Balla meets Ambassador Karl Bergner: Traffic Police will be trained according to German standards
Interior Minister Taulant Balla held a meeting with the new German ambassador in Tirana, Karl Bergner. During the meeting, Balla and Bergner discussed the possibility of creating new mechanisms for the promotion of people with high moral and professional integrity, where, according to Balla, German expertise in this regard will …
The court upholds the seizure of the properties of former minister Arben Ahmetaj
The appeal of the Special Court upholds the decision of the first instance for the sequestration of the property of former Deputy Prime Minister Arben Ahmetaj. From the escape, through his lawyer, he requested in the Appeal the return of the apartment in the Shallvareve area that was seized from …
Thousands of euros and pounds are seized in Durres and Rinas
The police seized this Thursday a significant amount of money. Accordingly, 82,550 euros were seized at Durres’s port and 12,820 pounds at Rinas Airport. According to the police, the euros seized in the Port of Durres were found hidden in the bus of the “Durres-Bari-Durres” line. For this case, the …
TIA appeal to all passengers: From today until September 10, show up three hours early at Rinas for check-in
Tirana International Airport informs all passengers who travel through Rinas to show up three hours before departure to their destination, for check-in. This rule will be applied until September 10. According to TIA, this measure aims to “improve the overall travel experience for all passengers”. TIA, among other things, says …
Drug laboratory in Fier, SPAK extends the investigations by three months
SPAK extends the investigations for the drug laboratory in Fier by three months. About 430 kg of cocaine mixed with chemical fertilizer were brought to the village of Frakull in Fier. According to this, SPAK has signed 15 arrest warrants, while 10 people have been arrested. The laboratory would be …
Cannabis in the territory of the ward, 4 soldiers are dismissed from duty
After finding and seizing 125 cannabis sativa plants inside the military ward in Zall Herr, the General Staff of the Armed Forces held an emergency meeting, deciding the release from duty of 4 soldiers, as well as the proposed release of 10 others. Relieved from duty are the security specialist …
Accident in Vora, a police officer hit by a car
A road accident happened on Wednesday morning in Vora. A police officer was hit by a car. ABC News has secured the view from the scene of the accident, where the officer is seen lying on the road. The policewoman collided while patrolling the street. /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original …
Drug trafficking, two arrested and 2 declared wanted
Bar ‘owners have been arrested and another has been declared wanted in Himare after being accused of occupying public spaces and adapting the premises for the cultivation and sale of cannabis sativa narcotics. As part of the coded operation “All in”, as a result of an investigation followed with proactive …
DPK demands extraordinary elections, MP: The government is violating the national interest of Kosovo
Due to the recently created situation in Kosovo, the Democratic Party of Kosovo has requested extraordinary elections. DPK deputy Blerta Kodra Deliu, in a statement to the media, has asked the security bodies in Kosovo to take measures and clarify all the scandals and the persons involved who work for …
The landlord finds the 32-year-old decomposed in the apartment, for months
A 38-year-old man in the city of Shkodra found the decomposed body of a 39-year-old citizen, born in South Korea and a resident of Shkodra, from February 2022, in the rented apartment. According to the statements of the 38-year-old, he had gone to this apartment, since for months there was …
TIRANA, May 15 – European Union Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos visits Kosova today. She will meet Prime Minister Albin Kurti in Prishtina. Both sides hold a joint press conference at 10:45, according to the Office of the Prime Minister. Kosova hosts Kos during her first visit to the country …
TIRANA, May 15 – Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy Kathryn Hammond highlighted the importance of cyber security during an event presenting American cyber security solutions. She linked cyber security to economic development and national defence. According to the U.S. Embassy, Hammond said cyber security has become …
TIRANA, May 15 – Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal described Albania as an important NATO ally during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama in Estonia. He also expressed Estonia’s support for Albania’s European Union integration. Michal highlighted cooperation between the two countries within the NATO alliance. He …
TIRANA, May 15 – Prime Minister Edi Rama praised Estonia’s model of technological development and digital innovation during a joint press conference with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal in Tallinn on Friday. Rama described Estonia as a “laboratory of the future” and said the Baltic country has built a modern …
TIRANA, May 15 – Albania’s Transparency Board set new fuel price ceilings on Friday and lowered the diesel price by 3 ALL per litre. According to the decision taken at the May 15 meeting, the retail price of SSH EN 590 diesel will not exceed 198 ALL per litre, while …
TIRANA, May 15 – European Union Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos arrived in Kosova on Friday. She will meet senior state leaders in Prishtina. Kos was received in the morning by acting President Albulena Haxhiu. She will later meet acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti. The agenda of the talks has …
TIRANA, May 15 – Organisers released the running order for the Eurovision Song Contest final. Albania will perform fifth, represented by Alis with the song “Nân.” Alis secured a place in the final after the second semi-final in Vienna. The artist delivered a strong performance at the Wiener Stadthalle and …
TIRANA, May 15 – Defense Minister Ermal Nufi said Albania remains a reliable NATO ally and continues efforts to modernise the Armed Forces and the country’s military industry. During a press conference, Nufi described the development of military and technological capacities as a key priority for the Armed Forces. He …
TIRANA, May 15 – Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said direct flights between Tallinn and Tirana will create new opportunities for tourism, citizens and businesses between the two countries. He made the statement during a joint press conference in Estonia with Prime Minister Edi Rama. Michal said Albania and Estonia …
TIRANA, May 15 – Prime Minister Edi Rama thanked Estonia for its support to Albania’s EU accession process during a joint press conference with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal. He said Albania expects to move quickly to the next phase of negotiations. Rama said Albania will continue work on closing …