Three youths arrested in Tirana for luring foreigners to invest in fictitious stock market
Three young people from Tirana have been arrested this Wednesday after deceiving foreign citizens over the phone to invest in fictitious stock markets. According to preliminary verifications, they were employed in a call center entity in Yzberisht area, and in cooperation with each other called foreign citizens. They introduced themselves …
Elbasan teacher suspended after mistreating autistic 5-year-old
Municipality of Elbasan reacted this Wednesday regarding the case of the 5-year-old boy with autism, after it was reported that he was mistreated by the kindergarten teacher. In the official announcement, it is clarified that the case was referred by the parents on October 26 and immediately on October 27, …
Rama inspected Drilon park in Pogradec
Prime Minister Edi Rama inspected this Tuesday morning the transformation site of Tushemishti Promenade and Drilon Park in Pogradec. During his visit, Rama said that this area will be multiplied to 150 hectares, all in function of the development of tourism. In the meantime, the Park will be accessible in …
Socialist MP summoned by Special Prosecution
MP of the Socialist Party (SP), Agron Çela, went this Tuesday to the Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK). It is learned that Çela went also yesterday at the premises of the Special Prosecutor’s Office, but was not questioned. Meanwhile, it is not yet known what the socialist …
Minor bicycle riders crashed by car in Shkodra
An accident resulting in the injury of two minors has occurred in the city of Shkodra. A vehicle, which was driven by a 31-year-old man, hit a bicycle, on which there were two minors. After the accident, the minors were immediately taken to the hospital and are out of danger …
“January 21″/ Strasbourg: The state is responsible for the murder of Aleks Nika
The court of Stasburg has given the decision for Aleks Nika. It should be noted that in connection with this event there are two violations in this matter: Murder and then not investigating the murder! In the decision of the Strasbourg Court, it is emphasized that the state is responsible …
59-year-old sentenced to prison after harrassing little girl
Court of Korça has set the security measure of arrest and imprisonment for 59-year-old Anesti Sala from the village of Pojan, who was arrested three days ago for sexual harassment of a 13-year-old girl. Prosecution demanded for the 59-year-old the security measure of arrest and imprisonment, a request that was …
Abuse with tenders, the prosecution seeks 4 years in prison for former secretary of the Ministry of Health
For the former General Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Joana Duro, the Special Prosecutor’s Office requested 4 years of imprisonment under the charge of passive corruption. As for the high-level specialist, Laura Shteto SPAK requested 1 year and 6 months of imprisonment. Vladimir Topi, the administrator of the company …
Balla meets the Secretary General of Interpol in France
Interior Minister Taulant Balla held a meeting this Monday with the Secretary General of Interpol, Jürgen Stock in Lyon, France. He declared that the time has come to pave the way for the extradition of crime bosses from Dubai and Latin America. Therefore, Balla emphasized that we must put an …
Rama: About 231.000 students to get free books throughout Albania
Prime Minister Edi Rama has revealed Monday that there are about 231 thousand students from the first to the ninth grade, who will benefit from free books throughout Albania. This support is foreseen in the 2024 budget, after the salary increase for over 14 nurses. “Good morning and with the …
TIRANA, July 17 – The Artistic Ensemble “Skanderbeg” from Korça represented Albania at the 59th edition of the International “Festival des Cultures du Monde” in Chambéry, France. The festival brought together folklore and cultural groups from different parts of the world. The Albanian ensemble presented traditional costumes, music and dances, …
TIRANA, July 17 – Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj presented the sovereign scheme “Double your business”, which aims to help Albanian companies access financing and increase investment, productivity and competitiveness in European markets. Ibrahimaj said the initiative responds to the real needs of businesses and supports the development …
TIRANA, July 17 – The Albanian government has launched the national program “Double Your Enterprise” to support small and medium-sized businesses through financing opportunities that aim to increase investment, employment and economic development. At the program’s presentation, Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko said the institution had worked for a …
TIRANA, July 17 – Kosova’s acting President Albulena Haxhiu said the constitutive session of the country’s parliament will take place in early August. She explained that the constitutional deadline expires on August 7. Haxhiu added that the Constitution gives the president 30 days to call the session. Meanwhile, she said …
TIRANA, July 17 – European Union Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said Albania has effectively started closing negotiation chapters for the first time in its accession process, as the bloc prepares for a new phase of enlargement. Speaking at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels, Kos said EU enlargement …
TIRANA, July 17 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said the national program “Double Your Enterprise” will support joint ventures in rural areas between private entities, farmers, and small and medium-sized businesses. Speaking at the presentation event of the program, Rama said rural development remains a priority, especially through the promotion …
Ethnic Cleansing Remark Tests Serbia’s Claim to Have Broken With Milošević A Serbian minister’s declared willingness to expel Kosovo Albanians has drawn condemnation across the region and Europe. Belgrade’s refusal to remove her has transformed a personal scandal into a test of government policy and Serbia’s European ambitions. Tirana Times, …
From fresh battles over memory in Bosnia to the acquittal of North Macedonia’s former PM and Turkey’s post-coup legacy, this week’s Balkan Insight Premium stories show how contested history keeps the region chained to its past. Original post Here
TIRANA, July 17 – Prime Minister Edi Rama congratulated Ukraine’s newly appointed Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi on his appointment by the Verkhovna Rada. Rama wished Koretskyi success as he joins President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in leading Ukraine during one of the most difficult chapters in its history. He said the country …
TIRANA, July 17 – The Central State Film Archive presented the restored version of the film “The Brave Ones” at Drita Cinema. The 1970 production by Film Studios “New Albania” returned to the big screen through the “Adopt a Film for Restoration” initiative. The screening presented one of the most …