January 21 to be investigated by SPAK”/ The Supreme Court examines the request of Aleks Nika’s family members
The Supreme Court is expected to consider today the request of the family members for the 4 murders on the boulevard on January 21. More specifically, the panel composed of judges Ilir Panda, Sokol Binaj and Sander Simoni, will consider the request of Aleks Nika’s family members, who request that …
The murder of the 19-year old in Fier, new details revealed
New details have emerged from the murder of 19-year-old Grei Bihuci, who was killed on Monday morning in the center of the city of Fier, after a fight with his peers. According to the police, another 17-year-old was arrested who, in cooperation with 18-year-old Florian Muka, killed Bihuci. So, the …
SPAK: January 21, not a calculated crime
The Supreme Court is examining the request of the family members of Aleks Nika, killed in the protest of January 21, 2011, who request that the file of “January 21” be transferred to SPAK. Lawyer Idajet Beqiri has stated that the case is procedural and they demand that SPAK register …
Kidnapped a 19 year old boy for money, two arrested
Two young men in Mirdita have been arrested for the criminal offenses of “Illegal deprivation of liberty” and “Theft with violence”, committed in cooperation. Mateos Brozi, 20 years old, and Ergys Tusha, 19 years old, forcibly took a 19-year-old in a vehicle and held him in the garage of a …
A 23 year old arrested for stealing 10 thousand euros in the workplace
A 23-year-old man was arrested in Tirana. Luigj Shtinja was arrested after stealing a check worth 10,000 euros from the entity where he was employed. The police reaction came after the denunciation of the subject’s owner. The two accomplices of the 23-year-old are wanted. He stole the check, abusing his …
New details came to light on the murder of Pellumb Meta
The entire family is under investigation to identify who is the one who killed Pellumb Meta, his wife or one of the three children. All of them were sent to a place to try to shot an use a gun and resulted that the girl, Hygerta Meta is capable to …
Another weapons base is discovered in Durres, one arrested
Another weapons base has been discovered in Sukth of Durres. The owner of the apartment, Adem Salillari, was arrested as a large amount of cartridges of different calibers and other illegal items, which were suspected to serve criminal groups, were kept inside. More specifically, inside the apartment, the police found: …
The murder of the businessman, the court denies from freedom the suspected Portuguese killer
Ruben Saraiva will remain in prison waiting for March 20, to see the court’s decision on what will happen with the final security measure against him. The lawyer, Kujtim Cakrani, has spoken clarifying that he has obtained all the documents to see what the prosecution has found. Saraiva herself did …
Fier, 19-year-old killed with a knife after a debate
19-year-old was killed with a knife after a fight this morning in Fier, police confirmed. The victim is the citizen G.B. who died on the road to hospital due to severe injuries. Meanwhile, another one who tried to divide and help the victim, was injured. Police arrested immediately the perpetrator, …
Man that isolated family admitted to psychiatric hospital
The court of Tirana decided to put in a psychiatric hospital, Jetnor Zhaboli, the man who isolated his family and surveyed with camera the house. During Monday’s session, court changes the security measure from ‘prison arrest’ to temporary hospitalization to the psychiatric hospital the man who terrorised his family. The …
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 …
TIRANA, August 11 – The number of public beach plots and stations has increased significantly this summer. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja said 1,689 public plots are available in 2026. Last year, the figure stood at 1,014. According to data from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and …
TIRANA, August 11 – Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded to the dispute between Albanian Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha and Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Duric over Serbia’s intention to change the course of the Ibër River. Rama described the exchange as an interesting summer debate. He said Albania has no …
TIRANA, August 11 – Albania will experience stable atmospheric conditions on Tuesday, according to the Military Meteorological Service. Clear skies will prevail across the country. Passing clouds will develop over mountainous areas from midday through the afternoon. Local rain may accompany the clouds in the high mountains of southern Albania. …