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Murder of Albanian businessman, 4 arrested, among them a woman

The number of those arrested for the murder of Ardian Nikulaj in Shengjin has reached 4. The police also announced the arrest of the British citizen, Harriet Bridgeman. “Following the research work on the location and capture of the persons wanted for the murder of the citizen Ardian Nikulaj, thanks …

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Vlora: Ex-husband beats woman and family members, then burns house

In the early hours of Saturday morning, the village of Llakatund in Vlora was shocked as a man got into a fight with his former wife and her family members, then burned their house, leading to the hospitalization of several people. Sources say that the cause had been the divorce …

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Vlora: Ex-husband beats woman and family members, then burns house

In the early hours of Saturday morning, the village of Llakatund in Vlora was shocked as a man got into a fight with his former wife and her family members, then burned their house, leading to the hospitalization of several people. Sources say that the cause had been the divorce …

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Death of kenyan woman, six accompanied to police

Police forces searched 4 houses and detained 6 people this Saturday in relation to the case of the death of 22 year old Kenyan Joy Aoko. The police and the prosecution have acted 9 months after the death of the 22-year-old woman who worked in a casino in Tirana. This …

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Death of kenyan woman, six accompanied to police

Police forces searched 4 houses and detained 6 people this Saturday in relation to the case of the death of 22 year old Kenyan Joy Aoko. The police and the prosecution have acted 9 months after the death of the 22-year-old woman who worked in a casino in Tirana. This …

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Rinas, 2 Libyans arrested for 94 thousand undeclared dollars

Two Libyan citizens were criminally prosecuted this Saturday by the Albanian police after they tried to introduce undeclared money through Rinas. According to the police, it was learned that during the physical check, in the handbag of the citizen K. A., the Border Police services found and seized as material …

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Rinas, 2 Libyans arrested for 94 thousand undeclared dollars

Two Libyan citizens were criminally prosecuted this Saturday by the Albanian police after they tried to introduce undeclared money through Rinas. According to the police, it was learned that during the physical check, in the handbag of the citizen K. A., the Border Police services found and seized as material …

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“Gender equality, Socialist Party’s vision”, Balluku: We have changed the salary mentality

Balluku holding a meeting with the women and girls of this region, Belinda Balluku emphasized that there is no more differentiation in salaries between men and women and the government has successfully achieved this. The political leader of this district added that gender equality has always been the vision of …

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“Gender equality, Socialist Party’s vision”, Balluku: We have changed the salary mentality

Balluku holding a meeting with the women and girls of this region, Belinda Balluku emphasized that there is no more differentiation in salaries between men and women and the government has successfully achieved this. The political leader of this district added that gender equality has always been the vision of …

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Albania and region need to diversify renewable sources to have energy security, experts say

TIRANA, April 28, 2023 – Albania needs to diversify its investments in renewable energy beyond weather-dependent hydroelectric generation to ensure its energy security, according to experts at a forum organized by the Albanian Institute for International Studies.  The event, part of a project funded by the Western Balkan Fund to …

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Albana Koçiu and Andis Salla visit olive collection center in Dushk

Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu and Agriculture Minister Andis Salla visited an olive collection and processing center in Dushk. Officials described the investment as a development engine for Elbasan County. The facility, built by Sami Debrova, exports to international markets. It highlights the potential of Albanian agriculture. Koçiu called the …

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Ervin Demo inspects works on Shkëmbi–Kala road in Berat

Ervin Demo inspected works on the Shkëmbi–Kala road in Berat. The project aims to create a ring route around the historic area of Kala–Goricë–Mangalem. The road stretches 1.3 km. It will become an attractive walking route for visitors and nature lovers. The project improves access to the city’s historic neighborhoods. …

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Blendi Gonxhja: Albania hosts world padel elite in Tirana

Blendi Gonxhja announces that Albania will host the world padel elite at the “FIP Platinum Albania 2026” tournament in Tirana, scheduled for May 26–30 at Skanderbeg Square. He holds a joint press conference with Luigi Carraro, highlighting the event’s international importance. Gonxhja states that the tournament proves Albania’s organizational capacity …

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Kosova interim president begins consultations on early parliamentary election date

TIRANA, April 30 – Kosova interim president Albulena Haxhiu starts consultations with political parties on Wednesday (30 April) to set the date for early parliamentary elections. She schedules the meeting for 15:00 as part of efforts to reach agreement on a date acceptable to all parties. A day earlier, Haxhiu …

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Weather: Cloudy skies, rain and showers expected across Albania

TIRANA, April 30 – Weather conditions in Albania on Thursday bring cloudy skies and rain across most of the country. Kukës, Dibër and Durrës counties expect weak to locally moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms. Other regions record lighter rain during the day. In the northeast, above 1,000 metres altitude, precipitation …

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New police station inaugurated in Krujë, boost to public service standards

Besfort Lamallari inaugurated the new police station in Krujë. The project marks an important step in modernizing the State Police and improving service quality for citizens. Officials attended the ceremony, including Police Director General Skënder Hita and Tirana Police Director Elton Alushi. Lamallari said modernization goes beyond infrastructure. He stressed …

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Edi Rama: Historic neighborhoods of Pogradec to become new development hub

Prime Minister Edi Rama said the historic neighborhoods of Pogradec are being revitalized. He called them a future growth hub for the lakeside city. Historic areas across the country are returning to life. Projects preserve historical and architectural values. They also add new elements. These changes turn the areas into …

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Albania–Turkey friendship group to advance youth cooperation

Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee visited Turkey to strengthen interparliamentary cooperation. Talks focused on joint programs for young people. The Albanian delegation included Igli Hasani, Ervin Hoxha, Sara Mila, and Edmond Haxhinasto. They met with Fatma Aksal, head of the Turkey–Albania Parliamentary Friendship Group. Mila proposed creating a cooperation …

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Albania, Czech Republic reaffirm commitment to EU integration

Ferit Hoxha met with the Special Envoy of the Czech Republic for the Western Balkans, Edita Hrda. The meeting focused on EU enlargement in the region. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to the enlargement process of the European Union in the Western Balkans. They described it as a strategic …

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World Bank: Albania economy to grow 3.4% driven by tourism

The World Bank projects that the economy of Albania will grow by 3.4% this year, mainly driven by tourism. However, the institution warns that the conflict in the Middle East remains a major risk that could slow economic growth. It calls for stronger structural reforms to sustain the current momentum. …

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Albana Koçiu and Andis Salla visit olive collection center in Dushk

Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu and Agriculture Minister Andis Salla visited an olive collection and processing center in Dushk. Officials described the investment as a development engine for Elbasan County. The facility, built by Sami Debrova, exports to international markets. It highlights the potential of Albanian agriculture. Koçiu called the …

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Ervin Demo inspects works on Shkëmbi–Kala road in Berat

Ervin Demo inspected works on the Shkëmbi–Kala road in Berat. The project aims to create a ring route around the historic area of Kala–Goricë–Mangalem. The road stretches 1.3 km. It will become an attractive walking route for visitors and nature lovers. The project improves access to the city’s historic neighborhoods. …

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Blendi Gonxhja: Albania hosts world padel elite in Tirana

Blendi Gonxhja announces that Albania will host the world padel elite at the “FIP Platinum Albania 2026” tournament in Tirana, scheduled for May 26–30 at Skanderbeg Square. He holds a joint press conference with Luigi Carraro, highlighting the event’s international importance. Gonxhja states that the tournament proves Albania’s organizational capacity …

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Kosova interim president begins consultations on early parliamentary election date

TIRANA, April 30 – Kosova interim president Albulena Haxhiu starts consultations with political parties on Wednesday (30 April) to set the date for early parliamentary elections. She schedules the meeting for 15:00 as part of efforts to reach agreement on a date acceptable to all parties. A day earlier, Haxhiu …

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Weather: Cloudy skies, rain and showers expected across Albania

TIRANA, April 30 – Weather conditions in Albania on Thursday bring cloudy skies and rain across most of the country. Kukës, Dibër and Durrës counties expect weak to locally moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms. Other regions record lighter rain during the day. In the northeast, above 1,000 metres altitude, precipitation …

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New police station inaugurated in Krujë, boost to public service standards

Besfort Lamallari inaugurated the new police station in Krujë. The project marks an important step in modernizing the State Police and improving service quality for citizens. Officials attended the ceremony, including Police Director General Skënder Hita and Tirana Police Director Elton Alushi. Lamallari said modernization goes beyond infrastructure. He stressed …

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Edi Rama: Historic neighborhoods of Pogradec to become new development hub

Prime Minister Edi Rama said the historic neighborhoods of Pogradec are being revitalized. He called them a future growth hub for the lakeside city. Historic areas across the country are returning to life. Projects preserve historical and architectural values. They also add new elements. These changes turn the areas into …

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Albania–Turkey friendship group to advance youth cooperation

Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee visited Turkey to strengthen interparliamentary cooperation. Talks focused on joint programs for young people. The Albanian delegation included Igli Hasani, Ervin Hoxha, Sara Mila, and Edmond Haxhinasto. They met with Fatma Aksal, head of the Turkey–Albania Parliamentary Friendship Group. Mila proposed creating a cooperation …

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Albania, Czech Republic reaffirm commitment to EU integration

Ferit Hoxha met with the Special Envoy of the Czech Republic for the Western Balkans, Edita Hrda. The meeting focused on EU enlargement in the region. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to the enlargement process of the European Union in the Western Balkans. They described it as a strategic …

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World Bank: Albania economy to grow 3.4% driven by tourism

The World Bank projects that the economy of Albania will grow by 3.4% this year, mainly driven by tourism. However, the institution warns that the conflict in the Middle East remains a major risk that could slow economic growth. It calls for stronger structural reforms to sustain the current momentum. …