Forensic report on child that got violated in nursery released
Institute of Forensic Medicine has performed the expert examination for the 3-year-old girl who was raped a few days ago by a teacher in a private kindergarten in Tirana. Examination was carried out on Wednesday, November 8, and on the same day it was sent to the Prosecutor’s Office of …
Young mother kept under police custody after abandoning newborn
A 30-year-old mother who abandoned her child in the basement of a building in the Yzberisht area is being kept under police custody. According to Article 124, “abandonment of minor children”, when the offense has caused serious damage to the child’s health or death, is punishable by imprisonment from three …
Majority votes draft laws amid chaos
Speaker of the Assembly, Lindita Nikolla, started this Thursday the voting of several draft laws and agreements amid the chaos of the session. MP of the Socialist Party (SP), Ermonela Felaj, demanded the overthrow of several draft laws proposed by the opposition. With 75 votes against, all opposition proposals were …
Kukes, man arrested after punching bank director
A 41-year-old man from Kosovo was arrested this Wednesday in Kukës, during the police operation codenamed “Office”. This citizen punched the director of a bank in the city, because of his duty, and then left the bank. After being stopped by the Police, during the control of his vehicle, 16,813 …
Meta summoned by SPAK on CEZ-DIA affair
Chairman of the Freedom Party, Ilir Meta appeared this Wednesday at the doors of the Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime. Asked by journalists what he was summoned, Meta briefly said that he was summoned for a “telenovela that has been tried a couple of times”, referring to …
Latest update on bad weather situation
Bad weather has engulfed the entire territory of Albania this Wednesday. In an announcement, the Ministry of Defense revealed the most problematic areas as a result of heavy rains. “The return of intense rainfall in a large part of the country’s territory has created several problems. The forces are working …
EC’s annual report on Albania’s integration progress published
European Commission has published the annual report on EU enlargement policies 2023 for Albania, which will be presented by the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. In the report, it is estimated that in terms of political …
Cars crash on Elbasan-Peqin road, no victims
A car accident was registered on the Elbasan-Peqin road segment this Wednesday morning. Two vehicles collided in the village of Vidhas. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but there was only material damage. Cause of the accident is suspected to be speed and loss of control, also influenced by the moisture …
Heavy raining caused problems in Lezha
District of Lezha has been affected by rain of medium intensity during the night hours until the morning of this Wednesday. According to the data of the Military Meteorological Service, Gjadër and the Regional Directorate of Irrigation and Drainage have received an average of 36 mm of rain. Problems are …
Meta summoned at SPAK
The chairman of the Freedom Party, Ilir Meta, appears at the Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK). ABC News journalist Ermal Vija reports that the head of the Freedom Party was presented this Wednesday in connection with the “CEZ-DIA” file. Journalist Vija underlined that Meta appeared at SPAK alone, without a defense …
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The Tirana International Airport is expanding its international network. It is adding a new air route that connects Albania with one of the most popular Mediterranean tourist destinations. First, the airport announced the launch of the new Tirana–Palma de Mallorca route. The inaugural flight took place today. It operates in …
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Albania’s Minister of Interior, Besfort Lamallari, held a meeting in The Hague with Eurojust President Michael Schmid. They discussed how to strengthen cooperation against cross-border crime. During the meeting, Lamallari highlighted the strong partnership between Albania and Eurojust. Moreover, he noted that this cooperation already delivers concrete results in complex …
While millions of tourists choose Albania every year for the famous beaches of the Riviera or the lively atmosphere of Tirana, another side of the country still remains far from mass tourism. Indeed, from spectacular canyons and hidden mountain villages to untouched coves and breathtaking northern landscapes, these destinations offer …
Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi said Albania aligns its communication networks with EU standards. Moreover, he stressed a clear goal: modern fiber networks to end users and 5G coverage by 2030. He spoke at an event on underground urban infrastructure. In addition, he focused on removing overhead cables …
The “Urban Renaissance 2.0” program, set to be presented in early July, will address issues in water supply and sewage systems. Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke about the initiative during an event with local government leaders. Moreover, he described it as a large-scale program with strategic importance for communities across …
The Puppet Theatre is ready to begin its summer tour across Albania. First, the National Center for Children’s Culture announced the program through its director Melsi Qirici on social media. The tour will bring children’s performances to several cities across the country. In addition, the program includes popular shows such …
Amid continuing street protests, Albania is coming under increasing pressure to reverse its weakening of environmental protections in the interests of ‘luxury tourism’, or risk a setback in its pursuit of EU accession. Original post Here
The Ombudsmen of Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia signed a memorandum of cooperation today in Prizren. The agreement aims to strengthen and protect citizens’ rights across borders. First, the heads of the institutions committed to turning cooperation into real benefits for citizens in all three countries. They emphasized practical protection …