Two Ukrainian women are found dead in Tirana
Two girls from Ukraine have been found dead in the area of Selvia in Tirana. Journalist Ervin Leka reports that, according to preliminary investigations, it is suspected that the girls died from an overdose. Therefore, a response from the police is expected to clarify the circumstances of the event./abcnews.al […] …
SPAK confiscates about 1.2 million euros of assets of the Albanian trafficker in Belgium
Organized, Trafficking and Corruption through Preventive Measures against Assets”, submitted to the Special Court of First Instance for Corruption and Organized Crime, the request for the confiscation of the assets of citizen Flamur Sinanaj and persons related to him. Citizen Flamur Sinanaj is subject to law no. 10 192/2009, as …
Begaj: The results of the reform, tangible
President Bajram Begaj, in an activity within the framework of the Day of Justice, said that the reform in justice has given tangible results. The head of state said that for the first time in decades, the culture of impunity was deeply shaken while adding that judges and prosecutors must …
“Nothing an the expense of justice”, Manja: Each body should provide tangible results for the citizens
Minister of Justice Ulsi Manja, speaking about the reform in justice, praised the work of prosecutors and judges. In the activity being held as part of the Day of Justice, the minister said that they should see the work as a “patriotic duty” in conditions where citizens wait for years …
Rama shares details from the meeting with the Albanians in Athens: A special moment of pride!
Prime Minister Edi Rama will be in Athens on May 12, where he will hold a meeting with compatriots there. Through a post on Facebook, the head of the government, as he called on the Albanians to participate, revealed that the meeting will start at 11:00 in the Galatsi stadium, …
The judges of GJKKO who will examine the appeal for Fredi Beleri’s sentence are determined
The Judges of Special Appeal who will hear the appeal against the conviction of Alfred Beler are determined. The lottery has selected Daniela Shirke as chairperson and Dhimitër Lara and Ilirjana Olldashi as members. The date of the hearing has not yet been set, while Beleri was sentenced in the …
Europe Day, Rama: Albania, closer than ever to the old dream
Today is Europe Day, a day to celebrate peace and unity across the continent. The origin of this day dates back to 1950, when Europe was still recovering from the devastating effects of World War II. On May 9, 1950, the first move towards the creation of what is today …
Elections in the N.M, Hasani: I welcome the historic result of the Albanians, the future towards the EU
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, has welcomed the result of the Albanians in the elections held on Wednesday in North Macedonia, where the Albanian coalition “European Front” secured 19 mandates. Përshëndes rezultatin historik të shqiptarëve në zgjedhjet e 8 Majit 2024 në Maqedoninë e Veriut. Për të gjithë …
Arrested for corruption, is released from prison Korca’s lawyer Arben Lena
The Special Court has released from the cell the lawyer of Korça, Arben Lena, who was arrested for corruption. It is learned that he will remain under house arrest until the end of the investigation. Lena was arrested in January of this year on the suspicion that she would influence …
Police seized 25 kg of cannabis, 2 declared wanted
The police have given details about the drug house discovered in Veliqot of Tepelena. Two people are wanted, 27-year-old Daniel Xhebra, owner of the apartment, and 47-year-old Elton Shehu, co-authors in this criminal activity. In the uninhabited apartment, 249 potted narcotic plants, 25.35 kg of narcotic cannabis sativa, lamps, ventilation …
.TIRANA, April 17 – Albania’s Transparency Board has set new maximum fuel prices that take effect at 1600 local time on Friday. The decision caps retail diesel prices at no more than 210 Lek per litre. The board set wholesale diesel prices at no more than 198 Lek per litre. …
TIRANA, April 17 – Albania’s annual inflation measured by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices stood at 2.6% in March. The data follows the methodology of Eurostat and reflects changes in consumer prices. The Institute of Statistics reported a monthly increase of 0.9% compared with February. Transport led the rise …
TIRANA, April 17 – President Bajram Begaj received the credentials of Turkey’s new ambassador to Albania, Barıs Ceyhun Erciyes. The ceremony took place in Tirana as part of formal diplomatic procedures. During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral relations, regional cooperation and their partnership within NATO. They also addressed European …
TIRANA, April 17 – European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said Albania is progressing steadily on its path toward European Union membership. She made the remarks in an interview with BBC. Kos said Albania continues to advance in its reform agenda as enlargement returns to the European Union’s strategic priorities. …
A momentous election spells change not just for Hungary but also for much of the Western Balkans, as our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week highlights. Original post Here
New legal amendments allowing ‘strategic investors’ to develop port facilities at tourist resorts without competitive tenders represent the latest custom-written legislation brought in by Edi Rama’s government to benefit big business, critics claim. Original post Here
TIRANA, April 17 – The Albanian government has approved a set of regulatory changes for foreign nationals aimed at reducing bureaucracy and speeding up procedures. The reform also seeks to align migration and labour rules with European standards. The changes were published in the Official Gazette. The new framework introduces …
The Albanian Football Federation announced ticket sales for the “Final Four” of the Abissnet Superiore. Fans can buy tickets starting today. The four best teams will play six matches to decide the champion. All games will take place at Air Albania Stadium. First and second round matches will be held …
Fidel Ylli, President of the Albanian National Olympic Committee, visited the Italian Paralympic Committee headquarters in Rome. He met President Marco Giunio De Sanctis. They discussed technical assistance for creating the Albanian Paralympic Committee. They called it an important step for Paralympic sport in Albania. The process follows recent changes …
TIRANA, April 17 – Director General of Albanian Customs Besmir Beja met World Customs Organization Secretary General Ian Saunders in Brussels during the Annual Meeting of European regional customs leaders. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation and accelerating customs digitalisation. The Albanian side highlighted ongoing reforms aimed at modernising customs …