A 18-year-old detained for cultivating 102 cannabis plants
The police have arrested an 18-year-old, who is suspected of being the man responsible of 102 cannabis plants discovered in May of this year in the forest of Panahor village in Mallakastër. It is learned that the investigations continue for the complete documentation of this case and other cases of …
Fredi Beleri appeal to the Durres’s Court to take the oath as the mayor of Himara
Fredi Beleri has applied to the Durres Court of First Instance to be allowed to take the oath as the mayor of Himara. Journalist Leonidha Musaj reports that the request has been submitted to the court two days ago and will be examined in the following days. The case has …
Anti-drug operation “Temple”, police arrested a 23-year old man
A 23-year old man was arrested as part of “Temple” anti-drug operation. The young man was arrested after police information that he was selling narcotics near schools in Lapraka. Police has found a quantity of cannabis divided in doses, for sale. The drug was seized as material evidence. /abcnews.al […] …
Two arrested as over EUR 82,000 caught in Muriqan border
Two people have been arrested and two others have been criminally prosecuted this Friday. Police revealed that they were punished after attempting to smuggle several thousand euros through the border point of Muriqan without declaring them. Owner and driver of the bus, in the dashboard of which were hidden 82,010 …
Rama in Berlin: We will do our best to have a growth in energy and tourism
Prime Minister Edi Rama in Berlin, invited for one of the talks at the new international forum “Berlin Global Dialogue”, also spoke about Albania’s economy. He emphasized that very soon the Berlin Summit will be held in Tirana, where President Von der Leyen has a new growth plan for the …
The son of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha summons at SPAK
The Special Prosecutor’s Office has requested to call as witnesses in the “Gerdeci” file, the son of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, Shkelzen Berisha and the former Minister of Justice of the time Aldo Bumçi. In addition to them, SPAK asked the court to provide clarifications to the former Minister …
Albanian woman shot dead in middle of street in Italy
A 35-year-old Albanian woman was shot in the middle of the road in the province of Casterlfiorentino, Italy, around 20:00 on Thursday. Passers-by immediately notified the ambulance, but 35-year-old Klodiana Vefa, who worked as a waitress in a pizzeria a few meters from the scene, died before being transferred to …
Kosovo police conducts checks in North after ‘terrorist attack’
Kosovo Police has announced that its officersare conducting checks in five places in three municipalities in the north of Kosovo, related to the recent events in the village of Banjské, where police sergeant Afrim Bunjaku was killed in the attack and two others were injured. According to local media, it …
Husband of woman shot to death in Italy main suspect
New details have come to light regarding the incident in Castelfiorentino, where the 35-year-old Albanian Klodiana Vefa was shot in the middle of the street. Preliminary suspicions focus on her husband, Alfred Vefa, with whom the 35-year-old was separating and no longer lived. Her husband is missing and is believed …
Rama: From October 1, over 767,000 pensioners benefit from an 8.6% increase
Prime Minister Edi Rama started the day with a post about the decision on pension indexation. From October 1, over 767,000 pensioners will benefit from an 8.6% increase in their pension. “GOOD MORNING and informing you that from October 1, over 767 thousand pensioners of all categories will benefit from …
Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama said Zvërnec remains a protected area and will continue to hold that status. Rama made the statement on Monday during the 35th anniversary of the Socialist Party in Berat. He said the government has taken strong action to protect nature. He pointed …
Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama said the incident in Zvërnec was serious and unacceptable. However, he stressed that the state responded quickly and firmly. Rama made the comments on Monday during the Socialist Party’s 35th anniversary event in Berat. He said every country faces difficult situations. However, …
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Klodiana Spahiu visited China last week to strengthen ties between the two countries. During the visit, Spahiu met with Zhu Kaigou in Dezhou. Albanian Ambassador Riza Poda also attended the meeting. Spahiu said Albania and China can expand cooperation through joint efforts. She stressed the importance …
Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama said improving the quality of tourism is key to Albania’s long-term economic growth. Rama made the remarks on Monday during the Socialist Party’s 35th anniversary event in Berat. He said the real debate today is about Albania’s future and the kind of …
Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama praised Berat on Monday as one of Albania’s clearest examples of transformation. Speaking during the Socialist Party’s 35th anniversary event in the city, Rama thanked Berat residents for their trust and continued support. He said Berat reflects the progress Albania has made …
Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari took part on Monday in a consultation meeting on Albania’s new national strategy against organized crime and serious criminal offenses for 2026–2030. The strategy will guide government policies in this area over the next five years. Meanwhile, Lamallari said the new document aims to build a …
Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha praised the vital role of KFOR in maintaining peace, security and stability in Kosovo. Hoxha made the remarks on Monday during a meeting with KFOR commander Özkan Ulutaş. In a message shared on X, Hoxha thanked NATO member states involved in …
Albania’s Customs Authority has approved a new instruction on global guarantees. It aims to simplify procedures for businesses. It also reduces administrative costs. Customs Director General Besmir Beja signed the new manual. It sets standard procedures for global guarantees, reduced guarantees, and exemptions. It also defines how these tools will …
Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted to reports from Greek media about developments in Zvërnec. He shared comments from the head of the Albanian diaspora in Greece, Edmond Guri. Rama said Greek media attention has increased significantly. He added that he has not seen such a reaction in 35 years. Meanwhile, …
President Bajram Begaj and First Lady Armanda Begaj hosted a special Children’s Day event on 1 June in Tirana. They welcomed children of women serving in the Albanian Armed Forces. They organized the annual reception to celebrate 1 June, International Children’s Day. The President praised the service of female military …