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Sentenced to 25 years in prison for two murders, a 61 year old man arrested in Fier

A 61-year-old man, sentenced to 25 years in prison for two murders, was arrested by the police in Fier. Pjeter Pacani, considered a person of high social risk, was handcuffed in his apartment in the neighborhood “1 Maji”, Fier, as part of the coded police operation “Wanted”. In 2011, near …

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Acting mayor of Himara resigns

Blerina Bala has resigned from the post of Mayor of Himara. ABC News reporter Elton Nika reports that Bala resigned for personal reasons. “However, due to personal reasons that require my time and full attention, I regret to inform you of my inability to continue the office of Mayor of …

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Giorgia Meloni visit in Albania to inspects the emigrant camp

The Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni will come to Albania on Wednesday. According to the agenda published by the Italian press offices, she will only visit Gjadra, where the camp will be where the immigrants’ residence will be built. Journalist Fjona Xhafaj reports that in addition to the week …

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RAI3 show/Rama: Undeserved mud for Albania and Albanians

Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed the public opinion with a message regarding the publications of the Report program of the Italian television channel Rai3 on Albania. Rama has described these publications as undeserved mud for Albania and Albanians. According to the head of the government, there were accusations and mentions …

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Head of Tax Ceno Klosi resign

General Director of Taxes Ceno Klosi resigns. It is learned that the resignation was submitted this morning. The head of taxation has confirmed to ABC News that he has resigned from this post to accept the appointment as Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Energy. Ceno Klosi was appointed General Director …

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Interceptions/ The policemen took bribes to pass citizens to EU countries

The interceptions of the Prosecutor’s Office of Tirana for 8 police officers, who took bribes from 50 to 500 euros, to allow the passage to the countries of the European Union, of persons who were not allowed to pass to these countries, were uncovered. The scheme was discovered by tapping …

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Minister Hasani two-day visit to Romania

The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, is on his way to Romania, where he will pay a two-day official visit on June 4-5. During his visit, Minister Hasani will hold several bilateral meetings with the highest officials of the country, such as: the Minister of Foreign Affairs …

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Expulsion for 5 years/ Interceptions, how a convicted to Germany was allowed to cross to the EU

ABC News has secured the file with the interceptions where police officers in Rinas allowed the passage of citizens who had problems with the law, to the countries of the European Union. The scheme was discovered by tapping the cell phone of Enea Sulejmanaj, who is now under arrest. Sulejmanaj …

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Xhelal Mziu being questioned by SPAK

PD MP, Xhelal Mziu, was called to SPAK to provide clarifications regarding some tenders at the time he was running the municipality of Kamza. The prosecution has doubts that the awarding of these tenders was done in an abusive manner. It is learned that Mziu gave clarifications in front of …

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The Prosecutor’s Office of Tirana seizes several bank accounts of an Italian firm

The Prosecutor’s Office of Tirana has seized several bank accounts of an Italian firm with the suspicion that they stem from criminal activities. 1.5 million ALL, 20 thousand euros and 480 thousand dollars have been seized. From the investigations of the prosecutor’s office of Tirana, it appears that the citizens …

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Rama says Kanye West concert showcased Albania as a safe destination for major events and investment

Prime Minister Edi Rama said the Kanye West concert demonstrated that Albania can successfully host major international events in a safe and welcoming environment. He said the event sent a positive message to international visitors and investors by showing that Albania remains a secure destination for tourism, business and large-scale …

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Kanye West thanks Albania for warm welcome after Tirana concert

American rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, thanked Prime Minister Edi Rama and the people of Albania for their hospitality following his performance at Eagle Stadium in Tirana. In a social media post, West wrote, “Thank you Edi Rama and all of Albania for building a stadium and for …

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Tirana joins the global concert map with Kanye West

Tirana hosted Kanye West’s first-ever concert in Albania, marking a milestone for the country’s live entertainment industry. Thousands of fans from Albania, Kosovo and across Europe traveled to the capital to attend the performance. Throughout the evening, West performed some of his biggest hits, while spectacular visuals and stage effects …

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Rama pays tribute to Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, calling him a visionary leader of Qatar

Prime Minister Edi Rama expressed condolences following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as a visionary statesman and a historic leader of Qatar. In a social media message, Rama praised Sheikh Hamad’s role in transforming Qatar and laying the foundations for the country’s remarkable development. …

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“Little Albania” in New York recognizes the contribution of the Albanian community

New York City has officially added “Little Albania” to its map of immigrant neighborhoods, recognizing the important role of the Albanian community in the city’s cultural and social life. The city included the Bronx neighborhood among 30 areas across New York’s five boroughs that represent diverse immigrant communities and their …

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Rama shares footage of Kanye West concert venue: €4 million is an investment, not an expense

Prime Minister Edi Rama has once again defended the upcoming Kanye West concert in Tirana, scheduled for Saturday evening. In a post on social media, Rama shared footage of the completed concert venue, saying the stadium is ready and that the event will place Albania on the global map of music fans. The prime …

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Kolonja attracts foreign tourists with traditional cuisine and unspoilt nature

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:e5659a20-7ccd-4ac7-ac8b-8f8f08377e9a-28″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:e5659a20-7ccd-4ac7-ac8b-8f8f08377e9a-28″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-58″ data-turn=”assistant”> Visitors to the southeastern Albanian region of Kolonja are not only exploring its natural attractions and cultural heritage sites, but also learning how to prepare traditional dishes before enjoying them. Cooking alongside local residents has become one of the area’s most popular experiences …

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Competition Authority launches grocery price monitoring following public complaints

Albania’s Competition Authority has launched a market monitoring process focused on the retail sale of essential grocery products, following complaints from citizens and concerns raised by members of parliament over the prices of everyday consumer goods. According to an official statement, the monitoring will cover the country’s main supermarket chains …

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Rama shares negative review of Rozafa Castle: Hopes prosecutors will act against ‘blackmailers’

Prime Minister Edi Rama has once again reacted to negative online reviews, this time sharing a video highlighting critical ratings of Rozafa Castle in Shkodra. The prime minister said such posts are harming Albania’s tourism sector and expressed hope that prosecutors will swiftly take action against those he described as individuals who …

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Rama on protests: Algorithm amplified negativity, ‘adding fuel to the fire’

Prime Minister Edi Rama met with young people in Jalë on Saturday, where he discussed the recent protests and the impact of social media algorithms. Rama said algorithms play a significant role in amplifying negativity, online noise and manipulated content, describing such videos as “fuel added to a fire” that, he argued, was started by …

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Rama says Kanye West concert showcased Albania as a safe destination for major events and investment

Prime Minister Edi Rama said the Kanye West concert demonstrated that Albania can successfully host major international events in a safe and welcoming environment. He said the event sent a positive message to international visitors and investors by showing that Albania remains a secure destination for tourism, business and large-scale …

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Kanye West thanks Albania for warm welcome after Tirana concert

American rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, thanked Prime Minister Edi Rama and the people of Albania for their hospitality following his performance at Eagle Stadium in Tirana. In a social media post, West wrote, “Thank you Edi Rama and all of Albania for building a stadium and for …

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Tirana joins the global concert map with Kanye West

Tirana hosted Kanye West’s first-ever concert in Albania, marking a milestone for the country’s live entertainment industry. Thousands of fans from Albania, Kosovo and across Europe traveled to the capital to attend the performance. Throughout the evening, West performed some of his biggest hits, while spectacular visuals and stage effects …

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Rama pays tribute to Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, calling him a visionary leader of Qatar

Prime Minister Edi Rama expressed condolences following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as a visionary statesman and a historic leader of Qatar. In a social media message, Rama praised Sheikh Hamad’s role in transforming Qatar and laying the foundations for the country’s remarkable development. …

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“Little Albania” in New York recognizes the contribution of the Albanian community

New York City has officially added “Little Albania” to its map of immigrant neighborhoods, recognizing the important role of the Albanian community in the city’s cultural and social life. The city included the Bronx neighborhood among 30 areas across New York’s five boroughs that represent diverse immigrant communities and their …

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Rama shares footage of Kanye West concert venue: €4 million is an investment, not an expense

Prime Minister Edi Rama has once again defended the upcoming Kanye West concert in Tirana, scheduled for Saturday evening. In a post on social media, Rama shared footage of the completed concert venue, saying the stadium is ready and that the event will place Albania on the global map of music fans. The prime …

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Kolonja attracts foreign tourists with traditional cuisine and unspoilt nature

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:e5659a20-7ccd-4ac7-ac8b-8f8f08377e9a-28″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:e5659a20-7ccd-4ac7-ac8b-8f8f08377e9a-28″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-58″ data-turn=”assistant”> Visitors to the southeastern Albanian region of Kolonja are not only exploring its natural attractions and cultural heritage sites, but also learning how to prepare traditional dishes before enjoying them. Cooking alongside local residents has become one of the area’s most popular experiences …

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Competition Authority launches grocery price monitoring following public complaints

Albania’s Competition Authority has launched a market monitoring process focused on the retail sale of essential grocery products, following complaints from citizens and concerns raised by members of parliament over the prices of everyday consumer goods. According to an official statement, the monitoring will cover the country’s main supermarket chains …

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Rama shares negative review of Rozafa Castle: Hopes prosecutors will act against ‘blackmailers’

Prime Minister Edi Rama has once again reacted to negative online reviews, this time sharing a video highlighting critical ratings of Rozafa Castle in Shkodra. The prime minister said such posts are harming Albania’s tourism sector and expressed hope that prosecutors will swiftly take action against those he described as individuals who …

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Rama on protests: Algorithm amplified negativity, ‘adding fuel to the fire’

Prime Minister Edi Rama met with young people in Jalë on Saturday, where he discussed the recent protests and the impact of social media algorithms. Rama said algorithms play a significant role in amplifying negativity, online noise and manipulated content, describing such videos as “fuel added to a fire” that, he argued, was started by …