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Stabbed 2 people in Saranda/ Police identified the perpetrator, was arrested 3 times for drug trafficking

A 52-year-old Fatmir Jashari, who stabbed citizens Edmond Sulo, 54 years old and Spiro Llambri, 62 years old, was convicted earlier by the police. Sources for ABC News stated that Jashari, known by the nickname “Radari”, a fisherman by profession, was arrested in Corfu in 2000, after he was carrying …

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A 46-year-old embezzled 3 million euros

A 46-year-old woman was arrested by the police for fraud. Confidential sources confirm to ABC News that the woman from Korça has been under investigation for several months as she allegedly stole sums of money ALL and foreign currency by defrauding online businesses and sending their orders to customers in …

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A 33-year old is arrested for drug trafficking

A 33-year-old man was arrested in Morina for drug trafficking. The police announce that the young man was a passenger in a taxi vehicle, in which 4 packets of suspected ecstasy narcotics were found. At the end of the investigative actions, the specialists for the Investigation of Illegal Traffic and …

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Car engulfed in flames near Durres municipality building

A car was engulfed in flames in Durrës this Saturday morning. It is known that the vehicle was parked near the municipality of Durrës. From the first suspicions, it is thought that the fire in the ‘KIA’ type vehicle was caused by an electrical spark. Fortunately, there was only material …

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Two arrested for cannabis cultivation

Two young men, 28 and 33 years old, have been arrested by the police on suspicion of cultivating cannabis. These two persons had erected 6 mini-greenhouses in which they had cultivated narcotic plants. 33-year-old Oraldo Jaku and 28-year-old Luigj Shejna were caught red-handed by the police services in the greenhouses. …

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Korça celebrates 16th edition of carnival

Korça celebrates this Saturday the 16th edition of the carnival, which also coincides with the opening of the tourist season. The event started since morning and will culminate with activities until dinner. As reported, 30 different groups from the country but also from other countries, such as North Macedonia, Greece, …

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Removal of ranks for inspectors / Police Union against: We cannot be equal

The order of interior minister Bledi Çuçi and police chief Muhamet Rrumbullaku to merge the ranks of state police inspectors has caused a lot of dissatisfaction within the ranks of the blue uniforms. The RENEA department, FNSH as well as many other structures have complained to the Police Union, since …

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Albania to Start Searching for Remains of Communist Camp Victims

State body in charge of Communist-era secret police files said it has started a search for the graves and remains of some 44 Albanians who perished in the infamous labour camp of Spac. Original post Here

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New mayors of several municipalities certified by elections commission

The Central Election Commission this Friday morning has officially given the mandate for mayors to the 6 winning candidates elected on May 14. Today, the mandate was given to the candidate of the Socialist Party who won in the May elections, the mayor of Tirana Erion Veliaj. The CEC has …

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Veliaj welcomes the President of Hungary, Katalin Novák  

The Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, hosted today the President of Hungary, Katalin Novák. Veliaj, who gave to the Hungarian president with the ‘Key to the City’, said that this gift, now a tradition of the Municipality of Tirana, is a symbol of Albanian generosity and hospitality. He appreciated the …

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Week in Review: Flamingos, Think Tankers and Returning Radicals

Our selection of Premium stories digs deep into a lively week, as Europe limps towards rebooting the enlargement system, votes in Kosovo are counted and Albanians throw off a reputation for apathy. Original post Here

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State Minister for Local Government: Strong local communities build Europe

TIRANA, June 12 – State Minister for Local Government Ervin Demo highlighted the importance of territorial cooperation and strong local government during an event marking the 20th anniversary of the Adriatic-Ionian Euroregion. During his remarks, Demo praised the Euroregion’s role in bringing together countries, institutions and citizens over the past …

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Beach agency monitors public beach access in Lezha

TIRANA, June 12 – The National Coastline Agency continues field inspections along the Lezha coastline. Authorities are focusing on protecting public beach areas and ensuring free access for visitors. Officials are carrying out the inspections under the beach station map. Municipal authorities proposed the map, while the Tourism Season Management …

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Director General of Customs, Beja: Customs cooperation as key mechanism for economic integration

TIRANA, June 12 – Director General of Customs Besmir Beja participated in the Third Conference of Directors General of Customs of the Western Balkans and European Union member states in Athens. The conference focused on “Connecting Markets, Harmonising Standards: Green Lanes as a pillar of enhanced integration in the EU …

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PM Rama denies provocation over Zvërnec investment protest timing

TIRANA, June 12 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said there is no provocation or confrontation linked to the timing of the Socialist Party anniversary event and a planned protest against the Zvërnec investment. He made the remarks in an interview on “Shqipëria Live” on Top Channel. He also commented on …

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US Lifts Albanian Opposition Leader Berisha’s ‘Persona Non Grata’ Status

State Department says removing Albanian opposition leader Sali Berisha’s designation, imposed in 2021 over alleged corruption, serves US ‘national interest’. Original post Here

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Health Minister Evis Sala discusses Children’s Rights Agenda 2027–2030 with students

TIRANA, June 12 – The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Evis Sala, initiated school-based sessions of the National Council for Child Rights and Protection. The initiative brings students from primary and secondary education directly into policy discussions across several cities. The first out-of-institution meeting took place at the “Petro …

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Archaeologists uncover colorful mosaics near Early Christian Basilica in Elbasan

TIRANA, June 12 – Archaeologists have uncovered previously unknown mosaics in Elbasan. The discovery came during excavations under the project “The Roman-Byzantine Quarter outside the Walls of Castrum Scampis – The Early Christian Basilica Extra Muros.” The findings reveal an earlier phase of the Early Christian basilica outside the walls …

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Lëpusha emerges as northern Albania’s tourism gem blending nature and agrotourism

Lëpusha, located in the heart of the Albanian Alps in Malësi e Madhe, is emerging as one of Albania’s most attractive mountain tourism destinations. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared photos of the area and highlighted its growing tourism potential and agrotourism development. He described Lëpusha as one of the “tourism …

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President Begaj highlights regional cooperation at Adriatic-Ionian Euroregion anniversary

TIRANA, June 12 – President Bajram Begaj attended an event marking the 20th anniversary of the Adriatic-Ionian Euroregion. He praised the initiative for strengthening cooperation among countries and communities across the region. During his address, Begaj said the anniversary reflected the value of an idea that had delivered tangible results …

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Week in Review: Flamingos, Think Tankers and Returning Radicals

Our selection of Premium stories digs deep into a lively week, as Europe limps towards rebooting the enlargement system, votes in Kosovo are counted and Albanians throw off a reputation for apathy. Original post Here

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State Minister for Local Government: Strong local communities build Europe

TIRANA, June 12 – State Minister for Local Government Ervin Demo highlighted the importance of territorial cooperation and strong local government during an event marking the 20th anniversary of the Adriatic-Ionian Euroregion. During his remarks, Demo praised the Euroregion’s role in bringing together countries, institutions and citizens over the past …

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Beach agency monitors public beach access in Lezha

TIRANA, June 12 – The National Coastline Agency continues field inspections along the Lezha coastline. Authorities are focusing on protecting public beach areas and ensuring free access for visitors. Officials are carrying out the inspections under the beach station map. Municipal authorities proposed the map, while the Tourism Season Management …

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Director General of Customs, Beja: Customs cooperation as key mechanism for economic integration

TIRANA, June 12 – Director General of Customs Besmir Beja participated in the Third Conference of Directors General of Customs of the Western Balkans and European Union member states in Athens. The conference focused on “Connecting Markets, Harmonising Standards: Green Lanes as a pillar of enhanced integration in the EU …

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PM Rama denies provocation over Zvërnec investment protest timing

TIRANA, June 12 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said there is no provocation or confrontation linked to the timing of the Socialist Party anniversary event and a planned protest against the Zvërnec investment. He made the remarks in an interview on “Shqipëria Live” on Top Channel. He also commented on …

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US Lifts Albanian Opposition Leader Berisha’s ‘Persona Non Grata’ Status

State Department says removing Albanian opposition leader Sali Berisha’s designation, imposed in 2021 over alleged corruption, serves US ‘national interest’. Original post Here

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Health Minister Evis Sala discusses Children’s Rights Agenda 2027–2030 with students

TIRANA, June 12 – The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Evis Sala, initiated school-based sessions of the National Council for Child Rights and Protection. The initiative brings students from primary and secondary education directly into policy discussions across several cities. The first out-of-institution meeting took place at the “Petro …

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Archaeologists uncover colorful mosaics near Early Christian Basilica in Elbasan

TIRANA, June 12 – Archaeologists have uncovered previously unknown mosaics in Elbasan. The discovery came during excavations under the project “The Roman-Byzantine Quarter outside the Walls of Castrum Scampis – The Early Christian Basilica Extra Muros.” The findings reveal an earlier phase of the Early Christian basilica outside the walls …

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Lëpusha emerges as northern Albania’s tourism gem blending nature and agrotourism

Lëpusha, located in the heart of the Albanian Alps in Malësi e Madhe, is emerging as one of Albania’s most attractive mountain tourism destinations. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared photos of the area and highlighted its growing tourism potential and agrotourism development. He described Lëpusha as one of the “tourism …

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President Begaj highlights regional cooperation at Adriatic-Ionian Euroregion anniversary

TIRANA, June 12 – President Bajram Begaj attended an event marking the 20th anniversary of the Adriatic-Ionian Euroregion. He praised the initiative for strengthening cooperation among countries and communities across the region. During his address, Begaj said the anniversary reflected the value of an idea that had delivered tangible results …