Rama meets Macron in Vilnius, President of France is preparing to come in Tirana
Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a photo where he met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Vilnius, Lithuania. He says that the French president is preparing to come to Tirana, as part of the Albania, as a NATO member country, has proven its commitment and seriousness, taking concrete steps to …
Attack on former prosecutor Arjan Ndoja, the Court leaves in prison Ramazan Rraja
The Special Court has rejected Ramazan Rraja’s request for a change in the security measure and has not change the meausure the arrest and imprisonment decision. Rraja was arrested as the person who provided the conditions for the assassination of former prosecutor Arjan Ndoja and for carrying weapons without a …
Korca’s teachers haven’t been paid for work in June
About 200 teachers in Korca and Maliq have not yet received their salary for the month of June. According to the head of the Education Union in Korça, the reason for the delay is the treasury, which has not yet disbursed the salaries. According to him, there are also teachers …
Under Spain’s EU Presidency, the Issue of the Western Balkans Will Be Sidelined
Spain’s 6-month presidency of the Council of the EU has been upended by a snap election in July. Yet regardless of who wins that vote, prospects for progress on the issue of EU enlargement are poor. Original post Here
Albania Pressed to Act Over Currency’s Unexplained Rise
The rapid rise in the value of Albania’s currency, the lek, is alarming exporters and tourist operators – but the government is unwilling to take action. Original post Here
A 31-year-old thief arrested in Tirana
A 31-year-old man from Kamza was arrested on charges of theft this Wednesday. He was put in handcuffs, as it is suspected that on July 10 he stole work tools in two different businesses. In the meantime, the young man is expected to be interrogated about the motives that led …
Arrested for abuse of duty, former mayor of Durres will appear at court on July 18
The former mayor of Durres Vangjush Dako, arrested for abuse of duty, will appear in front of the Court of Special Appeal on July 18 at 10 am. The appeal session will be reviewed by Judge Daniela Shirka. Dako was arrested on June 6 by order of the Special Prosecutor’s …
Rama: Vilnius summit finds NATO allies stronger and more determined
On July 11 and 12, the leaders of the member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will meet in Vilnius, Lithuania. They are expected to address the most urgent challenges for the alliance, to increase the defensive and preventive capacities of NATO, as well as to bring Ukraine …
Two Kruja men arrested on drugs cultivation charges
Police of Kruja has put this Tuesday in handcuffs two citizens, who were wanted for criminal offenses in the field of narcotics. In the village of Shkoze, a 36-year-old resident of Thumanë was arrested. This citizen, together with his father and another citizen (previously arrested), cultivated 925 cannabis seedlings in …
Tirana, woman found dead by husband
A 33-year-old woman has been found this Tuesday without signs of life inside her apartment in the Kombinati area, in Tirana. According to the police, the victim was found by her husband, while no signs of violence were found on her body during the preliminary examination. Meanwhile, the investigative group …
European Union condemned the statements made by Sali Berisha against EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato. In a social media post, the EU Delegation in Tirana shared a statement from a European Union spokesperson. The statement described the remarks against Ambassador Gonzato as unacceptable. The EU strongly condemned the personal attacks made …
Edi Rama declared that Albania has entered a key stage in its European Union integration process. First, he said the country is closer than ever to joining the EU. Then, he stated that the European Commission report confirms Albania is ready to enter the chapter-closing phase of negotiations. Meanwhile, Rama …
German Embassy in Tirana expresses strong support for EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato. First, EU ambassadors in Albania publish a joint statement on Europe Day. Then, they reaffirm their full confidence in Gonzato and his team. Meanwhile, they highlight professionalism, integrity, and dedicated service. In addition, they share the message through …
Edi Rama said Albania will strengthen the role of municipalities in the European Union accession process. He presented the new program “EU4Municipalities II,” supported by the European Union. Then, he said the initiative aims to modernize local governance across the country. He spoke during his “Flasim” podcast about the importance …
Tirana hosted the opening session of the World Law Congress, one of the most important international platforms on the rule of law. First, Edi Rama said the event marks a historic moment for Albania. Then, he described the congress as proof of an “epochal transformation” in the country’s justice system. …
Marta Kos will visit Pristina on May 15 for her first official trip to Kosovo since taking office. First, EU sources confirm that the visit will take place next week, pending official announcement. Then, officials note that she has already visited all other Western Balkan and Eastern Partnership countries involved …
Sheshi “Italia” in Tirana turned into a large stage of artistic emotion as the music of Ennio Morricone filled the city during a special Europe Day concert. First, the event titled “Morricone Conducts Morricone” brought conductor Andrea Morricone on stage, who led the RTSH Symphony Orchestra in performing some of …
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Speaking on his podcast this Sunday, Prime Minister Edi Rama said that Albania is closer than ever to the European Union, adding that the objective is achievable with commitment and determination. He stressed that the European Commission and the member states are currently in a phase of discussing the Commission’s …
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