperation. They focused on deepening relations. They also addressed regional and European issues of common interest. Rama also met Italian Defense Minister …
Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko and Finance Minister Petrit Malaj met with the new IMF mission chief for Albania, Diego Cerdeiro. The meeting took place during the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington. Sejko and Malaj presented an overview of Albania’s latest economic and financial situation. They …
BALA organized a panel with the High Inspector of Justice in Tirana. Diaspora Albanian jurists attended during the Fourth Diaspora Summit. Metani hosted the meeting. Rusi and Çela joined the discussion. The panel focused on justice reform and the role of the diaspora. Muharremi moderated the event. Metani said institutions …
Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi met EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato, Tatiana Mrazikova from the European Parliament office in Tirana, and IDEA +7 representatives. The meeting took place at the Albanian Parliament. It focused on strengthening cooperation between Albanian institutions and the European Parliament. Peleshi said closer EU cooperation helps speed …
Painter Skënder Kamberi has died at the age of 87. He dedicated his life to art and painting. He was born in Vlorë on February 2, 1939. He graduated from the Artistic Lyceum in 1960. He later studied at the Higher Institute of Arts, graduating in 1965. After his studies, …
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni commented after her meeting with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama in Rome. She said both countries continue to cooperate closely. She stressed that the main priority remains the fight against irregular migration. Meloni said the meeting at Palazzo Chigi reviewed the strengthening of bilateral partnership. …
The Albanian Parliament approved all items on the agenda during today’s plenary session. It passed four key agreements and legislative acts. Lawmakers ratified Protocol No. 7 of CEFTA. The protocol covers dispute settlement in trade agreements. It passed with 87 votes in favor. Parliament also approved a financing agreement between …