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Appeal Court against Corruption let in force the seizure of properties of Eldi Dizdari

The Appeal of the Court Against Corruption let in force the seizure of all the properties of Eldi Dizdari, declared wanted by the Interpol for drugs trafficking. He is accused for criminal organization on drugs trafficking in Italy. Court seized his properties as apartments, garages, properties, and bank accounts./abcnews.al […] …

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Interpol European Conference in Tirana/ Minister Balla: Dedicated to fight against crime!

The 51st Interpol regional conference for Europe takes place this Tuesday. The International Criminal Police Organization gathers in Tirana about 200 representatives from the law enforcement agencies of European countries. At the start of this conference, a minute of silence was held in honor of the policemen who lost their …

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Socialist Party convenes the National Assembly

The Socialist Party convenes the National Assembly this Tuesday, where it is expected to discuss the re-energization of the SP. Journalist Fiona Xhafaj reports for ABC News that the meeting will take place online and will begin at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will start with the speech of Prime Minister …

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Rama in Pristina: Independence, with all the guarantees for Serbs in Kosovo, is the best solution

On the 25th anniversary of the Liberation, the International Conference for the 25th Anniversary of the NATO Intervention was held in Pristina; “Rugova and the West”. Also present at this meeting were Prime Minister Edi Rama, US Ambassador to Kosovo, Jeffrey Hovenier and the former Prime Minister of Italy, Masimmo …

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Parliament excludes Flamur Noka for 10 days

Flamur Noka has been excluded for 10 days from plenary sessions in the Assembly. This measure was taken after the chaos created in the Assembly, the last session. Meanwhile, no measures have been taken by the Secretariat of Ethics for the other MPs for whom the SP demanded punishment. We …

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Today, 28,000 high school graduates undergo exam of Albanian Language and Literature subject

About 28,000 high school graduates across Albania will be tested this Monday for their knowledge of the subjects Albanian Language and Literature. After the Foreign Language exam, high school students will have to answer questions with alternatives and development in the Language and Literature subject. The test contains a total …

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Four arrested for 35 thousand undeclared euros in Albania

The coded operation “Next” is finalized. Four people were arrested after trying to spend 35,755 euros undeclared. Denis Menelli, Agim Idrizi, Tritan Biba and Frenki Fezo have been arrested by the police. According to the police, 2 of the arrested citizens were drivers of the bus where they had hidden …

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The hearing session for former minister of Health is postponed again

The hearing for the former Minister of Health, Ilir Beqaj, is postponed. ABC News has learned that the hearing will be held on July 26. Beqaj asked to get to know 20 other investigation files of the sterilization file. Former minister Beqaj is being investigated for abuse of office. Two …

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Accident on “Laç-Mamurras” highway, a 21 year old arrested

A 21-year-old man ended up in the handcuffs of the Lezha police. It is learned that Egli Babasi killed a 60-year-old pedestrian on Friday evening on the “Laç-Mamurras” highway. Meanwhile, the blues are continuing the work to identify the victim. Police notification:  The accident resulted in the death of a …

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Firearms, ammunition and 2500 cannabis seeds seized in Lezha, one arrested

The police of Lezha seized 1 firearm, 1 shotgun, ammunition for these weapons, 2500 cannabis seeds, a quantity of cannabis, 5 transceivers and various electrical equipment. As a result, the 62-year-old Ndue Gjini ended up in handcuffs and his nephew, Ardit Gjini, was declared wanted, who were creating the conditions …

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Parliament joins 51st Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie

TIRANA, July 13 – Albania’s permanent parliamentary delegation took part in the 51st Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie, held in Yaounde, Cameroon. Hatixhe Konomi led the delegation, alongside Ilirian Pendavinji and Luçiano Boçi. More than 300 lawmakers from 42 national, subnational and inter-parliamentary sections attended the session. …

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Next NATO summit to put Albania and PM Rama in international spotlight

TIRANA, July 13 – Albania will host the 37th NATO Summit after the alliance concluded its 36th summit in Ankara. Analysts say the decision highlights the strategic importance of Albania and the Western Balkans for NATO. Experts say the alliance has renewed its focus on the region as Europe reshapes …

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Albania marks 31 years in the Council of Europe

TIRANA, July 13 – Albania marks 31 years of membership in the Council of Europe on July 13, a milestone that reflects the country’s democratic transition and its commitment to European standards, according to the Agency for Media and Information (MIA). MIA said membership has supported reforms, strengthened institutions and …

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Murat Toptani, a versatile artist of the National Renaissance

TIRANA, July 13 – Murat Toptani, a sculptor, painter, poet, publicist and prominent figure of the Albanian National Renaissance, was born on July 13, 1868, in Aka, present-day Türkiye. His father, Said Toptani, lived in exile in Türkiye at the time, which led to Murat’s birth there. In 1884, Toptani …

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UK bans support for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps

TIRANA, July 13 – The United Kingdom has announced measures to ban support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), designating the group as a threat to national security, according to the BBC. UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the new powers will make support for the IRGC a criminal …

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Governor Sejko Meets EBRD’s New Resident Representative in Albania, Hannes Takacs

On Monday, the Governor of the Bank of Albania, Gent Sejko, held an official meeting with a delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), led by Hannes Takacs, the EBRD’s newly appointed Resident Representative in Albania. The delegation also included Ekaterina Solovova, along with other representatives from …

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Coalition of the Willing Summit: Rama Welcomed by Macron in Paris, Shares Footage from the Meeting

Prime Minister Edi Rama arrived in Paris on Monday to attend the Coalition of the Willing Summit in support of Ukraine. Rama said he had been invited by French President Emmanuel Macron and shared footage of his arrival, where he was welcomed by the French leader. Rama and other European …

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Violations and Evasion at Currency Exchange Offices, Bank of Albania Revokes 83 Licenses

The Bank of Albania revoked the licenses of 83 currency exchange offices during 2025 following inspections that uncovered regulatory violations and financial irregularities related to cash circulation. According to the central bank, the inspections revealed shortcomings in customer identification procedures, transaction monitoring, screening against sanctions lists, and the reporting of …

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Tax Authorities Audit High-Income Individuals, Identify €770,000 in Suspicious Findings

Around 200 high-income individuals in Albania are being audited as part of an intensified effort by the tax authorities to verify their wealth and income. The General Directorate of Taxes says it has identified €770,000 in suspicious findingsso far. The Tax Administration has stepped up inspections targeting individuals with significant …

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Rama: ‘Open Balkan’ Was Branded a “Terrible Idea” Simply Because Vučić and I Supported It

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said the Open Balkan initiative was labeled “a terrible idea” for one reason only: because it was backed by him and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. “It was considered a terrible idea for only one reason – because Vučić and I were behind it. If you removed our …

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Parliament joins 51st Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie

TIRANA, July 13 – Albania’s permanent parliamentary delegation took part in the 51st Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie, held in Yaounde, Cameroon. Hatixhe Konomi led the delegation, alongside Ilirian Pendavinji and Luçiano Boçi. More than 300 lawmakers from 42 national, subnational and inter-parliamentary sections attended the session. …

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Next NATO summit to put Albania and PM Rama in international spotlight

TIRANA, July 13 – Albania will host the 37th NATO Summit after the alliance concluded its 36th summit in Ankara. Analysts say the decision highlights the strategic importance of Albania and the Western Balkans for NATO. Experts say the alliance has renewed its focus on the region as Europe reshapes …

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Albania marks 31 years in the Council of Europe

TIRANA, July 13 – Albania marks 31 years of membership in the Council of Europe on July 13, a milestone that reflects the country’s democratic transition and its commitment to European standards, according to the Agency for Media and Information (MIA). MIA said membership has supported reforms, strengthened institutions and …

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Murat Toptani, a versatile artist of the National Renaissance

TIRANA, July 13 – Murat Toptani, a sculptor, painter, poet, publicist and prominent figure of the Albanian National Renaissance, was born on July 13, 1868, in Aka, present-day Türkiye. His father, Said Toptani, lived in exile in Türkiye at the time, which led to Murat’s birth there. In 1884, Toptani …

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UK bans support for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps

TIRANA, July 13 – The United Kingdom has announced measures to ban support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), designating the group as a threat to national security, according to the BBC. UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the new powers will make support for the IRGC a criminal …

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Governor Sejko Meets EBRD’s New Resident Representative in Albania, Hannes Takacs

On Monday, the Governor of the Bank of Albania, Gent Sejko, held an official meeting with a delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), led by Hannes Takacs, the EBRD’s newly appointed Resident Representative in Albania. The delegation also included Ekaterina Solovova, along with other representatives from …

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Coalition of the Willing Summit: Rama Welcomed by Macron in Paris, Shares Footage from the Meeting

Prime Minister Edi Rama arrived in Paris on Monday to attend the Coalition of the Willing Summit in support of Ukraine. Rama said he had been invited by French President Emmanuel Macron and shared footage of his arrival, where he was welcomed by the French leader. Rama and other European …

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Violations and Evasion at Currency Exchange Offices, Bank of Albania Revokes 83 Licenses

The Bank of Albania revoked the licenses of 83 currency exchange offices during 2025 following inspections that uncovered regulatory violations and financial irregularities related to cash circulation. According to the central bank, the inspections revealed shortcomings in customer identification procedures, transaction monitoring, screening against sanctions lists, and the reporting of …

News

Tax Authorities Audit High-Income Individuals, Identify €770,000 in Suspicious Findings

Around 200 high-income individuals in Albania are being audited as part of an intensified effort by the tax authorities to verify their wealth and income. The General Directorate of Taxes says it has identified €770,000 in suspicious findingsso far. The Tax Administration has stepped up inspections targeting individuals with significant …

News

Rama: ‘Open Balkan’ Was Branded a “Terrible Idea” Simply Because Vučić and I Supported It

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said the Open Balkan initiative was labeled “a terrible idea” for one reason only: because it was backed by him and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. “It was considered a terrible idea for only one reason – because Vučić and I were behind it. If you removed our …