Kuleba in Tirana: Grateful to Albania for the support, Russia should be held responsible for war crimes
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmyrti Kuleba expressed his gratitude for the organization of Albania for the the summit for Ukraine. In a joint press conference in Tirana with his Albanian counterpart, Igli Hasani, Kuleba said that Russia should be held responsible for war crimes. “It is really good to be …
Zelensky: Rama, steadfast friend of Ukraine
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, has described Prime Minister Edi Rama as a steadfast friend of Ukraine. Through a post on social networks, Zelensky stated that in Tirana, where the Ukraine-Southeastern Europe summit will take place, he will discuss with Rama about cooperation in defense and politics. “Today I work …
Summit for Ukraine, Rama welcomes Zelensky
The head of the government, Edi Rama, received the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, at the Prime Minister’s office this Monday morning. The two leaders will hold a one-on-one meeting. Afterwards, a meeting between the respective delegations will follow, which will end with the signing of an agreement between the …
Zelensky in Tirana, Albania and Ukraine signed the treaty of friendship
Albania and Ukraine have signed the treaty of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. The treaty serves to consolidate the friendship between the two countries and peoples, through the expansion and strengthening of cooperation in various fields of mutual interest. Rama and Zelensky will open the Ukraine-Southeastern Europe summit, …
Zelensky’s visit and summit for Ukraine and WB; roads that will be blocked
The Director for the Public Security, Rebani Jaupi made public this Tuesday the plan of measures taken by police in order to guarantee the important activities that will be organized in Albania on 28-29 February. According to him, the State Police and Republic Guard took measures to block the traffic. …
Children killed father in Durres, new arrests expected
New arrests are expected on the case of the murder of Pellumb Meta in Durres, by his children who are actually under arrest. Police informed Tuesday that investigations are going on in order to shed light on this event. Sources confirmed for albaniandailynews.com that under investigation is the wife of …
Member of the Bajri group/ Denis Brajovic s arrested in the United Emirates
Denis Brajovic has been arrested in the United Emirates. The 36-year-old, a member of the Bajri group. He is suspected of being the author of a murder of Gjon Boriçi, on 09.08.2020, in Shkoder. The United Emirates has started the official information at the Ministry of Interior about his arrest …
“January 21” case/ State crime, SPAK expected to start the investigations
Supreme Court is expected to decide today whether the investigations for the January 21 file will be conducted by the Special Prosecutor’s Office or by the Tirana Prosecutor’s Office. The murders on the Boulevard during the socialist opposition protest 13 years ago have been classified as a state crime. Even …
NATO Air Base, Rama: Key role in supporting alliance operations and exercises
Prime Minister Edi Rama has published on social networks some pictures from the NATO air base in Kuçova, which is expected to open soon. The head of government says that the base will play a key role in supporting NATO operations while adding that it will serve as a center …
A 41 year old arrested for selling drugs near schools
A 41-year-old man from Gjirokastra was arrested for drugs. He catches a quantity of cannabis divided into doses, with the intention of selling it near the schools. The 41-year-old has a criminal record for the same crime. From the controls, a quantity of cannabis was found on the 41-year-old, divided …
Minister of State for Local Government Ervin Demo has announced that the Albanian government has allocated €65 million to strengthen local authorities and improve public services. Speaking after a Council of Ministers meeting, Demo said the funding, approved through a normative act, aims to boost municipal capacity and enhance infrastructure …
A new cooperation memorandum has been signed at the Pashaliman Naval Base in Vlora between Italy’s Fincantieri, the Albanian state company KAYO, and the Industrial School “Pavarësia”. The agreement focuses on training programs, internships, and job opportunities in the naval construction industry. Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero stressed that human capital …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has said that the cooperation between Italy’s Fincantieri and the Albanian state company KAYO marks an important step toward strengthening Albania’s military and naval industry. He said the agreement focuses on internships and job opportunities in shipbuilding and maritime industry development. Rama stated that the partnership …
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos says that Albania has met the interim benchmarks for the fundamental cluster, marking an important step in the country’s EU accession process. In a post on X, Kos also says that Albania receives a positive assessment in the IBAR report. She says the Cypriot …
Despite robust legal frameworks, public institutions in the region are finding new ways to obstruct transparency, a new BIRN report finds. Original post Here
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Andis Salla and Vlora Mayor Brunilda Mersini visited the new facility after the Municipality of Vlora took ownership. The government invested €1.5 million in the project. The market covers 1,300 square meters and includes 15 cold storage rooms. It connects directly to the Fishing …
Albania’s Parliament approved a new draft law and several resolutions during a plenary session on Tuesday. Lawmakers passed a law that strengthens official controls on food and animal feed safety, animal health and welfare, plant health, and plant protection products. The measure received 74 votes in favor. Parliament also approved …
Albania has signed a new cooperation memorandum to strengthen skills and employment for young people in the naval industry. The state company KAYO, the Italian company FINCANTIERI, and the Industrial School “Pavarësia” in Vlora signed the agreement at the Pashaliman Naval Base. The deal focuses on internships, training programs, and …
A serious accident occurred on Tuesday on the Tirana–Durrës highway, when a minibus on the Berat–Tirana line left the road and overturned. Emergency teams responded immediately. Police, firefighters, and ambulance crews arrived at the scene and rescued passengers while providing first aid to the injured. Authorities first reported two deaths …
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu has expressed condolences after a tragic accident on the Tirana–Durrës highway left one person dead and several others injured. In a statement on social media, Koçiu described the news as “shocking” and offered her deepest condolences to the family of the victim. She also expressed …