Tourism/ Rama: Albania in a new stage of success
Prime Minister Edi Rama from Elbasan, where he inspected the Ferrochrome industry of AlbChrome in the city of Elbasan, stated that the employee is important to be motivated and also respected. Rama emphasized the importance of working conditions, while he said that the country is now in a new stage …
Security Commission, Balla: Every apartment in Albania will have a unique code
Interior Minister Taulant Balla spoke about the law on addresses at the meeting of the Parliamentary Security Committee. Balla emphasized that it is very important that the national address register be updated regularly. “Each apartment in Albania will have a unique code. We also worked with by laws. Good laws …
Tirana mayor summoned by special prosecutors in corruption probe
TIRANA, Apr. 30, 2024 – Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj was summoned on Tuesday to the office of Albania’s Special Prosecutors for Organized Crime and Corruption (SPAK) as part of its investigation into corruption related to the construction of the Tirana waste incinerator. The move marks the first time Mr. Veliaj …
Bank of Albania moves to apply for SEPA membership
Albanian businesses and individuals have for years complained that bank transfers — both domestic and international — are costly and slow. SEPA membership would help solve the problem. TIRANA, Apr. 30, 2024 – Albania has started procedures to join the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) — a move experts say …
Mayor of Tirana Municipality, Erion Veliaj arrives at SPAK
The Mayor of Tirana Erjon Veliaj has arrived at SPAK premises. He did not give a statement to the media, however, a few days ago he warned that he would submit to the Prosecutor’s Office the files on all matters, including the incinerator and the ‘5D’ one. Regarding the latter, …
Police offers 30.000 Euro for information on perpetrator that put explosive at judge’s house
Shkodra police asked Tuesday the citizens’ help to identify the perpetrator who put explosive on the judge’s house, Tonin Sterkaj, In a press statement, this police informed that a special group is investigating over this case in collaboration with the prosecution, but this institution promises 30.000 euro reward for anyone …
Assets of polish citizen seized by Tirana prosecution
Tirana Prosecution Office required the imposition of preventive seizure on the assets belonging to the Polish citizen Anna Morgenstern who is involved in investments linked to illicit assets from undisclosed fund origins and is under suspicion for committing the criminal act of “Laundering the Proceeds of Criminal Offence or Criminal …
Albania commemorates 15 anniversary as Alliance takes stock of present and future challenges
AIIS’ international conference gathers decision-makers and experts in Tirana to discuss regional security Two significant anniversaries set the stage for an international conference organized by the Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS): the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Albania’s 15th anniversary of …
One dead in a fatal accident in Pogradec
An accident happened around 04:50 on the “Pogradec-Qafë Thane” road axis, near the village of Memëlisht. A “Benz” type vehicle with a 46-year-old driver collided with a “Citroen” type vehicle with a 58-year-old driver. As a result, the driver of the “Citroen” type vehicle, 58 years old, who is out …
VIDEO/ Explosion targets judge’s house in Shkodra
ABC News has secured the moment of placing the explosive substance at the gate of the residence of judge Tonin Sterkaj in Shkodra. The video shows the author approaching the judge’s apartment, wearing a black sweatshirt, mask and white gloves. Fortunately, no one was injured in the explosion, while the …
TIRANA, August 12 – The Military Meteorological Service says Albania will experience stable atmospheric conditions on Wednesday. Skies will remain clear across the country, with only limited and passing cloud cover over mountainous areas in the north and east. Meanwhile, winds will blow from the northwest to northeast at an …
TIRANA, August 11 – Albania’s State Minister and Chief Negotiator Majlinda Dhuka responded today to Serbian European Integration Minister Nemanja Starović over the debate surrounding the Ibër River. In a social media post, Dhuka said that the river flows forward and history does the same. As a lawyer, she said …
TIRANA, August 11 – Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha responded on Tuesday to Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Duric’s statement on the Ibër River. Hoxha stressed the need for dialogue, trust and practical cooperation in the region. Hoxha welcomed the calmer tone of Duric’s closing message. He …
TIRANA, August 11 – Velipoja Beach remains one of Albania’s most popular summer destinations. The beach stretches for more than 14 km and attracts large numbers of domestic and foreign visitors this season. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared footage of the Velipoja coastline on social media today. He highlighted the …
TIRANA, August 11 – Shkodër will host the second edition of the Youth Wave Festival on August 12. The event marks International Youth Day and will take place in front of the “Republika” Cinema. Shkodër Municipality said the festival will bring temporary parking and traffic restrictions in the area. Parking …
TIRANA, August 11 – The Kosova Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed concern over delays in constituting parliament and forming the government. The chamber warned that the lack of functioning institutions is creating uncertainty and causing further damage to the economy and local businesses. The chamber called on parliamentary …
TIRANA, August 11 – Albania ranks first worldwide in the National Cyber Security Index (NCSI), with 98.33 points. Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the ranking today. He said Albania has moved from being the target of one of the most serious cyber attacks against a NATO member to becoming a …
TIRANA, August 11 – A fire has reignited in Drenie, Mallakastër, on Tuesday. The flames have spread in the northern part of the fire zone towards Drenie village. The National Civil Protection Agency said 2 Air Tractor aircraft are fighting the fire from the air. On the ground, 5 firefighting …
TIRANA, August 11 – The European Union has called for restraint over statements about a possible change to the Ibër River’s flow. It also called for actions that do not serve the normalization of relations between Kosova and Serbia to be avoided. A European Commission spokesperson said on August 11 …
TIRANA, August 11 – The European Union and Albania have deepened cooperation on security and defence through their Security and Defence Partnership. The partnership focuses on common challenges and threats. The EU Delegation in Albania said today’s threats know no borders. It added that security and defence partnerships turn shared …