Police seized around 48,000 euros, a 45 year old arrested in Kakavija
About 48 thousand euros, 800 American dollars, 90 pounds, 50 Canadian dollars and 210 Swiss francs were seized this Sunday in Kakavija. Therefore, the 45-year-old who possessed the money and did not declare it, at the exit of RSh, is being prosecuted. He kept the money in a bag and …
Wanted in Italy, a 30 year old man detained in Kurbin
A 30-year-old man from Kurbini was arrested on behalf of Italy. He was wanted by the Italian authorities for three criminal offenses against the person and property. After the arrest, the Albanian authorities have started extradition procedures to Italy, where he will face the charges raised. The Court of Rimini, …
Father and son arrested for cultivating cannabis
Father and son were arrested this Friday in Vlora, as they are suspected of cultivating narcotics. As part of the “Clean Territory” operation, 135 cannabis sativa seedlings were seized. As a result of an investigation with proactive methods and controls throughout the territory of the district, carried out within the …
AIIS chosen as institutional partner of NATO Public Forum 2024 in Washington
TIRANA, May 31, 2024 – The Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) has been chosen as an institutional partner of the NATO Public Forum 2024, the flagship public conference at the NATO Summit in Washington D.C. to be held on July 10-11, 2024, the think tank said in a press …
Officials were denigrated with fake news, the journalist and the AMP employee arrested
Ervis Hasangega, a journalist by profession, and Regina Omeri, an employee of AMP Durres, were arrested this Thursday. Citizen Kushtrim Selimi, who is the head of the sector in the General Directorate of the Police Supervision Agency, has also been announced as wanted. They are accused of creating false data …
Special anti-corruption committee/ Voting in the Assembly to be postponed
Today, the Assembly has included in its agenda the establishment of the Special Anticorruption Commission. Although there is still no consensus between the parties, since the opposition has warned that it will not participate in this commission, it remains to be seen if the establishment of this Commission will be …
Lawyer Sokol Mengjesi in serious condition
Journalist Gerta Vasku, in a direct link for “Breaking News”, reported on the state of health of lawyer Sokol Mêngjesi. Citing sources from the hospital, she said that the lawyer’s condition remains serious, while adding that one should wait up to 72 hours to see the follow-up. ” The lawyer …
FNSH, Police and Operational controls in Fushë-Kruja
Rapid Intervention Forces, Operational Forces from the Tirana Police Directorate have been deployed in several areas of Fushë-Kruja. In advance, the sources say that the operation took place in Nikël and the surrounding areas. /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post Here
European Education Conference/Rama: The future cannot be defended by weapons, let’s build a “NATO” for education
This Wednesday, for the first time in the region, the Ministerial Conference of the European Higher Education Area, with the participation of all countries. This meeting aims to approach the basic values of education, internationalization, academic freedom, institutional autonomy, social dimension and public responsibility of higher education. During his speech …
118 years in prison for the group of hired killers
A group of contract killers who operated in the area of Kurbini and not only have been sentenced by the Court of Lezha to 118 years in prison for serious charges such as “Premeditated murder” committed in cooperation for interest but remaining in the attempt, “Theft in cooperation ” and …
Russian Embassy rejects the claims as “completely unfounded” and tells Albanian officials not to “look for enemies where they do not exist.” Tirana Times, July 04, 2026 – Albania’s government is increasingly casting the country’s month-long anti-government protests as part of a foreign-backed effort to destabilize the country, with senior …
TIRANA, July 4 – Prime Minister Edi Rama has extended his congratulations to the United States of America on the occasion of July 4, Independence Day. He said July 4 is also a special celebration for Albanians. He highlighted the historic ties and friendship between the two countries. Rama referred …
TIRANA, July 4 – President Bajram Begaj has extended congratulations to the United States of America on the 250th anniversary of Independence Day. He conveyed his warmest wishes to President Donald Trump and the American people. Begaj said Albania deeply values its enduring friendship and strategic partnership with the United …
Albania and North Macedonia are strengthening customs cooperation by preparing a new protocol for the implementation of their Joint Border Controls Agreement. The initiative aims to improve the efficiency of border inspections, facilitate trade, and reduce waiting times at border crossings. During a visit to the Qafë Thanë–Qafasan joint border …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared new images of Saranda’s public beaches, highlighting the growing number of international visitors enjoying the city’s coastline, hospitality, local cuisine, and clean beaches during the summer season. This year, Albania’s coastal municipalities have expanded the areas designated as public beaches and are providing free …
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas praised Albania’s progress toward EU membership and said the EU is ready to welcome Albania and Montenegro as future members. Speaking in an interview with a Bosnian news agency, Kallas said the European Union will accelerate its enlargement process and identified the integration …
Parliamentary Group Leader of the Socialist Party Taulant Balla received Kevin Carrico, president of the Jacksonville City Council in the United States, at the Albanian Parliament. During the meeting, both sides discussed cooperation between Albania and the United States, with a particular focus on the role of the Albanian-American community …
Minister of Justice Toni Gogu met today with the Free Legal Aid Service branches, the State Enforcement Service, the Probation Service, and the Center for the Prevention of Crimes by Minors and Youth. During the meeting, officials prioritized raising citizens’ awareness of their right to free legal aid, improving the …
The Basic Court in Pristina has once again sentenced Ekrem Bajroviq to 12 years in prison after finding him guilty of war crimes against the civilian population committed during the 1998–1999 Kosovo war in the municipality of Istog. The case had been returned for retrial by the Supreme Court of …
Albanian Minister of Defense Ermal Nufi announced the official opening of the National Flight School on Friday, describing it as a strategic step toward strengthening the country’s defense and national security capabilities. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Nufi said the National Flight School is more than just a new educational …