Tirana Prosecution arrests 3 former officials and seizes 7500m2 of land acquired through document forgery
Tirana Prosecution sought the imposition of the precautionary measure “Remand in custody” Monday for former officials Y.M., K.B., A.L., for the commission of the criminal offense “Abuse of Office,” and citizen K.A. regarding the criminal offense “Falsification of documents,” as stipulated in Article 186/2 of the Criminal Code and the …
Metamorphosis”, investigations are closed/ Police leaders and businessmen involved. Among them Ervis Martinaj
The Special Prosecutor’s Office has closed the investigations for the persons arrested in connection with the Metamorfoza file, where senior police officers, businessmen or even people from the underworld were involved. As far as Ervis Martinaj is concerned, SPAK has separated the investigations It is known that the accusations have …
A 32-year old arrested for cultivating cannabis
A 32-year-old man, identified as Luan Reçi, was arrested in the city of Shkodra for possession of narcotics. He had cannabis seeds in the vehicle and residence. So, the suspected narcotic substance, 115 cannabis seeds and 1 cell phone were seized/ abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post Here
Çuçi convenes the SP Parliamentary Group
The Parliamentary Group of the Socialist Party met this Monday to discuss the agenda for the new week in the Assembly. Bledi Çuçi made a presentation of the draft laws that are on the agenda for Thursday’s session, which, as he said, will start with the interpellation requested by the …
Attack on Israel/ Minister Hasani: 15 Albanians travel to Tirana and Pristina, work is underway for two more citizens
“Albanian citizens, who traveled last week for work or tourist reasons in the Middle East are healthy and well.”, thus declared the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Igli Hasani. Through a note on “Facebook”, the Albanian chief diplomat adds that “as a result of the Iranian attack …
SPAK seized the assets of 4 brothers for selling drugs in several Europian countries
SPAK seizes the assets of the four brothers and other persons associated with them after they are accused of having trafficked narcotics in several countries of the European Union. According to the public announcement, these assets, which include money in bank accounts, arable land, real estate, are owned by the …
Without documents in Morina/ The facilitation of crossing without procedures at the border is extended to 9 months
Citizens of Albania and Kosovo will pass through the border point of Morina without checking identification documents during 9 months of the year and on holiday weekends. The governments of the two countries revised a protocol, which until now facilitated the movement procedures at this border point only in the …
Balla welcomes the new officers sworn in
Interior Minister Taulant Balla wished success to 96 students who graduated from the “Bachelor” program from the Faculty of Security and Investigation, as well as 31 Police experts for special functions, during a ceremony held at the Security Academy. Deputies of the Security Committee, the General Director of DPPSH, lecturers, …
SPAK seizes the apartment of Fatos Tushe in Vlora
The Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime has seized the apartment of the former mayor of Lushnje, Fatos Tushe, who was previously convicted for abuse of office and violation of equality in tenders. In the meantime, the investigation by the special prosecutor’s office is continuing for the concealment …
Rama hosted by Macron in an official ceremony
Prime Minister Edi Rama is in France as part of a two-day visit at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron. The Prime Minister is welcomed with an official ceremony by Macron. At 14.45, Rama and Macron will hold a face-to-face meeting. During the visit to Paris, the head of government …
Prime Minister Edi Rama urged Elbasan to become a leading city for startups and innovation during a meeting with winners of Albania’s national startup program for 2025 and new applicants for 2026. During the event, young innovators presented projects in technology and the digital economy. Meanwhile, organizers highlighted the rapid …
Mayor of Elbasan Gledian Llatja said startups will transform into concrete development models for Elbasan during a meeting with winners of Albania’s 2025 startup program and new applicants for 2026. The event took place at the newly renovated “Onufri” arts high school in Elbasan. Young innovators presented promising technology projects …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met today in Elbasan with winners of Albania’s 2025 startup program and applicants for 2026, who presented promising projects in technology and innovation. During the meeting, Rama said technology is rapidly transforming economic development and innovation. He explained that the world has moved from linear growth …
Albania inaugurated its National Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia with the presentation of “A Place in the Sun” by artist Genti Korini, curated by Małgorzata Ludwisiak. During the opening ceremony, Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports Blendi Gonxhja described Albania’s participation as a …
Minister of Interior Besfort Lamallari addressed the International Migration Forum at the United Nations and reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to safe, orderly, and legal migration. During his speech, Lamallari stressed that Albania supports migration policies based on human rights, international cooperation, and stronger engagement with the Albanian diaspora. Furthermore, he said …
Minister of Environment Sofjan Jaupaj met today with Dame Dimitrovski, adviser to the Prime Minister of North Macedonia, and Raimund Jehle during the regional conference United for Climate. During the meeting, Jaupaj discussed a regional forestry initiative supported by the Green Climate Fund and the Food and Agriculture Organization. Furthermore, …
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Nancy VanHorn attended the “Battle of the Bands” concert in Tirana featuring the Flagship and the Orchestra of the Albanian Armed Forces. During her opening remarks, VanHorn said the event celebrated “Freedom 250,” a global initiative launched by Donald Trump to honor 250 years of American independence, …
Ura e Kamarës is a historic medieval bridge located near the village of Mirakë, along the Elbasan–Librazhd national road. To reach it, visitors follow the old Egnatia Road and pass through a narrow village path. Then they arrive at the bridge site. The bridge measures about 40 meters in length …
TIRANA, May 8 – An opposition protest took place in central Tirana on Friday evening, gathering supporters along “Dëshmorët e Kombit” boulevard in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. The demonstra ion started at around 19:30 and formed part of a series of opposition rallies against the government. Unlike previous …
While some events covered in our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week suggest that possible changes are afoot, other parts of the region seem stuck in the same rut. Original post Here