Balla meeting with the Police department in Vlora
Interior Minister Taulant Balla held a meeting today with the department of the Local Police Directorate in Vlora. During the meeting, Minister Balla emphasized that the citizens are our irreplaceable partners for the protection of the country and every citizen. “Citizens are not only the reason why the State Police …
Veliaj: 300 people employeed from vulnerable groups in Tirana Municipality
Municipality of Tirana, in cooperation with the German GIZ, has made possible the employment of about 300 employees from vulnerable groups in the institutions of the Municipality of Tirana. This good news was given by the Mayor of Tirana Erion Veliaj at the meeting of the Municipal Council. “We have …
9 vacationers poisoned in a hotel in Shengjin
Nine vacationers in a hotel in Shengjin have shown health problems and have been sent to the hospital to receive first aid. According to the data from the hospital, the vacationers who presented themselves received medical treatment and are out of danger. Journalist Gjergji Figuri reports for ABC News that …
German tourist saved after breaking leg and arm in Shkodra mountain
A German tourist fell on Thursday evening in the place called “Koder Kunje” in Shkodër and suffered physical injuries. Police of Shkodra and the residents of the area went to help the tourist, who had broken her leg and arm and could not move. After arriving at the scene, the …
Petrit Vasili goes to SPAK
Depute Petrit Vasili, appeared in SPAK. Journalist Ermal Vija reports that the MP arrived at the premises of the Special Prosecutor’s Office, from 10:00 a.m. summoned by the prosecutor Sotir Kllapi, to give clarifications regarding the investigations launched for Freedom Party lobbying with the suspicion that he used unjustified money …
Last plenary session kicked off with debates
The last parliamentary session for this session has started with debates, where the opposition MPs are asking for an interpellation with Prime Minister Edi Rama about the incinerators. Meanwhile, the majority, on the other hand, has rejected their request, but it seems that the opposition MPs do not stop and …
The murder of Besnik Hida in 2019, police has identified three executers
The murder of Besnik Hida, the 40-year-old who was executed in a bar in October 2019 in Lushnje, is revealed. According to the police, the executers of the 40-year-old was Laert Haxhiu, Orgest Bilbili and Ardian Ahmetaj, As a result of the evidence provided by the intensive investigation, the Court …
Punched Sali Berisha, the Court dismisses the case against Gerti Shehu
Tirana court this Thursday has decided to dismiss the case against Gerti Shehu, who punched Sali Berisha during the protest of December 6, 2022. The reason for this decision was the condition of the 31-year-old and his mental health. Judge Gert Hoxha decided to suspend the criminal case against Gert …
Tension in Kosovo, Rama: Not risk a second Donbass
Prime Minister Edi Rama has reacted again regarding the situation on Kosovo after the meeting held between the EU envoy for dialogue, Miroslav Lajcak, with the Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo, Besnik Bislimi, and the chief negotiator of Serbia, Petar Petkovic, on Wednesday in Brussels. The EU needs to act …
The Assembly of Albania announces vacancies for 6 members of the KLGJ and KLP
The Parliament of Albania announced this Thursday the vacancies for 6 members of the KLGJ( The Supreme Judicial Council)and KLP (The High Prosecutorial Council) from the ranks of lawyers and civil society organizations The Assembly of Albania, based on law no. 115/2016. “On the governing bodies of the justice system” …
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama visited Tokyo today after his official trip to South Korea. Tokyo displayed the flags of Albania and Japan along major streets to honor relations between the two countries. Rama shared photos on social media showing the Albanian flag flying beside the Japanese flag in the …
A regional seminar on synthetic drugs and illegal diversion of medical cannabis opened today in Tushemisht. The two-day event focuses on growing drug trafficking threats in Southeast Europe. The seminar is organized by the OSCE Presence in Albania with support from the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the US Department …
Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari attended the international “Europa Wachau” forum in Krems today. Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner and European Commissioner Magnus Brunner invited Lamallari to the event. The forum focused on a new European approach to migration management and security challenges linked to illegal movements across the continent. Lamallari …
Albanian institutions and international partners met today to discuss strengthening the country’s firefighting service and emergency response system. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Interior and focused on funding opportunities through a potential World Bank project. Deputy Interior Minister Xhemal Qefalia welcomed participants, while Arben Cara led the …
Posta Shqiptare and Montenegro’s postal service signed a cooperation memorandum today to modernize postal and financial services between the two countries. Administrator Etjen Xhafaj and his Montenegrin counterpart Josip Djuraskoviç signed the agreement. Xhafaj described the deal as an important step toward modernization and stronger regional cooperation. He said the …
Albania has launched the implementation of the “Green Vjosa” project, a new initiative focused on sustainable development and environmental protection in the Vjosa river basin. Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj held the first meeting of the project’s Steering Committee today. The project, titled “Green Vjosa – Green and Inclusive Regional Development …
Governor of the Bank of Albania Gent Sejko held an official meeting today with India’s first ambassador to Albania, Ravindra Prasad Jaiswal. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen economic and financial cooperation between Albania and India. Talks also focused on economic developments and the technological transformation of the banking …
Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi received a delegation from the National People’s Congress of China today in Tirana. The Chinese delegation was led by senior official Li Hongzhong. Both sides discussed traditional friendly relations between Albania and China. They focused on expanding cooperation in economic, trade, education, cultural and youth …
The 63rd conference of the EPRA is being held in Tirana, bringing together regulators from 42 European countries. The event is hosted by the Audiovisual Media Authority of Albania for the first time in Albania. EPRA Chair Stephanie Comey opened the conference. She stressed the forum’s neutral and non-political role. …
The Tirana Mosaic is becoming an increasingly popular cultural attraction for foreign visitors. Tirana Mosaic is now considered an important educational and cultural destination in the capital. Director of the Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Kostandin Budurushi, said the site has seen a significant rise in visitors after its restoration. …