Durres, man arrested with guns and ammunition
A 38-year-old man was arrested on Saturday, after police found guns and ammunition in his vehicle. The arrested, is Qani Hysa, from Dibra, resident in Vardardhe of Sukth. Police informed that have seized 2 guns, ammunition and a sportive firearm. His file was sent to Prosecution of Durres for further …
Police seized a large sum of money from an elderly man a
A 72-year-old man was chased by the Montenegrin police where he resisted by not being stopped after police alerts, where he was then blocked by the Albanian Border Police at the Hani i Hoti customs point. Faruk Sekja was carrying a firearm where he tried to hide it behind a …
Commander-in-Chief of the Guard of the Republic resigns
The Commander-in-Chief of the Guard of the Republic Gramoz Sako has resigned. Since 2013, Sako has led the institution that takes care of the security of high state dignitaries and the preservation of objects of special importance. Who is Gramoz Sako? Gramoz Sako was born in Tepelena, on January 19, …
Exchange rate point robbed in Tirana
An exchange rate point was robbed early this Friday morning as the thieves took milions. The event happened in Kamez, while sources confirmed for albaniandailynews.com that everything happened around 04:00 am, where three persons were seen entering with force the businesses and taking the money. Police said that the perpetrators …
Six arrested for trying to bribe police officers
Six drivers have been arrested in the last 24 hours in the capital. These people tried to bribe the Traffic Police employees. They were found in violation and in order to avoid legal penalties, they tried to bribe the Police officers, offering them sums of money. /abcnews.al […] Read More… …
Young man arrested for trafficking cannabis and cocaine to Italy
A 31-year-old man was arrested after being declared internationally wanted as part of a structured criminal group for drug trafficking. The young man, who was part of the criminal group for a period of 7 years, is accused of having trafficked to Italy 3.4 tons of cannabis and 35 kg …
INSTAT’s data hackled by Homeland Justice
The website of the Albanian Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) was hacked this Thursday. The news was made public as soon as the page cannot be opened or generate any information. So far, albaniandailynews.com has learned that the hackers are the Homeland Justice. The same declared responsible for the other pages …
Kosovo postpones Serbian dinar ban amid international pressure
Kosovo’s Deputy Prime Minister, Besnik Bislimi, said on Wednesday that a regulation enforcing a euro-only policy for cash payments will enter into force as planned on February 1, while announcing a transition period for local Serbs who still use Serbia’s currency, the dinar. However, Bislimi did not specify how long …
Elbasan prosecution seizes assets of 2 citizens
In Elbasan, assets worth about 550 thousand euros were seized, as part of the coded police operation “Real Estate” and in implementation of the measures defined in the national operational plan “Rule of Law”. It is suspected that these have their source from the criminal activities of 2 citizens, who …
GJKKO postpones session for Berisha
The Special Court did not come out with a decision this Thursday, regarding the complaint of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, who requested permission to participate in the sessions in the Assembly. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reports that the hearing has been postponed and the next one will take …
The 16th edition of the Balkan Film and Culinary Festival is taking place in Pogradec. It brings days filled with film, culture, taste, and inspiring encounters. First, the festival runs from June 23 to June 27. It includes screenings, artist talks, and culinary activities. As a result, it offers a …
Albania is continuing its efforts to strengthen transparency and fight corruption in line with European standards. State Minister for Public Administration and Anti-Corruption Adea Pirdeni said that the European Union’s Anti-Corruption Directive provides an important roadmap for advancing reforms in the country. Speaking about discussions held under the EU4GG project, …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded to questions from France 24 regarding protests against the development project in Zvërnec. During the interview, Rama said that several external actors are attempting to influence the debate surrounding the project. According to Rama, these interventions include cyber-related activities linked to Iran, as well …
The State Agency for Strategic Programming and Aid Coordination, known as SASPAC, continues to support Albanian municipalities in accessing European Union programs and funding opportunities. Speaking at the meeting “Municipalities and Cohesion Policies,” SASPAC Director General Eridana Çano highlighted the agency’s efforts to help local governments participate in EU-funded …
President Bajram Begaj attended an event marking the 100th anniversary of the Tirana Prefecture, where he praised the institution’s historic role in strengthening public administration and connecting central government with local communities. During his address, Begaj said that the prefecture’s establishment in 1926 reflected Albania’s commitment to modernization and the …
Prime Minister Edi Rama received Turkish Ambassador Ceyhun Erciyes in Tirana for a courtesy visit. During the meeting, both sides praised the excellent state of relations between Albania and Turkey and reviewed ongoing cooperation in several areas. Furthermore, they reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with a particular …
The city of Korçë has completed work on the new Knowledge Hub, a modern campus designed to provide students with high-quality academic and professional training opportunities. Mayor Sotiraq Filo shared images of the new facility on social media and announced the completion of the project. According to Filo, the campus …
Corruption remains one of Albania’s most stubborn obstacles toward development and its dream for European integration. Although the country marked its biggest historical leap in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index for the year 2024, climbing by 18 places to rank 80th out of 180 states, corruption continues to cast roots …
The heatwave affecting Albania in recent days has brought high temperatures across the country, raising concerns about the impact on public health. Elderly people, children and individuals suffering from chronic illnesses remain the most vulnerable groups. In response to the situation, the Ministry of Health has urged citizens to remain …
AAK political representative Labinot Bislimi was featured in a post shared by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Wednesday. In his post, Rama highlighted a statement by Bislimi, in which he described the recent protests in Albania as being organized with what he called anti-national motives. Prime Minister Edi Rama’s …