Pedestrian crashed by careless driver in Lezha
An accident happened this Monday morning on the Lezhë-Shkodër highway, where a vehicle driven by 44-year-old Diana Suli hit a pedestrian at the exit of the city of Lezha. Following the crash, she was immediately sent to the hospital to receive medical assistance and is out of danger. On their …
Escobar, Lajcak to visit Kosovo amid tensions in north
Ruropean Union’s special envoy for dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, and the US special envoy for the Balkans, Gabriel Escobar, will visit Kosovo this Monday regarding the situation created in the north of the country and on Tuesday they will be in Serbia. In addition to meetings with heads of …
Citizens gather on 11th day of protests in North Kosovo
Protesters in the northern municipalities of the country, Zveçan, Leposaviq and Zubin Potok, have started to gather this Monay in front of the municipal buildings, on the eleventh day of the ongoing rallies. According to the local media, on Sunday night was quiet in these municipalities. Unlike other times, yesterday …
Stabbed his 38-year old wife, police looking for the author
Marjola Myrtollari, the 38-year-old woman who was stabbed by her husband in Korça, is in critical condition. Journalist Roland Beqiraj, referring to sources from the hospital, says that the 38-year-old woman is in serious condition. The police also carried out inspections in the residences of the relatives of the perpetrator …
The family members of Ervis Martinaj goes to the Supreme Court: All the assets are from legal sources
Ervis Martinaj’s family members, since earlier the Special Prosecutor’s Office seized his assets, have appealed to the Supreme Court. They request the removal of the seizure on the claim that the assets were created through legal sources. The case will be heard by the judge of the Supreme Court, Sander …
Stabbed 2 people in Saranda/ Police identified the perpetrator, was arrested 3 times for drug trafficking
A 52-year-old Fatmir Jashari, who stabbed citizens Edmond Sulo, 54 years old and Spiro Llambri, 62 years old, was convicted earlier by the police. Sources for ABC News stated that Jashari, known by the nickname “Radari”, a fisherman by profession, was arrested in Corfu in 2000, after he was carrying …
A 46-year-old embezzled 3 million euros
A 46-year-old woman was arrested by the police for fraud. Confidential sources confirm to ABC News that the woman from Korça has been under investigation for several months as she allegedly stole sums of money ALL and foreign currency by defrauding online businesses and sending their orders to customers in …
A 33-year old is arrested for drug trafficking
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Morina for drug trafficking. The police announce that the young man was a passenger in a taxi vehicle, in which 4 packets of suspected ecstasy narcotics were found. At the end of the investigative actions, the specialists for the Investigation of Illegal Traffic and …
Car engulfed in flames near Durres municipality building
A car was engulfed in flames in Durrës this Saturday morning. It is known that the vehicle was parked near the municipality of Durrës. From the first suspicions, it is thought that the fire in the ‘KIA’ type vehicle was caused by an electrical spark. Fortunately, there was only material …
Two arrested for cannabis cultivation
Two young men, 28 and 33 years old, have been arrested by the police on suspicion of cultivating cannabis. These two persons had erected 6 mini-greenhouses in which they had cultivated narcotic plants. 33-year-old Oraldo Jaku and 28-year-old Luigj Shejna were caught red-handed by the police services in the greenhouses. …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, Israeli Ambassador Galit Peleg, and Agriculture Minister Andis Salla visited the experimental farm at the “Mihal Shahini” vocational school in Cërrik. MASHAV developed the project to support education, training, and innovation in agriculture. Ambassador Peleg said the project represents more than an agricultural investment. She called …
Arbjan Mazniku spoke at a public hearing on territorial reform in Fier. He said municipalities still face major challenges in efficiency and service delivery. Mazniku stressed that local governments must provide equal and quality services for all citizens. “The main challenge remains the efficiency of municipal functions and the real …
Albania launched the “EU for Democracy” project at Parliament in Tirana. The European Union program aims to strengthen Parliament’s role in Albania’s EU integration process. Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi joined EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato and International IDEA Regional Director Sam van der Staak at the presentation ceremony. Peleshi called the …
Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy of Albania has presented the National Mining Strategy 2026–2040 in Tirana. The plan sets a long-term vision for a modern and sustainable mining sector aligned with European Union standards. The strategy is based on three key frameworks: NSDI 2030, the EU Critical Raw Materials Act …
General Directorate of Customs of Albania hosted the 31st meeting of the EU Customs Coordinators Network in Tirana, in cooperation with the European Commission. In addition, representatives from EU member states and candidate countries took part in the discussions. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between customs administrations. It also …
President Bajram Begaj received the Chief of General Staff of North Macedonia, Major General Sashko Lafchiski, in Tirana. The two sides focused on strengthening defense and security cooperation between the two NATO allies. In addition, they discussed the importance of regional coordination in addressing current security challenges. Begaj praised North …
Taulant Balla said that Albania is advancing at record speed in its EU integration process during a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Europe and Foreign Affairs in Tirana. He stated that the country could complete accession negotiations with the European Union by next Christmas. In addition, Balla praised the …
Ferit Hoxha attended the High-Level Meeting of the “Friends of the Western Balkans” Group in Bratislava. He said the meeting confirmed a shared understanding that EU integration of the Western Balkans is no longer a long-term aspiration but a geostrategic necessity. He stressed that a stronger, safer, and more united …
Ferit Hoxha clarified his earlier remarks regarding the possible renewal of the migration protocol between Albania and Italy. He explained that a journalist in Brussels asked whether the agreement would be renewed after its initial five-year period. Hoxha said he responded: “I am not sure.” He added that he assumed …
Pirro Vengu met with Ali Ahmeti in Tetovo. He stressed the role of Albanians as a force for stability and European integration. Vengu praised Ahmeti as a key political figure. He called him a reference point in changing times. He said Ahmeti represents wisdom and long-term vision. He added that …