Two arrested for cannabis cultivating
Two brothers and a 20-year-old man were captured by the police in Malesia e Madhe. It is learned that they cultivated narcotic plants in cooperation with each other, which were destroyed by the Police by burning them. While, the three citizens were caught during the operation on the road axis …
A 36 year old murdered in Shkoder
Elis Rroshkodol, 36 years old, was shot dead on in Shkoder in the Zdrale area. The murder happened inside a bar, while the victim was drinking coffee. Police notif: “Around 12:30, in the “Ahmet Haxhia” neighborhood, in a bar, it is suspected that an unidentified citizen shot and killed citizen …
The murder of Gentjan Bejtja, is identified one of the suspected perpetrators
The State Police has identified one of the suspected perpetrators who participated in the murder of Gentjan Bejtja in March of this year in the yard of his apartment in Larushk. It is about the 41-year-old Florian Plaku from Vlora, who has been announced as an international wanted man, since, …
“Diplo 2024″/Hasani reveals why Kosovo was not represented by any political factor: We also agreed on the opening of the embassy in Indonesia
At the end of the Conference of Ambassadors “Diplo 2024”, Minister Igli Hasani is holding a conversation with journalists, where he is sharing details from the various meetings. Asked why Kosovo did not have any political factor as a representative, he said that it is related to health reasons. So, …
Candidates for General Secretary of OSCE / Hasani: I hope to serve to Albania
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, has spoken to journalists about his candidacy for the position of Secretary General of the OSCE. “The prime minister has given me a very big position. It is a very important negotiation and allow me not to put pressure on my …
Scandal with hazardous waste/ Balluku: The port authority of Durres has nothing to do with their transport
The Deputy Prime Minister, Belinda Balluku, at the same time Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, stated that the Port Authority of Durrës has nothing to do with the transportation of hazardous waste to Thailand. In a statement, after the government meeting, Balluku said that justice must speak about this. “I …
A 48 year man sentenced with 9 years in prison is arrested in Fier
Altin Stopani alias Erion Veliu, from Fieri, has been arrested by the police for the purpose of extradition. It is learned that the 48-year-old man was sentenced in Italy to 9 years in prison for participating in a criminal organization, illegal possession of weapons, drug trafficking and exploitation for prostitution. …
The execution of Edmond Papa, who is the 45-year-old arrested as an accomplice in the murder
This Wednesday, Andrew Bode, wanted for the murder of Edmond Papa on December 16 in the Selita area of Tirana, was captured by the police. The 44-year-old, originally from Berat, was previously known as Edvin Bode, but due to problems with justice, he changed it a few years ago. He …
President Begaj meets with the Deputy Prime Minister of North Macedonia
President Bajram Begaj received the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning of the Republic of North Macedonia, Izet Mejhiti, in a meeting this Wednesday. During the conversation, the cooperation so far was evaluated and the need for deepening the relations between Albania and North Macedonia …
How Would Europe Look Today Without Albania?
by Lutfi Dervishi In a continent teetering on the brink of demographic catastrophe, Albania, which is often bearing more weight than its knees can handle—a burden that should have been carried by the great powers—is emerging as a humanitarian superpower. While the EU has been grappling for decades with an …
Nearly a year after Prime Minister Edi Rama introduced an AI chatbot as a ‘virtual minister’ in his cabinet to tackle corruption, has the technology been a success? Original post Here
TIRANA, August 14 – International media network Euronews says the European Union faces a decisive moment over its enlargement policy. The bloc must balance progress by candidate countries with internal reforms needed to operate as a larger and more complex union. Montenegro and Albania rank among the most advanced candidates, …
TIRANA, August 14 – Dinamo secured a place in the Conference League play-off after beating Auda 4-0 at Elbasan Arena. Dinamo, coached by Albanian Ilir Daja, overturned a 1-0 first-leg defeat in Latvia and continued their European campaign. Qardaku opened the scoring in the 36th minute, while Qefalia doubled Dinamo’s …
TIRANA, August 14 – Albanian champions Egnatia reached the Europa League play-off after a 5-1 win over Shamrock Rovers in Rrogozhina. The result overturned their 3-1 first-leg defeat and secured a meeting with Norwegian side Lillestrom. Egnatia have also secured a place in the Conference League league phase. This applies …
TIRANA, August 14 – Albania will experience broadly similar weather conditions today, August 14. Skies will remain mostly clear, with moderate cloud cover that will occasionally become denser over mountainous areas in the south and southeast. Meanwhile, light rain is expected across most of the country. Short thunderstorms may occur …
TIRANA, August 14 – Albania reported 29 wildfires during the past 24 hours. Eleven remain active, while authorities are monitoring 3 fires and have brought 4 under control. The Ministry of Defence said 249 firefighters, 48 police officers, 233 municipal and forestry personnel, 206 volunteers and 118 Armed Forces personnel …
TIRANA, August 14 – The George Kastrioti Skanderbeg Museum in Kruja remains a popular cultural tourism destination, welcoming large numbers of local and foreign visitors during the summer season. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the museum, which stands inside the historic Kruja Castle. The Kruja Museum Centre also …
TIRANA, August 14 – Morocco has lifted visa requirements for Albanian citizens travelling for short stays. The decision takes effect on August 15, 2026. The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said Morocco’s competent authorities had informed Albania of the decision. Morocco’s embassy accredited to Albania and based in Rome …
TIRANA, August 14 – Hasan Prishtina died in Thessaloniki on August 14 after an assassination attempt. Born in Vushtrri, Kosova, in 1873, he studied at the French High School in Thessaloniki and the Ottoman administration school Mulkiye in Istanbul. Prishtina served three times as a deputy in the Ottoman Parliament. …
TIRANA, August 13 – Firefighting operations continue on the ground and from the air. The Armed Forces are supporting operations in several areas across Albania. Defence Minister Ermal Nufi said 274 Armed Forces personnel are currently deployed. They are using 21 vehicles, 1 water tanker, 3 ambulances and 9 firefighting …