Lawyers boycott court sessions in Durrës, demand better working conditions
The Durrës Bar Association has decided to boycott the sessions in Durrës. 120 lawyers from this Monday to Saturday will not be participants. According to journalist Leonidha Musai, lawyers are looking for better working conditions, as they do not have the proper facilities to cope with the influx of files …
18 arrested by police, 13 thousand fines for one week
The Traffic Police arrested 18 people and imposed around 13,000 fines for one week. It is known that the drivers of the vehicles have broken the traffic rules, from speeding above the permitted rates, not wearing a seat belt to driving under the influence of alcohol and narcotics. Police Notification: …
Police seized around 48,000 euros, a 45 year old arrested in Kakavija
About 48 thousand euros, 800 American dollars, 90 pounds, 50 Canadian dollars and 210 Swiss francs were seized this Sunday in Kakavija. Therefore, the 45-year-old who possessed the money and did not declare it, at the exit of RSh, is being prosecuted. He kept the money in a bag and …
Wanted in Italy, a 30 year old man detained in Kurbin
A 30-year-old man from Kurbini was arrested on behalf of Italy. He was wanted by the Italian authorities for three criminal offenses against the person and property. After the arrest, the Albanian authorities have started extradition procedures to Italy, where he will face the charges raised. The Court of Rimini, …
Father and son arrested for cultivating cannabis
Father and son were arrested this Friday in Vlora, as they are suspected of cultivating narcotics. As part of the “Clean Territory” operation, 135 cannabis sativa seedlings were seized. As a result of an investigation with proactive methods and controls throughout the territory of the district, carried out within the …
AIIS chosen as institutional partner of NATO Public Forum 2024 in Washington
TIRANA, May 31, 2024 – The Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) has been chosen as an institutional partner of the NATO Public Forum 2024, the flagship public conference at the NATO Summit in Washington D.C. to be held on July 10-11, 2024, the think tank said in a press …
Officials were denigrated with fake news, the journalist and the AMP employee arrested
Ervis Hasangega, a journalist by profession, and Regina Omeri, an employee of AMP Durres, were arrested this Thursday. Citizen Kushtrim Selimi, who is the head of the sector in the General Directorate of the Police Supervision Agency, has also been announced as wanted. They are accused of creating false data …
Special anti-corruption committee/ Voting in the Assembly to be postponed
Today, the Assembly has included in its agenda the establishment of the Special Anticorruption Commission. Although there is still no consensus between the parties, since the opposition has warned that it will not participate in this commission, it remains to be seen if the establishment of this Commission will be …
Lawyer Sokol Mengjesi in serious condition
Journalist Gerta Vasku, in a direct link for “Breaking News”, reported on the state of health of lawyer Sokol Mêngjesi. Citing sources from the hospital, she said that the lawyer’s condition remains serious, while adding that one should wait up to 72 hours to see the follow-up. ” The lawyer …
FNSH, Police and Operational controls in Fushë-Kruja
Rapid Intervention Forces, Operational Forces from the Tirana Police Directorate have been deployed in several areas of Fushë-Kruja. In advance, the sources say that the operation took place in Nikël and the surrounding areas. /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post Here
TIRANA, July 8 – According to projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European economy is expected to maintain moderate growth rates during the remaining years of this decade. For the 2027–2031 period, the eurozone economy is forecast to expand by an average of 1.2% annually, while the European …
TIRANA, July 8 – During these hot July days, many foreign tourists fill the streets of Shkodër. Their travel gear and backpacks easily identify them as nature and adventure tourism enthusiasts. Many visitors use Shkodër as a starting point to explore some of northern Albania’s most popular mountain destinations. Meanwhile, …
TIRANA, July 8 – Prime Minister Edi Rama announced on Wednesday that the next NATO Summit will take place in Tirana, following the conclusion of the Alliance’s meeting in Ankara. PM dismissed speculation that Albania would not host the summit. He said the country had moved beyond a time when …
Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro highlighted the achievements of this year’s teacher qualification process, with more than 4,000 educators across Albania completing professional training programs. Kumbaro congratulated the teachers who participated in the qualification process, describing their commitment as an important step toward improving teaching quality and strengthening the education system. …
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten expressed his support for Kosovo’s European future, saying he hopes the country will become part of the European family one day. “I hope that Kosovo will become part of the European family one day, yes,” Jetten told Euronews Albania. Jetten made the statement while attending …
TIRANA, July 8 – Prime Minister Edi Rama attended the official reception for heads of state and government hosted by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the NATO Summit in Ankara. Rama shared images from the reception on social media. He described the event …
TIRANA, July 8 – Three fire outbreaks affected the Porto Palermo area in Himarë Municipality overnight, putting emergency structures on alert. According to official information, authorities received the alert around 23:00. Firefighters immediately sent a fire engine and a water tanker to the scene. Meanwhile, the entire firefighting service was …
Spanish media outlet El Generacional has listed Albania among the most affordable travel destinations in Europe this summer, alongside countries such as Romania, Portugal and Bulgaria. According to the article, Albania attracts visitors with its combination of crystal-clear beaches, rich cultural heritage and affordable travel costs, making it an ideal …
TIRANA, July 8 – Albania has significantly increased its defence and security investments as part of its commitments as a NATO member. The additional funding supports the modernization of the Armed Forces and the strengthening of defence capabilities. Finance Minister Petrit Malaj published data on defence spending trends, showing that …
Kosovo’s hotel sector recorded significant growth in May 2026, with the number of visitors increasing compared to the same period last year. According to data from the Kosovo Agency of Statistics (KAS), hotels across the country welcomed 69,081 visitors in May, including 25,026 domestic tourists and 44,055 international visitors. Compared …