The Assembly decides today for Arben Ahmetaj, reacts former Minister of Finances and Economy
In today’s special session, the Parliament of Albania is expected to vote on the removal of immunity for the former Minister of Finances and Economy, Arben Ahmetaj, and the granting of authorization for his arrest. So, with a status on the social network “Facebook”, Ahmetaj addressed a message to his …
Abuse of duty, the security measure for former mayor of Fushe-Arrez hasn’t change
The Special Court has left the former mayor of Fushë-Arrez, Fran Tuci, in prison and Ndoc Marku, former administrator of the Iballe Administrative Unit, under house arrest, who are accused of abuse of office and destruction of property. In Friday’s session, Tuci denied the accusations. Failure to fulfill the duty …
The Assembly paves the way for Ahmetaj’s arrest, votes to remove immunity
The Assembly paves the way for the arrest of former Deputy Prime Minister Arben Ahmetaj. 117 MPs voted “yes”, meanwhile, 3 MPs have abstained. Journalist Esiona Konomi told ABC News that the deputies who abstained from SPAK’s request for the arrest of the former deputy prime minister are Vangjel Dule, …
Elected mayor of Himara left in prison by Appellate Court
Appellate Court has left this Friday in force the measure of “prison arrest” for elected Mayor of Himara, Alfred Beleri. Winning candidate of the “Together We Win” coalition for the Municipality of Himara in the elections of May 14, was arrested two days before the elections, as he was caught …
The court gives the decision for Safet Gjici and Alma Kaci
The Court of Appeal has left unchanged the security measures for the former mayor of Kukes, Safet Gjici, and the other person involved in the video scandal, Alma Kaci. Both Gjici who is being investigated under the measure of “prison arrest” and Kaci who is being investigated under the measure …
Put to Bed by Albania, ‘Open Balkan’ Had Long Flattered to Deceive
After Albania declares ‘mission accomplished’, experts say few will mourn the apparent demise of the Open Balkan initiative. Original post Here
Op/Ed: NATO Summit in Vilnius: Full of Drama, but Few Surprises
By JONATHAN TERRA Will anything that happened in Vilnius really matter in the foreseeable future? After all, in terms of diplomatic and material support, training, logistics, intel-sharing, and coordinated strategic goals, Ukraine is already a de facto member of the alliance. The 2023 NATO summit in Vilnius is over. In …
Reduction of police forces resumes in Northern Kosovo
Kosovo Police has started to reduce its troops in municipal facilities in the north of the country, after accepting the Government’s decision, as reported this Thursday. Reduction of police forces happened before midnight last night, while these movements were developed in parallel by the municipalities of Leposaviq, Zveçan and Zubin …
Former mayor of Fushe-Arrez arrested for abuse of duty
Former mayor of Fushë-Arrëz Municipality, Fran Tuci, has been arrested by order of the Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) this Thursday. He is accused of the criminal offense of “abuse of duty”, after he allowed some residents to clean a road of about 1 kilometer in a …
Kosovo’s PM attacked in parliament by opposition MPs
Physical clashes happen in the Assembly of Kosovo during the session of this Thursday, at the moment when Prime Minister Albin Kurti was talking about the recent situation in the North. The opposition MPs threw water at the Prime Minister. At that moment, the majority deputies and ministers surrounded Kurti …
Silvio Gonzato met with Albania’s Prosecutor General Olsian Çela to discuss stronger institutional cooperation in delivering justice and fighting crime. During the meeting, the parties reaffirmed support for Albania’s prosecution system at all levels. They also highlighted assistance for the Case Management System. Moreover, both sides agreed that justice and …
Albana Koçiu attended the UN80 initiative conference and highlighted the importance of reforming and modernizing the United Nations system. First, Koçiu said global challenges require stronger international cooperation. Therefore, she stressed that reforms within the UN are essential for supporting Albania’s European aspirations. Moreover, Koçiu reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to stronger …
Edi Rama said U.S. President Donald Trump pushed Europe to recognize its weaknesses and rethink its future security strategy. He made the remarks during the Lennart Meri Conference in Estonia. First, Rama argued that Europe should take Trump seriously, even if not every statement should be interpreted literally. According to …
Edi Rama warned that Europe risks weakening its economic priorities if security concerns dominate political decision-making. He delivered the remarks during the Lennart Meri Conference in Estonia. First, Rama reaffirmed Albania’s strong commitment to NATO. He described Albanians as “Western Taliban,” explaining that Albania remains fully loyal to the transatlantic …
Representatives of the diplomatic corps and senior Albanian government officials gathered in Tirana to discuss how United Nations reform can deliver concrete improvements at the national level. During the discussions, participants highlighted the important role of the UN both globally and in Albania. Moreover, Silvio Gonzato stressed that the European …
Bajram Begaj visited the Mediterranean University of Albania, where he met with academics, professors, and students. He also toured classrooms, IT laboratories, and medical science facilities. During the visit, Begaj encouraged public and private universities to face modern challenges and prepare students for a rapidly changing world. Moreover, he said …
Nancy VanHorn welcomed the family of Loni Adami at the U.S. Embassy in Tirana. She honored his courage and sacrifice as symbols of the struggle for freedom. Loni Adami and his colleague Kol Kuqali worked for the American embassy during Albania’s communist regime. Moreover, both men faced imprisonment and torture …
Besmir Beja held an official meeting at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in Geneva to discuss the modernization of Albania’s customs systems and their alignment with European Union standards. During the meetings with ASYCUDA program officials, participants highlighted the progress made by the Albanian customs administration in …
Shyqyri Sako, one of Albania’s most respected film artists, passed away at the age of 89. During a career that lasted more than 50 years, Sako worked extensively in Albanian cinema and contributed to the visual identity of many films. First, he studied film painting for three years at the …
Blendi Gonxhja held an important working meeting with officials involved in the preparations for the Mediterranean Games Prishtina 2030. First, the meeting included Julian Pace Bonello, as well as representatives of the International Committee of Mediterranean Games, Kosovo’s Olympic Committee, and Albania’s Olympic leadership. Moreover, discussions focused on coordination and …