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Four vacationers were rescued in Vlora

Four vacationers were rescued this Wednesday on the shores of Vlora and Dhermi. It is known that three of them were sailing in a boat, which had a defect. While, another risked drowning because he was surfing and the sea was rough. The Border Police Services appeal to any citizen/vacationer …

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Foreign tourists’ impressions of Albania

Albania has become a favorite tourist destination for many foreigners this summer season, and Vlora is one of the coastal cities that has welcomed many tourists this summer. Prime Minister Edi Rama started this Wednesday with a video message from the tourists who came from Vlora expressing their impressions of …

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Two drug dealers arrested in Durres

Two people have been arrested by Durres Police, as in cooperation with each other they procured and sold cannabis and cocaine in different neighborhoods of the city. As material evidence, 1.1 kilograms of cannabis sativa narcotics, doses of cocaine and cannabis sativa narcotics, 900 euros and 90,000 ALL profited from …

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Fier robber arrested after 11 years on the run

A 46-year-old man has been arrested by the Fier police after 11 years on the run, as he is accused of theft at gunpoint in 2012. According to the police, the incident took place in the village of Portez, where the now-arrested person stole, under the threat of a firearm, …

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Balla-Metani discusses magistrates’ job on prosecuting law-breakers

Interior Minister, Taulant Balla held a meeting this Wednesday with the High Inspector of Justice, Artur Metani. During the meeting, Minister Balla expressed concerns to Metani, regarding some decision-making by the magistrates, in the context of the investigation or trial of criminal offenses against the environment, emphasizing the proceedings in …

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Two injured as motorbike crashed by car on Librazhd-Elbasan road

An accident happened this Wednesday afternoon on the Librazhd-Elbasan road segment, in the village of Mengel, where a vehicle crashed a motorcycle. As a result, the citizen and the passenger traveling in this motor vehicle were injured, who are under the care of doctors. Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle …

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Six Tirana call center employees arrested on ‘fraud’ charges

Six people have been collared this Wednesday by Tirana police, In the framework of the coded operation “Selita Center”, after being accused of deceiving foreign citizens to invest money in fictitious markets. During the operation, citizens Ermion Markaj, Patricja Radovani, Donald Toma, Areteo Butsi, Emanuele Jaho and Fiodor Ziu were …

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Meta reacts for Tirana’s incinerator: Late decision but positive

The head of Freedom Party, Ilir Meta, said that the seizure of the Tirana incinerator is a positive news. According to him is important, that three incinerators are treated as a whole. “As all the evidence has shown, as all the facts presented by us have shown, this is a …

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Balla with a meeting with members of the Republic Guard

Interior Minister Taulant Balla held a meeting with leaders and officers of the Republic Guard this morning. In his speech, Minister Balla stated that respect for the Law and the Code of Ethics during the exercise of duty and outside of it should be the distinguishing norm of this elite …

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Imprisoned Himara mayor’s file sent for adjudication to Special Court

Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has closed the investigations and sent this Tuesday the file of mayor of Himara elected in May 14 polls, Fredi Beleri, to the Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO). Beleri was arrested just two days before the local elections after …

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Tourists from around the world bring Tirana to life

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:16f576f1-911d-4435-be05-b61618feb3a4-351″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:16f576f1-911d-4435-be05-b61618feb3a4-351″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-2″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:16f576f1-911d-4435-be05-b61618feb3a4-352″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:16f576f1-911d-4435-be05-b61618feb3a4-352″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-4″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Tirana wakes up every day with voices from around the world, and tourists choose Albania as their holiday destination. Moreover, they fill the city with energy and movement as they …

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New Tirana–Palma de Mallorca Flight Route from Rinas Airport

The Tirana International Airport is expanding its international network. It is adding a new air route that connects Albania with one of the most popular Mediterranean tourist destinations. First, the airport announced the launch of the new Tirana–Palma de Mallorca route. The inaugural flight took place today. It operates in …

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“National Geographic”: Lake Ohrid, Europe’s hidden gem between ancient history and natural beauty

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:16f576f1-911d-4435-be05-b61618feb3a4-353″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:16f576f1-911d-4435-be05-b61618feb3a4-353″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-6″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> From the mountains of Slovenia to the wild landscapes of Finland and the calm shores of France, some of Europe’s most beautiful lakes remain far from large tourist crowds. In this context, Lake Ohrid stands out as one of the …

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Albania and Eurojust commit to strengthening cooperation against cross-border crime

Albania’s Minister of Interior, Besfort Lamallari, held a meeting in The Hague with Eurojust President Michael Schmid. They discussed how to strengthen cooperation against cross-border crime. During the meeting, Lamallari highlighted the strong partnership between Albania and Eurojust. Moreover, he noted that this cooperation already delivers concrete results in complex …

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“Latitudes”: Albania’s hidden treasures, from Theth to Filikur

While millions of tourists choose Albania every year for the famous beaches of the Riviera or the lively atmosphere of Tirana, another side of the country still remains far from mass tourism. Indeed, from spectacular canyons and hidden mountain villages to untouched coves and breathtaking northern landscapes, these destinations offer …

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Minister Karakaçi: Albania moves toward a gigabit society with major investments in modern networks and 5G coverage

Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi said Albania aligns its communication networks with EU standards. Moreover, he stressed a clear goal: modern fiber networks to end users and 5G coverage by 2030. He spoke at an event on underground urban infrastructure. In addition, he focused on removing overhead cables …

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“Urban Renaissance 2.0” to launch in July, targets gaps in water and sewage infrastructure

The “Urban Renaissance 2.0” program, set to be presented in early July, will address issues in water supply and sewage systems. Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke about the initiative during an event with local government leaders. Moreover, he described it as a large-scale program with strategic importance for communities across …

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Puppet Theatre of Tirana launches summer tour across Albania

The Puppet Theatre is ready to begin its summer tour across Albania. First, the National Center for Children’s Culture announced the program through its director Melsi Qirici on social media. The tour will bring children’s performances to several cities across the country. In addition, the program includes popular shows such …

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Albania’s Disregard for Environmental Protection ‘Hurting EU Accession Hopes’

Amid continuing street protests, Albania is coming under increasing pressure to reverse its weakening of environmental protections in the interests of ‘luxury tourism’, or risk a setback in its pursuit of EU accession. Original post Here

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Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia sign agreement on cross-border citizens’ rights

The Ombudsmen of Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia signed a memorandum of cooperation today in Prizren. The agreement aims to strengthen and protect citizens’ rights across borders. First, the heads of the institutions committed to turning cooperation into real benefits for citizens in all three countries. They emphasized practical protection …

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Tourists from around the world bring Tirana to life

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:16f576f1-911d-4435-be05-b61618feb3a4-351″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:16f576f1-911d-4435-be05-b61618feb3a4-351″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-2″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:16f576f1-911d-4435-be05-b61618feb3a4-352″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:16f576f1-911d-4435-be05-b61618feb3a4-352″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-4″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Tirana wakes up every day with voices from around the world, and tourists choose Albania as their holiday destination. Moreover, they fill the city with energy and movement as they …

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New Tirana–Palma de Mallorca Flight Route from Rinas Airport

The Tirana International Airport is expanding its international network. It is adding a new air route that connects Albania with one of the most popular Mediterranean tourist destinations. First, the airport announced the launch of the new Tirana–Palma de Mallorca route. The inaugural flight took place today. It operates in …

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“National Geographic”: Lake Ohrid, Europe’s hidden gem between ancient history and natural beauty

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:16f576f1-911d-4435-be05-b61618feb3a4-353″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:16f576f1-911d-4435-be05-b61618feb3a4-353″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-6″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> From the mountains of Slovenia to the wild landscapes of Finland and the calm shores of France, some of Europe’s most beautiful lakes remain far from large tourist crowds. In this context, Lake Ohrid stands out as one of the …

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Albania and Eurojust commit to strengthening cooperation against cross-border crime

Albania’s Minister of Interior, Besfort Lamallari, held a meeting in The Hague with Eurojust President Michael Schmid. They discussed how to strengthen cooperation against cross-border crime. During the meeting, Lamallari highlighted the strong partnership between Albania and Eurojust. Moreover, he noted that this cooperation already delivers concrete results in complex …

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“Latitudes”: Albania’s hidden treasures, from Theth to Filikur

While millions of tourists choose Albania every year for the famous beaches of the Riviera or the lively atmosphere of Tirana, another side of the country still remains far from mass tourism. Indeed, from spectacular canyons and hidden mountain villages to untouched coves and breathtaking northern landscapes, these destinations offer …

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Minister Karakaçi: Albania moves toward a gigabit society with major investments in modern networks and 5G coverage

Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi said Albania aligns its communication networks with EU standards. Moreover, he stressed a clear goal: modern fiber networks to end users and 5G coverage by 2030. He spoke at an event on underground urban infrastructure. In addition, he focused on removing overhead cables …

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“Urban Renaissance 2.0” to launch in July, targets gaps in water and sewage infrastructure

The “Urban Renaissance 2.0” program, set to be presented in early July, will address issues in water supply and sewage systems. Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke about the initiative during an event with local government leaders. Moreover, he described it as a large-scale program with strategic importance for communities across …

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Puppet Theatre of Tirana launches summer tour across Albania

The Puppet Theatre is ready to begin its summer tour across Albania. First, the National Center for Children’s Culture announced the program through its director Melsi Qirici on social media. The tour will bring children’s performances to several cities across the country. In addition, the program includes popular shows such …

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Albania’s Disregard for Environmental Protection ‘Hurting EU Accession Hopes’

Amid continuing street protests, Albania is coming under increasing pressure to reverse its weakening of environmental protections in the interests of ‘luxury tourism’, or risk a setback in its pursuit of EU accession. Original post Here

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Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia sign agreement on cross-border citizens’ rights

The Ombudsmen of Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia signed a memorandum of cooperation today in Prizren. The agreement aims to strengthen and protect citizens’ rights across borders. First, the heads of the institutions committed to turning cooperation into real benefits for citizens in all three countries. They emphasized practical protection …