Fier robber arrested after 11 years on the run
A 46-year-old man has been arrested by the Fier police after 11 years on the run, as he is accused of theft at gunpoint in 2012. According to the police, the incident took place in the village of Portez, where the now-arrested person stole, under the threat of a firearm, …
Balla-Metani discusses magistrates’ job on prosecuting law-breakers
Interior Minister, Taulant Balla held a meeting this Wednesday with the High Inspector of Justice, Artur Metani. During the meeting, Minister Balla expressed concerns to Metani, regarding some decision-making by the magistrates, in the context of the investigation or trial of criminal offenses against the environment, emphasizing the proceedings in …
Two injured as motorbike crashed by car on Librazhd-Elbasan road
An accident happened this Wednesday afternoon on the Librazhd-Elbasan road segment, in the village of Mengel, where a vehicle crashed a motorcycle. As a result, the citizen and the passenger traveling in this motor vehicle were injured, who are under the care of doctors. Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle …
Six Tirana call center employees arrested on ‘fraud’ charges
Six people have been collared this Wednesday by Tirana police, In the framework of the coded operation “Selita Center”, after being accused of deceiving foreign citizens to invest money in fictitious markets. During the operation, citizens Ermion Markaj, Patricja Radovani, Donald Toma, Areteo Butsi, Emanuele Jaho and Fiodor Ziu were …
Meta reacts for Tirana’s incinerator: Late decision but positive
The head of Freedom Party, Ilir Meta, said that the seizure of the Tirana incinerator is a positive news. According to him is important, that three incinerators are treated as a whole. “As all the evidence has shown, as all the facts presented by us have shown, this is a …
Balla with a meeting with members of the Republic Guard
Interior Minister Taulant Balla held a meeting with leaders and officers of the Republic Guard this morning. In his speech, Minister Balla stated that respect for the Law and the Code of Ethics during the exercise of duty and outside of it should be the distinguishing norm of this elite …
Imprisoned Himara mayor’s file sent for adjudication to Special Court
Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has closed the investigations and sent this Tuesday the file of mayor of Himara elected in May 14 polls, Fredi Beleri, to the Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO). Beleri was arrested just two days before the local elections after …
Gjirokastra man arrested for violating own mother
A 44-year-old man in Gjirokastër has been arrested his Tuesday, after he abused his mother and threatened her with a hunting rifle. Gun in question was seized as material evidence along with a quantity of combat ammunition for this type of weapon, a quantity of cannabis and a knife, which …
Six illegal watercrafts blocked in Shengjin, Kavaja
Border Police has blocked this Tuesday six vessels in Durres and Shengjin, while checks and verifications continue along the entire coastline of the districts. Due to the lack of proper documentation, 4 Jet Skis, 1 speedboat and 1 dinghy were blocked from Shengjin to Kavaja. Meanwhile, their owners have been …
Minister of Education resigns from the cabinet of Kurti
Minister for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation in the Government of Kosovo, Edona Maloku Bërdyna has announced that she has resigned from her position for subjective reasons. She submitted her resignation to Prime Minister Kurti, saying that it is impossible to continue her commitment to this task. “I am deeply …
The Democratic Party has barred all rivals to Sali Berisha from its leadership contest this week – cementing his grip on the party but also, critics warn, undermining its credibility. Original post Here
The Parliamentary Committee on Culture, Tourism and Diaspora conducted a monitoring visit to the National Film Archive of Albania. The committee reviewed the institution’s work and ongoing projects. It also assessed challenges and operational needs. Director Eljan Tanini presented the archive’s activities. He highlighted digitization efforts and cooperation with other …
The Albanian government approved new changes to the rules on the registration and use of plant protection products. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development proposed the amendments. The changes aim to improve the regulatory framework for phytosanitary products in agriculture. The new rules define the concept of “minor use.” …
TIRANA, May 21 – Students in Tirana have announced a protest on May 26 in Skanderbeg Square at 17:00. The Student Alliance said the march will continue from the square toward the Embassy of North Macedonia. They used the slogan “Albanianness is with Skopje” and called on all young people …
TIRANA, May 21 – The Military Meteorological Service said the country on Thursday will be under relatively unstable atmospheric conditions. The weather will bring clear skies and alternating moderate and locally dense cloudiness in mountainous areas. Rainfall will be weak and local. It will mainly affect the east and south. …
TIRANA, May 21 – The Council of Ministers has approved a new decision on the organisation and functioning of the market for fisheries and aquaculture products. It also defines the form and content of production and marketing plans for the sector. The decision was proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture …
TIRANA, May 21 – Apollonia, one of the largest archaeological parks in the country, receives a high number of visitors of different nationalities every year. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared on social media today images of numerous tourists and visitors who have chosen to visit this ancient city. In these …
TIRANA, May 21 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, together with the European Union delegation in the country, held discussions with ambassadors of EU member states. In a social media post, Hoxha said the meeting focused on the ongoing reform process. It also covered the full range …
TIRANA, May 21 – The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports, Blendi Gonxhja, said the project “Courtyards that Speak”, supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports and Himara municipality, aims to open the courtyards of five traditional stone houses in the coastal town of Himara. It presents them …
TIRANA, May 21 – Farmers in different regions of the country are expanding investments in agricultural production. They are increasing production capacities. They are directing products toward European markets. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Andis Salla, highlighted on social media the example of farmer Elton Biti in Divjaka …