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 …
DPK demands extraordinary elections, MP: The government is violating the national interest of Kosovo
Due to the recently created situation in Kosovo, the Democratic Party of Kosovo has requested extraordinary elections. DPK deputy Blerta Kodra Deliu, in a statement to the media, has asked the security bodies in Kosovo to take measures and clarify all the scandals and the persons involved who work for …
The landlord finds the 32-year-old decomposed in the apartment, for months
A 38-year-old man in the city of Shkodra found the decomposed body of a 39-year-old citizen, born in South Korea and a resident of Shkodra, from February 2022, in the rented apartment. According to the statements of the 38-year-old, he had gone to this apartment, since for months there was …
Operation ‘Metamorphosis’, Astmer Bilali appeals the security measure
One of the 6 arrested in the “Metamorphosis” operation, Astmer Bilali, has appealed the security measure “Arrest in prison” to the GJKKO Appeal. Bilal wants a more lenient measure of security. He was arrested together with the prosecutor of Kukes, and the businessman Pëllumb Gjoka. Astmer Bilai is known as a member …
The tower project in SPAK, the denunciation was submitted by Democratic Party
The file for the highest tower to be built in Tirana, otherwise called “Mountain of Tirana” has been handed to SPAK. Members of the Municipal Council, part of the Democratic Party, filed a lawsuit at noon today and have stated that they will make available to justice all the evidence …
Albania aims to reduce development gaps between municipalities through a new territorial reform. Administrative-Territorial Reform Co-Chair Arbjan Mazniku spoke during a public hearing in Durrës. He said balanced territorial development remains a major challenge for local government. Mazniku said the 2014 reform brought positive results. He noted better services and …
Albania’s tax administration met experts from the International Monetary Fund to discuss the implementation of the “Fiscal Peace” package. General Tax Director Ilir Binaj led the meeting in Tirana. The sides reviewed progress on tax reforms. They also discussed the EU Growth Plan, TADAT standards and debt management measures. Officials …
Albania will officially launch the Socca European Championship tomorrow at the House of Football. Organizers built a modern mini stadium for the event. The venue will host matches from 28 national teams over five days. The tournament will begin at 09:00 with the match between Bulgaria and Ireland. Group stage …
Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari said security and territorial control along Albania’s coastline remain key priorities for the tourist season. Lamallari spoke during a meeting in Sarandë with State Police officials, territorial inspectors and local institutions. He referred to recent events in the coastal city, where authorities detained four police officers …
Socialist Party parliamentary group leader Taulant Balla said Albania aims to conclude European Union accession negotiations by 2027. Balla made the statement during an official visit to the Bundestag in Berlin. During the visit, he met Anton Hofreiter and members of the Bundestag Committee on European Union Affairs. At the …
Chief prosecutors from the Western Balkans met today in Sarajevo to strengthen regional cooperation against organized crime and corruption. The meeting took place during the Third Regional Consultative Forum. It focused on improving coordination with European partners in cross-border investigations. The forum was organized by the Western Balkans Criminal Justice …
Former Milo Đukanović has stated that powerful political and security circles from Belgrade were behind the so-called “S.Ç. affair,” with the aim of destabilizing Montenegro and compromising Kosovo ahead of important political processes in the region. In an interview with E Television, Đukanović emphasized that behind these operations were Serbian …
TIRANA, May 19 – Vlora has welcomed the tourist season with visitors from around the world. Tourists explore the Ionian coastline and visit natural and cultural attractions. They also experience local cuisine and hospitality. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images on social media showing tourists taking part in physical …
TIRANA, May 19 – Justice reform entered a phase of concrete results for citizens. Minister of Justice Toni Gogu made the statement during the 10th anniversary of the reform. He said institutions now focus on stronger procedural guarantees, higher efficiency in the justice system, and better access to justice for …
TIRANA, May 19 – Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu participated in the World Urban Forum 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Leaders, international institutions, experts and policymakers discussed urbanisation, sustainable development and the future of cities. Meanwhile, Koçiu said on social media that the forum served as a meeting point for visions …