New UK Law Targets Small Boat Crossings, Often by Albanians
More than 11,000 Albanians arrived in the UK by small boat between May and September last year; a new bill seeks to make it easier to send them back. Original post Here
Work suspended at Greece-Albania border
Greece has suspended work at the border points with Albania, and other neighboring countries since 09:00 this Tuesday. Installation of the new SIS system is being carried out simultaneously at all Greek border points, even at those with European Union states. Regarding the two customs points with Albania, Kakavijë and …
Much-wanted Ervis Martinaj’s family appeals assets seizure decision
Family members of Ervis Martinaj appealed this Tuesday the decision of the Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO), for the seizure of 34 of his assets, and requests their release. The appeal has been filed in the Appellate Instance of GJKKO, and it is expected that today the …
Scholz in a conference with Rama: The Summit of Berlin process will be held on October 16 in Tirana
On October 16, Tirana will welcome the next summit of the Berlin Process. The news was given by German Chancellor Scholz in a conference with Prime Minister Rama. “I am happy to welcome Prime Minister Rama, the Western Balkans and its integration are very important to me. The Western Balkans …
The departure of doctors and nurses in Germany, Rama: We will find a European way
Prime Minister Edi Rama and Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, while they were at a press conference after their meeting in Berlin, were asked by the journalist of ABC News, Esiona Konomi, about the phenomenon of the departure of doctors and nurses from Albania to Germany. Rama said that they have discussed …
Stoltenberg with Begaj: NATO’s presence in Kosovo is successful, we support the dialogue
The Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, said that the alliance’s presence in Kosovo has been successful. During the joint conference with the president of Albania, Bajram Begaj, he emphasized that the alliance is present in Kosovo, and that they support the path of dialogue for the full normalization of …
Art in Quarantine: COVID-19 Brought Muses to Balkan Authors
Three years ago, Balkan countries were hit by a pandemic which cost many lives and created social disorders. But while it was a time of isolation for many, authors drew inspiration from the disaster. Original post Here
Rama in Berlin, meeting with Scholz
The official visit of Prime Minister Rama and Chancellor Scholz to Berlin starts today at 11:00. It starts with a “one-on-one” meeting and will then expand with delegations. Rama is accompanied by the chief negotiator for EU integration, Majlinda Duka, and ministers Mirela Kumbaro and Frida Krifca, ABC News journalist …
Court Ruling Further Complicates Albania Opposition Leadership Battle
After Friday’s court ruling failed to resolve who leads the biggest opposition party, both rival groups announced they will enter the next elections with their own candidates – deepening the divisions. Original post Here
A 60-years old man dies in tractor accident
A serious event was recorded this Monday morning in the village of Dumberas in Gramsh. Citizen V.B, about 60 years old, driving the “Zetor” type agricultural vehicle, lost control and as a result overturned. As a result, the 60-year-old man died at the scene. In the meantime, the investigative team …
The Special Court deposes Berisha and Malltez again. The lawyers submitted a request for the removal of the measure, which was rejected by the GJKKO. The former prime minister and his son-in-law, Jamarbër Malltezi, were left “under house arrest”. The Special Court of Appeal for Corruption and Organized Crime, with …
A message of peace and regional cooperation shines through in the example of these two EU member states for the rest of the countries in the WB. Czechia and Slovakia have found themselves together and apart in various forms throughout history: as part of a bigger empire, as a …
Dr. Arben Ramkaj, the chairman of the Inter-Religious Cooperation Center QBNF and the Executive Director of the Albanian Institute for Inter-Religious and Inter-Cultural Dialogue was invited to the 6th World Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan. Governments, international organizations, researchers and thought leaders have gathered for the 6th edition of the World …
A car accident happened this morning on the entrance road of the city of Saranda. The motorcycle driven by an Italian tourist collided with a vehicle and as a result went off the road. It is learned that the tourist suffered minor injuries and was transported to Saranda Hospital for …
An accident was recorded around 06:15 at the Shkoza bridge in Tirana. The police officer of the “Shqiponja” Special Force Sector, driving the service vehicle, allegedly lost control over his direction and as a result the vehicle went off the road, falling into the Lana River. The driver of the …
The Minister of Justice, Ulsi Manja, has presented the recommendations of the Council of Ministers for the General Prosecutor’s Office in the fight against criminality throughout the year 2024. He asked for more inter-institutional cooperation and close cooperation with foreign law enforcement agencies, but also with organizations such as Europol …
“Strengthening institutional cooperation inside and outside the country remains the main focus”, said the Minister of Justice, Ulsi Manja, as he asked for more commitment to criminality. Minister Manja has also stated that the preparation of a New Criminal Code is necessary, while underlining that something similar is also required …
According to Europol 39 fraudsters organised flood of unsettling telephone scams, shocking and cheating thousands of victims In the early hours of 18 April 2024, German, Albanian, Bosnian-Herzegovinian, Kosovar and Lebanese police forces raided 12 call centres identified as the source of thousands of daily scam calls. 21 persons were …
Kosovar artist Petrit Halilaj (born 1986, Kostërc,Kosova ) has been commissioned to create a site-specific installation for the Museum’s Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden. For the artist’s first major project in the United States, Halilaj has transformed The Met Roof with a sprawling sculptural installation. Halilaj’s work is …
The Minister of the Interior, Taulant Balla, in a statement to the media, confirmed that from July 1st, there will be a salary increase for Guard employees. Balla added that this financial assessment comes from the fund in the state budget of 400 million dollars, which will also benefit employees …