Another weapons base is discovered in Durres, one arrested
Another weapons base has been discovered in Sukth of Durres. The owner of the apartment, Adem Salillari, was arrested as a large amount of cartridges of different calibers and other illegal items, which were suspected to serve criminal groups, were kept inside. More specifically, inside the apartment, the police found: …
The murder of the businessman, the court denies from freedom the suspected Portuguese killer
Ruben Saraiva will remain in prison waiting for March 20, to see the court’s decision on what will happen with the final security measure against him. The lawyer, Kujtim Cakrani, has spoken clarifying that he has obtained all the documents to see what the prosecution has found. Saraiva herself did …
Fier, 19-year-old killed with a knife after a debate
19-year-old was killed with a knife after a fight this morning in Fier, police confirmed. The victim is the citizen G.B. who died on the road to hospital due to severe injuries. Meanwhile, another one who tried to divide and help the victim, was injured. Police arrested immediately the perpetrator, …
Man that isolated family admitted to psychiatric hospital
The court of Tirana decided to put in a psychiatric hospital, Jetnor Zhaboli, the man who isolated his family and surveyed with camera the house. During Monday’s session, court changes the security measure from ‘prison arrest’ to temporary hospitalization to the psychiatric hospital the man who terrorised his family. The …
The bus collides with tree
An accident was registered on Sunday morning in Tirana. The incident took place on “5 Maji” street, where a “Ring” bus was involved in the accident. The driver fainted and the bus collided with a tree and parked motorcycle. An accident was registered on Sunday morning in Tirana. The incident …
Convicted for drugs, a 34-year-old Albanian is arrested in Spain. He will be extradited to Albania
A 34-year-old man was arrested in Spain, as part of the police operation coded “Four”. Lutfi Xeka was sentenced by the Krujës Court to 4 years of imprisonment, for the criminal offense “Cultivation of narcotic plants”, carried out in collaboration. Xeka, in cooperation with 11 others, cultivated hundreds of cannabis …
Two Albanians are extradited from Germany and the United Kingdom
Two Albanians have been extradited to Albania from Germany and the United Kingdom. 34-year-old Abedin Bacja was extradited from Germany. He was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment by the Court of Durres, for the criminal offense “Illegal Deprivation of Liberty”. This person, in 2013, the citizen Abedin Bacja and 2 …
Balla: To improve the legislation on cyberbullying
Interior Minister Taulant Balla participated in the conference for the presentation of the Feminicide Observatory in Albania. On International Women’s Day, Balla called for women and girls not to remain silent but to denounce violence. He also said that this is an issue that requires a lot of attention and …
A woman was killed on “Mother’s Day” in Delvina
An accident happened in Delvina in the early hours of the morning. A 58-year-old Shkendije Halili, was hit by a vehicle. She was transported in a serious condition to the Saranda emergency room, but unfortunately lost her life. /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post Here
The hearing session begins, the former prime minister and his son-in-law demand release from arrest
The next court session for the former prime minister, Sali Berisha, for the lifting of the “house arrest” measure, is taking place in the Special Court. Because Berisha refused to sign the summons for the day and time of the session, judge Irera Gjoka gave time to the lawyers to …
Minister of State for Local Government Ervin Demo has announced that the Albanian government has allocated €65 million to strengthen local authorities and improve public services. Speaking after a Council of Ministers meeting, Demo said the funding, approved through a normative act, aims to boost municipal capacity and enhance infrastructure …
A new cooperation memorandum has been signed at the Pashaliman Naval Base in Vlora between Italy’s Fincantieri, the Albanian state company KAYO, and the Industrial School “Pavarësia”. The agreement focuses on training programs, internships, and job opportunities in the naval construction industry. Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero stressed that human capital …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has said that the cooperation between Italy’s Fincantieri and the Albanian state company KAYO marks an important step toward strengthening Albania’s military and naval industry. He said the agreement focuses on internships and job opportunities in shipbuilding and maritime industry development. Rama stated that the partnership …
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos says that Albania has met the interim benchmarks for the fundamental cluster, marking an important step in the country’s EU accession process. In a post on X, Kos also says that Albania receives a positive assessment in the IBAR report. She says the Cypriot …
Despite robust legal frameworks, public institutions in the region are finding new ways to obstruct transparency, a new BIRN report finds. Original post Here
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Andis Salla and Vlora Mayor Brunilda Mersini visited the new facility after the Municipality of Vlora took ownership. The government invested €1.5 million in the project. The market covers 1,300 square meters and includes 15 cold storage rooms. It connects directly to the Fishing …
Albania’s Parliament approved a new draft law and several resolutions during a plenary session on Tuesday. Lawmakers passed a law that strengthens official controls on food and animal feed safety, animal health and welfare, plant health, and plant protection products. The measure received 74 votes in favor. Parliament also approved …
Albania has signed a new cooperation memorandum to strengthen skills and employment for young people in the naval industry. The state company KAYO, the Italian company FINCANTIERI, and the Industrial School “Pavarësia” in Vlora signed the agreement at the Pashaliman Naval Base. The deal focuses on internships, training programs, and …
A serious accident occurred on Tuesday on the Tirana–Durrës highway, when a minibus on the Berat–Tirana line left the road and overturned. Emergency teams responded immediately. Police, firefighters, and ambulance crews arrived at the scene and rescued passengers while providing first aid to the injured. Authorities first reported two deaths …
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu has expressed condolences after a tragic accident on the Tirana–Durrës highway left one person dead and several others injured. In a statement on social media, Koçiu described the news as “shocking” and offered her deepest condolences to the family of the victim. She also expressed …