Pedestrian crashed by careless driver in Vlora
A serious accident happened this Wednesday near the village of Kote in Vlora. Local media reported that a “Ford” vehicle hit a pedestrian. The latter was sent to the hospital to receive medical assistance, but his health condition is unknown. On its part, the Police went to the scene to …
Tirana youth into custody after raping 11-year-old girl
Tirana police have arrested this Wednesday a 24-year-old man, a resident of the capital, after he abused his co-habitant. Authorities also suspect that this citizen had sexual relations with an 11-year-old minor citizen. “Specialists for the Investigation of Crimes of the Police Station No. 6 arrested the citizen, 24 years …
Obituary: Ferid Murad, Albanian-American Nobel laureate
TIRANA, Sept. 6, 2023 – Ferid Murad, the distinguished Albanian-American Nobel laureate renowned for his groundbreaking research in cardiovascular medicine, passed away on Sept. 4, 2023, at his U.S. residence. He was 87. Born in Whiting, Indiana, in 1936, Murad’s journey through life was marked by a relentless pursuit of …
Five judges running for two HJC vacancies
High Court has published the list of judges competing for vacant seats in the High Judicial Council (HJC). So far, there are 5 judges who have expressed interest in joining the Supreme Judicial Council. The five interested judges are: -Emona Muçi – Court of Appeal of the General Jurisdiction of …
Woman who stabbed sister to death to remain in prison
On Tuesday, September 5, the Court of Tirana has left 40-year-old Marsela Pushani in prison, who is accused of stabbing to death her sister, Armanda Pushani, in Tirana. The court session was held behind closed doors, while the lawyer of the perpetrator of the crime asked the court to grant …
Albania preferred by tourists, Rama: Tirana the second on the list
Prime Minister Edi Rama, through a post on social networks, has once again focused on the development of tourism in our country. The head of the government in his profile on social networks writes that according to data from GOOGLE itself, Albania is ranked third in terms of destinations with …
Democrat MP convenes opposition politicians to discuss further action
MP of the Democratic Party (DP), Gazmend Bardhi has convened all opposition MPs to a meeting, which will start at 12:00. From the confirmations made so far, Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha gave an answer yesterday and said that he will be part of it. MPs alongside Bardhi and allies …
43 MPs present at Bardhi meeting
This Tuesday, the joint meeting was held between the democratic MPs supporting and MP Gazment Bardhi. Present at the joint table are 43 MPs, where some of them, due to commitments abroad, participated through online platforms. According to him, it has been agreed that the focus of this session will …
Mother Teresa’s canonization commemorated
Mother Teresa, in full St. Teresa of Calcutta, also called St. Mother Teresa, original name Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, (baptized August 27, 1910, Skopje, Macedonia, Ottoman Empire [now in Republic of North Macedonia]died September 5, 1997, Calcutta [now Kolkata], India; canonized September 4, 2016; feast day September 5), founder of the …
Detonator capsule explodes in Kruja house
Explosion of a detonator capsule occurred this Tuesday morning in Kruja town, as a result of which the roof of a house was damaged. According to the police, the incident happened at midnight on Monday in the neighborhood no. 1, in Kruja, where a detonator capsule was allegedly thrown and …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said the flamingos of Zvërnec represent a unique natural asset for Albania’s tourism development. He argued that nature can support investment instead of blocking it. Furthermore, he referred to recent protests against the planned Zvërnec investment. He said such debates often misunderstand how nature and tourism …
Gonxhja in Pogradec: Seaplane as a New Opportunity for Tourism Development and Regional Connectivity
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja participated in the opening of the tourist season in Pogradec. He presented a symbolic seaplane flight as a new initiative to promote innovative tourism and strengthen regional connections between lakes, cities, and neighboring areas. Gonxhja held a meeting with local tourism operators …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said that Albania’s main challenge remains integration into the European Union. He stressed that the country must move to a new level of economic and social development. Speaking at the 35th anniversary celebration of the Socialist Party in Elbasan, Rama said Albania is closer than ever …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said the government is driving Vlora toward a new era of tourism development. He stated that by 2030, Vlora will become one of the Mediterranean’s top tourist destinations. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s 35th anniversary event in Elbasan, Rama highlighted the impact of government investments in …
Prime Minister Edi Rama responded to the public debate over the planned investment in Zvërnec. He called for respectful discussion and defended the right of environmentalists and citizens to express their concerns. In a social media post, Rama criticized the offensive language used by some participants in the debate. He …
Prime Minister Edi Rama described the planned Zvërnec project in Vlora as one of the largest tourism investments in Europe. He said the project will play a key role in Albania’s economic development. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s 35th anniversary event in Elbasan, Rama highlighted the importance of high-end tourism …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania must not let major tourism opportunities slip away again. He stressed that the country has already lost important chances in the past and should not repeat the same mistakes. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s 35th anniversary event in Elbasan, Rama referred to the tourism …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania is moving steadily closer to European Union membership. He stated that European partners strongly support the country and recognize its progress in the integration process. Furthermore, he spoke on the podcast “Flasim” and referred to the EU–Western Balkans Summit in Tivat. He said the …
In his post, Rama criticized the language used by some commenters, describing it as offensive and lacking substance. He argued that such rhetoric harms public debate on important issues and stressed that “street language” should not dominate public discussions. “A few words first for the revolutionaries who come here and …
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