The quadruple murder in Velipoja, Albanian arrested after two years in Italy
An Albanian wanted internationally has been captured in Italy. The police say that the arrested person was declared “wanted”, in relation to the event that happened in 2021, in Velipoja, where 4 citizens were shot dead. /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post Here
Elections in Montenegro/ ABC News in Podgorica: The situation in the voting centers
Today, early parliamentary elections are being held in Montenegro, the sixth since the restoration of the country’s independence in a referendum in 2006. Voting started at 07:00 and so far no major incidents have been reported. ABC News reporter Linda Karadaku is in a school in Podgorica, which serves as …
Two drug dealers Arrested, three wanted in Lezha
Two people have been arrested and three others are wanted for distribution of hard drugs and cannabis in the city. According to the authorities, the detainees sold narcotics in the Shengjin area, while the seized cocaine and cannabis was divided into doses and ready for sale. In the meantime, the …
Kurti: Kosovo’s exclusion from the NATO military exercise is not fair
Prime Minister Albin Kurti has said that the allies’ criticisms are unfair against the situation in the north of the country. In an interview for Bloomberg, he emphasized that Belgrade should take the first step towards escalating the situation by cutting off support for the fascist militia. Meanwhile, he called …
Fier, police officer injured in motorcycle accident
A police officer had an accident at noon this Saturday in the place called Qafe Koshovica. It is learned that the officer was driving a police motorcycle when he collided with a van. He was urgently sent to the hospital of Fier. The investigative team is working to clarify the …
Tirana, a 62-year old man is arrested for sexual abuse and violence
A 62-year-old man was arrested by the Tirana police after being accused for violence against his co-habitant. According to the police, it is learned that this citizen is suspected of having abused his co-habitant and had abuse her sexually. “Specialists for Investigating Crimes of the Police Station No. 2 arrested …
Lezha police destroys 500 cannabis plants
he anti-cannabis police mega-operation codenamed “Image” follows. It is learned that 500 cannabis sativa narcotic plants that were found cultivated on the ground, in the village of Kashnjet, were destroyed by burning. During the previous stages of this mega-operation, in different areas of Lezhë district, a total of 16,073 cannabis …
The new leaders in North, serbs continue to protest in Leposavic
Serbs from the North Kosovo have also gathered in front of the Leposaviq municipality building this Saturday. Their protest is about the presence of new Albanian mayors in the municipal seats in the north of Kosovo and the presence of the Kosovo Special Police. Meanwhile, the night continued to be …
Today 145th anniversary of the Albanian League of Prizren
The President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, participated in the ceremony honoring the 145th anniversary of the Albanian League of Prizren. In his speech, among other things, Begaj said that it was this agreement that designed the creation of a free and independent Albanian state. “The Albanian League …
Op/Ed: End threats to use military force!
By GENC POLLO* For the third time in the last two years, Serbia last week put its armed forces on alert and has deployed them to the border with Kosovo. Apart from infantry and armor, fighter jets have been flying along Kosovo’s airspace. Belgrade the arsonist Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic …
The parliamentary committees on Culture, Tourism and Diaspora and on Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Sustainable Development held a joint meeting in Struga, North Macedonia, on May 12-13. The OSCE organized the event. The meeting brought together MPs from Albania and North Macedonia, along with ambassadors and senior OSCE officials. During …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met today in Tirana with a delegation from the Swedish Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, led by Morgan Johansson. During the meeting, Hoxha praised Sweden’s continued support for Albania’s European Union integration process. He also highlighted Sweden’s contribution to Albania’s democratic, institutional and …
Socialist Party MP Pirro Vengu met with Albanian students in Struga and Tetovo during his two-day visit to North Macedonia. During the meetings, Vengu said Albanian students are not asking for ethnic privileges. Instead, he said they are demanding what he called “European normality” by seeking to take state exams …
The University of Arts marked its 60th anniversary today. It awarded certificates of appreciation to more than 30 personalities. These individuals contributed to the institution’s development. The ceremony took place in Tirana. Students, alumni, professors and cultural figures attended the event. Among the honorees was sculptor Kristaq Rama. He was …
A parliamentary dialogue on EU enlargement between Albania and Sweden was held today in Tirana at the “House of Europe”. The head of the Socialist Party parliamentary group Taulant Balla said Albania is closer than ever to full EU membership. He stated that the country’s goal is to close accession …
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu presented a package of measures in Saranda to ensure a safe and successful tourism season. She said Albania has seen a sharp increase in tourist numbers over the past five years. However, she stressed that the country has managed the flow without major problems. Moreover, …
Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi met today with the new Turkish Ambassador to Albania Barış Ceyhun Erciyes. Peleshi said Albania and Turkey share a long-standing friendship and a consolidated strategic partnership. Moreover, he stressed that the relationship continues to strengthen in support of peace, security and economic development. In addition, …
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu visited the “Welcome Center” in Saranda, a multifunctional facility that will open soon. She said the project combines modern infrastructure and European standards with Albania’s tradition of hospitality. Moreover, Koçiu toured the new building together with Saranda Mayor Oltion Çaçi. The site includes 100 public …
Prime Minister Edi Rama took part in an interview marking the 35th anniversary of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” and 29 years since its burning. The interview was conducted by publisher Nikollë Lesi. Rama said the conversation reflects a period when free speech, as he put it, was threatened under an …
Prime Minister Edi Rama gave an interview marking the 35th anniversary of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” and 29 years since its burning. The interview was conducted by publisher Nikollë Lesi. During the discussion, Rama commented on the political opposition. He focused on the Democratic Party. Moreover, he said the Democratic …