Foreign Ministry’s appeal to Albanians living in Israel after fight
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania (AMFA) has issued this Sunday an important announcement for Albanian citizens living in Israel. In its Ministry states that Ben Gurion International Airport is open and has also made available a phone number and email to contact in case of need. Announcement by the …
Fier prosecution launched probe into lack of payment for footwar factory employees
Prosecutor’s Office of Fier reacted this Sunday regarding the protest of the employees of a garment factory in this city, which took place on Saturday in front of the building of this institution. They demand that the report they made to the owners of the company for not receiving salaries …
Guns without a permit, a 56-year old arrested in Belsh
A 56-year-old man in Belsh was arrested by the police for possession of a weapon without a permit. The arrest of the 56-year-old comes after the police provided information that this person was carrying a firearm. The police searched his apartment in the village of Lokalitet, where they found the …
Over 100 football fans accompanied, eight arrested after massive fight
State Police arrested 8 fans and started investigations for 106 of them after the fight between the fans of Vllaznia and Tirana. According to the police, the following citizens were arrested: Klejvi Artur Xeka, 20 years old, Klejdi Adnand Zyka, 18 years old, Renato Mentor Markgjoni, 18 years old, Ismail …
Journalist arrested for violating own father
A 37-year-old journalist, by profession, fell into the hands of the Shkodra police after he abused his father, as announced Sunday. Local media revealed that the 37-year-old manages the ShkodraNews. Arrest of 37-year-old Robert Staka was carried out after his father reported that he had threatened and raped him while …
Young man busted on drug charges in Vlora
A 20-year-old man who was wanted for the production and sale of narcotics has fallen into the handcuffs of Vlora police. Shkëlzen Zykaj from Selenica was declared wanted after the Court of Vlora had ordered the security measure “Arrest in prison”, for the criminal offense “Production and sale of narcotics”. …
Lawyer who paid 120,000 euro for wife’s beating sentenced to prison
Court of Special Appeal approved this Friday the measure of indefinite imprisonment for the lawyer Alban Bengasi, accused by SPAK, of having offered 120 thousand euros to rape his ex-wife Bengazi was declared wanted since May 2022, after the testimony of the contract killer, now an associate of justice, Nuredin …
The death of a 3-year-old boy, the father: I want justice!
ABC News has secured the report made by the father of the 3-year-old, Brian Spahiu, who died after going to get service at the private dental clinic “Splendent”. In the report, the father of the 3-year-old, Bledar Spahiu, says that on September 28, they took the boy to the clinic …
Wanted serbian caught in Morina border crossing
A 31-year-old man from Serbia was arrested at the border crossing point in Morina. Police say he was wanted internationally by Austria for the crime of drug trafficking. Interpol Tirana, in cooperation with their counterparts in Austria, have started the procedures for the extradition of the 31-year-old/ abcnews.al […] Read …
Hasani: The current geopolitical situation has produced many challenges that require attention
At the end of the meeting of foreign ministers of the Berlin Process in Tirana, Minister Hasani said that this was the last ministerial meeting in the series of three ministerial meetings that precede the Summit in Tirana. This was the last ministerial meeting in the series of three ministerial …
The Startup Albania grant program continues to help innovative businesses grow across Albania. Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj highlighted the program’s impact by sharing the success story of SunEasy, a startup that has expanded after receiving support through the 2024 Grant Scheme. According to Ibrahimaj, the right funding …
Albanian Defence Minister Ermal Nufi reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to NATO during the Athens Defence Conference, organized by the Delphi Economic Forum and the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP). Nufi said Europe faces an increasingly challenging security environment. Therefore, he stressed that stronger strategic coordination among allies is …
Albanian Defence Minister Ermal Nufi visited Athens on an official trip, where he was warmly received by his Greek counterpart, Defence Minister Nikos Dendias. The main focus of the visit was strengthening bilateral cooperation between Albania and Greece in defence and security. Both sides highlighted the positive and constructive momentum …
Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj said the government will approve a new investment law within this year. This reform will improve the business climate and align Albania with EU standards. She made the statement at a press conference. She added that investment policy remains one of the government’s …
The Government of Albania and the United Nations signed the Albania–UN Cooperation Framework 2027–2031 in Tirana. As a result, both sides reaffirmed their joint commitment to sustainable development and improved wellbeing across the country. In this context, Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu signed the agreement on behalf of Albania. Meanwhile, …
The public sports complex at the Lungomare in Vlora continues to attract both residents and visitors. As a result, it has become one of the most frequently used public spaces in the city. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the complex on social media. He highlighted its modern facilities …
Kosovo’s acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti attended a ceremony at Camp Bondsteel in Ferizaj. As a result, he highlighted the continued importance of international security cooperation in the region. The event marked the handover of command of the U.S. Army Regional Support Group – Balkans to Colonel Kurt A. Rorvik. …
TIRANA, June 29 – Parliament held the inaugural meeting of the Subcommittee on Public Information Integrity, Disinformation and Foreign Interference under the chairmanship of Iris Luarasi. The subcommittee includes Iris Luarasi as chair, Agron Gjekmarkaj as deputy chair, and Ardit Bido, Arbjan Mazniku and Greta Bardeli as members. Meanwhile, the …
TIRANA, June 29 – The parliamentary committee on Europe and Foreign Affairs approved three draft laws covering agriculture, energy and public administration reform during its latest meeting. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Fatmir Guri presented a draft law on commercial certificates for agricultural products. He said the measure …
TIRANA, June 29 – European Union Ambassador to Albania Silvio Gonzato called on newly graduated magistrates to carry out their duties with integrity, honesty, courage and humility. He said every decision they take will directly affect citizens’ lives and trust in the justice system. Meanwhile, Gonzato spoke at the National …