Two teen drug dealers arrested in Fier
Two drug dealers were caught in Fier as part of the “Tempulli” mega-operation, as announced this Wednesday. Accordig to the police, a 15-year-old man, who was prosecuted several times before, was released due to his age, for the same criminal activity, as well as the 18-year-old/ They were caught red-handed …
Interior minister guarantees TIMS system’s data are 100% protected
Interior Minister, Taulant Balla has been called this Wednesday to report to the Commission of European Affairs, where he guaranteed that the data of the TIMS system are 100% protected and there is no leakage of them. During his speech, Balla recalled that in the summer of last year the …
Minister Balla warns firing of policemen who aad access to ‘Sky’, ‘EncroChat’
Interior Minister, Taulant Balla has warned this Wednesday that any officer who had access to communication networks such as “EncroChat” or “Sky” will be expelled from the State Police. Minister Balla issued this warning while reporting to the Commission for European Affairs, considerig the measure as related to the security …
SPAK summoned the prosecutor of Elbasan
The prosecutor of Elbasan, Kreshnik Ajazi, who is investigating the file of Laert Haxhi, this morning arrived at the Special Prosecutor’s Office and held a meeting with SPAK prosecutors, this meeting ended a few minutes ago. It was Ajazi, the prosecutor who initiated the events revealed by Artan Tafani’s testimony, …
Update on Qukes-Qafe Plloce road’s construction eorks
Prime Minister Edi Rama shared this Wednesday morning on his social network “Facebook” some pictures of the daily work being done in Lot 3 of the Qukës-Qafë Plloë axis. In his reaction, Rama underlined that this is a panoramic segment which will shorten the distance between Tirana and Korça, passing …
Special Court of Appeal for Corruption and Organized Crime to interrogate Shkelzen for the explosion of Gerdec
GJKKO(Special Court of Appeal for Corruption and Organized Crime) accepted SPAK’s request to summon 71 witnesses, including Shkëlzen Berisha and Aldo Bumçi, regarding the Gerdec tragedy. The journalist of ABC News, Ermal Vija, as he is closely following the developments, says that Mediu is accused of “abuse of duty” within …
Roaming charges for citizens of the region 99 percent lower
The Prime Minister, Edi Rama, through a post on social networks, has given the good news that since October 1, “Internet Roaming” prices between Europe and the Western Balkans have been reduced by up to 99%. The Prime Minister adds that this comes after the signing of the agreement at …
Two youths arrested in Tirana for stealing electric bikes, scooters
Two young men were arrested this Tuesday morning in Tirana, as they stole bicycles and skateboards in cooperation with each other. Police informed that the officers seized a stolen electric bicycle and 4 skateboards, and a small quantity of cannabis. A 19-year-old man, who was accompanying one of the suspected …
Cooperation between US law enforcement and the State Police, US officials meet with Albania State Police Director
Cooperation between US law enforcement and the State Police, US officials meet with Albania State Police Director Members of the Embassy’s law enforcement team joined Charge d’Affaires David Wisner for a meeting with Albanian State Police (ASP) Director Muhamet Rrumbullaku to discuss the strong partnership and cooperation between the United …
PM discusses improvement of Albania’s business in entrepreneurs roundtable
Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, present at a table on entrepreneurship, emphasized the review of administrative business procedures in order to improve the climate of doing business. During his speech, Rama said that the time has come to relieve businesses from bureaucracies, which create unnecessary obstacles for businesses in …
President Bajram Begaj welcomed the 8th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference on Monday. He called it a historic moment for Albania’s European path. The conference officially opens the closing phase of accession talks with the European Union. Begaj said Albania took another important step toward the European family. He described EU integration …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania remains the most pro-European country in Europe after the 8th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference. Rama welcomed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s focus on EU enlargement. He called the attention important and positive. He said enlargement was once a taboo topic, but that has changed. Rama called …
Cyprus Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna said EU enlargement remains a top priority after the 8th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference in Tirana. Raouna spoke alongside Prime Minister Edi Rama and EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos. She commented on a letter from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about new ideas for …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania has entered an advanced stage in its EU integration process after the 8th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference. He called the conference another major milestone for the country. Rama said Albania opened all negotiation chapters in just 11 months. He described the pace as fast and …
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos backed Albania’s goal to close EU membership negotiations by the end of 2027. Kos spoke after the 8th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference in Tirana alongside Prime Minister Edi Rama and Cyprus Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna. She said Albania’s progress is possible because of strong public support …
German Ambassador Karl Bergner and Dutch Ambassador Reinout Vos strongly backed Albania’s path toward EU membership in a joint statement on Tuesday. The statement followed the 8th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference in Brussels. The ambassadors called progress on the “Fundamentals” chapter an important step in Albania’s accession process. They congratulated Albanian …
Tirana will host the concert “Fio Zanotti & Super Band featuring FEZZ” on June 12, one of the most important cultural events of the year. The concert will take place at the Qendra Kulturore e Katedrales Ortodokse and will feature some of the leading figures of contemporary Italian music. Maestro …
TIRANA, May 26 – Albanian Radio and Television has launched the new edition of JuniorFest. The festival has promoted and showcased young Albanian talents for years. After memorable editions and successful performances, JuniorFest returns this year with a new artistic journey focused on music, creativity, and young performers. At the …
TIRANA, May 26 – Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi held a meeting in Madrid on Tuesday with the Speaker of the Spanish Congress of Deputies, Francina Armengol. During the meeting, Peleshi discussed relations between Albania and Spain. In addition, he highlighted Spain’s continued support for Albania’s European Union membership process. At …
TIRANA, May 26 – The 8th Albania-European Union Intergovernmental Conference will take place in Brussels this Tuesday. The meeting will formally open the process for Albania to enter the phase of closing EU accession negotiations. The Agency for Media and Information said the conference follows a decision by the Committee …