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“Sterilization file”, is postponed again the hearing session for former Minister of Health

The hearing session  for former Minister of Health Ilir Beqaj, regarding the sterilization file, has been postponed. It is known that the reason is not receiving all the materials for the defendants. Journalist Ermal Vija told “ABC News” that the court decided to postpone the hearing on June 3 at …

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Tourism boom not translating into into higher overall consumption, data shows 

TIRANA, May 11, 2024 – It’s the bright spot in Albania’s image: the country is currently seeing a boom in international tourist visits.  But most foreign tourists are spending too little money and their input has not been enough to offset the large numbers of active-age adults leaving the country, …

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Tirana, an 18-year old arrested for drugs

An 18-year-old man was arrested in Tirana as part of the coded police operation “Rule of Law”.  The young man was caught in his apartment with a dose of cocaine and a handgun. The arrest of the 18-year-old was carried out by officers of Police Station No. 6 in the …

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Shengjin, man dies in workplace, 2nd victim in three days

A worked died this Saturday morning in Shengjin. It is the second men that dies in just two days in this city while working. He was transported immediately to the hospital with heavy injuries o the head and couldn’t survive although he was transported immediately to the hospital. So far, …

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Strengthening rule of law and democracy key to Albania’s EU bid, EU ambassador says 

TIRANA, May 9, 2024 – As Albania and the European Union marked Europe Week, the head of the European Union Delegation to Albania, Ambassador Silvio Gonzato says the fight against corruption and organized crime is essential for Albania’s progress towards EU membership, alongside meeting standards in strengthening democracy and the …

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Elections for SP congress delegates, votes Prime Minister Rama

Prime Minister Edi Rama has cast his vote in relation to the elections that the Socialist Party is holding for the congress delegates of this political force. The head of government voted from the administrative unit of Surrel. The Socialist Party is electing delegates to the congress that will take …

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Special Appellate reviewed the decision after “Strasbourg” for Antoneta Sevdari

For the first time, a final dismissal decision for former prosecutor Antoneta Sevdari, former member of the KLP, has been reviewed. The review of the dismissal decision by the Special Appeal Commission came after the decision of the Strasbourg court that gave Sevdari the right. It is learned that Sevdari …

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Two Ukrainian women are found dead in Tirana

Two girls from Ukraine have been found dead in the area of ​​Selvia in Tirana. Journalist Ervin Leka reports that, according to preliminary investigations, it is suspected that the girls died from an overdose. Therefore, a response from the police is expected to clarify the circumstances of the event./abcnews.al […] …

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SPAK confiscates about 1.2 million euros of assets of the Albanian trafficker in Belgium

Organized, Trafficking and Corruption through Preventive Measures against Assets”, submitted to the Special Court of First Instance for Corruption and Organized Crime, the request for the confiscation of the assets of citizen Flamur Sinanaj and persons related to him. Citizen Flamur Sinanaj is subject to law no. 10 192/2009, as …

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Begaj: The results of the reform, tangible

President Bajram Begaj, in an activity within the framework of the Day of Justice, said that the reform in justice has given tangible results. The head of state said that for the first time in decades, the culture of impunity was deeply shaken while adding that judges and prosecutors must …

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The Times Lists 11 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Albania

British newspaper The Times has highlighted Albania as one of Europe’s most attractive travel destinations, praising its white-sand beaches, rich history, affordable flights, and growing tourism infrastructure. The publication notes that Albania remained largely unknown to international travelers for decades. However, the country has gradually emerged as a popular destination, …

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Deputy PM Koçiu: Surrounding institutions is not protest but attempt to trigger conflict

TIRANA, July 3 – Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu reacted after the protest outside Parliament, where she condemned violence against state institutions. She said in a social media post, accompanied by video footage, that surrounding institutions with physical and verbal violence does not represent democracy or protest. Instead, she described …

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Guljelm Radoja, the Unforgettable Actor of Albanian Cinema and Theatre

Albania remembers Guljelm Radoja, one of the country’s most distinguished actors, on the anniversary of his birth on July 2, 1945, in Shkodër. After completing his studies in Dramaturgy at the former Higher Institute of Arts, now the University of Arts, in 1972, Radoja began his professional career at the …

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U.S. Embassy Urges American Citizens to Exercise Caution During Protests in Tirana

The Embassy of the United States in Albania issued a security alert on Wednesday, advising American citizens to exercise caution and avoid protest areas in Tirana. According to the embassy, demonstrations are taking place along the “Dëshmorët e Kombit” Boulevard, between Skanderbeg Square and Mother Teresa Square, where the Prime …

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Albania Strengthens Commitment to Health Emergency Management

Albania has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its capacity to manage health emergencies and expanding cooperation with international partners to protect public health. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection announced that representatives signed the Istanbul Declaration during the ministerial conference of the World Health Organization titled “Advancing Health Security …

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Rama to DW: No Crisis of Trust in Albania, Resignation Not an Option

Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected claims that Albania is facing a crisis of trust and ruled out resignation while protests continued over a planned tourism development project. In an interview with Deutsche Welle, he described the demonstrations as a clear expression of democracy and free speech. He said citizens actively …

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OSCE and KLGJ Hold Roundtable on Court–Media Communication in Albania0

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the High Judicial Council (KLGJ) held a roundtable in Tirana on the topic “Communication of Courts with the Media.” During the meeting, KLGJ Chair Ilir Rusi emphasized that institutional communication represents a key element of modern justice administration. He said …

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Speaker of Parliament Condemns Violence Following Protest

Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi has condemned the violence that occurred during Thursday’s protest outside Parliament, saying attacks against Albanian State Police officers, MPs and public institutions are unacceptable. Peleshi stressed that the right to protest must be exercised peacefully, expressing solidarity with police officers injured while on duty and calling for respect for …

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HPC Opens Competition for Albania’s Next Prosecutor General

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:9cfb2850-4d0c-44d8-95a6-4db4afd2a16c-6″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:9cfb2850-4d0c-44d8-95a6-4db4afd2a16c-6″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-14″ data-turn=”assistant”> Albania’s High Prosecutorial Council (HPC) has launched the administrative procedure for selecting candidates for the country’s next Prosecutor General, issuing a public call for applications during its plenary session on Thursday. Under Albanian law, the Prosecutor General is elected by Parliament …

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Albanian Journalists’ Union Condemns Attacks on Reporters During Parliament Protest

The Albanian Journalists’ Union (UGSH) has condemned attacks against journalists during Thursday’s protest outside Parliament, describing acts of violence against media workers carrying out their reporting duties as criminal acts that cannot be tolerated. In a statement, the Union said that amid clashes between protesters and police, journalists, camera operators …

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The Times Lists 11 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Albania

British newspaper The Times has highlighted Albania as one of Europe’s most attractive travel destinations, praising its white-sand beaches, rich history, affordable flights, and growing tourism infrastructure. The publication notes that Albania remained largely unknown to international travelers for decades. However, the country has gradually emerged as a popular destination, …

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Deputy PM Koçiu: Surrounding institutions is not protest but attempt to trigger conflict

TIRANA, July 3 – Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu reacted after the protest outside Parliament, where she condemned violence against state institutions. She said in a social media post, accompanied by video footage, that surrounding institutions with physical and verbal violence does not represent democracy or protest. Instead, she described …

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Guljelm Radoja, the Unforgettable Actor of Albanian Cinema and Theatre

Albania remembers Guljelm Radoja, one of the country’s most distinguished actors, on the anniversary of his birth on July 2, 1945, in Shkodër. After completing his studies in Dramaturgy at the former Higher Institute of Arts, now the University of Arts, in 1972, Radoja began his professional career at the …

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U.S. Embassy Urges American Citizens to Exercise Caution During Protests in Tirana

The Embassy of the United States in Albania issued a security alert on Wednesday, advising American citizens to exercise caution and avoid protest areas in Tirana. According to the embassy, demonstrations are taking place along the “Dëshmorët e Kombit” Boulevard, between Skanderbeg Square and Mother Teresa Square, where the Prime …

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Albania Strengthens Commitment to Health Emergency Management

Albania has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its capacity to manage health emergencies and expanding cooperation with international partners to protect public health. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection announced that representatives signed the Istanbul Declaration during the ministerial conference of the World Health Organization titled “Advancing Health Security …

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Rama to DW: No Crisis of Trust in Albania, Resignation Not an Option

Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected claims that Albania is facing a crisis of trust and ruled out resignation while protests continued over a planned tourism development project. In an interview with Deutsche Welle, he described the demonstrations as a clear expression of democracy and free speech. He said citizens actively …

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OSCE and KLGJ Hold Roundtable on Court–Media Communication in Albania0

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the High Judicial Council (KLGJ) held a roundtable in Tirana on the topic “Communication of Courts with the Media.” During the meeting, KLGJ Chair Ilir Rusi emphasized that institutional communication represents a key element of modern justice administration. He said …

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Speaker of Parliament Condemns Violence Following Protest

Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi has condemned the violence that occurred during Thursday’s protest outside Parliament, saying attacks against Albanian State Police officers, MPs and public institutions are unacceptable. Peleshi stressed that the right to protest must be exercised peacefully, expressing solidarity with police officers injured while on duty and calling for respect for …

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HPC Opens Competition for Albania’s Next Prosecutor General

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:9cfb2850-4d0c-44d8-95a6-4db4afd2a16c-6″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:9cfb2850-4d0c-44d8-95a6-4db4afd2a16c-6″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-14″ data-turn=”assistant”> Albania’s High Prosecutorial Council (HPC) has launched the administrative procedure for selecting candidates for the country’s next Prosecutor General, issuing a public call for applications during its plenary session on Thursday. Under Albanian law, the Prosecutor General is elected by Parliament …

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Albanian Journalists’ Union Condemns Attacks on Reporters During Parliament Protest

The Albanian Journalists’ Union (UGSH) has condemned attacks against journalists during Thursday’s protest outside Parliament, describing acts of violence against media workers carrying out their reporting duties as criminal acts that cannot be tolerated. In a statement, the Union said that amid clashes between protesters and police, journalists, camera operators …