Tirana/ 13 arrested in one week for various criminal offenses
Thirteen people have been arrested and 13 citizens have been prosecuted for various criminal offenses in the field of road traffic in one week. 13,578 administrative measures have been imposed: 34 measures for black glasses. 1447 measures for speeding over the permitted rates. 452 measures for mobile phone use while …
“Maritime Security”/ From Ksamil to Velipoja, the border police block 34 vessels
The Border Police has blocked 34 vessels, from Ksamil to Velipojë, within the “Maritime Security” operation. The Maritime Police Unit and the Border Police have intensified controls along the entire coastline, lake and river areas. During this week, the Border Police blocked 34 vessels, of which 24 jet skis, 6 …
Trump assassination attempt, Rama: This is a tragedy for the democratic world
Prime Minister Edi Rama has reacted to the assassination of former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. Through a post on social networks, Rama says that it is disturbing to see that a candidate for president in the USA is shot during a rally and where one person remained a victim. …
The permit is approved, Beleri will be sworn in as an MEP in Strasbourg
The Directorate of Prisons approves the permit for Alfred Beleri to participate in the European Parliament. ABC News has learned that Beleri will travel alone, unaccompanied by prison officials. Just a few days ago, Athens officially asked Tirana for permission for Fredi Beleri to go to Strasbourg to participate in …
Lezha court gave life sentence for man that killed former OST director
The Court of Lezha gave a life prison sentence for Dorjan Keqi, the man who in 2016, killed the former director of OST, Saimir Jaku in Rreshen. The 42-year-old from Kruja, resident in Kurbin was found guilty for murder committed in collaboration. He was arrested on September of 2022 as …
Tensions in the opposition protest, 8 arrested
The police have released eight people who, during the opposition protest, threw flares and Molotov cocktails towards the prime minister’s building. “Following the investigative and procedural actions carried out for the protest that took place yesterday evening, the materials were referred to the Prosecutor’s Office, where the proceedings for 8 …
Fires engulf Albania as a result of extreme heat
According to the data from the National Operational Center of Civil Emergencies, during the last 24 hours, 14 fires have been reported, of which 11 have been extinguished and 3 fires are active. “Today the work is continuing in the municipality of Delvina, where the hearth of the fire is …
Shooting in Tropoja, one dead, two Injured
A man died due to shootings late on Thursday in the village Breg-Lume of Tropoja. The victim is a 24-year-old with initials A.P. who died on the road to hospital, while two others, the brother of the victim and another citizen remained injured. Police informed that the perpetrator escaped from …
Two years in prison, Supreme Court dismisses the appeal from Fredi Beleri
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal made by Fredi Beleri to suspend the decision of the Special Court of First Instance, which sentenced him to 2 years in prison. Beleri requested that the execution of the decision be suspended until the Supreme Court pronounces. He was sentenced in March …
Businessman Rezart Taci accused for VAT fraud
The Prosecutor’s Office of Tirana has sent the businessman Rezart Taçi for trial on the suspicion that he created a VAT fraud scheme through fictitious transactions with the companies created by him. According to the prosecution, it turned out that the company ‘Kuid’ shpk, as a retail agent of the …
The “Marubi” National Museum of Photography is organizing “Kinoscope,” an interactive educational activity in virtual reality (VR) that invites participants to explore the connection between photography, motion, and visual perception. Through this immersive experience, participants will discover how static images create the illusion of movement, revealing the core principles behind …
TIRANA, July 23 – Gjon Françesk Albani, known as Pope Clement XI, was born on July 23, 1649, in Urbino, Italy. Clement XI became an important figure of the Catholic Church in the early 18th century. He came from the Albani family, a noble family with Arbëresh origins from Arbëria. …
TIRANA, July 23 – Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu presented the government’s “Double Your Entrepreneurship” program during a visit to a startup in Durrës. The program aims to improve access to financing for micro, small and medium-sized businesses. It offers loans of up to 200 million lekë per beneficiary, with …
Rozafa Castle has officially surpassed 100,000 visitors this year, confirming its position as one of Albania’s most visited cultural heritage sites and the top tourist attraction in the city of Shkodra. The Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage in Shkodra announced the milestone today. Consequently, these high visitor numbers demonstrate the …
TIRANA, July 23 – Albania has joined the International Coalition on Cyber Security Workforces (ICCSW), becoming the first country from the region to enter the international initiative focused on developing cybersecurity professionals. The National Authority for Cyber Security said the coalition brings together governments and organizations that work to build …
TIRANA, July 23 – Albania’s Council of Ministers has approved a multiannual national programme for collecting, managing and using data in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. The decision also covers the content of multiannual marine scientific sampling programmes. The programme sets rules for collecting, managing and using biological, environmental, technical …
TIRANA, July 23 – The Medieval Settlement of Koman remains one of Albania’s most important cultural heritage sites. It lies in the Drin Valley at the foot of Mount Dalmaca. Albania declared the site a Cultural Monument in 1963. It also received Archaeological Zone A and B status in 2015. …
Italian music icon Zucchero electrified the Palace of Congresses last night, delivering a concert that transformed into a true celebration of blues, rock, and soul. Performing with his signature raspy voice and decades of stage energy, the artist kept the crowd cheering throughout every song. The auditorium sold out completely …
TIRANA, July 23 – Albania’s Ministry of Defence has described military education as an investment in the country’s Euro-Atlantic future. The statement followed the graduation of 67 new officers from the Armed Forces Academy. The class included 10 officers from Kosova. The graduation ceremony took place on Tuesday evening at …
TIRANA, July 23 – Albanian champions Egnatia drew 3-3 with Slovenia’s Celje in the first leg of the second qualifying round of the Union of European Football Associations Champions League. The result leaves qualification open ahead of the return match. Egnatia took the lead in the 7th minute at the …