Woman arrested in Rinas after abandoning minor daughters for asylum in Sweden
A 36-year-old woman has been arrested this Friday in Rinas after abandoning her two minor daughters in Sweden, in order for the latter to seek and obtain asylum in Sweden. The two minor girls have been brought to Tirana, meanwhile, investigations have started for the 36-year-old citizen, resident in Tirana, …
The largest Polish organization trains the “Albanian Volunteer Team”
The Embassy of Poland in Tirana in cooperation with the National Civil Protection Agency and the Tatra Voluntary Search and Rescue Group, which is the largest mountain search and rescue organization in Poland, have successfully implemented the co-financed project within the framework of Polish development cooperation of the Ministry of …
The session hearing against former minister Saimir Tahiri is postponed
In the Court of Elbasan, the hearing in charge of the former Minister of the Interior Samir Tahiri, who requested a reduction of the sentence to 1 year and 6 months in prison, was postponed. The journalist of ABC News, Edisona Skenderi, reports that the reason for the postponement was …
Causer of three-dead crash in Tirana loved speed, was reckless
Klevis Ruçaj, the driver of “Audi” that caused the accident at the entrance of Tirana on Thursday evening, had gotten his driver’s license a year ago. Within a few months, the 20-year-old was fined 5 times for violating traffic rules, mainly speeding and using his mobile phone while driving. He …
Nearly EUR 330,000 seized in Durres Port, one arrested
An amount of about 330 thousand euros was discovered in the cabin of a truck traveling from Italy to the port of Durres. The border police of Durres found 150,000 euros and 164,735 British pounds during an inspection of the vehicle, a sum of money which was not declared by …
CEC rejects DP request to register for local elections
Central Election Commissioner head, Ilirjan Celibashi has sent back the request authorized by former Democratic Party Leader, Lulzim Basha for the registration of the DP in the May 14 elections. Celibashi stated that the presented documentation is incomplete and set an ultimatum of 48 hours to the legal representative of …
SP’s steering committee gathered ahead of May 14 polls
Socialist Party (SP) has finished this Thursday morning the meeting of Steering Committee, which lasted about one hour. It is learned that the Steering Committee will meet again on March 25 to formalize the candidates for the May 14 local elections. Central Elections Commission has announced that March 27 is …
PM Rama unveils details from SP steering committe’s meet
Prime Minister Edi Rama has spoken this Thursday about the work that the Socialist Party (SP) is doing ahead of the May 14 local elections, stressing that during the Steering Committee’s meeting, the focus was on the names of candidates and councilors and the election campaign, according to different areas. …
SP MP appears in SPAK
The deputy of the Socialist Party, Bardhyl Kollçaku, former general of the Army, appears today in SPAK. The news is confirmed by the journalist of ABC News, Ermal Vija. He has arrived at the prosecutor’s office to provide clarifications regarding a report made by Artur Meçollari, former commander of the …
Question Marks over Efficacy of Albania’s Special Prosecution
Some of the most politically sensitive cases being handled by Albania’s special anti-graft prosecution have failed to move beyond the ‘preliminary investigation’ phase. Original post Here
President Bajram Begaj met Turkish Chief of General Staff Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu in Tirana on Saturday. They highlighted strong NATO alliance ties. They reaffirmed the strategic partnership between Albania and Turkey. They described political, economic, and defense relations as excellent. Begaj praised defense cooperation. He said collaboration remains consolidated and at …
Prime Minister Edi Rama arrived in Abu Dhabi on an official visit. He expressed solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The visit comes during a tense period in the Arab Gulf. Rama said regional partners will emerge stronger after current challenges and tensions. …
The Muse-X festival ended today in Tirana after three days of events at Piramida e Tiranës. The platform brought together hundreds of companies and professionals from over 24 countries. It created a space for ideas, talent, and creative opportunities. The program featured music battles, film screenings, and premieres. It also …
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Blendi Gonxhja announced new cultural heritage decisions. First, the Council of Ministers approved several new “Immovable Cultural Heritage” sites. Next, it declared the Urban Architectural Ensemble in Delvinë as protected heritage. The decision aims to preserve the city’s historical identity. Then, authorities listed the …
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced on social media that he is visiting Abu Dhabi. He said the trip aims to express brotherly solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed. Furthermore, the visit comes at a tense time for the Gulf region. Rama also reaffirmed Albania’s …
Albania is launching its first official internship program for young filmmakers and art students. Jonid Jorgji, head of the National Center of Cinematography (QKK), announced the news alongside Minister Blendi Gonxhja at the Muse-x event. This initiative requires every QKK-funded production to include young creators in their professional crews. Students …
Kosovo’s Anti-Corruption Agency has published the annual asset declaration of Prime Minister Albin Kurti. The report shows that his rent has increased by €100, while his personal savings have decreased. There are no significant changes in his movable or immovable assets. Under real estate, Kurti lists an apartment owned by …
Finance Minister Petrit Malaj, during an official visit to Washington, held a meeting at the U.S. Department of State with Jacob Helberg, Under Secretary for Economic Affairs. The visit took place במסגרת the annual meetings of the Albanian delegation with leaders of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. …
Doctors have denied complaints regarding the alleged malfunctioning of the Emergency Department at Kefalonia Hospital, following the death of 19-year-old Albanian woman, Myrto. The allegations were made by an anonymous woman, while the Hospital Workers’ Union of the General Hospital of Kefalonia has called for an investigation into the case. …
The Order of Pharmacists in Albania, in cooperation with the Chamber of Pharmacists of Kosovo, has opened the 8th Pharmaceutical Conference titled “Together for Pharmaceuticals.” Key topics discussed included the need for concrete reforms to address recurring issues in the pharmaceutical sector, as well as calls to establish European standards …