Metamorphosis’ file, Ervis Martinaj ordered Gjin Ndoji’s 2022 murder
Details regarding the investigation file of “Metamorphosis” codenamed police operation, in the framework of which the former director of the operational forces in the state police Oltion Bistri, the head of the prosecution of Kukës Xhevahir Lita, the businessman Pellumb Gjoka and several other citizens were arrested, have come to …
Vacationers ‘abandon’ Durres beach due to bad weather
Bad weather with rain and clouds that is expected to engulf Albania in the following hours, has caused the beach of Durres to be abandoned by vacationers this Saturday. Holidaymakers have cut short their beach holiday due to weather conditions and fear of potential storms. Now empty, the beach of …
Minor girl’s prostitution exploitation discovered after Durres woman’s stabbing
Another person has fallen into the hands of the Durres police as part of the investigation into the incident that happened two days ago in Durres, where a 32-year-old woman was found dead under the Dajlani Bridge. As part of these investigations, the number of those arrested has increased to …
Sterilization concession, Former Minister of Finance summoned by SPAK
The former Minister of Finance, Anila Denaj, appeared at SPAK this Friday. It is learned that Denaj will give clarifications regarding the investigations that are being carried out for the tender for the sterilization of surgical equipment at the Ministry of Health. Earlier, former minister Ilir Beqja and former deputy …
Military helicopter engaged to fight Gjallica mountain fire
Fires have been active for nine days in Gjallica Mountain, where 10 hectares of tall pine trees and vegetation have burned. In order to help extinguish the wildfire, it has become possible to intervene from the air this Friday. A military helicopter is carrying out the operation of throwing water …
Metani respond to Berisha’ accusations: Go to office of the Prosecutor
Yesterday, former Prime Minister Sali Berisha made strong accusations against the High Inspector of Justice, Artur Metani. In a press statement, Berisha said that Metani is involved in the incinerator affair, for this reason he requested his resignation. Today Artur Metani has responded to the accusations of Sali Berisha, telling …
The situation in Kosovo, this Friday begins withdrawal of the effective from the municipalities in North
This Friday, I pray that the reduction of the members of the Kosovo Police by 25%, in and around the municipal facilities in the north, will begin. The decision came after the assessment of the situation by the Kosovo Police, EULEX and KFOR. According to the assessment, the security situation …
Tre arrested after trying to defraud Tirana businessman
Three people have been arrested by Tirana police and another who has been described as the head of the criminal fraud group has been declared wanted. During the “Replay” codenamed operation, 34-year-old Afrim Radici, 41-year-old Gezim Çelanji and 22-year-old Qazim Vata were arrested. According to the police, citizens in cooperation …
Three entities punished for stealing electricity in Tirana
Three subjects were recently punished by the Structures of the regional directorate of Distribution System Operator (DSO) Tirana, after they were caught stealing electricity. According to the DSO announcement, two objects in the area of Qesaraka were exercising private activity, while a subscriber, owner of a 3-story villa, being a …
The murder of the 32-year-old woman, two arrested
The murder of 32-year-old Luljeta Preza under the Dajlan Bridge has been revealed. The police said that the two citizens committed the crime, Aldo Ibrahimi and Ylli Grabovari. So, he also accompanied three girls, who were present at the time of the event. ABC News reporter Leonidha Musai reports that …
The State Police of Albania strengthened its cooperation with Spain in the fight against international crime. The Director General of the State Police State Police of Albania met with the Spanish ambassador Ventura at the Directorate General of State Police in Tirana. First, both sides praised the strong and strategic …
FlyOne Armenia resumed direct flights between Albania and Armenia today. The airline landed its first flight at Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, restoring a direct air connection between the two countries. FlyOne Armenia will operate the route twice a week, every Monday and Thursday. The new service gives passengers more …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Monday. Rama thanked Macron for the warm welcome and said he was pleased with the meeting. During a working lunch, the two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership between Albania and …
French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed France’s support for Albania’s European Union integration after meeting Prime Minister Edi Rama in Paris. Following the talks, Macron highlighted the growing ties between France and Albania. He pointed to progress in innovation, education, higher education, culture, and tourism as evidence of the close relationship …
European Council President António Costa said Albania could complete its European Union accession negotiations by 2027 if it maintains its current pace of reforms. Speaking at the EU–Moldova Summit in Brussels, Costa described Albania’s goal of closing negotiations by the end of 2027 as ambitious but achievable. He noted that …
Albania leads the Western Balkans in public support for European Union membership. Data from the European Commission shows very high levels of backing for EU integration. Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi stated that Albanians remain among the strongest supporters of the European project. He emphasized that 92% of citizens support …
The Central Election Commission of Albania and its counterparts in Moldova, Ukraine, and North Macedonia signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen democratic resilience and European cooperation. First, the agreement was signed during the closing session of the regional conference “Money in Politics 2026.” As a result, the event marked …
Minister of Justice Toni Gogu held his first meeting with the new leadership of the National Bar Association in Tirana. First, both sides focused on strengthening institutional cooperation in the justice sector. They also discussed the implementation of new commitments following Albania’s signing of the Council of Europe Convention on …
The Parliamentary Committee on Economy, Employment and Finance reviewed the draft resolution on the annual activity report of the Bank of Albania for 2025. The committee also defined key priorities for the institution’s work in 2026. First, committee rapporteur and chair Milva Ekonomi praised the role of the Bank of …
The Municipality of Vlora has announced that navigation will be prohibited in the Cape Gjuhëz area on June 23 and 24, 2026, due to a coastal military exercise and live-fire drill conducted by the Albanian Armed Forces. According to an official notice from the Ministry of Defense, Military Unit No. …