Albania out of the monitoring of the Council of Europe for human rights/ Nikolla: Reconfirmation of the consolidation of democracy
The Speaker of the Assembly, Lindita Nikolla, welcomes the decision of APKiE to remove Albania from the monitoring system. In a post on social networks, Nikolla says that this decision is a reaffirmation of the consolidation of democracy in Albania. Among other things, Nikolla thanks the delegation of the Assembly …
Missing of the 3-year-old in Durres, two people are arrested and two others are declared wanted
The work continues to find the 3-year-old, where according to the mother of the little boy, he was kidnapped by his grandparents. The blue uniforms indicate that the citizen Rexhep Gjuni, the 3-year-old’s grandfather, 60 years old, and the grandmother’s brother, Arben Selaj, 49, have been detained in connection with …
A 47 year old arrested for cultivating cannabis in Shkodra
A 47-year-old man was captured by the police after an operation against the production and trafficking of narcotics, cannabis. The coded operation “First step” has been finalized after an investigation of several weeks. While nearly 2 thousand cannabis seeds were seized. So the procedural materials were passed to the Prosecution …
A member of a criminal group, the 46-year-old man is arrested for the purpose of extradition in Italy
A 46-year-old member of a criminal group for heroin trafficking was arrested in Kavaja with the intention of extradition to Italy. The Court of Catanzaro, Italy, in July 2023, assigned the security measure “Arrest in prison”, for the criminal offense “Participation in a criminal group, for the purpose of drug …
Annual report 2023/ Chief Prosecutor Olsian Çela: A very challenging year!
Chief Prosecutor Olsian Çela has reported to the High Prosecution Council regarding the annual report of the General Prosecution for 2023. “The year 2023 was a challenging year for the prosecutions of the general jurisdiction due to administrative and procedural issues related to the implementation of the new judicial map …
GJKKO submits for trial the file for the former mayor of the municipality of Durres, Vangjush Dako
The Special Court passed for trial the file in charge of the former mayor of the municipality of Durrës Vangjush Dakos and other former officials accused of abuse of office and falsification of documents. Dako was not present at Wednesday’s session, while he is accused of abuse of office in …
Wanted for the hostage-taking of the Beqiraj brothers, Agron Bejdolli is arrested
Arrested Agron Bejdolli, known as the right wing of “Rrumi t Shijaku”. This citizen is under security arrest in prison for “illegal deprivation of liberty (hostage taking)” in collaboration with Rrum, the two Beqiraj brothers in October 2022. Bejdolli was caught in the house of one of his cousins. /abcnews.al …
Three arrested for forgery documents, 37 institutional seals seized
A subject (firm) in Yzberisht was discovered, where documents were forged. The police arrested 3 people while seizing 37 forged stamps. 37 forged stamps belonged to various state institutions inside and outside Albania, incomplete documents (circulation permits, booklets, notarial statements, school documents and proof of professional skills) and 210 bottles …
Two arrested in Gjirokastra for trafficking narcotics
Two people, Thoma Bogdani and Fatjon Dule, with criminal records in the field of narcotics, have been arrested in Gjirokastër. In a “Jaguar” type vehicle that was driven by the 50-year-old, on the Kardhiqi bridge, 2 bags with about 15.8 kilograms of canabis were found. From the preliminary investigations, it …
Minister Hasani: 15 Albanians left Israel after Iran’s attack
“Albanian citizens, who traveled last week for work or tourist reasons in the Middle East are healthy and well.”, thus declared the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Igli Hasani. Through a note on “Facebook”, the Albanian chief diplomat adds that “as a result of the Iranian attack …
TIRANA, August 24 – Ukraine marks 35 years of independence today, with Ambassador Volodymyr Shkurov stressing the country’s long struggle to defend its sovereignty and European choice. In a message marking the anniversary, Shkurov recalled that Ukraine declared independence on August 24, 1991. He said more than 90% of voters …
TIRANA, August 24 – Albania will experience stable atmospheric conditions on Monday, according to the Military Meteorological Service. The weather will remain mostly clear, with some cloudiness developing over eastern areas from midday into the afternoon. Light rain may affect mountain areas in the east and south, while the rest …
TIRANA, August 24 – Albania’s fire situation has improved, according to the Ministry of Defence. Civil Protection structures continue coordinated operations across the country. Authorities reported 11 fires during the day. Four remain active and 7 are under monitoring. A total of 332 operational personnel and 15 firefighting vehicles are …
TIRANA, August 24 – Canadian newspaper The Toronto Star reports on Albania’s rapid transformation from a communist-era isolated state into a growing European tourism destination. Reporter Tim Johnson highlights its natural beauty, cultural heritage, diverse landscapes and expanding tourism infrastructure. According to Albania’s Institute of Statistics, foreign visitors travelling for …
As preparations continue for the “Prishtina & Durrës 2030” Mediterranean Games, Albania is working to strengthen Durrës as a major sports destination in the region. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Blendi Gonxhja held talks in Taranto with newly elected International Committee of the Mediterranean Games President Francesco Purromuto and …
Albania is taking part in the 32nd International Horticultural Congress, IHC2026, in Kyoto, Japan. The major scientific event runs until August 28 and brings together researchers, academics, experts and professionals from around the world. Albanian academic Nazim S. Gruda represents the country at the congress. He is a member of …
TIRANA, August 24 – The Organization of War Veterans of the Kosovo Liberation Army (OVL-KLA) has backed former Kosova Liberation Army commander Ramush Haradinaj’s proposal to restore Hashim Thaçi’s presidential mandate after his return to Kosova. In a Facebook post, the veterans’ organization described the proposal as carrying “national and …
TIRANA, August 24 – Prime Minister Edi Rama will meet his cabinet ministers in Pogradec today to discuss priorities for the second year of the Socialist Party’s fourth governing term. The meeting follows a session with the party’s political leaders from Albania’s 12 counties and the heads of parliamentary committees. …
TIRANA, August 24 – Albania won its first medal at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games as wrestler Ardit Zeneli claimed bronze in the Greco-Roman style in the up to 67-kilogram category. Zeneli beat Greece’s Stavros Ntounias 9-8 in the bronze-medal bout. The match remained closely contested until the end. Meanwhile, …
Visitors are enjoying the natural beauty of the Vjosa River, one of Albania’s most valuable natural treasures. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the river, showing its clear waters and surrounding landscapes. Visitors can also be seen along the riverbanks, enjoying the summer heat and cooling off in the …