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Tirana adult caught in possession of firearm

Aurel Lazaj, 37-year-old has been handcuffed the Tirana Police this Friday, after he was caught with firearms and ammunition in a bar. During the coded operation “Surprise”, the firearm and ammunition were seized. In the meantime, the procedural materials were passed to the Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of First …

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New details on reportedly burned little girl revealed

New details have been learned from the event published the day before, where it was reported about a 2-year-old admitted to the Pediatrics of the State Medical University, with burn marks on her body. It is known that the minor girl was taken to the hospital by her aunt because …

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Lushnja woman sentenced for rape detained

Police of Lushnja has arrested this Friday the wanted 30-year-old Borana Faslliu, after she was sentenced to 3 years and 4 months in prison, for the criminal offense of “Sexual relationship with violence, with adults”. Court of Appeal has sentenced the 30-year-old woman to 3 years and 4 months in …

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Special Court hearing on notorious Laert Haxhiu postponed

Hearing on Laert Haxhiu, accused of the double murder in Lushnja in 2017, where Jurgen Hoxha and Zamir Latifi lost their lives, while Xjulio Shkurti escaped the assassination, has been postponed this Friday. Special Court scheduled the next session on December 1 to give time to the appointed lawyer to …

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Durres, a 50 year old crashed to death by careless driver

A fatal accident happened this Friday morning in the city of Durrës, on the ring road of Shkozet.  According to the police, a vehicle, which was driven by a 32-year-old man, hit a 50 year old to death while riding a bicycle. On his part, driver of the vehicle was …

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“Temple” operation, a 27-year old is arrested

A 27-year-old man was captured by the police as part of the operation coded “Temple”. It is reported that the 27-year-old was declared wanted after the Court of First Instance of the General Jurisdiction of Tirana has assigned the security measure “Arrest in prison” for the criminal offense “Production and …

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Man found dead inside car in Fier

A 39-year-old man from Tirana was found without signs of life in Fier, in the village of Daullas. From the actions so far, it is suspected that the 39-year-old committed suicide with a firearm. Police services immediately went to the scene, where they found a pistol and a cartridge case. …

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Ilir Panda, elected deputy president of the Supreme Court

The general meeting of judges of the Supreme Court held this Thursday the procedure for the election of the Deputy President of this Court. Referring to the requirements of Article 26, point 3 of Law no. 98/2016 “On the organization of judicial power in the Republic of Albania” as well …

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Man arrested for dealing drugs near Saranda school

A 44-year-old man was arrested by the police on Thursday morning, after he was caught selling narcotics near schools in Saranda. During the control carried out against the 44-year-old, the Police services found quantities of suspected narcotic cannabis, divided into about 63 doses, ready for sale. From the verifications carried …

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Human remains found in Saranda identified

Adnant Jaupi is the 53-year-old from Elbasan whose body was found decomposed in Xarrë village, Konispol municipality. The 53-year-old from Elbasan worked as a shepherd in Xarre, while he had been missing for about 2-3 months. His family members were also interested in this. From the investigation, there are no …

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Albanian government approves opening of embassy in Dublin

The Albanian government has approved the opening of the Embassy of the Republic of Albania in Dublin, Ireland, expanding the country’s diplomatic network. The Council of Ministers adopted the decision under the Law on the Foreign Service of the Republic of Albania, following a proposal by the Minister for Europe …

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Albanian Protesters Celebrate as PM Backtracks on Controversial Environment Laws

Protesters in Albania hail ‘moral victory’ after PM Edi Rama declares in Brussels that his government will revisit controversial laws that pave the way for a luxury resort linked to Donald Trump’s family. Original post Here

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State Police and U.S. ICITAP reaffirm 30-year strategic partnership

TIRANA, July 15 – The State Police and the U.S. International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) reaffirmed their strategic partnership, built over more than 30 years of cooperation. State Police Director General Skënder Hita met with ICITAP Europe and Asia Programme Representative Alexzandria Burns and ICITAP Albania Programme Director …

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Book “100 Years of Theatre in Shkodra (1879–1979)” highlights a century of Albanian stage history

The book “100 Years of Theatre in Shkodra: 1879–1979” by author Andrea Skanjeti has been published by the Academy of Sciences of Albania, presenting a century-long history of theatre in Shkodra, one of the country’s most important cultural centres. Academic and playwright Stefan Çapaliku contributed to preparing the book for …

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Deputy minister presents bill to strengthen Civil Society Support Agency

TIRANA, July 15 – Deputy Health and Social Protection Minister Denada Seferi presented a draft law to the parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Public Information. The bill proposes amendments to the law governing the Civil Society Support Agency. Seferi said the draft aims to strengthen the agency’s institutional role. …

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UEFA Conference League, Vllaznia aims for second qualifying round spot

TIRANA, July 15 – Vllaznia will face Malisheva on Wednesday in the second leg of the first qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. The Shkodër-based team travels to Kosova with a 2-1 advantage from the first match at “Loro Boriçi” Stadium. Vllaznia conceded an early goal but reacted with …

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PM Rama to Euronews Serbia: Kosovo and Metohija no longer exists, only the Republic of Kosova

TIRANA, July 15 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said Serbia bears the main responsibility for the current deadlock in its dialogue with Kosova because it has not accepted what he described as the new reality. In an interview with Euronews Serbia, Rama said the term “Kosovo and Metohija” no longer …

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FSHF: Major sporting events boost Albania’s international profile

The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) says that hosting international sporting events helps promote Albania, develop tourism, and support economic growth. FSHF highlighted the UEFA Europa Conference League final held in Tirana in 2022 as a clear example of how major football events can benefit the country. The federation aims to …

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Special prosecution chief: Electoral crime remains a concern, cases require evidence

TIRANA, July 15 – Electoral crime remains a serious concern, but prosecutors can file charges only when evidence supports them, Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organised Crime chief Klodjan Braho said on Tuesday. Braho made the remarks while reporting to Parliament’s Committee on Citizen Initiatives, Cooperation and Institutional Oversight during …

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Former Kosova Prime Minister: Albania’s success benefits all Albanians

TIRANA, July 15 – Former Kosova Prime Minister and Honorary President of the Alliance for the Future of Kosova, Ramush Haradinaj, welcomed Albania’s provisional closure of three European Union negotiation chapters, calling it an important achievement in the country’s integration process. In a social media post, Haradinaj said the milestone …

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Albanian government approves opening of embassy in Dublin

The Albanian government has approved the opening of the Embassy of the Republic of Albania in Dublin, Ireland, expanding the country’s diplomatic network. The Council of Ministers adopted the decision under the Law on the Foreign Service of the Republic of Albania, following a proposal by the Minister for Europe …

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Albanian Protesters Celebrate as PM Backtracks on Controversial Environment Laws

Protesters in Albania hail ‘moral victory’ after PM Edi Rama declares in Brussels that his government will revisit controversial laws that pave the way for a luxury resort linked to Donald Trump’s family. Original post Here

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State Police and U.S. ICITAP reaffirm 30-year strategic partnership

TIRANA, July 15 – The State Police and the U.S. International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) reaffirmed their strategic partnership, built over more than 30 years of cooperation. State Police Director General Skënder Hita met with ICITAP Europe and Asia Programme Representative Alexzandria Burns and ICITAP Albania Programme Director …

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Book “100 Years of Theatre in Shkodra (1879–1979)” highlights a century of Albanian stage history

The book “100 Years of Theatre in Shkodra: 1879–1979” by author Andrea Skanjeti has been published by the Academy of Sciences of Albania, presenting a century-long history of theatre in Shkodra, one of the country’s most important cultural centres. Academic and playwright Stefan Çapaliku contributed to preparing the book for …

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Deputy minister presents bill to strengthen Civil Society Support Agency

TIRANA, July 15 – Deputy Health and Social Protection Minister Denada Seferi presented a draft law to the parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Public Information. The bill proposes amendments to the law governing the Civil Society Support Agency. Seferi said the draft aims to strengthen the agency’s institutional role. …

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UEFA Conference League, Vllaznia aims for second qualifying round spot

TIRANA, July 15 – Vllaznia will face Malisheva on Wednesday in the second leg of the first qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. The Shkodër-based team travels to Kosova with a 2-1 advantage from the first match at “Loro Boriçi” Stadium. Vllaznia conceded an early goal but reacted with …

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PM Rama to Euronews Serbia: Kosovo and Metohija no longer exists, only the Republic of Kosova

TIRANA, July 15 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said Serbia bears the main responsibility for the current deadlock in its dialogue with Kosova because it has not accepted what he described as the new reality. In an interview with Euronews Serbia, Rama said the term “Kosovo and Metohija” no longer …

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FSHF: Major sporting events boost Albania’s international profile

The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) says that hosting international sporting events helps promote Albania, develop tourism, and support economic growth. FSHF highlighted the UEFA Europa Conference League final held in Tirana in 2022 as a clear example of how major football events can benefit the country. The federation aims to …

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Special prosecution chief: Electoral crime remains a concern, cases require evidence

TIRANA, July 15 – Electoral crime remains a serious concern, but prosecutors can file charges only when evidence supports them, Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organised Crime chief Klodjan Braho said on Tuesday. Braho made the remarks while reporting to Parliament’s Committee on Citizen Initiatives, Cooperation and Institutional Oversight during …

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Former Kosova Prime Minister: Albania’s success benefits all Albanians

TIRANA, July 15 – Former Kosova Prime Minister and Honorary President of the Alliance for the Future of Kosova, Ramush Haradinaj, welcomed Albania’s provisional closure of three European Union negotiation chapters, calling it an important achievement in the country’s integration process. In a social media post, Haradinaj said the milestone …