Rama: Over ten million tourists entered Albania until Christmas evening
Oer 10 million foreign tourists have entered Albania until Monday evening. This figure was announced by Prime Minister Edi Rama through a reaction on his official Facebook page. Furthermore, Prime Minister Rama said that this figure was unimaginable years ago, but nowadays it is an achieved objective. “Together with Christmas, …
Wanted Ervis Martinaj’s brother-in-law’s assets seized by SPAK
Special Court of First Instance for Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has confiscated 15 assets of Arben Kaçorri and his family members. Kaçorri is the brother-in-law of Ervis Martinaj, who is missing for quite some time now. List of seized assets includes apartments, garages on the main streets of Tirana, …
The hearing session for former P.M Sali Berisha is postponed
The court session in charge of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha is postponed. The reason was the request of the defense lawyers, who asked more time, to familiarize themselves with the documents and evidence presented by the Prosecutor’s Office. On Wednesday, at 11:00, a hearing session will be held in …
Christian believers celebrate christmas throughout Albania
Catholic and Orthodox believers all over the world celebrate the holiday of Christmas, while praying for more prosperity, health and prosperity in their family bosom. As in any other country, in Albanian believers light candles and pray for health. In the “Resurrection of Christ” Cathedral in Tirana, this Monday morning …
Dibra man arrested after stealing car in Tirana
A 42-year-old man from Dibra was arrested this Monday after a few days ago he stole a vehicle in Tirana. After stealing it, the man sent the car to his service station in the village of Gjoricë in Dibra. Along with the 42-year-old, a minor, who is suspected of being …
Drunk teen falls to death off ninth floor hotel room
An 18-year-old from the city of Durres killed himself this Monday morning. ABC News journalist Roland Beqiraj reports that the young man threw himself from the 9th floor of the building in the terminal area. According to preliminary information, it is reported that the 18-year-old had come to party with …
Shooting at Fier barber shop solved
The authorities have disclosed the event of Sunday in Fier where a business, which was operating as a barber shop, was shot with a firearm. According to the police, one of the perpetrators was arrested, while efforts are being made to capture another. Specifically, Nikola Muçi (Mahmutaj) was arrested and …
Two Albanian convicted of fraud arrested in Germany
Two Albanians convicted of fraud have been located and arrested in Germany. After being placed in handcuffs, the two citizens Ilir Nazaj and Kristaq Tota were extradited to Albania. 53-year-old Ilir Nazaj was sentenced by the Court of Tirana to 6.6 years in prison, while Kristaq Tota was sentenced to …
Fier, man arrested for trying to rape woman
A 38-year-old man was put in handcuffs in Patos, Fier, after allegedly trying to have sexual intercourse with a 27-year-old woman. The young man, Viraldo Dervishi, is suspected of having taken the girl in question in the vehicle and taken her to his apartment, against her will, with whom he …
High influx in Kapshtica as immigrants return for end-of-year holidays
The end-of-year holidays bring many immigrants back to the country. During the last 24 hours, 5518 citizens have entered Kapshtica and 2185 have left. On Saturday, December 23 and the following Sunday, a flow is expected, especially at the border crossing point of Kapshtica. To cope with the influx, the …
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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 …
Selenicë hosted the first edition of the school folklore festival “Brez pas brezi” today in Gjorm, Brataj administrative unit. More than 100 students from schools in Gjorm, Kotë, Armen, Selenicë, Vllahinë, and Sevaster took part in the festival. They performed traditional songs and dances from the Labëria region and highlighted …
TIRANA, June 12 – Albania’s Ombudsman, Endrit Shabani, met officials at the U.S. Department of State this week. He held talks with the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, which prepares the annual U.S. human rights reports. The participants discussed stronger cooperation on human rights, independent monitoring, and the …
TIRANA, June 12 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha extended greetings on Kosova Liberation Day. In his message, Hoxha said June 12 marks one of the defining moments in Kosova’s modern history. He described the date as the end of a painful period of violence, repression and …
TIRANA, June 12 – Albania’s General Directorate of Taxes and the Tax Administration of Kosova have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger strategic cooperation. The effort aims to modernize tax administration and improve institutional efficiency. As part of the initiative, Albania’s Director General of Taxes, Ilir Binaj, paid a working visit …
The National Center for Traditional Activities opened the exhibition “Vazhdimësi” in Tirana, highlighting craftsmanship as both art and living cultural heritage. The exhibition focuses on Albanian handicrafts as one of the most authentic forms of cultural heritage and artistic creation. Curator Erilda Selaj, also director of the National Center for …