Protests/ About 1,000 officers on standby
The Tirana police have determined the plan of measures for the protest called today by the opposition, at 12:00, on the “Dëshmorët e Kombit” boulevard. About 1,000 police officers, law enforcement, FNSH and RENEA will be on the road. The police announces that starting at 06:00 on Saturday, parking of …
U.S Embassy warns citizens in Tirana: Avoid gathering
As in every protest and gathering in Tirana, even today the American embassy warns its citizens to be careful. In an announcement on the official website of the American embassy in Tirana, it appeals to its citizens to avoid the gathering. “A protest is planned to take place on Dëshmorët …
Protest of Democratic Party, the first images
The opposition led by the former prime minister, Sali Berisha, is holding the national protest on the “Dëshmorët e Kombit” boulevard. ABC News brings views from above the Boulevard. Along with Berisha in the square is the head of the Freedom Party, Ilir Meta. Meta just came out of his …
Berisha: We are starting today the democratic revolution
From Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard, while taking the floor at the protest, Sali Berisha said where the democratic revolution starts. “Dear people present in this popular tsunami of the democratic revolution. Albanians and Albanians, wherever you are, who have been waiting impatiently for this day, the great day of the …
Money laundering and part of a criminal group / SPAK demands 16 years in prison for two associates of Rezart Taçi
The Special Prosecutor’s Office requested 16 years in prison for two associates of businessman Rezart Taci. It is about Artur Balla, against whom SPAK demands a sentence of 8.8 years in prison, and Bledar Lilo, for whom 8 years in prison is demanded. The charges brought against them are “Cleaning …
Weed houses dismantled in Vlora and Selenica, several Arrested
Police of Vlora have conducted an operation in several villages in the municipality of Selenica and in Vlora in closed premises for shepherds’ houses. According to police sources, the action started at noon on February 9 and continued until the early hours of this Friday morning. Police sources in Vlora …
Vlora director informs on Anti-drug operation
VLora Police Director Ermal Muçaj has given details regarding the anti-drug action in Vlora, which led to the discovery of two “grow houses”, in which 6 people were arrested and two were declared wanted. The operation started at 11:00 on 09.02.2023, at the same time, in the neighborhood “10 Korriku” …
Gjiknuri in SPAK: Tirana-Elbasan among the most abusive projects
The General Secretary of the Socialist Party, Damian Gjiknuri, stated that he has appeared in SPAK to testify about one of the biggest abuses on the Tirana-Elbasan road, which according to him was contracted to be built with a value that started with 240 million euros and ended with 400 …
Earthquake tremors in Albania
Earthquake tremors were recorded a few moments ago in Albania. It is learned that the epicenter of the earthquake was in the village of Mjekës, about 7 km from Elbasan, while the tremors were recorded with a magnitude of 4.1 on the Richter scale. The tremors were felt in several …
President Begaj host Lord Stuart Peach
The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, received today the Special Envoy of the British Government for the Western Balkans, Lord Stuart Peach. President Begaj praised the great attention that the British government pays to the Western Balkans region, as well as hailed Lord Peach’s role in promoting strong democratic …
TIRANA, April 16 – European Union envoy for the Kosova–Serbia dialogue Peter Sorensen arrives in Prishtina on April 15. He meets Kosova Prime Minister Albin Kurti during the visit. A Brussels source told Radio Free Europe. A diplomatic source links the visit to ongoing efforts on the Kosova–Serbia dialogue process. …
A returned migrant builds a successful export farm in Çermë e Sipërme. Gëzim Bezhi runs a modern greenhouse farm in Divjakë. Albania exports agricultural products to 85 international markets. The government aims to reach €1 billion in exports by 2030. Minister Salla visits a farm in Çermë e Sipërme. He …
TIRANA, April 16 – Albania’s electricity distribution operator has introduced a new relief scheme aimed at restructuring outstanding electricity debts for large businesses. According to the announcement, eligible companies will be able to repay their obligations in up to 120 instalments. The exact number of instalments will depend on the …
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu meets citizens in Vorë with Taulant Balla. They discuss EU integration and national development. First, Koçiu says EU membership remains Albania’s main goal. She calls it the final confirmation of Albania’s European identity. Meanwhile, the government informs citizens daily about reforms. It reports progress in …
Deputy Minister Fatmir Guri speaks at the 4th Diaspora Summit. He focuses on agriculture and exports. First, he says Albania enters a new phase as a producer and exporter country. In addition, he stresses the role of agriculture in the national economy. He links it to culture and identity. Meanwhile, …
The Përmet Folk Ensemble participates in the World Folklore Festival. The festival takes place in Italy, France, and Monaco. First, the artists perform in Sanremo, Italy. They join the opening parade of the festival. Moreover, they wear traditional costumes. They present songs and dances from Përmet. In addition, they showcase …
The newspaper “Ora e Maleve” begins publication in Shkodër on 15 April 1923. It becomes an important platform for political and social thought. First, it reflects the political and economic situation in Albania. It focuses especially on developments in Shkodër. Moreover, the newspaper publishes 51 issues until the end of …
TIRANA, April 16 – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama begins a working visit to Italy and Spain from April 16 to 18. The trip includes meetings with European leaders and participation in an international summit. The Prime Minister’s Office said Rama will meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome. …
TIRANA, April 16 – Albania plans to build a new commercial port in Porto Romano with a capacity of up to one million containers, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi told parliament. He described the project as a strategic investment for the country’s logistics sector. Karakaçi said the current Port …
TIRANA, April 16 – Albania’s State Police Director General Skënder Hita met Italian senior police official Lorenzo Bucossi in Tirana. Bucossi leads the International Police Cooperation Service of Italy. The two officials reviewed ongoing cooperation between Albanian and Italian police forces. Hita said both sides will strengthen multidimensional ties. Bucossi …