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 Prosecution arrests 3 former officials and seizes 7500m2 of land acquired through document forgery
Tirana Prosecution sought the imposition of the precautionary measure “Remand in custody” Monday for former officials Y.M., K.B., A.L., for the commission of the criminal offense “Abuse of Office,” and citizen K.A. regarding the criminal offense “Falsification of documents,” as stipulated in Article 186/2 of the Criminal Code and the …
Metamorphosis”, investigations are closed/ Police leaders and businessmen involved. Among them Ervis Martinaj
The Special Prosecutor’s Office has closed the investigations for the persons arrested in connection with the Metamorfoza file, where senior police officers, businessmen or even people from the underworld were involved. As far as Ervis Martinaj is concerned, SPAK has separated the investigations It is known that the accusations have …
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Nature tourism continues to grow in Albania as more visitors choose national parks and protected areas to explore the country’s natural heritage. In a video message shared on social media, Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj highlighted several natural destinations that visitors can explore at the weekend, including Divjakë-Karavasta National Park, Llogara …
International media continue to highlight Albania as an emerging tourism destination. Recent articles focus on the country’s natural landscapes, coastline, cultural heritage, and lesser-known travel experiences. The Agency for Media and Information has shared several international articles published this week. Indonesian outlet “IDN Times” highlights the traditional streets and houses …
Ura e Vashës has become one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the Klos area. The historic bridge is attracting a growing number of Albanian and international visitors this summer. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the bridge on social media. He highlighted it as a popular destination …
TIRANA, August 31 – The wildfire situation has worsened in the Shkopet area as flames spread rapidly through the villages of Trodhen and Lundra e Madhe in Mat and moved toward the Kurbin area. The fire is advancing toward the Skanderbeg mountain range, increasing the risk to homes, farmland and …
TIRANA, August 31 – The archive of the Migjeni Theatre in Shkodër preserves an important part of the institution’s history. Photographs, documents, posters and other materials record its activities over the years and the artists who have performed on its stage. Archivist Astrit Fani said the archive needs better conditions …
Durrës has topped a list of Europe’s best-value beach destinations, according to the US media outlet “Quartz”. The list brings together eight coastal destinations that offer travelers a combination of beaches, history, culture, gastronomy, and affordable prices. “Quartz” highlights destinations stretching from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean and from …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha shared images of Tamara, Lepushë, and Vermosh on X. He highlighted the beauty of the Albanian Alps and their growing potential for mountain tourism. “Here, nature knows no limits, beauty becomes wealth, hospitality becomes law, and tradition becomes identity,” Hoxha wrote. He …
TIRANA, August 31 – Bakeries have been part of life in Korça for hundreds of years. Around 1850, the city had several bakeries in Varosh, Kasaba and the former Çarshia. They prepared bread as well as meat dishes, beans, tripe and other traditional foods. Historical documents show that Korça bakers …
Traditional Labëria music is reaching a new generation. For the third year in a row, musician Vendim Kapaj will offer a free fyell course in Vlora. The course will run from September 2026 to July 2027. It will teach the fyell and other traditional instruments. Young people from across southern …