Peqin prison inmate dies after altercation with another person
A fight between convicts was reported today in the prison of Peqin, were involved are Sokol Mjacaj, Arben Lleshi and Lir Xhakja. ABC learns that the convict Arben Lleshi has lost his life, after being shot with a firearm. In the meantime, the authorities have immediately started the investigative work …
Reflecting higher emigration, remittances to Albania hit decade high
TIRANA, Dec. 14, 2023 – Reflecting renewed emigration, remittances to Albania during 2022 saw a significant increase, reaching the highest levels of the past decade, data released by Eurostat this week reveals. According to Eurostat, remittances exceeded €1.2 billion in 2022, a 5.8% increase compared to 2021. This high value …
Albanian Constitutional Court suspends approval of Rama-Meloni agreement
TIRANA, Dec. 14, 2023 – Albania’s Constitutional Court has suspended the approval process for the contentious deal with Italy to establish a third-country migrant processing camp in Albania under Italian jurisdiction. The court has instructed parliament not to proceed with the vote on ratifying the deal until the court makes …
Gerdec File, Special Court to hold hearing on former Minister Mediu
The hearing on the Gerdec case will take place this Thursday. It is learned that the former Minister of Defense has appeared before the GJKKO. Journalist Ermal Vija told ABC that several people are also expected to testify, including Shkelzen Berisha and Aldo Bumçi. /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post …
Democrat accuses guard of not allowing MPs to enter Parliament
Opposition MPs clashed this Thursday with the Republican Guard officers while trying to enter the Parliament hall. During the tensions, the head of the democratic parliamentary group, Gazment Bardhi, has emphasized that it is the guards who are not allowing the MPs to enter the session. Situation is tense today, …
Parliament approves regulation on expelling MPs for up to two months
This Thursday’s plenary session in the Parliament of Albania started about 20 minutes late, but lasted only 8 minutes. Tensions accompanied the session from its start, where MPs from Sali Berisha’s Foltorja clashed with the Guard of the Republic, which did not allow them to enter the hall. Although they …
Head of SP’s group accuses opposition of causing chaos to protect Berisha
Head of Socialist Party’s (SP) parliamentary group, Bledi Çuçi spoke about this Thursday’s tensions in the Assembly. During his speech in a communication to the media, Cuci said that everything is done only to protect former Prime Minister Berisha. According to him, the opposition’s request for the establishment of Investigative …
EU-Western Balkans Summit, Rama: Albania was evaluated positively
Prime Minister Edi Rama at the press conference clarified details about yesterday’s meeting held in Brussels. He said that the European Union has expressed a positive assessment of the work that Albania has done on its way to membership. “The perspective of our countries towards EU was discussed, the process …
Moving car shot with gunfire in Tirana, noboby injured
A 42-year-old man reported to the police that a person shot a gun at the car he was driving. No one was injured from the shooting, while the incident took place on “Don Bosco” street. The investigative group has started work to clarify the alleged case. Therefore, the 42-year-old, Rudolf …
Senior citizen dies in Lushnja house fire
A house was engulfed in flames during the early hours of this Thursday morning in Lushnja, where an elderly person lost his life as a result. according to the police, the 82-year-old man died. The investigative team is working to fully clarify the causes of the incident. /abcnews.al […] Read …
Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that the recent protests are negatively affecting the tourism sector, leading to cancellations of bookings by foreign tourists for the summer season. Speaking on the podcast “Flasim,” Rama said he has received complaints and messages from tourism operators across different parts of the country, who …
In Gjirokastër, traditional fairs held throughout the summer season promote the values of handicrafts and traditional crafts as key attractions for tourists. Souvenirs skillfully crafted by artisans have become increasingly popular among visitors, who take them home as mementos of their visit to the Stone City. These events become even …
Tourism season has officially opened in the minority municipality of Pustec, one of the most unique tourist destinations in southeastern Albania. In recent years, the Prespa National Park has experienced a significant increase in visitors, particularly foreign tourists, who are captivated by the area’s natural beauty, the lake, Maligrad Island, …
In Gjirokastër, property ownership disputes involving protected cultural monuments are threatening the preservation of the Stone City’s historical and architectural heritage. As a result of these issues, several historic buildings and traditional houses have deteriorated or lost part of their museum and cultural value. “One of the main challenges we …
Socialist Party MP Erion Braçe has reacted to the anti-government protest that has been taking place in Tirana for the past two weeks. In a post published on his Facebook page, Braçe described the protest as a legitimate right, while stressing that the government must continue carrying out its duties …
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Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has published a detailed statement on social media regarding investment projects on Sazan Island and in the Zvërnec area, just minutes before the start of a citizen protest in Tirana against the planned development in Zvërnec, which has now entered its 15th day. In a …
Minister of Finance Petrit Malaj said Albania continues to stand out as one of the most stable economies in the region. He said the country maintains positive growth prospects. This comes despite global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and inflationary pressures. Furthermore, he referred to the latest World Bank report. He said …
Preparations for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2027 are now underway in Albania. Work has started at the Arena e Demave Stadium to replace the artificial turf with natural grass. The process has already begun with the removal of the existing playing surface. Next, workers will install a modern irrigation …