Elbasan, man arrested after stealing EUR 17,000 off brother
Police of Elbasan arrested this Thursday a 38-year-old wanted for theft. Law enforcement revealed that he had stolen 17 thousand euros from his brother’s apartment in April 2023. His wife is also under investigation, who is accused of being an accomplice in this theft. On its part, the Police also …
Shkoder, 32 kg of cannabis seized, five arrested
Over 32 kg of cannabis sativa were found this Sunday in the village of Plan of Shkodra. The amount of drugs was found by police, part of the mega-operation ‘Tempulli’ and it is believed that the drugs is property of a criminal group of 11 persons, five of them arrested. …
Perpetrator of the murder of businessman Nikulaj arrives to Albania
Portuguese Ruben Saraiva, who is suspected of being the person who executed businessman Ardian Nikulaj in April of this year, has been extradited from Morocco to Albania. He arrived this Sunday morning at Rinas Airport. The Portuguese was arrested in May and has been imprisoned in Morocco. until the authorities …
Albania’s former prime minister and leader of largest opposition group, Sali Berisha, placed under house arrest, ordered not to communicate with public
TIRANA, Dec. 30, 2023 – Sali Berisha, Albania’s former prime minister and leader of the country’s largest opposition group, has been placed under police-supervised house arrest and ordered to stop communicating with anyone outside his household through a ruling of the Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime. The ruling …
P.M highlights Albania’s economic growth in 2023
Prime Minister Edi Rama, at the year-end conference with journalists, emphasized that 2023 has been a very good year for Albania. The head of the government added that the year will close with an economic growth of nearly 4%, a figure that exceeds the forecast of the government and international …
Police Director: Officers haven’t admitted use of ‘Sky ECC’
General Director of State Police, Muhamet Rrumbullaku taled this Saturday about the work of the law enforcement in 2023, focusing at the self-cleaning of police. At the annual meeting with journalists, Rrumbullaku spoke about filling out the forms, he said that they have all been collected, but no one has …
Sali Berisha under house arrest
Judge Irena Gjoka announced the decision today, accepting SPAK’s request for tightening the security measure for the former prime minister. From today, Sali Berisha will be under house arrest. It remains to be seen if SPAK’s request has been approved in its entirety, in addition to house arrest, GJKKO has …
Rama reacts after house arrest measure on former PM Berisha
At the same time that the Prime Minister, Edi Rama holds the annual conference, GJKKO (Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime) made the decision to toughen the measure against the former Prime Minister, Sali Berisha, into house arrest. Rama reacted by stating that it is not a party’s victory …
Next hearing on former PM Berisha’s arrest to be held
Next hearing regarding the measure of arrest against former Prime Minister Sali Berisha is expected to be held this Saturday, at 12:00. In Thursday’s session, judge Irena Gjoka argued that the postponement of the decision was made to give time to the lawyers to familiarize themselves with the evidence. On …
Librazhd, man dies in car accident
A 57-year-old man from Librazhd area passed away in a road accident, as reported this Friday. Police informed that he lost control of the car he was driving and as a result he lost his life. In the meantime, the investigative group has started investigations to solve the circumstances of …
TIRANA, July 27 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Monday that what he described as the “Flamingo Revolution” represented an example of disinformation and foreign interference. Speaking at the conference “Confronting Information Manipulation and Foreign Interference: Albania and the Enlargement Context” in Tirana, Rama referred to the protests known …
Kosovo faces growing pressure to complete preparations for the Mediterranean Games “Prishtina 2030”. The event represents one of the country’s biggest sports projects. However, delays in building sports infrastructure have raised concerns among sports leaders. Kosovo Olympic Committee President Ismet Krasniqi warned about the consequences of a possible failure. He …
TIRANA, July 27 – Border Police and the Maritime Police Unit blocked a Jet Ski in Livadhi Bay, Himara, after its rider performed dangerous manoeuvres near the safety zone for beachgoers. According to the police, citizens at the beach reported that the Jet Ski was moving dangerously close to the …
Ksamil has emerged as one of the leading European summer destinations for 2026, according to the Italian travel media outlet “Turisti per Caso”. The publication included the Albanian coastal gem among Europe’s 15 best destinations for the summer season. The list features destinations ranging from Albania’s crystal-clear beaches to Iceland’s …
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Andis Salla highlighted Enol Winery in Prezë as an example of successful agritourism and Albanian-made products. Salla shared images from the winery on social media and described it as one of the first certified agritourism businesses in the country. The winery has received support from …
TIRANA, July 27 – French Minister Delegate for Europe Benjamin Haddad will visit Kosova on Monday. During the visit, he will meet with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Glauk Konjufca. According to the announcement, the two officials will hold bilateral talks. Later, Acting Deputy Prime Minister Glauk Konjufca, …
Hysaj Agrotourism in Malësia e Madhe has become an important rural tourism destination in the Shkodër region. The farm combines northern Albanian traditions, local cuisine and the natural beauty of Lake Shkodër. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images from the business, which receives support from government programmes. The agrotourism centre …
TIRANA, July 27 – The “Blue Eye” Natural Park in Saranda continues to attract domestic visitors and foreign tourists during this summer season. On Monday, Prime Minister Edi Rama shared footage from the site on social media, showing the area filled with visitors. He described the destination as one of …
The Shalë River has become one of Albania’s most attractive destinations for local and international tourists in recent years. The untouched nature, crystal-clear waters and adventure activities attract visitors, especially during the summer months from June to August. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images from the Shalë River, showing tourists …
TIRANA, July 27 – Kosova has secured a €60 million loan for the Olympic Village of the 2030 Mediterranean Games. French Minister Delegate for Europe Benjamin Haddad announced the agreement after meeting with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kosova Glauk Konjufca. The talks focused on bilateral cooperation, regional developments …