Fires in Greece/ Albanian operatives successfully complete the mission
Greece had a very difficult summer in terms of fires. Never before had a country in Europe experienced such a situation. Albania, as a neighboring country, came to his aid by sending specialized civil emergency troops and emergency members of the municipalities of Korça and Maliqi. After the successful completion …
Trade facilitation between Albania and Kosovo, enters in force the agreement on customs procedures
Businesses of Albania and Kosovo will have fewer controls at border points. This is after the decision which aims to facilitate the procedures at the border inspection points for products of non-animal origin came into force. This decision was taken to promote trade between the two countries, remove barriers, ease …
Librazhd, firewood sellers prosecuted on environmental crimes charges
Two administrators of two subjects that sold firewood in Librazhd were prosecuted but not detained, as they carried out activities in violation of the law. According to the police, the subjects in question did not declare the income, which they generated from the sale of wood. After the verifications, it …
Police operation destroys 87 cannabis plants in Lushnja/ Father, son and two of their relatives arrested
The police of Lushnja have arrested 4 people, father and son and two of their relatives, after cultivating cannabis narcotic plants. The “Blues” destroyed 87 cannabis sativa narcotic plants by burning them. The procedural materials were passed to the Prosecution at the Court of First Instance of Fier General Jurisdiction, …
Albanian Nobel laureate Ferid Murad passed away
The world-famous doctor, Nobel laureate in the physiology of medicine, Ferid Murad, was announced to have passed away on Tuesday. The bitter news was given by his friend from America, through a post on the social network “Facebook”. Ferid Murad originally from Gostivar was a doctor and pharmacologist and in …
Premier focuses on high influx of travelers in Rinas airport
Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama published this Wednesday morning a view from the runways of Rinas airport, which continues to be full of passengers, while Albania is experiencing a tourist boom. In the images published by Rama, there are many planes that pick up or drop off passengers at …
Vore, young man arrested after traveling with wanted man
A 27-year-old wanted man was arrested by the police in Vorë, the police announced this Wednesday. Law enforcement revealed that the young man was declared wanted after driving around in a vehicle with a citizen wanted for attempted murder and armed, he disobeyed the orders of police officers to stop. …
Elbasan incinerator defendants’ in SPAK session
Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) will hold this Wednesday the session for hearing the defense of the defendants for the Fier Incinerator. Today’s session was expected to start at 10 o’clock, but because the defense lawyers of the defendants have not arrived, it has not started yet. …
Pedestrian crashed by careless driver in Vlora
A serious accident happened this Wednesday near the village of Kote in Vlora. Local media reported that a “Ford” vehicle hit a pedestrian. The latter was sent to the hospital to receive medical assistance, but his health condition is unknown. On its part, the Police went to the scene to …
Tirana youth into custody after raping 11-year-old girl
Tirana police have arrested this Wednesday a 24-year-old man, a resident of the capital, after he abused his co-habitant. Authorities also suspect that this citizen had sexual relations with an 11-year-old minor citizen. “Specialists for the Investigation of Crimes of the Police Station No. 6 arrested the citizen, 24 years …
The Albanian government approved new procedures for drafting the National Plan for Regional Development and Cohesion and regional operational programs. Under the decision, the National Committee for Regional Development and Cohesion will prepare the national plan and the operational program for the entire territory of Albania. Regional monitoring boards will …
Eric Wendt outlined four main priorities if confirmed as the next US ambassador to Albania. Wendt made the remarks before the United States Senate. He said his main goal would be to protect American citizens and advance US interests. Wendt praised Albanian special forces. He said he worked closely with …
The European Commission granted Albania €49 million under the EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans. The Commission also approved €44.2 million for Montenegro and €65.7 million for North Macedonia through the Reform and Growth Facility. The European Union Delegation to Albania said the funding follows the third payment request …
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama attended the Asian Leadership Conference in Seoul during his official visit to South Korea. The conference focused on global cooperation and leadership. Rama said he felt privileged to return to Seoul after more than two decades. He praised South Korea’s transformation and development. Rama said …
The European Commission confirmed the disbursement of €49 million to Albania under the Reform and Growth Facility. The funding follows Albania’s implementation of reforms under the National Reform Agenda. The State Agency for Strategic Programming and Aid Coordination said Albania leads the region with €212.8 million disbursed so far. North …
President Bajram Begaj visited Slovakia. He met President Peter Pellegrini. They discussed bilateral relations. They discussed Albania’s EU integration. They also discussed regional security as NATO allies. Begaj thanked Slovakia for strong support. He said Slovakia is an important partner for Albania’s EU path. He said Albania has made fast …
Chairman of the Socialist Party parliamentary group Taulant Balla said Germany supports Albania’s EU membership. He met German Minister of State for Europe Gunther Krichbaum together with Igli Hasani. They discussed Albania’s EU integration progress. They also discussed justice reform. Balla thanked Germany for strong support. He said Albania is …
Andromaqi Gjergji was born on May 20, 1928 in Korçë. She became the first Albanian woman member of the Academy of Sciences of Albania in 1999. She is widely recognized as Albania’s first female academician. She studied in Korçë and later attended the Higher Pedagogical Institute in Tirana. She specialized …
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said it is closely following the situation of Albanian citizen Baki Goxhaj. Authorities said he was detained in Israel after participating in the “Sumud” flotilla. The ministry confirmed that he has been transferred to Israel. The Albanian Embassy in Tel Aviv remains in …
The European Union Delegation in Albania holds a productive meeting with EU member state ambassadors and Foreign Minister Igli Hasani. They discuss Albania’s EU accession negotiations. They also discuss anti-corruption, organized crime, environment and reform implementation. EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato says Albania must accelerate reforms. He says the country must …