The murder of the 19-year old in Fier, new details revealed
New details have emerged from the murder of 19-year-old Grei Bihuci, who was killed on Monday morning in the center of the city of Fier, after a fight with his peers. According to the police, another 17-year-old was arrested who, in cooperation with 18-year-old Florian Muka, killed Bihuci. So, the …
SPAK: January 21, not a calculated crime
The Supreme Court is examining the request of the family members of Aleks Nika, killed in the protest of January 21, 2011, who request that the file of “January 21” be transferred to SPAK. Lawyer Idajet Beqiri has stated that the case is procedural and they demand that SPAK register …
Kidnapped a 19 year old boy for money, two arrested
Two young men in Mirdita have been arrested for the criminal offenses of “Illegal deprivation of liberty” and “Theft with violence”, committed in cooperation. Mateos Brozi, 20 years old, and Ergys Tusha, 19 years old, forcibly took a 19-year-old in a vehicle and held him in the garage of a …
A 23 year old arrested for stealing 10 thousand euros in the workplace
A 23-year-old man was arrested in Tirana. Luigj Shtinja was arrested after stealing a check worth 10,000 euros from the entity where he was employed. The police reaction came after the denunciation of the subject’s owner. The two accomplices of the 23-year-old are wanted. He stole the check, abusing his …
New details came to light on the murder of Pellumb Meta
The entire family is under investigation to identify who is the one who killed Pellumb Meta, his wife or one of the three children. All of them were sent to a place to try to shot an use a gun and resulted that the girl, Hygerta Meta is capable to …
Another weapons base is discovered in Durres, one arrested
Another weapons base has been discovered in Sukth of Durres. The owner of the apartment, Adem Salillari, was arrested as a large amount of cartridges of different calibers and other illegal items, which were suspected to serve criminal groups, were kept inside. More specifically, inside the apartment, the police found: …
The murder of the businessman, the court denies from freedom the suspected Portuguese killer
Ruben Saraiva will remain in prison waiting for March 20, to see the court’s decision on what will happen with the final security measure against him. The lawyer, Kujtim Cakrani, has spoken clarifying that he has obtained all the documents to see what the prosecution has found. Saraiva herself did …
Fier, 19-year-old killed with a knife after a debate
19-year-old was killed with a knife after a fight this morning in Fier, police confirmed. The victim is the citizen G.B. who died on the road to hospital due to severe injuries. Meanwhile, another one who tried to divide and help the victim, was injured. Police arrested immediately the perpetrator, …
Man that isolated family admitted to psychiatric hospital
The court of Tirana decided to put in a psychiatric hospital, Jetnor Zhaboli, the man who isolated his family and surveyed with camera the house. During Monday’s session, court changes the security measure from ‘prison arrest’ to temporary hospitalization to the psychiatric hospital the man who terrorised his family. The …
The bus collides with tree
An accident was registered on Sunday morning in Tirana. The incident took place on “5 Maji” street, where a “Ring” bus was involved in the accident. The driver fainted and the bus collided with a tree and parked motorcycle. An accident was registered on Sunday morning in Tirana. The incident …
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A delegation of the Albanian Parliament took part in the Regional Parliamentary Anti-Corruption Clinic in Beciq, Montenegro, on September 24–26. MPs Milva Ekonomi, Antoneta Dhima and Kliti Hoti represented the Parliament. The National Democratic Institute organised the event with the Parliament of Montenegro. The meeting brought together MPs and parliamentary …
Albanian Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi said direct engagement with citizens and communities in EU member states is essential for the success of Albania’s EU integration process. He made the remarks at a conference with representatives of Albanian institutions and the European Parliament. Peleshi said enlargement cannot rely only on political …
Health and Social Protection Minister Klodiana Spahiu visited health facilities in Mallakastër to review investments, services and staff work. The visit took place as part of a process to restructure and reorganise health facilities. The process aims to align their capacities with community needs. Spahiu said the reorganisation aims to …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has called on the European Union not to leave the Western Balkans behind again. He said failure to integrate the region would also be a major failure for Europe. Rama spoke at the Inter-parliamentary Conference “Strategic Agenda for EU Enlargement and Albania’s Membership”. He said Albania …
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said Albania is on the right track toward European Union membership in an interview with France 24. She included Albania among four countries currently making the most progress in the accession process. Kos described 2026 as a high-paced year for EU enlargement. She said …
Andreas Schieder, the European Parliament rapporteur for Albania, said the country has entered the final phase of its EU membership negotiations. He said Albania can close the remaining chapters within the set deadlines. Schieder spoke at the Interparliamentary Conference “Strategic Agenda for EU Enlargement and Albania’s Membership” in Tirana. He …
European Union Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa said Albania has entered a new phase of its EU membership process. She noted that the country has opened all six negotiating clusters and provisionally closed three. Moreira de Sousa spoke at a conference with representatives of Albanian institutions and the …
European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman David McAllister said the European Union should advance membership negotiations whenever countries meet reform conditions. He spoke at the Interparliamentary Conference “Strategic Agenda for EU Enlargement and Albania’s Membership” in Tirana. McAllister said Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has increased the strategic importance of EU …
Autumn has begun to paint Tirana’s mountains in golden colors. After a long and scorching summer, golden grass now covers the slopes, while red shrubs add warmer tones. At the same time, green trees still dominate parts of the landscape, creating striking combinations of green, yellow, brown and red. A …