Former v.premier objects house checks in Constitutional Court
Former Vice Prime Minister, Arben Ahmetaj has opposed the decision on his house’s checks in the Constitutional Court, arguing that they are illegal. Through his defense lawyers, the former number two of the government appealed to the Constitutional Court the control of the cohabitant’s apartment. He requests the annulment of …
Killer of TSO’s ex-director to face court on murder charges
A 40-year-old Dorjan Keqi, arrested about 1 year ago as an accomplice in the murder of the former director of the Transmission System Operator in Electric Energy for the North, Saimir Jaku, will face in court the charge of “Murder in other qualifying circumstances “, carried out in cooperation with …
Elected nayor of Himara left again in prison by Special Court
Appellate of the Special Court (GJKKO) has again left the elected mayor of Himara, Fredi Beleri in prison this Monday. Beleri has requested the release or change of his security measure, but it seems that the request has not been taken into account and the decision to keep the elected …
Execution prevented in Vlora, six arrested
Vlora’s Local Police Directorate has conducted this Monday the police operation codenamed “Obelisk”, in cooperation with the “RENEA” Special Forces, arresting citizens Satilno Basho, Mariglen Aliaj, Bruno Shehu, Mehmet Hoxhaj, Beraldo Xhindi and Kevin Metaj. Santilno Basho and Mariglen Aliaj, part of a dangerous criminal group, were caught armed in …
Kosovo’s PM accuses Lajcak of ‘coordinated disregard’ with Vucic
Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti and his deputy, Besnik Bislimi, gave this Monday details about the Thursday meeting between him and Vucic in Brussels. In a press conference, Kurti declared that Borrell and Vucic had planned everything and he was not given any proposal document by the Serbian head …
SP parliamentary group convenes, issues discussed
The parliamentary group of the Socialist Party met this Monday in the pink headquarters where they discussed various issues. This was the first meeting of the SP Parliamentary Group under the leadership of Bledi Çuçi. Prime Minister Edi Rama was absent as he is in New York. The meeting has …
“Tempulli” operation continues, a 19-year old arrested
The State Police is following the “Tempulli” mega-operation, where a 19-year-old wanted man was recently arrested in Tirana. As part of this operation, the number of detained citizens reaches 91. The work continues for the localization and capture of other citizens declared wanted within this mega-operation. As a result, a …
Two cars collide on the Rreshen-Rubik axis, a police officer dies
A fatal accident was recorded on Saturday morning on the Rreshen-Rrubik road axis. It is learned that a “Chevrolet” type vehicle, which was driven by a Montenegrin citizen, collided with a “Benz” vehicle, which was driven by a 56-year-old police officer near the Mirdita Police Station. As a result of …
First 12 of huge anti-drugs operation arrestees face Vlora Court
First 12 people arrested in the coastal city after the anti-drug mega-operation, spread throughout Albania, arrived this Saturday morning at the Court of First Instance in Vlora to be communicated the security measure. Some of the arrested who are expected to be issued the security measure are: Eduart Ahmeti, Idlir …
Tirana, woman prosecuted for using children as beggars
A 37-year-old woman was criminally prosecuted by the Tirana police after she was accused of using her minor children to beg and verbally threatened the social worker. According to the police, within the framework of preventing cases of exploitation of children on the street, it has become possible to solve …
Greece is increasing efforts to restart talks with Albania on maritime borders. Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias will visit Tirana next week for high-level meetings. He will meet Albanian Defense Minister Ermal Nufi and Prime Minister Edi Rama. The visit aims to revive talks on maritime border delimitation. In October …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania will officially open the final phase of European Union membership negotiations on May 26 in Brussels. He said Albania successfully completed the opening phase of the process. During his weekly remarks, Rama highlighted the discussions between the European Commission and EU member states in …
The Albanian Football Federation took part in the “UEFA Grow for Human Resources and Financial Management” conference in Warsaw. The event brought together representatives from European football federations. The conference focused on human resources and financial management inside football federations. Participants discussed organizational structures, internal processes and strategic planning. They …
Igli Hasani praised Italy’s support for Albania as steady, concrete and sincere. He said the backing extends across Italy’s political spectrum. During an official visit to Rome, Hasani met senior Italian officials. They focused on Albania’s path toward European integration and parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. Hasani met with …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha thanked U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for honoring Mother Teresa. He praised her as a saint of Albanian origin who left a strong legacy of compassion, humility and service to humanity. In a social media post, Hoxha said Mother Teresa’s life …
Parliamentary Group Chair of the Socialist Party Taulant Balla said Albania’s European Union integration requires continued reforms and strong citizen involvement. He spoke during a discussion with students of the European University of Tirana held at Preza Castle. Balla focused on the progress of reforms and the fulfillment of conditions …
Three young innovators presented their projects on the podcast “Flasim”, hosted by Prime Minister Edi Rama. First, they introduced ideas focused on technology, research and agriculture. Then, they explained how innovation can become industry in Albania. Fabjola presented a self-healing concrete technology. She said the material uses industrial waste. It …
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio paid tribute to the legacy of Mother Teresa during a visit to the Missionaries of Charity. The U.S. Embassy in Tirana shared Rubio’s statement on social media. Rubio said Mother Teresa left an extraordinary legacy of compassion and service. He said he was honored …
The European Union Delegation in Albania has condemned the latest Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine. It said the strikes targeted Kyiv during the night and caused several casualties. It also said the residential complex where the Ambassador of the Republic of Albania in Ukraine lives was hit. The …
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs summoned the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Tirana, Alexey Zaitsev, to deliver a strong protest. The ministry responded to massive drone and missile attacks overnight in Ukraine. It said the attacks hit the residential complex where …