Eight doctors accused for abuse of power, the court gives the decisions
The Court of Tirana has set the security measure of “house arrest” and “compulsion to appear” for some doctors and employees of the Oncology Department at the University Hospital Center in Tirana for abuse of duty. According to the investigations, these people, who were employed at the state hospital “Mother …
A Turkish citizen arrested in Kapshtica, is expected his extradition to Instanbul
A 50-year-old man from Turkey, sentenced to over ten years in prison for the production and sale of narcotics, was arrested at the border crossing point in Kapshtica. He was arrested at the entrance to Albania and arrested by the Narcotics Investigation Section of DVP Korçë, with the aim of …
SPAK has requested two years in prison for the elected mayor of Himara
The Court of Special Appeal will give the decision on Tuesday at 13:00 for the elected mayor of the Municipality of Himara, Fredi Beleri. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reports that the Appeal will be heard in connection with the announcement of the decision. Fredi Beleri and Pandeli Kokaveshi plead …
Graft Probe Raises Awkward Questions for Albanian Defence Minister
Defence Minister Niko Peleshi was part of a trip to Italy in 2013 that Albanian special prosecutors say was paid for by two now fugitive businessmen right before they clinched a lucrative solar power contract. Original post Here
More than 5 thousand cannabis seedlings and plants were destroyed, 2 arrested and one wanted
About 5396 cannabis seedlings and plants were destroyed in Lezhë, Elbasan and Shkodër as part of the police operation coded “Clean Territory”. In the forest of Gëziq village in Mirditë, 500 cannabis seedlings were found in cubes. 35-year-old Maringlen Gjeta was arrested and his brother was declared wanted. For this …
Three arrested in Morina for smuggling, an police officers part of the investigation
Three people were handcuffed at the border crossing point in Morina, as they were suspected of smuggling (vehicle parts) from Kosovo to Albania. According to the police, this group carried out the transportation of vehicles by bus and sold them in Albania, while it was also arrested and a customs …
A 38 year old declared wanted by Italy, arrested in Tirana
A 38-year-old wanted by Italian justice was arrested in Tirana, as part of the coded police operation “Wanted 3”. Altianado Feimi was put in handcuffs after being declared an international wanted, after the Court of Genoa, Italy, has assigned the security measure “Arrest in prison”, for the criminal offenses “Criminal …
A 49-year-old man was arrested in Durres. Is expected his extradition to Spain
A 49-year-old announced as an international wanted man was arrested in Durrës for murder and criminal group. It is about Armando Masha, born in Durres, who is expected to be extradited to Spain. He was located by the Operational Forces as he was hiding in neighborhood no. 13, Durres. The …
EC starts investigations for “Black out”/ European Committee of OST: Verifications by a group of experts
The Committee of the European Electricity Transmission System Operators will conduct a detailed investigation after the incident that occurred on Friday in the interconnection network in the southeastern part of Europe. The committee’s official announcement states that investigations will be conducted by a group of experts in accordance with the …
Major Power Blackout Hits Albania, Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro
Authorities were working to restore power after a major outage cut off electricity in four Balkan countries amid searing temperatures across the region. Original post Here
TIRANA, July 27 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Monday that what he described as the “Flamingo Revolution” represented an example of disinformation and foreign interference. Speaking at the conference “Confronting Information Manipulation and Foreign Interference: Albania and the Enlargement Context” in Tirana, Rama referred to the protests known …
Kosovo faces growing pressure to complete preparations for the Mediterranean Games “Prishtina 2030”. The event represents one of the country’s biggest sports projects. However, delays in building sports infrastructure have raised concerns among sports leaders. Kosovo Olympic Committee President Ismet Krasniqi warned about the consequences of a possible failure. He …
TIRANA, July 27 – Border Police and the Maritime Police Unit blocked a Jet Ski in Livadhi Bay, Himara, after its rider performed dangerous manoeuvres near the safety zone for beachgoers. According to the police, citizens at the beach reported that the Jet Ski was moving dangerously close to the …
Ksamil has emerged as one of the leading European summer destinations for 2026, according to the Italian travel media outlet “Turisti per Caso”. The publication included the Albanian coastal gem among Europe’s 15 best destinations for the summer season. The list features destinations ranging from Albania’s crystal-clear beaches to Iceland’s …
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Andis Salla highlighted Enol Winery in Prezë as an example of successful agritourism and Albanian-made products. Salla shared images from the winery on social media and described it as one of the first certified agritourism businesses in the country. The winery has received support from …
TIRANA, July 27 – French Minister Delegate for Europe Benjamin Haddad will visit Kosova on Monday. During the visit, he will meet with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Glauk Konjufca. According to the announcement, the two officials will hold bilateral talks. Later, Acting Deputy Prime Minister Glauk Konjufca, …
Hysaj Agrotourism in Malësia e Madhe has become an important rural tourism destination in the Shkodër region. The farm combines northern Albanian traditions, local cuisine and the natural beauty of Lake Shkodër. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images from the business, which receives support from government programmes. The agrotourism centre …
TIRANA, July 27 – The “Blue Eye” Natural Park in Saranda continues to attract domestic visitors and foreign tourists during this summer season. On Monday, Prime Minister Edi Rama shared footage from the site on social media, showing the area filled with visitors. He described the destination as one of …
The Shalë River has become one of Albania’s most attractive destinations for local and international tourists in recent years. The untouched nature, crystal-clear waters and adventure activities attract visitors, especially during the summer months from June to August. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images from the Shalë River, showing tourists …
TIRANA, July 27 – Kosova has secured a €60 million loan for the Olympic Village of the 2030 Mediterranean Games. French Minister Delegate for Europe Benjamin Haddad announced the agreement after meeting with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kosova Glauk Konjufca. The talks focused on bilateral cooperation, regional developments …