Wanted for the hostage-taking of the Beqiraj brothers, Agron Bejdolli is arrested
Arrested Agron Bejdolli, known as the right wing of “Rrumi t Shijaku”. This citizen is under security arrest in prison for “illegal deprivation of liberty (hostage taking)” in collaboration with Rrum, the two Beqiraj brothers in October 2022. Bejdolli was caught in the house of one of his cousins. /abcnews.al …
Three arrested for forgery documents, 37 institutional seals seized
A subject (firm) in Yzberisht was discovered, where documents were forged. The police arrested 3 people while seizing 37 forged stamps. 37 forged stamps belonged to various state institutions inside and outside Albania, incomplete documents (circulation permits, booklets, notarial statements, school documents and proof of professional skills) and 210 bottles …
Two arrested in Gjirokastra for trafficking narcotics
Two people, Thoma Bogdani and Fatjon Dule, with criminal records in the field of narcotics, have been arrested in Gjirokastër. In a “Jaguar” type vehicle that was driven by the 50-year-old, on the Kardhiqi bridge, 2 bags with about 15.8 kilograms of canabis were found. From the preliminary investigations, it …
Minister Hasani: 15 Albanians left Israel after Iran’s attack
“Albanian citizens, who traveled last week for work or tourist reasons in the Middle East are healthy and well.”, thus declared the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Igli Hasani. Through a note on “Facebook”, the Albanian chief diplomat adds that “as a result of the Iranian attack …
Tirana Prosecution arrests 3 former officials and seizes 7500m2 of land acquired through document forgery
Tirana Prosecution sought the imposition of the precautionary measure “Remand in custody” Monday for former officials Y.M., K.B., A.L., for the commission of the criminal offense “Abuse of Office,” and citizen K.A. regarding the criminal offense “Falsification of documents,” as stipulated in Article 186/2 of the Criminal Code and the …
Metamorphosis”, investigations are closed/ Police leaders and businessmen involved. Among them Ervis Martinaj
The Special Prosecutor’s Office has closed the investigations for the persons arrested in connection with the Metamorfoza file, where senior police officers, businessmen or even people from the underworld were involved. As far as Ervis Martinaj is concerned, SPAK has separated the investigations It is known that the accusations have …
A 32-year old arrested for cultivating cannabis
A 32-year-old man, identified as Luan Reçi, was arrested in the city of Shkodra for possession of narcotics. He had cannabis seeds in the vehicle and residence. So, the suspected narcotic substance, 115 cannabis seeds and 1 cell phone were seized/ abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post Here
Çuçi convenes the SP Parliamentary Group
The Parliamentary Group of the Socialist Party met this Monday to discuss the agenda for the new week in the Assembly. Bledi Çuçi made a presentation of the draft laws that are on the agenda for Thursday’s session, which, as he said, will start with the interpellation requested by the …
Attack on Israel/ Minister Hasani: 15 Albanians travel to Tirana and Pristina, work is underway for two more citizens
“Albanian citizens, who traveled last week for work or tourist reasons in the Middle East are healthy and well.”, thus declared the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Igli Hasani. Through a note on “Facebook”, the Albanian chief diplomat adds that “as a result of the Iranian attack …
SPAK seized the assets of 4 brothers for selling drugs in several Europian countries
SPAK seizes the assets of the four brothers and other persons associated with them after they are accused of having trafficked narcotics in several countries of the European Union. According to the public announcement, these assets, which include money in bank accounts, arable land, real estate, are owned by the …
TIRANA, July 8 – According to projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European economy is expected to maintain moderate growth rates during the remaining years of this decade. For the 2027–2031 period, the eurozone economy is forecast to expand by an average of 1.2% annually, while the European …
TIRANA, July 8 – During these hot July days, many foreign tourists fill the streets of Shkodër. Their travel gear and backpacks easily identify them as nature and adventure tourism enthusiasts. Many visitors use Shkodër as a starting point to explore some of northern Albania’s most popular mountain destinations. Meanwhile, …
TIRANA, July 8 – Prime Minister Edi Rama announced on Wednesday that the next NATO Summit will take place in Tirana, following the conclusion of the Alliance’s meeting in Ankara. PM dismissed speculation that Albania would not host the summit. He said the country had moved beyond a time when …
Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro highlighted the achievements of this year’s teacher qualification process, with more than 4,000 educators across Albania completing professional training programs. Kumbaro congratulated the teachers who participated in the qualification process, describing their commitment as an important step toward improving teaching quality and strengthening the education system. …
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten expressed his support for Kosovo’s European future, saying he hopes the country will become part of the European family one day. “I hope that Kosovo will become part of the European family one day, yes,” Jetten told Euronews Albania. Jetten made the statement while attending …
TIRANA, July 8 – Prime Minister Edi Rama attended the official reception for heads of state and government hosted by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the NATO Summit in Ankara. Rama shared images from the reception on social media. He described the event …
TIRANA, July 8 – Three fire outbreaks affected the Porto Palermo area in Himarë Municipality overnight, putting emergency structures on alert. According to official information, authorities received the alert around 23:00. Firefighters immediately sent a fire engine and a water tanker to the scene. Meanwhile, the entire firefighting service was …
Spanish media outlet El Generacional has listed Albania among the most affordable travel destinations in Europe this summer, alongside countries such as Romania, Portugal and Bulgaria. According to the article, Albania attracts visitors with its combination of crystal-clear beaches, rich cultural heritage and affordable travel costs, making it an ideal …
TIRANA, July 8 – Albania has significantly increased its defence and security investments as part of its commitments as a NATO member. The additional funding supports the modernization of the Armed Forces and the strengthening of defence capabilities. Finance Minister Petrit Malaj published data on defence spending trends, showing that …
Kosovo’s hotel sector recorded significant growth in May 2026, with the number of visitors increasing compared to the same period last year. According to data from the Kosovo Agency of Statistics (KAS), hotels across the country welcomed 69,081 visitors in May, including 25,026 domestic tourists and 44,055 international visitors. Compared …