Police control at “Partizani” complex to seize the properties of Sali Berisha’s son in laws
The police have landed in the complex of buildings built by Jamarber Malltezi, the son-in-law of Sali Berisha, in the land where the “Partizani” complex used to be. ABC News journalist Ervin Leka reports that the Judicial Police and Economic Crime Officers went to the complex to execute the decision …
Tirana, three arrested for dealing cannabis
Three people were arrested this Monday morning, during the coded police operation “Combination”. Kledi Avdiaj, Luan Çupi, Marjan Nikolli were handcuffed after selling cannabis in different areas of Kamza. During the search in the apartment of Marjan Nikolli, the police services found 3 kg and 100 grams of suspected narcotic …
Two punished for fishing with electrical tools in Shkodra lake
Two people have been criminally prosecuted after they were caught fishing with tools that produce electric current in the lake of Shkodra. Checks were carried out in the village of Kamicë, where the two persons were fishing with mechanisms, which are prohibited due to the danger they pose. Following the …
Ardi Veliu resigns as the leader of the Police Supervision Agency
Ardi Veliu has resigned from the leadership of the Police Supervision Agency (AMP). ABC News journalist Ervin Leka reports that a meeting was held at AMP, where Veliu announced his withdrawal from the position of leader. Veliu submitted his resignation to the Minister of the Interior, Taulant Balla, this Monday …
Former P.M Berisha under investigation/ Bardhi: I support equality before the law
Gazment Bardhi has reacted for the first time after GJKKO assigned former Prime Minister Sali Berisha the security measure “Compulsion to appear”, regarding the privatization of the former sports complex, “Partizani”. In a press conference from the Assembly, Bardhi said that he supports equality before the law. Although for him, …
Vlora girl abused by three people ended up in hospital’s reanimation
A 26-year-old girl, who was drugged and sexually abused by three people, is in intensive care at the Vlora hospital. The girl is in a stable but psychologically serious condition. She was found on the street by the police, who sent her to the hospital in serious condition. On their part, …
Police forces arrive at Berisha’s villa after the court’s decision
The police have landed in Lalez, in the villa of Jamarber Malltez, the son-in-law of the former prime minister Sali Berisha. ABC News reporter Ervin Leka reports that the arrival of the representatives of the Directorate of Investigation and Economic Crime comes after the decision of the Special Court for …
Tirana marathon, several roads blocked
This Sunday the Tirana Marathon takes place, which will host more than 4,000 participants not only from Albania, but also from foreign countries. In order to organize and run the largest sports activity that takes place in the country, the Municipality of Tirana, in cooperation with the State Police, has …
SPAK reveals charges against Berisha, Malltezi
The Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has revealed the official charges against former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, his son-in-law Jamarber Malltezi and the builder Fatmir Bektashi. It is learned that Berisha is accused of passive corruption carried out in collaboration according to article 260 and 25 of …
Arbëresh language soon in all schools of Calabria, Begaj: Together, we are all stronger
President Bajram Begaj, on the second day of his visit to Cosenza in Calabria, also stopped at “Spezzano Albanese”, where he was received by the Arber community and the local authorities. To welcome the head of state, Albanian citizens who fled the country in recent years arrived in Calabrian Arberia …
TIRANA, June 5 – President Bajram Begaj received the credentials of North Macedonia’s new ambassador to Albania, Vele Trpevski, and the new ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Albania, Turki Ibraheem Almadhi. During talks with Trpevski, Begaj praised the strong neighbourly relations and cooperation between Albania and North Macedonia. He expressed …
The Permanent Commission on Linguistics and Literature and the Institute of Linguistics and Literature at the Academy of Sciences presented a new book by Bardhyl Demiraj titled Don Gjon Buzuku and His Meshari. The event highlighted the importance of the Meshari, the earliest known monument of the Albanian language. At …
TIRANA, June 5 – The Chair of the Steering Council of Albanian Radio and Television (RTSH), Fatjon Hoxhalli, presented the institution’s financial and organisational situation before the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Public Information Media. He outlined revenue sources, financial obligations and investment constraints. Hoxhalli said the TV licence …
TIRANA, June 5 – The Director General of Albanian Radio and Television (RTSH), Eni Vasili, said 2025 marked a major financial challenge for the public broadcaster, while the institution continued to fulfil its public service mission. Presenting the annual balance sheet, Vasili said RTSH inherited weak operational conditions in both …
TIRANA, June 5 – The Transparency Board set new maximum wholesale and retail fuel prices on Friday. The new rates entered into force at 1300 local time. Under the decision, retail diesel prices under the SSH EN 590 standard cannot exceed 192 ALL per litre. Wholesale diesel prices cannot exceed …
Organizers opened the Albanian-language Book Fair “Shkup 2026” in Skopje’s “Skënderbeu” Square. The event became one of the key cultural platforms for promoting reading and Albanian-language literature. First, the fair brought together publishers, writers, researchers, and readers from North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Albania. It created a shared space for cultural …
TIRANA, June 5 – Albania on Thursday marked the 106th anniversary of the Vlora War, one of the most significant events in the country’s efforts to consolidate statehood. The conflict began on June 5, 1920, at a time when Albania’s future remained under discussion in international forums and concerns over …
TIRANA, June 5 – Minister for Relations with Parliament Erjona Ismailaj said the planned investment in Zvërnec will not damage the flora and fauna of the Narta Lagoon. She said the project will support economic development and create thousands of jobs in the Vlora region. Speaking in a media interview, …
TIRANA, June 5 – The second edition of the “Bread & Heart” festival featured the promotion of A Private Glossary, a book by Italian architect Stefano Boeri and Israeli film director Amos Gitai. The festival serves as a meeting point for architecture, culture and urban development. The book combines architecture, …
TIRANA, June 5 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said no approved project exists for Zvërnec. He made the remarks in an interview with foreign media at the Western Balkans–European Union summit in Tivat. Meanwhile, he rejected claims about the project and described the debate as part of what he called …