‘Babale’ file/ Ervin Salianji declare guilty with one year in prison. MP: I’m ready to go to jail!
Court of General Appeal has given the decision to the deputy of the Democratic Party, Ervin Salianji, regarding the “Babale” file. It is known that the measure with one year of imprisonment was left in force. Immediately after the decision, the deputy spoke himself, who said that he will appeal. …
US Senate Probes Serbian, Albanian Officials’ Ties to Jared Kushner-Linked Projects
US Senate Committee says it is seeking the names of the Serbian and Albanian government officials who approached a company linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law over property development projects. Original post Here
Vengu welcomes Britain’s special envoy for the Western Balkans
Minister of Defense Mr. Pirro Vengu received in a special meeting the special envoy of the United Kingdom in the Western Balkans, Lord Stuart Peach, who came to Albania, as part of the Joint Exercise “Austere Wolf – 24”. Minister Vengu and Lord Stuart Peach highly appreciated the interaction between …
An employee of IMT detained for abuse of duty and corruption
The police of Elbasan have detained 51-year-old Gentian Bako, an employee of IMT in this city, after he was declared wanted for corruption and abuse of office. Regarding the 51-year-old, SPAK ordered his arrest on May 29 for the criminal offenses “Passive corruption of persons exercising public functions” and “Abuse …
Even in Cases of Convicted Criminals, Albania’s Asset Seizures Aren’t Working
A sprawling seafront hotel and 18 apartments remain in the hands of relatives of convicted drug Albanian smuggler Kelmend Balili, despite previously being seized under a law designed to crack down on the proceeds of crime. Original post Here
Share Your Experience: Open Data in the Western Balkans
Have you had experiences with open data such as government statistics websites or scientific data portals? Are these platforms user-friendly or too complex to navigate? Tell us about it. Original post Here
Rama meeting with Albanians in New York: Our image in the world has changed
Prime Minister Edi Rama is in New York, where he is having a meeting with representatives of 100 associations of Albanians in America, at the invitation of the well-known Albanian activist and head of the National Diaspora Council, Mark Gjonaj. During his speech, he said that the image of Albanians …
Muslim state inside capital, Rama: Irreversible decision, but will take time
Prime Minister Edi Rama has reacted through a post on the X platform to the criticism of the idea of creating a muslim state in Tirana, saying that they have crossed the limits of fantasy and mischief. The head of the Albanian government says that the time has come for …
A police officer was drowned in Shkonder
A serious event was recorded in Shkodër, where an FNSH officer was found drowned. The 51-year-old man was found drowned in a canal in Bardhaj village, Rrethina administrative unit. The event is reported as accidental as the officer was riding a motorcycle when he lost control and fell into the …
Heavy rain in Shkodra, flooding and power outage in some areas
The high-intensity rainfall during 24 hours in the region of Shkodra has caused some problems. The Mosel-Reç and Muçaj-Reç axes in the Shkrel administrative unit of the Great Highlands are blocked and impassable for vehicles, making it impossible to transport students to school In the Kastrat unit, roads are blocked …
TIRANA, July 22 – More than 3,000 citizens received free legal aid during the first six months of the year, according to figures presented by the Ministry of Justice. Justice Minister Toni Gogu said the ministry expanded access to legal aid services across Albania and focused on services directly linked …
TIRANA, July 22 – Foreign non-resident tourists have started paying unified healthcare service fees at summer health centers since July 1, according to the Operator of Health Care Services. Director Jeta Deda said the primary healthcare system has published and displayed the applicable fees at these centers. The charges cover …
TIRANA, July 22 – Authorities have restored normal operations after heavy rainfall and strong winds affected several areas of Albania on Tuesday evening. The storm caused temporary disruptions to electricity supply, water services and some infrastructure. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy said that responsible institutions remained on the ground …
TIRANA, July 22 – Albania marks the 105th anniversary of the first technical school in the country. American teachers founded the institution on July 22, 1921. The school offered professional training in different fields. Harry Fultz, a mechanics teacher, served as director of the American Technical School. He introduced a …
TIRANA, July 22 – Albanian Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi met representatives of the United States Congress and the POPVOX Foundation, a U.S.-based civic technology organization. The meeting took place during a regional workshop on parliamentary modernization through artificial intelligence, hosted by Albanian Parliament. Representatives from the parliaments of Kosova, North …
TIRANA, July 22 – Albania will send a platoon from its Armed Forces to a multinational brigade based in Romania. The decision follows a government approval of a draft decision on the deployment, Defence Minister Ermal Nufi said after the Council of Ministers meeting. Nufi said the move is part …
The cry of protesters that ‘Albania is not for sale’ is misinterpreted when it is portrayed as a rejection of all investment. Its proper interpretation is procedural: any transfer of common assets must take place in full transparency – with prices determined through competition, permits made public, and beneficiaries clearly …
TIRANA, July 22 – Local storms hit several areas of Albania overnight, causing fallen trees and minor material damage, according to reports. Coastal areas, including Saranda, Himara and Vlora, experienced strong winds and storms during the night, following earlier weather forecasts. In Saranda, several people reportedly suffered injuries after a …
TIRANA, July 22 – Albania has started the process of inventorying mountain trails to identify existing routes and map new itineraries, with work also underway in the Shkodër region. Tourism guide Kastriot Faci said the initiative aims to create a complete map of mountain trails across the country. He explained …
Powerful storm engulfs Albania after battering Kosovo and North Macedonia. The storms will affect almost the entire country. Central and southeastern regions face the highest risk, but severe weather may develop anywhere. Storm cells will form quickly and move over isolated areas. They may bring very heavy rain and powerful …