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Sterilization concession, Former Minister of Finance summoned by SPAK

The former Minister of Finance, Anila Denaj, appeared at SPAK this Friday. It is learned that Denaj will give clarifications regarding the investigations that are being carried out for the tender for the sterilization of surgical equipment at the Ministry of Health. Earlier, former minister Ilir Beqja and former deputy …

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Military helicopter engaged to fight Gjallica mountain fire

Fires have been active for nine days in Gjallica Mountain, where 10 hectares of tall pine trees and vegetation have burned.  In order to help extinguish the wildfire, it has become possible to intervene from the air this Friday. A military helicopter is carrying out the operation of throwing water …

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Metani respond to Berisha’ accusations: Go to office of the Prosecutor

Yesterday, former Prime Minister Sali Berisha made strong accusations against the High Inspector of Justice, Artur Metani. In a press statement, Berisha said that Metani is involved in the incinerator affair, for this reason he requested his resignation. Today Artur Metani has responded to the accusations of Sali Berisha, telling …

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The situation in Kosovo, this Friday begins withdrawal of the effective from the municipalities in North

This Friday, I pray that the reduction of the members of the Kosovo Police by 25%, in and around the municipal facilities in the north, will begin. The decision came after the assessment of the situation by the Kosovo Police, EULEX and KFOR. According to the assessment, the security situation …

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Tre arrested after trying to defraud Tirana businessman

Three people have been arrested by Tirana police and another who has been described as the head of the criminal fraud group has been declared wanted. During the “Replay” codenamed operation, 34-year-old Afrim Radici, 41-year-old Gezim Çelanji and 22-year-old Qazim Vata were arrested. According to the police, citizens in cooperation …

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Three entities punished for stealing electricity in Tirana

Three subjects were recently punished by the Structures of the regional directorate of Distribution System Operator (DSO) Tirana, after they were caught stealing electricity. According to the DSO announcement, two objects in the area of Qesaraka were exercising private activity, while a subscriber, owner of a 3-story villa, being a …

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The murder of the 32-year-old woman, two arrested  

The murder of 32-year-old Luljeta Preza under the Dajlan Bridge has been revealed. The police said that the two citizens committed the crime, Aldo Ibrahimi and Ylli Grabovari. So, he also accompanied three girls, who were present at the time of the event. ABC News reporter Leonidha Musai reports that …

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Statements of Durres young woman’s stabbers revealed

Aldo Ibrahimi and Ylli Grabovari that stabbed to death 32-year-old Luljeta Preza, who was found dead under the Dajlan Bridge in Durres revealed in front of Judicial Police that the crime took place after a money-related conflict. According to them, she had refused to give you all the money she …

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TNT blast in Kruja commercial neighborhood, businesses damaged

TNT explosion has been recorded this Thursday morning in Kruja. According to the information, it is learned that the target of this attack was the building material store owned by the citizen Ilir Suta. Suta said behind the cameras that there were no conflicts with anyone, so there is no …

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Investigations on “checkup” file, SPAK calls 70 citizens from Elbasan to testify

The Special Prosecutor’s Office has summoned 70 citizens from Elbasan in connection with the ongoing investigations for the well-known “Check up” file. Journalist Ermal Vija reports for ABC News that the testimony is a function of criminal proceedings number 122 of 2020. Among other things, it was learned that the …

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Albanian FM expresses concern over Israeli minister’s video on detained activists, confirms consular assistance

TIRANA, May 21 – Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha has expressed concern over a video published by Israel’s Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir showing detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, among them an Albanian national. Meanwhile, Hoxha reacted on the social media platform X, …

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Albania at international film industry market “Marché du Film”

TIRANA, May 21 – The Marché du Film concluded in Cannes, with Albania and Kosova represented through a joint stand by the National Cinematography Center of Albania and the Cinematography Center of Kosova. The Marché du Film, held within the Cannes Film Festival framework, functions as the festival’s business market …

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Ombudsman contacts Israeli counterpart over Albanian activist

TIRANA, May 21 – The Ombudsman of Albania, Endrit Shabani, contacted Matanyahu Englman, the Israeli State Comptroller and Ombudsman. He requested full guarantees for the rights, physical integrity, and treatment of Albanian citizen Baki Goxhaj. Israeli authorities detained Goxhaj during an operation against the humanitarian initiative “Global Sumud Flotilla”. Shabani …

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Gashani hosts leaders of the Mediterranean Games 2030, coordination for major project in focus

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”7bc4bf37-c90d-4560-a851-2eb1752bfc4d” data-turn-id-container=”7bc4bf37-c90d-4560-a851-2eb1752bfc4d” data-testid=”conversation-turn-27″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> Preparations for the biggest sporting event in the country’s history, the “Prishtina 2030” Mediterranean Games, are entering an intensive phase of institutional coordination. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:2fe339d6-cc2f-4730-974c-1c32e33c2c15-13″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:2fe339d6-cc2f-4730-974c-1c32e33c2c15-13″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-28″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Acting Minister of Youth and Sports, Blerim …

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OSCE: Electoral reform in Albania is a slow but important process; decision-making belongs to Albanians

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”c95c2a13-72c0-43e1-9252-fe79f8d8e808″ data-turn-id-container=”c95c2a13-72c0-43e1-9252-fe79f8d8e808″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-33″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Presence in Albania has assessed that the work of the Special Commission on Electoral Reform has progressed slowly, but welcomed the resumption of its activity and its focus on important issues such …

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Celebrations and historical remembrance: Montenegro marks 20 years of independence

Montenegro this week is marking the 20th anniversary of its independence with concerts and festive activities taking place in the capital, Podgorica, and other cities across the country. On May 21, 2006, Montenegrin citizens voted in a historic referendum on the future of the state, with 55.5% choosing independence after …

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Albanian activist leaves Israel on a flight to Turkey

Albanian citizen Baki Goxhaj has departed for Turkey on one of the aircraft provided by the Turkish government for the transport of activists detained by Israel. According to sources from the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, he is currently on his way to Istanbul, where he will be received …

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SPAK, corruption, elections: IBAR document revealed, what was decided on Albania’s criteria

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”32a4dda1-cf36-4cd4-b698-7534afe718a0″ data-turn-id-container=”32a4dda1-cf36-4cd4-b698-7534afe718a0″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-35″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> This Thursday, Albania passed the draft of the European Union’s common interim position in the COELA working group in Brussels. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:2fe339d6-cc2f-4730-974c-1c32e33c2c15-17″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:2fe339d6-cc2f-4730-974c-1c32e33c2c15-17″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-36″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Meanwhile, tomorrow the Interim Benchmark Assessment Report, otherwise known as …

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Pushing Against Inertia: How Harnex Is Testing the Balkans’ Appetite for Innovation

Tirana loves a good spectacle. Walk through the capital today and you are greeted by sleek new glass towers, vibrant urban spaces, and a relentless political chorus proclaiming Albania as the next big digital hub of the Western Balkans. But scratch beneath the surface of this calculated showmanship, and a …

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Transparency Board lowers fuel prices, diesel drops to 197 ALL per litre

TIRANA, May 21 – The Transparency Board set new ceiling prices for fuel trading during its latest meeting. The new prices enter into force today at 13:00. According to the decision, the retail price of SSH EN 590 diesel will not exceed 197 ALL per litre. Meanwhile, the wholesale price …

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Albanian FM expresses concern over Israeli minister’s video on detained activists, confirms consular assistance

TIRANA, May 21 – Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha has expressed concern over a video published by Israel’s Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir showing detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, among them an Albanian national. Meanwhile, Hoxha reacted on the social media platform X, …

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Albania at international film industry market “Marché du Film”

TIRANA, May 21 – The Marché du Film concluded in Cannes, with Albania and Kosova represented through a joint stand by the National Cinematography Center of Albania and the Cinematography Center of Kosova. The Marché du Film, held within the Cannes Film Festival framework, functions as the festival’s business market …

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Ombudsman contacts Israeli counterpart over Albanian activist

TIRANA, May 21 – The Ombudsman of Albania, Endrit Shabani, contacted Matanyahu Englman, the Israeli State Comptroller and Ombudsman. He requested full guarantees for the rights, physical integrity, and treatment of Albanian citizen Baki Goxhaj. Israeli authorities detained Goxhaj during an operation against the humanitarian initiative “Global Sumud Flotilla”. Shabani …

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Gashani hosts leaders of the Mediterranean Games 2030, coordination for major project in focus

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”7bc4bf37-c90d-4560-a851-2eb1752bfc4d” data-turn-id-container=”7bc4bf37-c90d-4560-a851-2eb1752bfc4d” data-testid=”conversation-turn-27″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> Preparations for the biggest sporting event in the country’s history, the “Prishtina 2030” Mediterranean Games, are entering an intensive phase of institutional coordination. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:2fe339d6-cc2f-4730-974c-1c32e33c2c15-13″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:2fe339d6-cc2f-4730-974c-1c32e33c2c15-13″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-28″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Acting Minister of Youth and Sports, Blerim …

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OSCE: Electoral reform in Albania is a slow but important process; decision-making belongs to Albanians

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”c95c2a13-72c0-43e1-9252-fe79f8d8e808″ data-turn-id-container=”c95c2a13-72c0-43e1-9252-fe79f8d8e808″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-33″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Presence in Albania has assessed that the work of the Special Commission on Electoral Reform has progressed slowly, but welcomed the resumption of its activity and its focus on important issues such …

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Celebrations and historical remembrance: Montenegro marks 20 years of independence

Montenegro this week is marking the 20th anniversary of its independence with concerts and festive activities taking place in the capital, Podgorica, and other cities across the country. On May 21, 2006, Montenegrin citizens voted in a historic referendum on the future of the state, with 55.5% choosing independence after …

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Albanian activist leaves Israel on a flight to Turkey

Albanian citizen Baki Goxhaj has departed for Turkey on one of the aircraft provided by the Turkish government for the transport of activists detained by Israel. According to sources from the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, he is currently on his way to Istanbul, where he will be received …

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SPAK, corruption, elections: IBAR document revealed, what was decided on Albania’s criteria

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”32a4dda1-cf36-4cd4-b698-7534afe718a0″ data-turn-id-container=”32a4dda1-cf36-4cd4-b698-7534afe718a0″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-35″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> This Thursday, Albania passed the draft of the European Union’s common interim position in the COELA working group in Brussels. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:2fe339d6-cc2f-4730-974c-1c32e33c2c15-17″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:2fe339d6-cc2f-4730-974c-1c32e33c2c15-17″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-36″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Meanwhile, tomorrow the Interim Benchmark Assessment Report, otherwise known as …

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Pushing Against Inertia: How Harnex Is Testing the Balkans’ Appetite for Innovation

Tirana loves a good spectacle. Walk through the capital today and you are greeted by sleek new glass towers, vibrant urban spaces, and a relentless political chorus proclaiming Albania as the next big digital hub of the Western Balkans. But scratch beneath the surface of this calculated showmanship, and a …

News

Transparency Board lowers fuel prices, diesel drops to 197 ALL per litre

TIRANA, May 21 – The Transparency Board set new ceiling prices for fuel trading during its latest meeting. The new prices enter into force today at 13:00. According to the decision, the retail price of SSH EN 590 diesel will not exceed 197 ALL per litre. Meanwhile, the wholesale price …