Murder of receptionist in Dhermi, two arrested
The police have arrested two people, Daniel Qose and David Larti, who are suspected of helping Gerald Shehu to hide the dead body of 31-year-old Eraldo Nevruzi. According to the investigations carried out, it turns out that Gerald Shehu, after killing Eraldo Nevruz with a gun, was helped to hide …
Accident in Vlora/ A vehicle is engulfed in flames
An accident was registered in the early hours of the morning near Vlorë-Skelë boulevard, near the polyclinic. ABC News reporter Elton Nika reports that as a result of the collision, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. Fortunately, the driver got out of the car before the vehicle caught fire. The …
Caught with two bags full of cannabis in the car, 4 arrested
19 kg of cannabis were seized inside a vehicle in Tirana. Four people were put in handcuffs. The police announce that the “Benz” type vehicle was located on “Kasem Shima” street, in the trunk of which 2 bags filled with cannabis weighing 19.30 kg were found and seized. During the …
Tensions again at the Reestablishment protest, protesters set fire to tires in front of Assembly
While the plenary session continues with tensions, a protest is taking place outside the Assembly. Journalist Ervin Leka reports that Rithemalim and PL protesters took tires and set them on fire in front of the building. They also threw Molotov cocktails. “There are two piles of tires that have just …
Scheme of entry into EU countries for persons with travel ban, Tirana Prosecution gives the decisions for the accused
The Tirana court confirmed the security measures for the investigator Enea Sulejmani and the employee of the Rinas police station, Briken Terziu, leaving them under arrest in prison indefinitely during the ongoing investigations. The security measures remained unchanged for the other employees, under “house arrest” Sokol Xhika, Ermal Mesi and …
Giorgia Meloni arrives by helicopter in Shengjin
Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, has arrived in Albania. The number one of the Italian government traveled by helicopter and is currently in Shengjin. Together with Prime Minister Edi Rama, she will inspect the works in the Gjadra camp, where the reception center for immigrants coming from Italy will …
Romania/ Minister Hasani signs the agreement, work begins on the mutual recognition of social security
On the second day of his official visit to Romania, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, was received by his counterpart, Luminita Odobescu. Minister Hasani appreciated Romania’s support in Albania’s journey towards the European Union, as he emphasized the need to speed up the integration process for …
Meloni : I hope that the agreement will be an example for EU
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni thanked Prime Minister Edi Rama and the Albanians for the support given to the establishment of the reception center for immigrants in Lezha. In a press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama, after inspecting the works at the reception center, the head of the Italian …
“Rama was attacked because of us”, Meloni: Neighborly relations are not affected
The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, in the press conference she is holding after inspecting the works at the reception center for immigrants in Lezhë, also answered the question about the recent attacks on the Albanian government after the approval of the agreement months ago. “I think that the real …
Giorgia Meloni today visits Shengjin, inspects the camp in Gjader
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will pay an official visit to Albania today, while she will inspect the area of Gjadri in Lezhë, where a refugee camp is expected to be built according to the agreement signed between Tirana and official Rome. In Gjadër, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will be …
Berat attracts large numbers of tourists, and visitors often outnumber locals in its historic quarters such as Mangalem, Gorica, and the Castle area. First, the article shows how tourism now shapes daily life in the city, while residents themselves continue to rediscover parts of their cultural heritage. Next, the restored …
TIRANA, July 6 – German Ambassador to Albania, Karl Bergner, said on Monday that Germany supports Albania’s path toward European Union integration. He underlined the importance of shared European values during remarks on the country’s reform process. Bergner said Albania’s citizens broadly align with EU principles. He stressed support for …
TIRANA, July 6 – A national programme for preparing businesses for European Union integration was presented on Monday in Tirana. The initiative aims to support Albanian enterprises in adapting to the European single market. Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said Albania is carrying out extensive reforms to meet EU …
TIRANA, July 6 (Monday) – The Electricity Distribution System Operator (OSHEE) has completed works on several key sections of the electricity network in Durrës. The company said the interventions aim to strengthen the security of electricity supply. OSHEE Group, the Albanian electricity distribution company, said the works covered the Currila …
TIRANA, July 6 – The Marubi Museum continues to welcome visitors with the exhibition “Gjon Mili: Retrospective”, part of its 10th anniversary programme. The institution said it will host more exhibitions than usual this year. Museum director Luçjan Bedeni said visitors will have access to new exhibitions in the coming …
TIRANA, July 6 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Monday that the government will support businesses as Albania advances toward European Union membership. He spoke during the presentation of a national programme for preparing businesses for EU integration. Addressing the process, Rama said the government backs enterprises facing the …
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TIRANA, July 6 – The second phase of the municipal soft loan scheme opened on July 1 after the completion of the first stage, a city official said. He said 2,500 applicants were approved in the first phase out of 4,909 applications. However, he added that several applicants were excluded …
TIRANA, July 6 – Turkey will host the 36th NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government in Ankara on 7 July. The meeting takes place amid global uncertainty. Ankara last hosted a NATO summit in Istanbul in 2004. Meanwhile, the summit will gather 32 heads of state and government. …
Just a few kilometers from Tirana, Preza Castle rises on a green hill, and it stands as one of the most distinctive historical and panoramic sites in the area. First, visitors reach the castle through a rural landscape, and they pass traditional houses and green hills that create a calm …