SPAK to question over 50 witnesses for Gerdec case on ex-minister Mediu
Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has asked the question as witnesses of 52 people in relation to the case against the former Minister of Defense, Fatmir Mediu. SPAK requested from the court to question in the process against Mediu, former minister Aldo Bumçi and the son of …
Tirana prosecution launches probe into TIMS system illegal interventions
Tirana Prosecutor’s Office has registered criminal proceedings in connection with the report of the Police Surveillance Agency (PSA), for the intervention in the TIMS system, for “Abuse of duty” and “Unauthorized intervention”. In the framework of these investigations, the Prosecutor’s Office has asked the AMP to interrogate the entire management …
Two call center employees arrested, two more wanted for fraud
Another case of deceiving foreigners through call centers located in Albania has been discovered by the police, as announced this Friday. In the framework of operation coded “Momentum”, it was possible to arrest two people and two more of the four administrators in a call center subject were announced as …
Minister concerned over usage of nitrius oxide balloons
The use of new drugs, mainly by young people, has worried state structures. The Minister of the Interior Taulant Balla says that in addition to cannabis, a nitrous oxide balloon is a new substance, which is turning into a trend of use by young people in Albania. He says that …
Killed a 33-year-old for parking space, new details revealed
New details have been revealed from the murder that happened the night before in Shkodër. According to information for ABC News, it is learned that the cause of the murder was a momentary quarrel over parking, which initially started between the brother of the victim Valter Fierza, 33 years old, …
Illegal gun found in Tirana police patrol car
An unprecedented event happened on Wednesday evening in one of Tirana’s police stations, where an illegal gun was foud inside a police car. According to the police announcement, a patrol officer at police station No. 1 in Tirana together with her colleague found a firearm inside the service vehicle. Initially, …
Drugs grower busted watering cannabis in Tirana
A person has been arrested from Tirana police after being caught watering narcotic plants this Thursday morning. During the operation coded “Green Hills”, it was possible to catch this citizen in the act of watering the narcotic cannabis plants cultivated in the place called “Ish-Lerat”, on the dividing border of …
Tirana, two arrested for illegally selling luxury jewellery
Two people were arrested by the Tirana police this Thursday after being accused of selling expensive goods without a tax invoice. During the operation coded “Sahati”, as a result of the continuous monitoring of economic entities that sell their products online, it was found that the two citizens who were …
US Embassy’s message on democratic parliament group’s head clashes
US Embassy to Tirana has underlined this Thursday that they believe that functional democratic institutions, including an opposition, are vital for any healthy democracy, when it comes to the clashes in the Democratic Party about the head of the DP parliamentary group. In a reaction for the local media, the …
Elbasan incinerator case, Special Court to make decision on october
Special Court held this Thursday the next session regardig the two defendants in the Elbasan incinerator, where it decided to postpone the decision to October 5. According to the information, a defense session was held in court this Thursday for two companies which are represented by two lawyers who performed …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met with the Socialist Party assembly in Unit 4, Tirana. Rama said the government will act in the oil market through a public company. The goal is to protect consumers and increase transparency. He added that the legal framework for strategic fuel reserves is also in …
Ryanair officially opened its new base at Tirana’s “Mother Teresa” International Airport. The airline stations three planes in Tirana and adds 21 new destinations across Europe. The Civil Aviation Authority (AAC) says direct connections boost economic growth and increase GDP per capita. AAC adds the move supports government priorities: infrastructure, …
The US Embassy in Albania has warned that groups linked to Iran may target Americans or members of the Iranian opposition living in Albania. These groups could also strike public areas, including tourist sites, shopping centers, hotels, clubs, and restaurants, the embassy said in a social media statement. The embassy …
Albania inaugurated the Belgium–EU–Albania Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EUBACCI) at its embassy in Belgium, creating a new platform to strengthen economic ties and trade relations between Albania, Belgium, and the European Union. The event brought together business leaders, institutional representatives, and Belgian agencies, including HUB Brussels and AWEX, fostering …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met today with the Socialist Party assembly in Unit 4, Tirana. Rama highlighted Albania’s rapid progress in its EU accession negotiations, saying the country holds the record for opening all negotiation chapters faster than any other nation. “Compared to all countries that went through the negotiation …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met the Socialist Party assembly in Unit 4 today. He outlined plans for the next local elections. Rama said the party started a broad organization and communication drive. They engage members, supporters, and the community. “We involve everyone. We invite supporters and the community to talk …
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sports announced a joint meeting of three permanent parliamentary committees: Natural Resources, Infrastructure, and Sustainable Development; Culture, Tourism, and Diaspora; and Citizen Initiatives, Cooperation, and Institutional Oversight. Officials from the central and local government discussed the implementation of the integrated waste management law and …
Artists Maéva Lessére and Simon Gabillet performed “Mamalia” last night at COD. The performance, guided by Edi Blloshmi, received warm applause. It blends contemporary ballet and theater, where the two characters interact across multiple dimensions. “Two curious souls explore each other’s existence through movements both primitive and modern. They highlight …
The Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, provided details on the decisions taken following the government meeting. Ibrahimaj stated that a board will review foreign investment requests in critical sectors. According to her, paper documents and correspondence will be eliminated. She also said that a support measure for enterprises …
Former President of the Constitutional Court, Holta Zaçaj, has been elected First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Albania. The decision was made by the Supervisory Council of the Bank of Albania, upon the proposal of Governor Gent Sejko. Holta Zaçaj began her role as a member of the Supervisory …