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Fier, three arrested on drug charges

Three people have been handcuffed this Wednesday after they converted a 3-story villa into a “bari house” in Fier. Police revealed that the arrested are the owner of the villa, Erjon Marini alias Xhevair Gashi, who had adapted the 5 rooms of one floor for the cultivation of narcotic plants, …

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Shkodra hospital’s director refutes claims of ambulance delay in house fire

Director of Shkodra’s Regional Hospital, Senad Halluni, has reacted to the claims of the residents of the Roma community about the delay of the ambulance regarding the event of Tuesday evening, where a 60-year-old man lost his life and his wife was taken to the hospital after the barracks where …

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Two men arrested for dealing drugs near schools

Tirana police has arrested two people this Wednesday, who were distributing narcotics near schools in Kamëz: Xh. K., 23 years old and A. Th., 28 years old, both residents of the area. During the physical check, citizens Xh. K. was found with 15 doses of suspected narcotic substance cannabis sativa, …

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Parliament to decide amount of funding for political parties; CEC’s head

Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC), Ilirjan Celibashi, spoke about the conditions that political parties must meet in order to receive funds for the electoral campaign, adding that the Parliament will decide how much money the political parties will receive. In a press conference, he emphasized that this will …

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Missing for 6 months, SPAK operation to seize the assets of Ervis Martinaj

ABCNEWS has learned that SPAK has launched an action to seizure Vis Martinaj’s assets. From preliminary data, the assets of the businessman, who has been missing for more than six months, have been targeted. Journalist Ermal Vija reports that these assets have been identified by the investigations launched by the …

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Scapegoating: UK Immigration Policy Rests on Villifying Albanians

The UK’s alarmist, inflammatory rhetoric on Albanian migrants ignores the real reasons why people are fleeing, and washes its hands of the vulnerable groups among them. Original post Here

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Concerns Raised in Albania over Ruling Party ‘Communications’ App

There is growing concern in Albania over the privacy of an app offered by the ruling Socialist Party and, with local elections approaching, whether it really is as ‘voluntary’ as the party claims. Original post Here

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Car burned at night in Shkodra

A vehicle was engulfed in flames in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Shkodër, in the “Manush Alimani” neighborhood. According to the police, it is suspected that the car owned by citizen R.B. it was accidentally burnt due to a technical fault. “Around 03:50, in the “Manush Alimani” neighborhood, …

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Saranda young man arrested for blasting father’s hotel

Police have arrested this Tuesday Sotir Çabiri, the son of Spiro Çabiri, as the author of the explosion with explosives at the “Bizanti” hotel on Monday morning in Saranda. In the police announcement, it is said that the 36-year-old is the person who planted the explosive substance in his father’s …

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Socialist Party demands the expulsion of 4 democratic deputies

The Socialist Party has requested the exclusion for several days from the Assembly of some democratic deputies after the tensions that occurred during yesterday’s session. Abc News journalist, Esiona Konomi reports that it is about the four MPs Flamur Noka, Sali Berisha, Belind Kelliçi and Edi Paloka. Noka was expelled …

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Diaspora must become an active force in decision-making, says Tourism Minister

TIRANA, April 15 – Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja has called for concrete mechanisms to integrate the Albanian diaspora into national decision-making processes. He made the remarks during the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. He stressed that symbolic ties alone are no longer sufficient. Gonxhja said Albania must …

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Border security strengthened as migrant smuggling networks disrupted, says State Police chief

TIRANA, April 15 – The General Director of the State Police, Skënder Hita, said Albania has strengthened border security and intensified efforts against illegal migration networks. He spoke during the panel on migration management and diaspora engagement at the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. Hita said police units have increased …

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Diaspora helps drive Albania’s shift toward circular economy, says Environment Minister

TIRANA, April 15 – Albania is advancing toward a circular economy model with strong input from the diaspora, Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj said in Tirana. He spoke during the fourth Diaspora Summit in a panel focused on sustainable development and European Union integration. He placed environmental reform at the center …

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Albania deepens NATO dialogue, says Defence Minister after Brussels meeting

TIRANA, April 15 – Albanian Defence Minister Ermal Nufi said Albania is strengthening its strategic dialogue with NATO. He made the statement after a meeting in Brussels with the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Giuseppe Cavo Dragone. The talks focused on expanding cooperation within the alliance framework. Both sides …

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Foreign Minister calls for global diaspora “atlas” to map Albanian networks

TIRANA, April 15 – Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha called for a structured mapping of Albania’s global diaspora network. He spoke during a panel at the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana focused on coordination and communication. A proposed “atlas” would document Albanian diaspora activity across major host countries. These include the …

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Foreign Minister calls for global diaspora “atlas” to map Albanian networks

TIRANA, April 15 – President Bajram Begaj met Kate Forbes, President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, in Tirana. The meeting focused on humanitarian cooperation and emergency response support in Albania. The Presidency said Begaj expressed gratitude for assistance provided during emergency situations in Albania. …

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Burned Apartment Building in Tirana: Edi Rama Reacts

This Wednesday, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted to the fire that engulfed an apartment building in a complex in the “Farmacia 10” area of Tirana, an घटना that occurred a day earlier. In his response, the head of government stressed that the damaged building will be fully rebuilt by …

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Tourist Ports Law: EU Delegation in Tirana Reacts to Euronews Albania

The European Union Delegation in Albania has reacted to the recent amendments approved by Parliament to the Law “On Tourist Ports in the Republic of Albania,” in a response to Euronews Albania journalist Eksiola Shehu. In its official statement, the EU Delegation said it is aware of the developments and …

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Construction Company Arlis Construction Responds After Fire in Tirana Residential Building

The construction company Arlis Construction has officially responded following a fire that engulfed a residential building in the “Farmacia 10” area in Tirana a day earlier. Through a press statement, the company expressed solidarity with the affected residents, emphasizing that it stands by them during this difficult situation and shares …

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Transparency Board Lowers Fuel Prices Again, Diesel Drops to 207 Lek per Liter

The Transparency Board has published the new fuel prices. Starting from 13:30 today, diesel will be sold at retail for 207 ALL per liter, while gasoline will be sold at no more than 174 ALL per liter. Full statement: At its meeting on April 15, 2026, the Transparency Board decided: …

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Diaspora must become an active force in decision-making, says Tourism Minister

TIRANA, April 15 – Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja has called for concrete mechanisms to integrate the Albanian diaspora into national decision-making processes. He made the remarks during the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. He stressed that symbolic ties alone are no longer sufficient. Gonxhja said Albania must …

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Border security strengthened as migrant smuggling networks disrupted, says State Police chief

TIRANA, April 15 – The General Director of the State Police, Skënder Hita, said Albania has strengthened border security and intensified efforts against illegal migration networks. He spoke during the panel on migration management and diaspora engagement at the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. Hita said police units have increased …

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Diaspora helps drive Albania’s shift toward circular economy, says Environment Minister

TIRANA, April 15 – Albania is advancing toward a circular economy model with strong input from the diaspora, Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj said in Tirana. He spoke during the fourth Diaspora Summit in a panel focused on sustainable development and European Union integration. He placed environmental reform at the center …

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Albania deepens NATO dialogue, says Defence Minister after Brussels meeting

TIRANA, April 15 – Albanian Defence Minister Ermal Nufi said Albania is strengthening its strategic dialogue with NATO. He made the statement after a meeting in Brussels with the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Giuseppe Cavo Dragone. The talks focused on expanding cooperation within the alliance framework. Both sides …

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Foreign Minister calls for global diaspora “atlas” to map Albanian networks

TIRANA, April 15 – Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha called for a structured mapping of Albania’s global diaspora network. He spoke during a panel at the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana focused on coordination and communication. A proposed “atlas” would document Albanian diaspora activity across major host countries. These include the …

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Foreign Minister calls for global diaspora “atlas” to map Albanian networks

TIRANA, April 15 – President Bajram Begaj met Kate Forbes, President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, in Tirana. The meeting focused on humanitarian cooperation and emergency response support in Albania. The Presidency said Begaj expressed gratitude for assistance provided during emergency situations in Albania. …

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Burned Apartment Building in Tirana: Edi Rama Reacts

This Wednesday, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted to the fire that engulfed an apartment building in a complex in the “Farmacia 10” area of Tirana, an घटना that occurred a day earlier. In his response, the head of government stressed that the damaged building will be fully rebuilt by …

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Tourist Ports Law: EU Delegation in Tirana Reacts to Euronews Albania

The European Union Delegation in Albania has reacted to the recent amendments approved by Parliament to the Law “On Tourist Ports in the Republic of Albania,” in a response to Euronews Albania journalist Eksiola Shehu. In its official statement, the EU Delegation said it is aware of the developments and …

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Construction Company Arlis Construction Responds After Fire in Tirana Residential Building

The construction company Arlis Construction has officially responded following a fire that engulfed a residential building in the “Farmacia 10” area in Tirana a day earlier. Through a press statement, the company expressed solidarity with the affected residents, emphasizing that it stands by them during this difficult situation and shares …

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Transparency Board Lowers Fuel Prices Again, Diesel Drops to 207 Lek per Liter

The Transparency Board has published the new fuel prices. Starting from 13:30 today, diesel will be sold at retail for 207 ALL per liter, while gasoline will be sold at no more than 174 ALL per liter. Full statement: At its meeting on April 15, 2026, the Transparency Board decided: …