Stabbed his 38-year old wife, police looking for the author
Marjola Myrtollari, the 38-year-old woman who was stabbed by her husband in Korça, is in critical condition. Journalist Roland Beqiraj, referring to sources from the hospital, says that the 38-year-old woman is in serious condition. The police also carried out inspections in the residences of the relatives of the perpetrator …
The family members of Ervis Martinaj goes to the Supreme Court: All the assets are from legal sources
Ervis Martinaj’s family members, since earlier the Special Prosecutor’s Office seized his assets, have appealed to the Supreme Court. They request the removal of the seizure on the claim that the assets were created through legal sources. The case will be heard by the judge of the Supreme Court, Sander …
Stabbed 2 people in Saranda/ Police identified the perpetrator, was arrested 3 times for drug trafficking
A 52-year-old Fatmir Jashari, who stabbed citizens Edmond Sulo, 54 years old and Spiro Llambri, 62 years old, was convicted earlier by the police. Sources for ABC News stated that Jashari, known by the nickname “Radari”, a fisherman by profession, was arrested in Corfu in 2000, after he was carrying …
A 46-year-old embezzled 3 million euros
A 46-year-old woman was arrested by the police for fraud. Confidential sources confirm to ABC News that the woman from Korça has been under investigation for several months as she allegedly stole sums of money ALL and foreign currency by defrauding online businesses and sending their orders to customers in …
A 33-year old is arrested for drug trafficking
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Morina for drug trafficking. The police announce that the young man was a passenger in a taxi vehicle, in which 4 packets of suspected ecstasy narcotics were found. At the end of the investigative actions, the specialists for the Investigation of Illegal Traffic and …
Car engulfed in flames near Durres municipality building
A car was engulfed in flames in Durrës this Saturday morning. It is known that the vehicle was parked near the municipality of Durrës. From the first suspicions, it is thought that the fire in the ‘KIA’ type vehicle was caused by an electrical spark. Fortunately, there was only material …
Two arrested for cannabis cultivation
Two young men, 28 and 33 years old, have been arrested by the police on suspicion of cultivating cannabis. These two persons had erected 6 mini-greenhouses in which they had cultivated narcotic plants. 33-year-old Oraldo Jaku and 28-year-old Luigj Shejna were caught red-handed by the police services in the greenhouses. …
Korça celebrates 16th edition of carnival
Korça celebrates this Saturday the 16th edition of the carnival, which also coincides with the opening of the tourist season. The event started since morning and will culminate with activities until dinner. As reported, 30 different groups from the country but also from other countries, such as North Macedonia, Greece, …
Removal of ranks for inspectors / Police Union against: We cannot be equal
The order of interior minister Bledi Çuçi and police chief Muhamet Rrumbullaku to merge the ranks of state police inspectors has caused a lot of dissatisfaction within the ranks of the blue uniforms. The RENEA department, FNSH as well as many other structures have complained to the Police Union, since …
Albania to Start Searching for Remains of Communist Camp Victims
State body in charge of Communist-era secret police files said it has started a search for the graves and remains of some 44 Albanians who perished in the infamous labour camp of Spac. Original post Here
SASPAC has launched a new online platform. The website is now accessible to the public. The platform brings together all foreign assistance data in Albania. It presents transparent and structured information. Users can find details on EU IPA programmes and funding. The site also lists donors, partners and implementing institutions. …
TIRANA, April 28 – Albanian composer Aleksandër Lalo (1949–2017), born on 27 April 1949, remains a key figure in the country’s film music tradition. He would have turned 77 years old. His work shaped Albanian cinema across several decades. He developed a distinctive musical language that combined emotional depth with …
Rustem Gjata, former head of the Constitutional Court, has died. His son, lawyer Çlirim Gjata, shared the news on social media. Rustem Gjata won a seat as a Democratic Party MP in the first pluralist elections in 1992. He helped draft the law on the Constitutional Court as a member …
President Bajram Begaj attended the 11th Three Seas Initiative summit in Dubrovnik, Croatia. He called for tangible results to speed up regional economic development and EU integration. He said the Western Balkans is now a strategic front for Europe. Begaj described the initiative as a success story. He said it …
Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj and Chief Negotiator Majlinda Dhuka met German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider. They discussed Albania’s progress in EU negotiations. Talks focused on Chapter 27 – Environment and Climate Change. The German minister expressed full support for Albania’s EU path. He confirmed strong partnership in advancing reforms and …
Andreas Schieder praised Albania’s progress in EU integration. He said negotiations could close by 2027–2028. He highlighted major reforms, especially in justice. He described them as among the deepest in the Western Balkans. Schieder said Albania has changed dramatically for the better. He stressed the need to present this progress …
Speaker Niko Peleshi met Irish MP Barry Ward in Dublin. They discussed Albania’s achievements and challenges in the EU accession process. Talks also focused on Ireland’s continued support. The meeting addressed Ireland’s upcoming EU Council Presidency from July to December 2026. Peleshi said Albania’s visible progress strengthens confidence in EU …
Silvio Gonzato highlights EU–Albania cultural partnership in Durrës museum reopening Silvio Gonzato said the EU and Albania strengthened their partnership through the reopening of the Archaeological Museum of Durrës. He stated that the EU4Culture programme restored the museum. He added that the project supports cultural revival and post-2019 earthquake recovery. …
Edi Rama said the Archaeological Museum of Durrës reopens after major restoration under the EU4Culture programme. He stated that the European Union has supported the restoration of 23 cultural heritage sites in Albania. Moreover, he highlighted the strong cooperation between Albania and the EU after the 2019 earthquake. He said …
Speaking at the joint meeting of the High Judicial Council and the High Prosecutorial Council, Minister of Justice Toni Gogu warned that the justice system will be measured by the results it delivers for citizens, highlighting one of the main issues—delays of up to three years in providing reasoned court decisions. “There …