Threats of violence and sale of narcotics, two arrested in Tirana
The police of Tirana have arrested the 38-year-old after the Court of First Instance, of the General Jurisdiction of Tirana, assigned this citizen the security measure “Arrest in prison” for the criminal offense of “Extortion by means of threats or violence, for giving of wealth”, carried out in collaboration. Also, …
Shkodra Prosecution seizes 97 Vehicles, a company and property of the suspected for money laundry
Ahkodra Prosecution Office seized the assets of citizen Ago Gjolaj who is under investigation for commiting the criminal offense ‘Money Laundering of Criminal Proceeds or Criminal Activity’ as provided for in Article 287 of the Criminal Code. Upon reviewing the denunciation submitted by the General Directorate of State Police, it …
Albania out of the monitoring of the Council of Europe for human rights/ Nikolla: Reconfirmation of the consolidation of democracy
The Speaker of the Assembly, Lindita Nikolla, welcomes the decision of APKiE to remove Albania from the monitoring system. In a post on social networks, Nikolla says that this decision is a reaffirmation of the consolidation of democracy in Albania. Among other things, Nikolla thanks the delegation of the Assembly …
Missing of the 3-year-old in Durres, two people are arrested and two others are declared wanted
The work continues to find the 3-year-old, where according to the mother of the little boy, he was kidnapped by his grandparents. The blue uniforms indicate that the citizen Rexhep Gjuni, the 3-year-old’s grandfather, 60 years old, and the grandmother’s brother, Arben Selaj, 49, have been detained in connection with …
A 47 year old arrested for cultivating cannabis in Shkodra
A 47-year-old man was captured by the police after an operation against the production and trafficking of narcotics, cannabis. The coded operation “First step” has been finalized after an investigation of several weeks. While nearly 2 thousand cannabis seeds were seized. So the procedural materials were passed to the Prosecution …
A member of a criminal group, the 46-year-old man is arrested for the purpose of extradition in Italy
A 46-year-old member of a criminal group for heroin trafficking was arrested in Kavaja with the intention of extradition to Italy. The Court of Catanzaro, Italy, in July 2023, assigned the security measure “Arrest in prison”, for the criminal offense “Participation in a criminal group, for the purpose of drug …
Annual report 2023/ Chief Prosecutor Olsian Çela: A very challenging year!
Chief Prosecutor Olsian Çela has reported to the High Prosecution Council regarding the annual report of the General Prosecution for 2023. “The year 2023 was a challenging year for the prosecutions of the general jurisdiction due to administrative and procedural issues related to the implementation of the new judicial map …
GJKKO submits for trial the file for the former mayor of the municipality of Durres, Vangjush Dako
The Special Court passed for trial the file in charge of the former mayor of the municipality of Durrës Vangjush Dakos and other former officials accused of abuse of office and falsification of documents. Dako was not present at Wednesday’s session, while he is accused of abuse of office in …
Wanted for the hostage-taking of the Beqiraj brothers, Agron Bejdolli is arrested
Arrested Agron Bejdolli, known as the right wing of “Rrumi t Shijaku”. This citizen is under security arrest in prison for “illegal deprivation of liberty (hostage taking)” in collaboration with Rrum, the two Beqiraj brothers in October 2022. Bejdolli was caught in the house of one of his cousins. /abcnews.al …
Three arrested for forgery documents, 37 institutional seals seized
A subject (firm) in Yzberisht was discovered, where documents were forged. The police arrested 3 people while seizing 37 forged stamps. 37 forged stamps belonged to various state institutions inside and outside Albania, incomplete documents (circulation permits, booklets, notarial statements, school documents and proof of professional skills) and 210 bottles …
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Kumbaro: Bënja Thermal Baths attract growing numbers of tourists as infrastructure upgrades continue
The Bënja Thermal Baths near Përmet continue to attract large numbers of domestic and international visitors seeking relaxation in the area’s thermal waters, unspoiled nature and the scenic Langarica Canyon. Minister Mirela Kumbaro said authorities are continuing to improve infrastructure and services alongside the growing number of tourists. She said …
TIRANA July 10 – Tirana Police has announced temporary traffic restrictions on several roads ahead of the “YE” music event featuring artist Kanye West, scheduled for July 11 in Kashar. The restrictions will start at 07:00 and remain in force until midnight on the secondary section of the Durrës–Tirana highway, …
TIRANA, July 10 – Albania will experience stable atmospheric conditions on Friday, according to the Military Meteorological Service. The country will have mostly clear skies throughout the day. Light passing clouds may appear around midday. Meanwhile, winds will blow mainly from the northwest at an average speed of 7 m/s. …
The Art Gallery at Pogradec’s Multifunctional Centre will open “The Drunken City,” a solo exhibition by renowned Albanian painter Anastas Kostandini (Taso), on 18 July at 19:00. The exhibition will showcase 50 pastel artworks that portray everyday life in Pogradec through nostalgia, humour and the warmth of local traditions. Inspired …
TIRANA, July 10 – Prime Minister Edi Rama gave an interview to CNN Turk, where he discussed the NATO Summit in Ankara, Albania–Turkey relations, regional developments, defence cooperation and tourism. Rama said the summit showed the European wing of NATO’s determination to address security challenges and modernize its military capabilities. …
TIRANA, July 10 – Himara remains one of the most popular destinations for domestic and foreign tourists during the summer season. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared today images from Himara’s public beach, where visitors are spending their holidays under the sun, relaxing on the sand and by the sea. Across …
Vllaznia fought back to defeat Malisheva 2-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League first qualifying round tie, taking an advantage into next week’s return match. The visitors made a dream start at Loro Boriçi Stadium, with Xhylani scoring directly from a corner kick in the third minute. …
TIRANA, July 10 – The mountains are among Albania’s greatest natural treasures, while the Albanian Alps remain one of the country’s most visited areas. Protecting their cleanliness requires everyone’s commitment. Tour guide Kastriot Faci says foreign visitors show greater awareness when it comes to protecting nature. He adds that many …