Fier’s laboratory cocaine, SPAK sentenced with 93 years in prison the accused
The Special Prosecutor’s Office has read this Thursday the claim for the group of people arrested for the cocaine laboratory that was discovered in Frakull in Fier. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reports that the prosecution requested a sentence of 93 years in prison for the 10 people suspected of …
Anti-drug operation/ Brother of the SP deputy in Lezha is detained
As part of an anti-drug operation developed in the Hungarian area, the police of Lezha have accompanied and are interrogating Armando Ndreca, the brother of the deputy of the Socialist Party in this district, Eduart Ndreca. Armando Ndreca’s brother-in-law accompanied him, while the operation took place in the village of …
SPAK summoned the mayor of Tropoja
The mayor of Tropoja, Rexh Byberi, was summoned this Thursday to the Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK). ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reports that Byberi stayed at the SPAK premises for about 40 minutes. After leaving SPAK, Byberi said that he was not called for the “Mc Gonigal” case, but for …
Albanians celebrates Eid-al-Fitr
Thousands of Albanians celebrated Wednesday Eid-al-Fitr, ending Ramadan. Traditionally, Eid is celebrated for three days as an official holiday in Muslim-majority countries. However, the number of holiday days varies by country. Muslims begin Eid day celebrations by partaking in a prayer service that takes place shortly after dawn, followed by …
The former mayor of Lushnja, Fatos Tushe, appears in SPAK
The former mayor of Lushnja, Fatos Tushe, appeared on Wednesday morning at SPAK, accompanied by a lawyer. Journalist Ermal Vija reports that the prosecutor’s office has launched a property investigation against him. and it’s about hiding an apartment on the coast. Tushe completed his sentence some time ago for abuse …
Four employees of Korça municipality are suspended from duty
Four employees of the Korçë municipality have been suspended from duty and the personal security measure “Compulsion to appear before the judicial police” was assigned to them. Zhaneta Lubonja, Ermal Germani, Olvas Petro and Soniel Prifti have been investigated by the Korça prosecutor’s office for abuse of duty. According to …
Cooperation in tourism with Israel/ Kumbaro: Tourism is a bridge between countries,
The 70th meeting of the Commission for Europe of the World Tourism Organization brought to Tirana the Minister of Tourism of Israel, Haim Katz. He had a one-on-one meeting with the Minister of Tourism and Environment Mirela Kumbaro, following which a joint statement was signed to increase support and cooperation …
Case of Gerdec, the next session will be held on April 24
The Special Court decided this Tuesday to administer the record of the testimony of the former chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Luan Hoxha in the trial for Gerdec where Mediu was taken as a defendant. Mediu himself objected, asking for a video testimony with him. Outside …
Double murder in Lushnja / The Office of the Special Prosecutor requests life imprisonment for Laert Haxhiu
The Special Prosecutor’s Office requests a “life imprisonment” sentence for Laert Haxhiu, who is accused of the double murder in Lushnja. Haxhiu is being tried in absentia for what is known as the Lushnja Massacre that happened in September 2017. Jurgen Hoxha and Zamir Latifi lost their lives in that …
President Begaj decrees criminal amnesty with 110 votes in favor
The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, has signed the decree for the granting of criminal amnesty. The decree signed by the head of state comes a few days after the criminal amnesty was approved in the Parliament of Albania, with 110 votes in favor. This broad parliamentary vote will …
Prime Minister Edi Rama gave former New York City mayor Eric Adams an Albanian ID card and passport in Tirana. The ceremony took place during the fourth Albanian Diaspora Summit gala evening. Rama said no one expected the former New York mayor to become a citizen of Tirana and Albania. …
Organizers presented the “Jusuf Vrioni” translation awards during the fourth Albanian Diaspora Summit gala in Tirana. The Publishing Center for the Diaspora launched the competition for young translators from the diaspora. Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro announced the winners. They will receive contracts with the Publishing Center for the Diaspora. They …
Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha met Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Glauk Konjufca in Tirana during the fourth Albanian Diaspora Summit. Both leaders emphasized stronger cooperation between Albania and Kosovo. They highlighted the Albanian diaspora as a key asset for national development. Hoxha said the diaspora connects the nation …
Albania marks 105 years since the birth of actor Pandi Raidhi. He remains one of the most beloved figures of Albanian theatre and cinema. He died in Tirana in 1999. Raidhi co-founded the Professional Estrada of Korça. He also helped establish the “Andon Zako Çajupi” Theatre. He made his film …
Minister of State for Local Government Ervin Demo said the diaspora can become a key driver of change in Albania through investment. He made the statement during the fourth Albanian Diaspora Summit in Tirana. Demo said authorities should not view relations with the diaspora only through remittances. He said the …
On April 14, 1966, archaeologists discovered one of Albania’s most valuable cultural heritage sites, the Durrës Amphitheatre. The amphitheatre stands as a living testimony to the ancient glory of the city. Builders constructed it in the 2nd century AD during the reign of Roman Emperor Trajan, when Durrës served as …
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Blendi Gonxhja highlighted the exhibition “Sociological Record” at the Marubi Museum in Shkodër. He described it as a unique opportunity for visitors who enjoy stories behind photographs and historical visual journeys. The exhibition presents hidden worlds inside homes, faces, and memories from Albania in …
The Roman Forum in Butrint National Park will join the tourist itinerary for the first time. The Butrint Management Foundation will start work on a new conservation project. The project will organize the area, cover excavations with sterile soil, and preserve the remains of the Roman Forum. Dense vegetation currently …
The documentary “Besa – a word of honor” aired on Israeli public television Makan on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The film tells the story of the Albanian code of honor known as “Besa.” It highlights how Albanians protected at least 2,000 Jews during World War II. The documentary follows a …
Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke this Tuesday at the Diaspora Summit, where he highlighted Albania’s transformation in recent years, particularly in the areas of justice reform and tourism. Speaking on the second day of the summit, Rama emphasized the role of the Albanian diaspora, describing it as a key part …