A 50 year old man arrested on attempted murder
The police have solved the incident that happened on Sunday in Shkodër, where the murder of a 24-year-old man was attempted with a firearm. A 50-year-old man, who is the author of the incident, was arrested. From the investigations, it is suspected that the 50-year-old man, due to a momentary …
Tirana for two days the center of tourism, over 1.7 million tourists during January-March 2024
For two days, Tirana will be transformed into the European city of tourism. From April 7 to 9, Albania will host the 70th Meeting of the Commission for Europe of the World Tourism Organization, an event of historical importance not only for the field of tourism. Ministers of Tourism and …
GJKKO leaves in prison Oltion Bistri, the former head of the Operational Forces
The Special Appeal of GJKKO has upheld the “prison arrest” decision for the former head of the Operational Forces Oltion Bistri. He was arrested as part of the “Metamorphosis” operation, while his request for a lighter security measure was rejected. Oltion Bistri was arrested in July last year. The head …
Tried to bribe police officers, a 40-year old arrested
A 40-year-old man, who was found to be passing wrongly, was arrested by the Police, while after the verification it turned out that he was under the influence of alcohol. After the arrest, the 40-year-old tried to bribe the traffic officers with an amount of 5,000 ALL. The police state …
Requested the change of the security measure, GJKKO overthrows Ramazan Rraja
The Special Court of Appeals for Corruption and Organized Crime has rejected Ramazan Rraja’s request to change the security measure. Ramazan Rraja was arrested as a person involved in the assassination of the former Durres prosecutor Arjan Ndoj. The attack on the former prosecutor Arjan Ndoj happened on November 1, …
SPAK seizes the rest of the property of Jorgo Goro
SPAK has decided to seize the rest of the property of 5080 m2, where Jorgo Goro, the former acting mayor of Himara Municipality, is suspected to be involved. According to SPAK, Jorgo Goro, together with other persons, was involved in the alienation of a total land area of 10,592 square …
Head of SPAK: The financial sector has been strengthened to investigate assets!
The head of SPAK Altin Dumani has reported on the one-year progress of the special structure. During his speech, Dumani emphasized that 8 criminal proceedings have been registered against high-level officials and there is also an increase in the registration of criminal offenses in the context of corruption during 2023. …
Criminal amnesty/ Bardhi: Innovations of the amendment proposed by the DP parliamentary group
In his speech at the Gazment Assembly, Bardhi stated that the parliamentary group of the Democratic Party presented four amendments. He also analyzed this year’s innovations, which according to him are related to; “all protesters are pardoned, secondly no member of organized crime benefits from the amnesty and also the …
Agreement on criminal amnesty/ Assembly in plenary session this Thursday
After several months of debate between the majority and the opposition, the parties agreed on the approval of the criminal amnesty. This Thursday, it is expected that the criminal amnesty will be put on the agenda in the Assembly. The Socialist Party and Reestablishment found a way of compromise to …
Hasani: NATO, steadfast guarantor of security!
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, via a video message, congratulated the 75th anniversary of the creation of NATO. He emphasized that the last 75 years are a proof of NATO’s strength and stability. While adding that the Alliance has constantly adapted to changing geopolitical landscapes, showing …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that artificial intelligence speeds up Albania’s EU integration by making public administration more efficient. He made the statement at the Ruhr Summit in Germany, where he presented Albania’s vision for using AI in governance. First, he said AI strengthens state capacity by making institutions …
TIRANA, July 1 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania aims to introduce an artificial intelligence-based public procurement system to improve transparency and reduce corruption, while highlighting the country’s broader digital transformation. Speaking at the Ruhr Summit on innovation and entrepreneurship, Rama said Albania now provides more than 1,000 fully …
Tirana International Airport “Nënë Tereza” (TIA) has reached around 300 flights per day, marking a record that reflects the continued growth of air traffic in Albania. Airport officials say that every flight depends on the daily work of ground teams who ensure safe and timely operations. They also stress that …
Albania’s Council of Ministers has approved amendments to the Law on Chemical Management, further aligning the country’s legislation with European Union standards. Minister of Environment Sofjan Jaupaj described the move as another concrete step toward Albania’s European Union membership. According to Jaupaj, the draft law provides stronger protection for public …
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that The Albanian Files will soon appear in the Adrion bookstore in Tirana.He said the book has “entered history” as the first publication treated as criminal evidence after the fall of communism. Rama made the comments while reacting to its submission to the Special Prosecution …
The Cyber and Communication Command of the Albanian Armed Forces marked the 95th anniversary of the Communication Service today. The ceremony brought together Minister of Defense Ermal Nufi, Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Arben Kingji, senior officers, non-commissioned officers, civilian staff, soldiers, and veterans. In his address, Nufi …
Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko said today that the Albanian economy will continue to grow at stable rates close to its potential in the coming quarters, while inflation will rise slightly above target in the second half of the year before gradually returning to target over the medium term. …
The Financial Supervisory Authority (AMF) reported today to the Parliamentary Committee on Civic Initiatives, Institutional Cooperation and Oversight that it achieved progress in 2025 in aligning its legal framework with European Union standards, strengthening oversight of non-bank financial markets, and modernizing reporting systems, in line with parliamentary recommendations. First, AMF …
Following the conclusion of a fact-finding mission in the Vjosa-Narta protected area, European Parliament rapporteur Tineke Strik called on Albanian authorities to fully enforce European Union standards for construction in protected zones and to intensify efforts against corruption. At a press conference, Strik said Albania must respect EU legislation and …
Prime Minister Edi Rama is in Germany on an official visit to the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. During the Ruhr Summit, one of Europe’s key events on innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology, Rama shared a video showing an artificial intelligence robot forming the Albanian eagle symbol with its hands. The summit …