Ten accompanied to police after Vlora sniper assassination
Ten people have been accompanied to the police of Vlora until this Monday morning in connection with the incident that happened on Sunday evening around 10:00 p.m. where a 23-year-old man was killed. A single bullet to the head is believed to have taken his life. Sources from the police …
Shkodra man arrested for planting explosives, injury
A 28-year-old man, identified as Seadet Muftija, has been arrested by the Police in Shkodër, as informed this Monday. He is suspected of being involved in serious criminal offences. According to the police, the 28-year-old is a suspect for destruction of property with explosives, destruction of property with strong tools, …
Killer of Vlora sniper assassination’s unidentified, burned vehicle found
Perpetrator of yesterday evening’s assassination in Vlora, where 23-year-old Gëzim Sinomataj was killed, is still unaccounted for. Police announce that the Eagle, Operational, Delta, and National Security Forces are in pursuit of the perpetrators of the incident where the 23-year-old citizen was shot dead. Perpetrators allegedly abandoned the “BMW” type …
Three of Albanian citizens’ assailants in Montenegro identified
Police of Montenegro have identified three suspects, who attacked and raped three Albanian citizens on the main street of the city of Zelenika. According to the information so far, Police Department confirmed that cause of the incident was a traffic dispute, but without giving any other additional details. “Today in …
Durres man denies having pushed wife to committ suicide
Testimony of Xhemal Loka, the husband of 41-year-old Bedrie Loka, who killed himself by drinking phototoxin in Durrës, has been revealed this Sunday. After being interrogated by the police, he denied that he pushed his wife to commit suicide. Loka has stated that the woman killed herself precisely because of …
Durres brothers into police custody on cocaine dealing charges
Two brothers have been caught by the Durrës police in the framework of “Temple” national operation, as they were distributing cocaine near schools, in various bars and premises. During the operation, 1 kg and 50 grams of cocaine, 2 electronic scales that these citizens used to divide the narcotic substance …
Anti-drug operation in several cities/ Balla: 37 people were arrested in 24 hours
The Minister of the Interior, Taulant Balla, has announced that within the last 24 hours, 37 people have been arrested in Albania, as part of the “Rule of Law” and “Temple” operations. Through a post on social networks, he announced that 1.1 kilograms of cocaine were seized in Durrës, quantities …
Wanted heroine trafficker extradited from France
A 52-year-old man accused of being part of a structured criminal drug trafficking group has been extradited from France. Fraklin Xhelaj, known by the nickname “Bebi”, is suspected of being involved in the trafficking of heroin, transporting it between Greece, Albania, partly also in North Macedonia. Therefore, on July 19, …
Man caught with 3 kg cannabis by Saranda police
A 33-year-old man was captured by the Saranda police as part of the mega anti-drug operation codenamed “Temple”. The young man was caught while transporting an amount of about 3 kilograms of cannabis with the intention of selling it. The narcotic substance was seized as material evidence, together with the …
Husband of wife who killed herself accompanied to police
The husband of 41-year-old Bedrie Loka, who poisoned herself with photoxine after the New Year, has been escorted to the Durrës police. There are doubts that Xhemal Loka pushed his wife to commit suicide. The latter lived in exile in Greece and had returned home on December 27, together with …
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TIRANA, June 12 – State Minister for Local Government Ervin Demo highlighted the importance of territorial cooperation and strong local government during an event marking the 20th anniversary of the Adriatic-Ionian Euroregion. During his remarks, Demo praised the Euroregion’s role in bringing together countries, institutions and citizens over the past …
TIRANA, June 12 – The National Coastline Agency continues field inspections along the Lezha coastline. Authorities are focusing on protecting public beach areas and ensuring free access for visitors. Officials are carrying out the inspections under the beach station map. Municipal authorities proposed the map, while the Tourism Season Management …
TIRANA, June 12 – Director General of Customs Besmir Beja participated in the Third Conference of Directors General of Customs of the Western Balkans and European Union member states in Athens. The conference focused on “Connecting Markets, Harmonising Standards: Green Lanes as a pillar of enhanced integration in the EU …
TIRANA, June 12 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said there is no provocation or confrontation linked to the timing of the Socialist Party anniversary event and a planned protest against the Zvërnec investment. He made the remarks in an interview on “Shqipëria Live” on Top Channel. He also commented on …
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TIRANA, June 12 – The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Evis Sala, initiated school-based sessions of the National Council for Child Rights and Protection. The initiative brings students from primary and secondary education directly into policy discussions across several cities. The first out-of-institution meeting took place at the “Petro …
TIRANA, June 12 – Archaeologists have uncovered previously unknown mosaics in Elbasan. The discovery came during excavations under the project “The Roman-Byzantine Quarter outside the Walls of Castrum Scampis – The Early Christian Basilica Extra Muros.” The findings reveal an earlier phase of the Early Christian basilica outside the walls …
Lëpusha, located in the heart of the Albanian Alps in Malësi e Madhe, is emerging as one of Albania’s most attractive mountain tourism destinations. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared photos of the area and highlighted its growing tourism potential and agrotourism development. He described Lëpusha as one of the “tourism …
TIRANA, June 12 – President Bajram Begaj attended an event marking the 20th anniversary of the Adriatic-Ionian Euroregion. He praised the initiative for strengthening cooperation among countries and communities across the region. During his address, Begaj said the anniversary reflected the value of an idea that had delivered tangible results …