Police plan of measures for Albania-Faroe Islands match
The State Police has published the plan of measures for the international football match between Albania and the Faroe Islands, which will be played on Monday (November 20) at the “Air Albania” Stadium. The plan of measures foresees the tasks that all structures will perform, in order to guarantee order …
Ten arrested in Tirana, for various criminal offences
Specialists for Narcotics Investigation arrested the 29-year-old citizen, after during the physical check and that in the apartment, the Police services found and seized, as material evidence, quantities of suspected narcotic cannabis, two metal shredders and pharmaceutical bags. Crime Investigation Specialists of the Police Station No. 2 arrested the 67-year-old …
Mayor Veliaj’s congratulatory message on Tirana’s 79th Liberation Anniversary
Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, issued this Friday the 79th anniversary of the liberation of Albanian capital. Through a reaction on Facebook, Veliaj said that Tirana is now more beautiful and united than ever, making everyone feel proud. “Happy 79th anniversary of liberation, our Tirana! We honor and respect the …
Four minors to face court after killing of a 15 year old
Prosecution of Elbasan has completed the investigations and has sent this Friday for adjudication the four minors who are accused of murdering the 15-year-old in Gramsh. Four minors with the initials E.K., S.M., O.Ç. and Xh.Ç. is accused of the criminal offense “Murder in other qualifying circumstances”, committed in cooperation …
Tirana adult caught in possession of firearm
Aurel Lazaj, 37-year-old has been handcuffed the Tirana Police this Friday, after he was caught with firearms and ammunition in a bar. During the coded operation “Surprise”, the firearm and ammunition were seized. In the meantime, the procedural materials were passed to the Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of First …
New details on reportedly burned little girl revealed
New details have been learned from the event published the day before, where it was reported about a 2-year-old admitted to the Pediatrics of the State Medical University, with burn marks on her body. It is known that the minor girl was taken to the hospital by her aunt because …
Lushnja woman sentenced for rape detained
Police of Lushnja has arrested this Friday the wanted 30-year-old Borana Faslliu, after she was sentenced to 3 years and 4 months in prison, for the criminal offense of “Sexual relationship with violence, with adults”. Court of Appeal has sentenced the 30-year-old woman to 3 years and 4 months in …
Special Court hearing on notorious Laert Haxhiu postponed
Hearing on Laert Haxhiu, accused of the double murder in Lushnja in 2017, where Jurgen Hoxha and Zamir Latifi lost their lives, while Xjulio Shkurti escaped the assassination, has been postponed this Friday. Special Court scheduled the next session on December 1 to give time to the appointed lawyer to …
Durres, a 50 year old crashed to death by careless driver
A fatal accident happened this Friday morning in the city of Durrës, on the ring road of Shkozet. According to the police, a vehicle, which was driven by a 32-year-old man, hit a 50 year old to death while riding a bicycle. On his part, driver of the vehicle was …
“Temple” operation, a 27-year old is arrested
A 27-year-old man was captured by the police as part of the operation coded “Temple”. It is reported that the 27-year-old was declared wanted after the Court of First Instance of the General Jurisdiction of Tirana has assigned the security measure “Arrest in prison” for the criminal offense “Production and …
Instead of stimulating investment in agriculture or energy, critics say a 2015 ‘special law’ on strategic investment in Albania has simply made it easier and more profitable for certain privileged businesspeople to build luxury villas on the coast. Original post Here
Halfway into a 12-month ban on TikTok in Albania, anecdotal evidence suggests the prohibition is being widely flouted while the government remains silent on promised filters to weed out ‘undesirable’ content. Original post Here
Our selection of Premium stories this week looks at the challenges facing the region as the summer season winds down and business-as-usual resumes. Original post Here
Court again bans MPs from forming institutions deriving from the February elections while it considers a complaint about the failure to elect a deputy speaker from the Serb community, as guaranteed in the constitution. Original post Here
On the eve of Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Week, which will take place in Tirana from September 16–20 at the Palace of Congresses, the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of Albania, Mr. Faisal bin Ghazi Hafzi, through a press statement, praised this event as …
When Denisa Kasa returned from abroad and saw the state of Albania’s filthy waterways, she was shocked. Now she has formed an independent collective of young people dedicated to the ‘dream of clean rivers’. Original post Here
Tirana will soon open its doors to the sights, sounds, and flavors of Arabia. From 16 to 20 September 2025, the Palace of Congresses will transform into a vibrant stage for Saudi Cultural Week, a five-day celebration of art, heritage, and creativity hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Culture. The festival promises to be more …
Albania’s hosting of an exiled Iranian opposition group was never likely to be easy. Now it’s under criminal investigation. Original post Here
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The city of Durres on Albania’s Adriatic coast boasts a fine selection of Roman-era mosaics. But due to a lack of initiative by the local authorities, progress has been slow to preserve them and make them available for the public to view. Original post Here