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An 18 year old died after he lost control of the vehicle

An 18-year-old, who was injured on Thursday, after losing control of the car and ended up in the canal, died this Friday. The accident happened yesterday, around the early hours of the morning. The driver of the vehicle was immediately sent to the hospital for medical assistance, but as a …

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A 26-year-old man is arrested in Elbasan for threatened to kill the police officer

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Elbasan after threatening to kill a police officer. According to the police, the young man was walking around armed with a pistol, at midnight, in the “Luigj Gurakuqi” neighborhood, while it was ascertained by the police officer that he was off duty. At the …

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GAIN Summit 2024 to Explore Latest Global Developments in AI

Third edition of the Global Artificial Intelligence Summit announced TIRANA, 21 August 2024 – AI leaders from around the world will be gathering for the third edition of the Global AI Summit (GAIN) on September 10-12, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Hosted by the Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority …

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Sydney-Based Lawyer Makes ‘Special Swim’ from Italy to Albania

Long-distance swimmer Eva Buzo tells BIRN her Albanian heritage made the 35-hour swim from Italy to Albania extra special. Original post Here

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Chinese citizen arrested in Tirana, for prostitution network

The Tirana police attacked a prostitution ring in Tirana this Thursday. Investigations and verifications revealed the scheme of practicing prostitution in the capital. According to Tirana police, two 52-year-old Chinese citizens and another 38-year-old woman recruited other Chinese and Filipino citizens through social networks and accommodated them in a rented …

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Election in Himara/ Votes are not recounted, the documentation of the voters is verified

Although the socialists won Himara with almost 1,500 more votes, the democrats and their allies do not give up and hope to find irregularities, enough to repeat the vote. The Democrats, together with Vangjel Dule, knocked at the CEC with a complaint at the beginning of this month, to declare …

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Accused for human trafficking in Kosovo, a 47-year-old arrested

47-year-old Dode Rica was arrested as part of the “Rule of Law” operation. Durres Police announces that the 47-year-old, owner of a nightclub in Pristina, was accused in Kosovo of human trafficking. The Basic Court of Pristina has assigned this citizen the security measure “Arrest in prison”, for the criminal …

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A 49-year-old man arrested for trying smuggling oil into Albania

A 49-year-old man was arrested by the police at the border point in Qafë Thane, after trying to smuggle oil into Albania. “Following the intensified work of the Border Police services, during the summer season, with the aim of preventing and combating crimes at the borders, in the Qafë Thane …

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Andrew Tate’s Romanian Homes Raided Amid New Allegations

Romanian prosecution and police have launched a fresh investigation into the controversial influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, linked to allegedly human trafficking, sex with minors and money laundering. Original post Here

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Shoots fired against police in Shkoder

Firearms are fired at the territory control group of the Shkodër local police. During an action to attack a drug parcel in Repisht of Malësi e Madhe, a person fired a firearm. No wounded officers are reported. Meanwhile, after this event, the special forces of RENEA, FNSH and other Shkodër …

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Tirana hosts World Law Congress, World Law Foundation President highlights democratic challenges

TIRANA, May 7 – The World Law Congress opened its session in Tirana on May 7. World Law Foundation President Javier Cremades addressed the opening session by warning that modern democracies face rising pressure from autocratic tendencies. Political systems are becoming increasingly unstable in the digital era, he said. Cremades …

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“Rule of law is never built once and for all,” Justice Minister Gogu says as Albania highlights justice reform

TIRANA, May 7 – Minister of Justice Toni Gogu addressed Albania’s justice reform during the opening session of activities for the World Law Congress, which will be held in Tirana in 2027. Gogu described the rule of law as an ongoing process rather than a fixed outcome. He linked the …

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EU integration key to irreversible justice reform, PM Rama tells World Law Congress session

TIRANA, May 7 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania’s EU integration process remains the key driver for strengthening institutions and securing an independent justice system during the opening session of the World Law Congress in Tirana. He said the country now faces a decisive moment to make justice reform …

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Ministry of Education and AADF Launch Major Education Reform Initiative

Albania Signs Agreement to Create National Agency for Educational Services The Ministry of Education and the Albanian-American Development Foundation (AADF) signed an agreement in Tirana to establish the National Agency for Educational Services. The initiative aims to transform the current education services administration into a modern, autonomous institution aligned with …

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Albania Strengthens Dialogue on Protection of Disabled Persons’ Rights

Ombudsman Hosts Italian Activist Maximiliano Ulivieri on Disability Rights The Ombudsman of Albania held an official meeting with Italian activist Maximiliano Ulivieri, a global advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities. Ulivieri was accompanied by activist Suela Lala from the “Së Bashku” foundation and UNFPA representative Elsona Agolli. The …

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Maks Velo, the artist and uncompromising opponent of the communist regime

TIRANA, May 7 – Maks Velo, artist, writer, architect, and intellectual, died on 7 May 2020. He was born on 31 August 1935 in Paris. His family later returned to Albania, where he graduated in civil engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Tirana in 1957. Between 1960 and 1973, he …

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Government Approves New Procedures for Funding Cultural and Artistic Projects

The government has approved a new set of procedures for financing artistic and cultural projects in Albania. The decision replaces the 2022 regulation and aims to improve transparency, efficiency, and quality in state support for the arts. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport will manage the new system. Under …

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Albania secures $40 mln climate project, expands forestry reform agenda, minister Jaupaj say

TIRANA, May 7 – Albania secured a $40 million climate project under the “Albadap” programme, which Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj described as the largest climate initiative in the Western Balkans. At a press conference in Tirana, Jaupaj said no EU or Western Balkan country runs a similar project financed by …

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NATO more important than ever in current geopolitical environment, FM Hoxha tells Secretary General Rutte

TIRANA, May 7 – Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said NATO has become more important than ever in the current geopolitical environment after meeting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in talks focused on Euro-Atlantic security, Ukraine, the Western Balkans and Albania’s role in the Alliance. The meeting marked Hoxha’s first encounter …

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Interior Minister Lamallari at United Nations highlights Albania’s return migration approach

TIRANA, May 7 – Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari attended the International Forum on Migration Review at the United Nations in New York. He joined a panel discussion on “Migration as a creative force”. At the discussion, Lamallari presented Albania’s approach to migration. He focused on the return of emigrants and …

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Tirana hosts World Law Congress, World Law Foundation President highlights democratic challenges

TIRANA, May 7 – The World Law Congress opened its session in Tirana on May 7. World Law Foundation President Javier Cremades addressed the opening session by warning that modern democracies face rising pressure from autocratic tendencies. Political systems are becoming increasingly unstable in the digital era, he said. Cremades …

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“Rule of law is never built once and for all,” Justice Minister Gogu says as Albania highlights justice reform

TIRANA, May 7 – Minister of Justice Toni Gogu addressed Albania’s justice reform during the opening session of activities for the World Law Congress, which will be held in Tirana in 2027. Gogu described the rule of law as an ongoing process rather than a fixed outcome. He linked the …

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EU integration key to irreversible justice reform, PM Rama tells World Law Congress session

TIRANA, May 7 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania’s EU integration process remains the key driver for strengthening institutions and securing an independent justice system during the opening session of the World Law Congress in Tirana. He said the country now faces a decisive moment to make justice reform …

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Ministry of Education and AADF Launch Major Education Reform Initiative

Albania Signs Agreement to Create National Agency for Educational Services The Ministry of Education and the Albanian-American Development Foundation (AADF) signed an agreement in Tirana to establish the National Agency for Educational Services. The initiative aims to transform the current education services administration into a modern, autonomous institution aligned with …

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Albania Strengthens Dialogue on Protection of Disabled Persons’ Rights

Ombudsman Hosts Italian Activist Maximiliano Ulivieri on Disability Rights The Ombudsman of Albania held an official meeting with Italian activist Maximiliano Ulivieri, a global advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities. Ulivieri was accompanied by activist Suela Lala from the “Së Bashku” foundation and UNFPA representative Elsona Agolli. The …

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Maks Velo, the artist and uncompromising opponent of the communist regime

TIRANA, May 7 – Maks Velo, artist, writer, architect, and intellectual, died on 7 May 2020. He was born on 31 August 1935 in Paris. His family later returned to Albania, where he graduated in civil engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Tirana in 1957. Between 1960 and 1973, he …

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Government Approves New Procedures for Funding Cultural and Artistic Projects

The government has approved a new set of procedures for financing artistic and cultural projects in Albania. The decision replaces the 2022 regulation and aims to improve transparency, efficiency, and quality in state support for the arts. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport will manage the new system. Under …

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Albania secures $40 mln climate project, expands forestry reform agenda, minister Jaupaj say

TIRANA, May 7 – Albania secured a $40 million climate project under the “Albadap” programme, which Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj described as the largest climate initiative in the Western Balkans. At a press conference in Tirana, Jaupaj said no EU or Western Balkan country runs a similar project financed by …

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NATO more important than ever in current geopolitical environment, FM Hoxha tells Secretary General Rutte

TIRANA, May 7 – Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said NATO has become more important than ever in the current geopolitical environment after meeting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in talks focused on Euro-Atlantic security, Ukraine, the Western Balkans and Albania’s role in the Alliance. The meeting marked Hoxha’s first encounter …

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Interior Minister Lamallari at United Nations highlights Albania’s return migration approach

TIRANA, May 7 – Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari attended the International Forum on Migration Review at the United Nations in New York. He joined a panel discussion on “Migration as a creative force”. At the discussion, Lamallari presented Albania’s approach to migration. He focused on the return of emigrants and …