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Woman stabbed by husband dies in hospital

Marjola Myrtollari, who was injured on June 4 of this year in Korça, by her husband Aleko Myrtollari, has passed away. The perpetrator Aleko Myrtollari stabbed his wife and then left the scene. He surrendered after two days. It is now expected that the prosecution will also change the charge …

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Battle for Balkan Cybersecurity: Threats and Implications of Biometrics and Digital Identity

A surge in cyberattacks, particularly phishing and ransomware, has left Balkan countries to improve their defences against cybercrime, BIRN research shows. Original post Here

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Two injured in Lezhë-Milot triple car crash

A triple accident happened this Friday morning on the Lezhë-Milot highway. Due to the crash, two people were injured, who were sent to Lezha hospital for check-up. As a result of the accident, traffic was created on this road axis. On its part, the investigative group is at the scene …

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Youth dies due to heart attack

A 20-year-old man died in the Korça Hospital this Friday morning. According to the information, the young man had felt bad in a bar in Bilisht and was rushed to Korça Hospital, where he died. Meanwhile, forensic expertise is awaited to determine the cause of the 20-year-old’s death. Police sources …

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Shkodra house engulfed by flames

A house was engulfed in flames this Friday morning in Shkoder. According to the information, it is learned that the incident took place on the fourth floor of a building in the Parruca neighborhood. Meanwhile, it is known that the house was rented by a family with four members who …

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Bribery for the tender to the Ministry of Health, GJKKO leaves in prison the engineer

The Court of Special Appeals, this Friday, has upheld the security measure of prison arrest for Silvi Shehu, the engineer of Vladimir Topi’s company, who was arrested on suspicion of corrupting the secretary of the Ministry of Health, Joana Duro. Three days after the arrest, the court released its owner, …

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Double murder in Dukagjin, causes still a mystery

A tragedy happen yesterday in Dukagjin, where father and son were executed with firearms in their native village. Journalist Simon Shkreli reports for ABC News that the police are on the scene and are working to collect information related to the clues regarding the murder of the father and son, …

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Court session on man who punched ex-PM postponed

Hearing in the Court of Tirana for Gerti Shehu, who punched former Prime Minister Sali Berisha on December 6 of last year, the day the EU Summit was held in Tirana, has been postponed to July 20. Reason for the postponement was the absence in the session of the victim …

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Rama: Cadastre services only online since 3rd July

From July 3, there will be no more counters for services in the Cadastre, Prime Minister Rama announced Friday, revealing that the Cadastre will now be a window through e-Albania where everyone will be able to be equal and receive the services they need. In his speech, the Head of …

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Albania Detains 45 in Anti-Drugs Bust Focused on Elbasan

Albanian police declared on Thursday that an anti-drugs operation had resulted in 45 people being arrested while seven more are declared wanted. Original post Here

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EU Condemns Attacks Against Ambassador Gonzato

European Union condemned the statements made by Sali Berisha against EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato. In a social media post, the EU Delegation in Tirana shared a statement from a European Union spokesperson. The statement described the remarks against Ambassador Gonzato as unacceptable. The EU strongly condemned the personal attacks made …

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Rama: Albania Closer Than Ever to EU Membership

Edi Rama declared that Albania has entered a key stage in its European Union integration process. First, he said the country is closer than ever to joining the EU. Then, he stated that the European Commission report confirms Albania is ready to enter the chapter-closing phase of negotiations. Meanwhile, Rama …

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EU Ambassadors in Albania Reaffirm Support for Gonzato

German Embassy in Tirana expresses strong support for EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato. First, EU ambassadors in Albania publish a joint statement on Europe Day. Then, they reaffirm their full confidence in Gonzato and his team. Meanwhile, they highlight professionalism, integrity, and dedicated service. In addition, they share the message through …

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Edi Rama said Albania will strengthen the role of municipalities in the European Union accession process. He presented the new program “EU4Municipalities II,” supported by the European Union. Then, he said the initiative aims to modernize local governance across the country.  He spoke during his “Flasim” podcast about the importance …

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Rama: World Law Congress in Tirana Shows Justice Transformation

Tirana hosted the opening session of the World Law Congress, one of the most important international platforms on the rule of law. First, Edi Rama said the event marks a historic moment for Albania. Then, he described the congress as proof of an “epochal transformation” in the country’s justice system. …

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Kosovo to Host EU Commissioner for Enlargement Next Week

Marta Kos will visit Pristina on May 15 for her first official trip to Kosovo since taking office. First, EU sources confirm that the visit will take place next week, pending official announcement. Then, officials note that she has already visited all other Western Balkan and Eastern Partnership countries involved …

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Sheshi “Italia” Transforms into Stage for Morricone Tribute Night

Sheshi “Italia” in Tirana turned into a large stage of artistic emotion as the music of Ennio Morricone filled the city during a special Europe Day concert. First, the event titled “Morricone Conducts Morricone” brought conductor Andrea Morricone on stage, who led the RTSH Symphony Orchestra in performing some of …

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From a Unique Story of Bravery to the Dangers of Holocaust Denial

This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post From a Unique Story of Bravery to the Dangers of Holocaust Denial appeared first on Tirana Times. Original post Here

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Rama: Albania Has Fulfilled Its Homework for EU Integration

Speaking on his podcast this Sunday, Prime Minister Edi Rama said that Albania is closer than ever to the European Union, adding that the objective is achievable with commitment and determination. He stressed that the European Commission and the member states are currently in a phase of discussing the Commission’s …

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Mickoski in Pustec: North Macedonia Remembers Its Heroes, Our Duty Is to Continue Their Struggle with New Means

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”96c01ebe-b61e-4d9e-99e9-6d0616380871″ data-turn-id-container=”96c01ebe-b61e-4d9e-99e9-6d0616380871″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-3″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> The Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski, paid a visit this Sunday to the village of Kallamas in the municipality of Pustec, where he attended the inauguration of a monument dedicated to Macedonian heroes of the Second World War. …

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EU Condemns Attacks Against Ambassador Gonzato

European Union condemned the statements made by Sali Berisha against EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato. In a social media post, the EU Delegation in Tirana shared a statement from a European Union spokesperson. The statement described the remarks against Ambassador Gonzato as unacceptable. The EU strongly condemned the personal attacks made …

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Rama: Albania Closer Than Ever to EU Membership

Edi Rama declared that Albania has entered a key stage in its European Union integration process. First, he said the country is closer than ever to joining the EU. Then, he stated that the European Commission report confirms Albania is ready to enter the chapter-closing phase of negotiations. Meanwhile, Rama …

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EU Ambassadors in Albania Reaffirm Support for Gonzato

German Embassy in Tirana expresses strong support for EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato. First, EU ambassadors in Albania publish a joint statement on Europe Day. Then, they reaffirm their full confidence in Gonzato and his team. Meanwhile, they highlight professionalism, integrity, and dedicated service. In addition, they share the message through …

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Edi Rama said Albania will strengthen the role of municipalities in the European Union accession process. He presented the new program “EU4Municipalities II,” supported by the European Union. Then, he said the initiative aims to modernize local governance across the country.  He spoke during his “Flasim” podcast about the importance …

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Rama: World Law Congress in Tirana Shows Justice Transformation

Tirana hosted the opening session of the World Law Congress, one of the most important international platforms on the rule of law. First, Edi Rama said the event marks a historic moment for Albania. Then, he described the congress as proof of an “epochal transformation” in the country’s justice system. …

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Kosovo to Host EU Commissioner for Enlargement Next Week

Marta Kos will visit Pristina on May 15 for her first official trip to Kosovo since taking office. First, EU sources confirm that the visit will take place next week, pending official announcement. Then, officials note that she has already visited all other Western Balkan and Eastern Partnership countries involved …

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Sheshi “Italia” Transforms into Stage for Morricone Tribute Night

Sheshi “Italia” in Tirana turned into a large stage of artistic emotion as the music of Ennio Morricone filled the city during a special Europe Day concert. First, the event titled “Morricone Conducts Morricone” brought conductor Andrea Morricone on stage, who led the RTSH Symphony Orchestra in performing some of …

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From a Unique Story of Bravery to the Dangers of Holocaust Denial

This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post From a Unique Story of Bravery to the Dangers of Holocaust Denial appeared first on Tirana Times. Original post Here

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Rama: Albania Has Fulfilled Its Homework for EU Integration

Speaking on his podcast this Sunday, Prime Minister Edi Rama said that Albania is closer than ever to the European Union, adding that the objective is achievable with commitment and determination. He stressed that the European Commission and the member states are currently in a phase of discussing the Commission’s …

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Mickoski in Pustec: North Macedonia Remembers Its Heroes, Our Duty Is to Continue Their Struggle with New Means

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”96c01ebe-b61e-4d9e-99e9-6d0616380871″ data-turn-id-container=”96c01ebe-b61e-4d9e-99e9-6d0616380871″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-3″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> The Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski, paid a visit this Sunday to the village of Kallamas in the municipality of Pustec, where he attended the inauguration of a monument dedicated to Macedonian heroes of the Second World War. …