A 50 year old man arrested on attempted murder
The police have solved the incident that happened on Sunday in Shkodër, where the murder of a 24-year-old man was attempted with a firearm. A 50-year-old man, who is the author of the incident, was arrested. From the investigations, it is suspected that the 50-year-old man, due to a momentary …
Tirana for two days the center of tourism, over 1.7 million tourists during January-March 2024
For two days, Tirana will be transformed into the European city of tourism. From April 7 to 9, Albania will host the 70th Meeting of the Commission for Europe of the World Tourism Organization, an event of historical importance not only for the field of tourism. Ministers of Tourism and …
GJKKO leaves in prison Oltion Bistri, the former head of the Operational Forces
The Special Appeal of GJKKO has upheld the “prison arrest” decision for the former head of the Operational Forces Oltion Bistri. He was arrested as part of the “Metamorphosis” operation, while his request for a lighter security measure was rejected. Oltion Bistri was arrested in July last year. The head …
Tried to bribe police officers, a 40-year old arrested
A 40-year-old man, who was found to be passing wrongly, was arrested by the Police, while after the verification it turned out that he was under the influence of alcohol. After the arrest, the 40-year-old tried to bribe the traffic officers with an amount of 5,000 ALL. The police state …
Requested the change of the security measure, GJKKO overthrows Ramazan Rraja
The Special Court of Appeals for Corruption and Organized Crime has rejected Ramazan Rraja’s request to change the security measure. Ramazan Rraja was arrested as a person involved in the assassination of the former Durres prosecutor Arjan Ndoj. The attack on the former prosecutor Arjan Ndoj happened on November 1, …
SPAK seizes the rest of the property of Jorgo Goro
SPAK has decided to seize the rest of the property of 5080 m2, where Jorgo Goro, the former acting mayor of Himara Municipality, is suspected to be involved. According to SPAK, Jorgo Goro, together with other persons, was involved in the alienation of a total land area of 10,592 square …
Head of SPAK: The financial sector has been strengthened to investigate assets!
The head of SPAK Altin Dumani has reported on the one-year progress of the special structure. During his speech, Dumani emphasized that 8 criminal proceedings have been registered against high-level officials and there is also an increase in the registration of criminal offenses in the context of corruption during 2023. …
Criminal amnesty/ Bardhi: Innovations of the amendment proposed by the DP parliamentary group
In his speech at the Gazment Assembly, Bardhi stated that the parliamentary group of the Democratic Party presented four amendments. He also analyzed this year’s innovations, which according to him are related to; “all protesters are pardoned, secondly no member of organized crime benefits from the amnesty and also the …
Agreement on criminal amnesty/ Assembly in plenary session this Thursday
After several months of debate between the majority and the opposition, the parties agreed on the approval of the criminal amnesty. This Thursday, it is expected that the criminal amnesty will be put on the agenda in the Assembly. The Socialist Party and Reestablishment found a way of compromise to …
Hasani: NATO, steadfast guarantor of security!
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, via a video message, congratulated the 75th anniversary of the creation of NATO. He emphasized that the last 75 years are a proof of NATO’s strength and stability. While adding that the Alliance has constantly adapted to changing geopolitical landscapes, showing …
The Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination and the OSCE Presence in Albania agreed to strengthen their institutional cooperation during a meeting between Commissioner Genta Tafa (Bungo) and OSCE Ambassador Michel Tarran. The two sides discussed joint initiatives to prevent and address hate speech while promoting equality, respect, and non-discrimination. They …
Albania has unveiled a new package of initiatives aimed at modernizing its public administration and strengthening its preparedness for European Union membership. During Public Administration Week, Minister of State for Public Administration Adea Pirdeni emphasized that the government will prioritize investment in human capital, improve institutional performance, and align Albania’s …
Prime Minister Edi Rama welcomed Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and his delegation to the Prime Minister’s Office in Tirana. The visit marks Talabani’s first official trip to Albania and reflects efforts to strengthen relations between Albania and the Kurdistan Region. Prime Minister Rama …
The Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi received Pierre-Alexandre Anglade, Chair of the Committee on European Affairs in the French National Assembly, along with members of the delegation, in Tirana. During the meeting, both sides highlighted the strong relations between Albania and France and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation within …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha received a delegation from the European Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly, led by Pierre-Alexandre Anglade, in Tirana. The two sides discussed current developments in the EU enlargement process and stressed the importance of maintaining momentum and credibility in the accession …
Prime Minister Edi Rama highlights the importance of transformation and adaptability for Albania’s fason industry during the presentation of the national program preparing businesses for European Union integration. Rama presents leather-processing entrepreneur Etleva Laro’s company as an example of a business that successfully adapted to new economic challenges. He says …
Socialist Party parliamentary group leader Taulant Balla meets with Kosovo MP and former Foreign Minister Enver Hoxhaj at the Albanian Parliament to discuss key regional issues. During the meeting, Balla and Hoxhaj address the legal proceedings against former Kosovo Liberation Army (UÇK) leaders in The Hague, emphasizing the importance of …
Berat attracts large numbers of tourists, and visitors often outnumber locals in its historic quarters such as Mangalem, Gorica, and the Castle area. First, the article shows how tourism now shapes daily life in the city, while residents themselves continue to rediscover parts of their cultural heritage. Next, the restored …
TIRANA, July 6 – German Ambassador to Albania, Karl Bergner, said on Monday that Germany supports Albania’s path toward European Union integration. He underlined the importance of shared European values during remarks on the country’s reform process. Bergner said Albania’s citizens broadly align with EU principles. He stressed support for …
TIRANA, July 6 – A national programme for preparing businesses for European Union integration was presented on Monday in Tirana. The initiative aims to support Albanian enterprises in adapting to the European single market. Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said Albania is carrying out extensive reforms to meet EU …