Fier, man arrested after hitting neighbor with hammer in head
Fier Police has handcuffed this Friday the 42-year-old man who hit the citizen, Q.H, 55 years old, on the head with a hammer. According to the police, the perpetrator had been wanted for days, while his capture was made possible thanks to informational intelligence. Meanwhile, the procedural materials were passed …
Gjirokastra man detained for violating minor daughter
A 47-year-old man from Gjirokastra has been apprehended this Friday for the crime of domestic violence. Law enforcement revealed that the arrested person is suspected of having violated his minor daughter. In the meantime, the investigation group interrogated the girl to find out the causes of the violence, while the …
Mayor Veliaj expresses gratitude to martyrs of the nation
Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj has expressed this Friday his gratitude to the Martyrs of Nation, who are commemorated in Albania every May 5. Through the social networks, Mayor Veliaj also shared a picture, in which the Municipality of Tirana is covered by a giant flag. “Today May 5, National …
Fier inmate dies, prison directorate clarifies circumstances
General Directorate of Prisons has reacted regarding this Thursday’s death of inmate Simon Hashim Toska in Fier correctional facility. According to the released information, Toska previously did not present any health problems, and was not treated with any type of medication. On Wedneday, the prisoner initially showed fatigue, but his …
Stranded german tourists saved by police in Vlora
Vlora Volice has made it possible this Thursday to find and rescue two German tourists who were stranded in Grama Bay. After receiving the notification, the services of Orikum Police Station and those of Delta Force have organized the work to help the 2 tourists. Following several hours of search, …
The murder of the 51-year old, new details are revealed
After the murder of 51-year-old Petrit Vuksani, the perpetrator went to an apartment and, under the threat of a gun, asked the lady of the house not to tell the police. In the testimony given before the police, the woman taken “hostage”, by Lekë Vuksani, it was stated that the …
Albania-Azerbaijan committee, Balluku: Now it’s the time for a direct line Tirana-Baku
This Thursday, the Joint Committee between Albania and Azerbaijan met in Tirana, whose focus was on economic, technological and industrial developments. The Deputy Prime Minister and at the same time Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku said that the cooperation between the two countries is early, especially in energy …
Rama: The stadium in Durres is a new center for the city
Prime Minister Edi Rama this Thursday was part of the ceremony organized in Durrës for the International Competition for the New Stadium Project as another center of the city. In his speech, Rama said that as in Korça a few days ago and today there are three prestigious studios of …
Fier, a 52-year old died in prison
A 52-year-old man in the prison of Fier died on the way to the hospital, after showing some concerns and complications. It is known that the incident happened in the early hours of this morning and it is suspected that the cause of the victim’s death was a heart attack. …
Bank of Albania keeps key rate unchanged as record strength of local currency helps curb inflation, puzzling experts
TIRANA, May 3, 2023 – Albania’s central bank announced Wednesday it is keeping its key interest rate unchanged at 3 percent with global trends and a strong local currency taking the edge off domestic inflation and thus making rate increases less necessary. Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko said the …
TIRANA, May 4 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha said Albania’s EU accession process continues normally. He rejected claims of any blockage or veto from member states. He made the remarks during a hearing in the Committee for Europe and Foreign Affairs on the IBAR report and …
TIRANA, May 4 – The National Center for Children’s Culture closed the year’s largest painting event with the participation of around 500 children from Albania, Kosova, and North Macedonia. Meanwhile, Director Melsi Qirici described the second edition of the National Children’s Painting Competition as successful. She noted that children from …
TIRANA, May 4 – President Bajram Begaj attended the 70th anniversary of the priestly ordination of Cardinal Ernest Simoni at the Florence Cathedral “Santa Maria del Fiore”. He described Simoni as a symbol of resilience, faith, and sacrifice, and as a “living martyr”. In his message, Begaj said Simoni’s life …
TIRANA, May 4 – The Unified Chambers of the Supreme Court, composed of 16 judges, set new standards for the use of the security measure “arrest in prison” and required concrete, individualized reasoning for its imposition and continuation. The president of the Supreme Court initiated the review to address inconsistencies …
TIRANA, May 4 – The Bank of Albania reported that the Economic Sentiment Indicator fell by 1.5 points in April. The bank said weaker confidence in services, trade, and among consumers drove the decline. Despite this drop, the indicator remained 6.4 points above its historical average, signaling a generally positive …
The Traffic Police have published their weekly report, highlighting a number of violations and criminal offenses identified and addressed. During this period, 33 criminal incidents were recorded. Of these, 16 drivers were prosecuted while remaining at liberty for “Violations of road traffic rules.” Additionally, 9 drivers were prosecuted for “Driving …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared images on social media from the 8th Summit of the European Political Community, currently being held in Armenia. He posted part of the “family photo,” featuring leaders from across Europe. Shortly after arriving at the summit venue, Rama spoke to the media present about …
Vulnerable groups continue to be the most discriminated against in Europe, according to data from Eurostat. The situation is similar in Albania. In 2024, people born outside their country reported higher levels of discrimination compared to natives. About 9.7% said they felt discriminated against when interacting with public administration, compared …
Albania and Kosovo are not only using AI, but are increasingly mastering it, going beyond simple analysis and text generation to create videos, audio, and software. The latest data from the European Working Conditions Survey show that around 12% of employees in the EU use generative AI in their work. …
President Bajram Begaj attended the 70th anniversary of the priestly ordination of His Eminence, Cardinal Ernest Simoni. At the ceremony held at the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Florence, President Begaj praised Cardinal Simoni as a symbol of resilience, faith, and sacrifice—a “living martyr.” “Your story is living proof …