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A 47 year old arrested for cultivating cannabis in Shkodra

A 47-year-old man was captured by the police after an operation against the production and trafficking of narcotics, cannabis. The coded operation “First step” has been finalized after an investigation of several weeks. While nearly 2 thousand cannabis seeds were seized. So the procedural materials were passed to the Prosecution …

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A member of a criminal group, the 46-year-old man is arrested for the purpose of extradition in Italy

A 46-year-old member of a criminal group for heroin trafficking was arrested in Kavaja with the intention of extradition to Italy.  The Court of Catanzaro, Italy, in July 2023, assigned the security measure “Arrest in prison”, for the criminal offense “Participation in a criminal group, for the purpose of drug …

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Annual report 2023/ Chief Prosecutor Olsian Çela: A very challenging year!

Chief Prosecutor Olsian Çela has reported to the High Prosecution Council regarding the annual report of the General Prosecution for 2023. “The year 2023 was a challenging year for the prosecutions of the general jurisdiction due to administrative and procedural issues related to the implementation of the new judicial map …

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GJKKO submits for trial the file for the former mayor of the municipality of Durres, Vangjush Dako

The Special Court passed for trial the file in charge of the former mayor of the municipality of Durrës Vangjush Dakos and other former officials accused of abuse of office and falsification of documents. Dako was not present at Wednesday’s session, while he is accused of abuse of office in …

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Wanted for the hostage-taking of the Beqiraj brothers, Agron Bejdolli is arrested

Arrested Agron Bejdolli, known as the right wing of “Rrumi t Shijaku”. This citizen is under security arrest in prison for “illegal deprivation of liberty (hostage taking)” in collaboration with Rrum, the two Beqiraj brothers in October 2022. Bejdolli was caught in the house of one of his cousins. /abcnews.al …

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Three arrested for forgery documents, 37 institutional seals seized

A subject (firm) in Yzberisht was discovered, where documents were forged. The police arrested 3 people while seizing 37 forged stamps. 37 forged stamps belonged to various state institutions inside and outside Albania, incomplete documents (circulation permits, booklets, notarial statements, school documents and proof of professional skills) and 210 bottles …

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Two arrested in Gjirokastra for trafficking narcotics

Two people, Thoma Bogdani and Fatjon Dule, with criminal records in the field of narcotics, have been arrested in Gjirokastër. In a “Jaguar” type vehicle that was driven by the 50-year-old, on the Kardhiqi bridge, 2 bags with about 15.8 kilograms of canabis were found. From the preliminary investigations, it …

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Minister Hasani: 15 Albanians left Israel after Iran’s attack

“Albanian citizens, who traveled last week for work or tourist reasons in the Middle East are healthy and well.”, thus declared the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Igli Hasani. Through a note on “Facebook”, the Albanian chief diplomat adds that “as a result of the Iranian attack …

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Tirana Prosecution arrests 3 former officials and seizes 7500m2 of land acquired through document forgery

Tirana Prosecution sought the imposition of the precautionary measure “Remand in custody” Monday for former officials Y.M., K.B., A.L., for the commission of the criminal offense “Abuse of Office,” and citizen K.A. regarding the criminal offense “Falsification of documents,” as stipulated in Article 186/2 of the Criminal Code and the …

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Metamorphosis”, investigations are closed/ Police leaders and businessmen involved. Among them Ervis Martinaj

The Special Prosecutor’s Office has closed the investigations for the persons arrested in connection with the Metamorfoza file, where senior police officers, businessmen or even people from the underworld were involved. As far as Ervis Martinaj is concerned, SPAK has separated the investigations It is known that the accusations have …

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Albania’s Automotive Industry at Turning Point Amid European Slowdown

With European car demand fluctuating and margins under pressure, manufacturers of car parts in Albania are navigating a delicate shift from cost-based competitiveness to structural adaptation. Original post Here

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Tirana hosts Diaspora Summit on April 13, PM Rama highlights success stories

TIRANA, April 12 – Tirana will host the fourth edition of the Diaspora Summit on April 13, bringing together Albanians from across the world for a two-day program focused on cooperation and development. Prime Minister Edi Rama said in his weekly podcast that the summit will open with a welcome …

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Diaspora Summit IV agenda unveiled, focus placed on “Albania 2030”

TIRANA, April 12 – The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs unveiled the detailed agenda of the Fourth Diaspora Summit, set to take place in Tirana from April 13 to 15. The ministry said the event aims to strengthen ties with Albanians abroad and translate diaspora potential into concrete development …

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High Traffic at Kakavija Border for Orthodox Easter, Over 7,000 People Crossed in 24 Hours

At the Kakavija border crossing, heavy movement has continued throughout the day on both sides of the border due to the Orthodox Easter celebrations. According to the Border Police, during the last 24 hours, a total of 7,649 citizens were processed at Kakavija in both entry and exit directions — …

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Berisha: I Hope We Celebrate Next Easter Without This Great Evil That Has Affected Us in Recent Years

The Chairman of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, extended Easter wishes to Orthodox believers, describing it as the holy day of Christ’s resurrection and a moment for reflection on moral values. In his message, Berisha expressed hope that next Easter will be celebrated without the great hardship that has affected …

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“Albania Leads the Region in Improvements,” Rama: We Will Receive the EU Report on Public Procurement in the Coming Days

Prime Minister Edi Rama stated in his podcast “Flasim” that in the coming days Albania will receive a report from the European Union on public procurement, prepared by professional EU instruments. According to the head of government, the EU report is a reliable and high-quality instrument that has analyzed the …

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Rama: Tomorrow We Welcome the Diaspora Summit in Tirana

Prime Minister Edi Rama continued today with the next episode of his podcast “Flasim.” During the podcast, he addressed the first topic, speaking about the 4th Diaspora Summit. Rama emphasized that the summit will begin tomorrow with the welcoming ceremony and, as he noted, it will once again bring together …

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Sports Weekends in Gjirokastër: Growing Interest Among Youth, Keeping Them Away from Phones

Sports activities organized during weekends in Gjirokastër are attracting increasing interest from children and young people. Championships in various sports are held at the city’s Sports Palace and are followed with enthusiasm. Training sessions in sports such as basketball, volleyball, and badminton are eagerly attended by children and youth as …

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“Let Youth Have Fun”: Unusual Protest in Pogradec, Bar Mocks Live Music Restrictions

A bar in Pogradec has decided not to serve customers today and, instead of musicians, has had three women perform as a form of irony toward the government rule that will continue this year regarding live music being allowed only until midnight and a noise limit of 85 decibels. The …

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Agim Ramadani’s Final Compass: Former Commander’s Story Touches Hearts 27 Years After Koshare

On the 27th anniversary of the battle that would go down in history, in Koshare, former commander of the “Topi Unit” Battalion, Feriz Trezhnjeva, still vividly remembers his last meeting with the hero Agim Ramadani. Even after so many years, with strong emotions, he recounts the moment when Commander Katana …

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Albania’s Automotive Industry at Turning Point Amid European Slowdown

With European car demand fluctuating and margins under pressure, manufacturers of car parts in Albania are navigating a delicate shift from cost-based competitiveness to structural adaptation. Original post Here

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Tirana hosts Diaspora Summit on April 13, PM Rama highlights success stories

TIRANA, April 12 – Tirana will host the fourth edition of the Diaspora Summit on April 13, bringing together Albanians from across the world for a two-day program focused on cooperation and development. Prime Minister Edi Rama said in his weekly podcast that the summit will open with a welcome …

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Diaspora Summit IV agenda unveiled, focus placed on “Albania 2030”

TIRANA, April 12 – The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs unveiled the detailed agenda of the Fourth Diaspora Summit, set to take place in Tirana from April 13 to 15. The ministry said the event aims to strengthen ties with Albanians abroad and translate diaspora potential into concrete development …

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High Traffic at Kakavija Border for Orthodox Easter, Over 7,000 People Crossed in 24 Hours

At the Kakavija border crossing, heavy movement has continued throughout the day on both sides of the border due to the Orthodox Easter celebrations. According to the Border Police, during the last 24 hours, a total of 7,649 citizens were processed at Kakavija in both entry and exit directions — …

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Berisha: I Hope We Celebrate Next Easter Without This Great Evil That Has Affected Us in Recent Years

The Chairman of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, extended Easter wishes to Orthodox believers, describing it as the holy day of Christ’s resurrection and a moment for reflection on moral values. In his message, Berisha expressed hope that next Easter will be celebrated without the great hardship that has affected …

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“Albania Leads the Region in Improvements,” Rama: We Will Receive the EU Report on Public Procurement in the Coming Days

Prime Minister Edi Rama stated in his podcast “Flasim” that in the coming days Albania will receive a report from the European Union on public procurement, prepared by professional EU instruments. According to the head of government, the EU report is a reliable and high-quality instrument that has analyzed the …

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Rama: Tomorrow We Welcome the Diaspora Summit in Tirana

Prime Minister Edi Rama continued today with the next episode of his podcast “Flasim.” During the podcast, he addressed the first topic, speaking about the 4th Diaspora Summit. Rama emphasized that the summit will begin tomorrow with the welcoming ceremony and, as he noted, it will once again bring together …

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Sports Weekends in Gjirokastër: Growing Interest Among Youth, Keeping Them Away from Phones

Sports activities organized during weekends in Gjirokastër are attracting increasing interest from children and young people. Championships in various sports are held at the city’s Sports Palace and are followed with enthusiasm. Training sessions in sports such as basketball, volleyball, and badminton are eagerly attended by children and youth as …

News

“Let Youth Have Fun”: Unusual Protest in Pogradec, Bar Mocks Live Music Restrictions

A bar in Pogradec has decided not to serve customers today and, instead of musicians, has had three women perform as a form of irony toward the government rule that will continue this year regarding live music being allowed only until midnight and a noise limit of 85 decibels. The …

News

Agim Ramadani’s Final Compass: Former Commander’s Story Touches Hearts 27 Years After Koshare

On the 27th anniversary of the battle that would go down in history, in Koshare, former commander of the “Topi Unit” Battalion, Feriz Trezhnjeva, still vividly remembers his last meeting with the hero Agim Ramadani. Even after so many years, with strong emotions, he recounts the moment when Commander Katana …