Selling smuggled goods, police arrested father and son
Father and son have been arrested by the Tirana police after being accused of distributing and storing contraband goods. According to the police, it was learned that within the coded operation “Next”, father and son transported smuggled goods to Albania, and stored them in the entity under their administration. An …
Shooting in Kosovo, one dead, three injured
One died, three others were injured in shooting in a bar in Runik village of Skenderaj in Kosovo, police confirmed. Police’s spokesperson, informed that the event happened at 01:21 am this morning and the victim is a 39-year-old. Fortunately the three injured, are out the danger of their life, while …
Balla meets Ambassador Karl Bergner: Traffic Police will be trained according to German standards
Interior Minister Taulant Balla held a meeting with the new German ambassador in Tirana, Karl Bergner. During the meeting, Balla and Bergner discussed the possibility of creating new mechanisms for the promotion of people with high moral and professional integrity, where, according to Balla, German expertise in this regard will …
The court upholds the seizure of the properties of former minister Arben Ahmetaj
The appeal of the Special Court upholds the decision of the first instance for the sequestration of the property of former Deputy Prime Minister Arben Ahmetaj. From the escape, through his lawyer, he requested in the Appeal the return of the apartment in the Shallvareve area that was seized from …
Thousands of euros and pounds are seized in Durres and Rinas
The police seized this Thursday a significant amount of money. Accordingly, 82,550 euros were seized at Durres’s port and 12,820 pounds at Rinas Airport. According to the police, the euros seized in the Port of Durres were found hidden in the bus of the “Durres-Bari-Durres” line. For this case, the …
TIA appeal to all passengers: From today until September 10, show up three hours early at Rinas for check-in
Tirana International Airport informs all passengers who travel through Rinas to show up three hours before departure to their destination, for check-in. This rule will be applied until September 10. According to TIA, this measure aims to “improve the overall travel experience for all passengers”. TIA, among other things, says …
Drug laboratory in Fier, SPAK extends the investigations by three months
SPAK extends the investigations for the drug laboratory in Fier by three months. About 430 kg of cocaine mixed with chemical fertilizer were brought to the village of Frakull in Fier. According to this, SPAK has signed 15 arrest warrants, while 10 people have been arrested. The laboratory would be …
Cannabis in the territory of the ward, 4 soldiers are dismissed from duty
After finding and seizing 125 cannabis sativa plants inside the military ward in Zall Herr, the General Staff of the Armed Forces held an emergency meeting, deciding the release from duty of 4 soldiers, as well as the proposed release of 10 others. Relieved from duty are the security specialist …
Accident in Vora, a police officer hit by a car
A road accident happened on Wednesday morning in Vora. A police officer was hit by a car. ABC News has secured the view from the scene of the accident, where the officer is seen lying on the road. The policewoman collided while patrolling the street. /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original …
Drug trafficking, two arrested and 2 declared wanted
Bar ‘owners have been arrested and another has been declared wanted in Himare after being accused of occupying public spaces and adapting the premises for the cultivation and sale of cannabis sativa narcotics. As part of the coded operation “All in”, as a result of an investigation followed with proactive …
Prime Minister Edi Rama welcomed the opposition’s support for a parliamentary resolution on Albania’s European Union integration process. Speaking on the “FLASIM” podcast, Rama described the joint vote in Parliament as a positive step for Albania’s European future. He said opposition parties unexpectedly joined the ruling majority in backing the …
The Academy of Sciences commemorated writer, publicist, and patriot Haki Stërmilli on the anniversary of his birth. Stërmilli was born on May 17, 1895, in Dibër e Madhe. He studied in Manastir but could not finish school due to the Balkan Wars. After Dibra was left outside Albania’s borders, he …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania has achieved strong progress in public procurement, ranking first in the region based on European Union assessments. Speaking on the “FLASIM” podcast, Rama described public procurement as one of the most important chapters in the EU integration process. He said international evaluations show significant …
The concert “Brez pas Brezi” brought back the legacy, emotion, and artistic heritage of the National Ensemble at the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Albania, uniting past, present, and future on one stage. The event gathered veteran artists and young performers in a live dialogue between tradition and …
The joint training exercise between Albanian Special Operations Forces and instructors from United States Special Forces has been highlighted by NATO on social media. The Alliance shared images of the exercise focused on movement in difficult terrain and low-visibility operations. NATO stated: “Before the mission comes training. Before pressure comes …
Cannes Film Festival hosts a historic agreement between Albania and France on film co-productions. Minister Blendi Gonxhja signs the deal and calls it a strategic step for Albanian cinema. He says the agreement opens new doors for Albanian filmmakers in Europe and beyond. French officials welcome the partnership. They say …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha announces that Albania develops the National Diaspora Strategy 2026–2030 after the 4th Diaspora Summit. He says the government finalizes the strategy and action plan through consultations with an inter-institutional working group. The strategy promotes investment, strengthens the Albanian language and culture, and …
The grand final of Eurovision was also marked by an incident at the Media Center. During the performance of Albanian singer Alis Kallaci, a member of the Serbian delegation allegedly tried to prevent the waving of the Kosovo flag. Albert Limani, a member of Eurovision Kosova who was present in …
Through an official telegram sent to local police directorates and departments, Police Chief Skënder Hita has ordered increased security measures in schools and stronger action against the distribution of narcotics within the security perimeter of educational institutions. It is learned that Hita’s order came after an analysis of issues during …
Vlora is bringing back traffic lights after many years in an effort to ease traffic on the city’s most problematic roads. For the first time in a long period, traffic lights will be installed at several key road intersections as part of measures aimed at improving circulation and preventing heavy …