Athens, peace conference, Hasani: EU membership essential for Europe’s stability
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, participated in the International Conference on Peace and Sustainable Growth, which was held in Athens. Minister Hasani emphasized that the integration of Albania and the region has remained stagnant for years, as he underlined that the EU’s approach, pace and commitment …
A dead body is pulled from Kukes lake
A female corpse, around 30 years old, was found in the waters of the Kukes lake. The still unidentified body was transported to the Kukes hospital morgue on Tuesday morning. The corpse was spotted by a resident of the area, who was filling water near the shore of the lake, …
Car crash with one victim, 21-year-old arrested
A 21-year-old was arrested after he caused a car accident with one victim just a day ago in Tirana. The event happened at ‘Mother Tereza’ boulevard in Kamez. The victim was a woman, the citizen with initials F.M., 46-year-old while two others were injured and fortunately are out of life …
A 33-year-old man is found dead, the first suspicions
A 33-year-old man was found dead in the reservoir of Kagjinas village in Kolonje. ABC News reporter Roland Beqiraj reports that the victim is Emiljano Baholli. According to the police, Baholli was treated for mental health problems./abcnews.al /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post Here
Eid al-Adha, Muslim believers celebrate all over the country
Muslim believers throughout Albania celebrate this Sunday the holiday of Kurban Bayram. The morning of this Sunday with thousands of believers of the Islamic faith started with praying in the mosque or in the main squares. Elbasan Muslim believers celebrate Eid al-Adha, one of the 2 most important holidays in …
A 34 year old arrested for attempted murder
A 34-year-old man was arrested by the police in Kukës. This citizen tried to kill a person with a knife, during a momentary conflict, for weak motives. The event happened on June 15 in neighborhood no. 3 of the city of Kukës. The 34-year-old, already arrested, was hit with hard …
The head of the Freedom Party, Ilir Meta at SPAK
The head of the Freedom Party, Ilir Meta, appears at SPAK. We remind you that the day before, PL MP Monika Kryemadhi also appeared at SPAK, for almost 5 hours. After leaving SPAK, Kryemadhi underlined that he was asked about the verifications that are being carried out for some criminal …
Former mayor of Elbasan, Qazim Sejdini passed away due to health problems
The former mayor of Elbasan, Qazim Sejdini, is escorted to his last apartment. Sejdini passed away yesterday due to some health problems. The mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, also participated in the tributes in honor of the 73-year-old, where he expressed “Condolences to the family and citizens of Elbasan. I …
Apartments, vehicles and large amounts of money, police seized the assets of the 36-year-old in Fier
The real estate of a 36-year-old man in Fier is seized. According to police information, this citizen is suspected of having benefited from these assets from criminal activities in the field of narcotics, carried out outside Albania. Specifically, the assets were seized: 2 arable land surfaces, in total 6831 m2, …
Basha gives up to court’s decision over the seal
Shortly before the start of the plenary session in the Assembly, Lulzim Basha gave a statement to the media. Basha was asked by journalists about the decision of the Court of Appeal that returned the seal to Sali Berisha’s Pulpit. He said that he has no concerns about his personal …
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Masked protesters continued to clash with police in Tirana on Thursday. They damaged public spaces and private businesses as unrest spread across the capital. After vandalizing businesses on Elbasan Street, masked youths set a kiosk ablaze on Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard. Flames engulfed the structure and sent thick smoke into …
President Bajram Begaj has called on citizens and all parties involved in the recent protests to reject violence and prioritize dialogue. He stressed that Albania needs calm, responsibility and cooperation. In a message to the public, Begaj said he had followed both the protesters’ demands and the acts of violence …
The OSCE Presence in Albania has welcomed President Bajram Begaj’s call for calm and inclusive dialogue amid the recent unrest. It has also offered to help facilitate talks if the parties request its support. In a statement, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) joined the President’s appeal …
The EU Delegation in Tirana issued a statement on Thursday regarding the student protests, condemning the escalation of violence and damage to property. In its statement, the delegation called on protesters to refrain from violence. According to the EU, constructive dialogue among all parties is the only way forward to …
Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro has responded following three days of protests by university and high school students, calling on parents, teachers, and the wider community to work together to ensure the safety of young people and prevent the situation from escalating. In a message addressed to parents, pupils, and university …
The Tirana Chamber of Commerce and Industry has reacted to acts of violence and damage to public and private property during protests in the capital, condemning attacks on institutions, banks, shopping centers, and business premises. In its statement, the Chamber emphasized that peaceful protest is a fundamental right in a …
Student protests continue to escalate in the capital. In the former Blloku area, private businesses have begun taking protective measures, installing security shutters and reinforcing their commercial premises. These security measures follow incidents reported in recent hours, during which some young protesters attacked and damaged private property, as well as …
The General Director of the State Police, Skënder Hita, said during a press conference at the State Police General Directorate that 71 police officers had been injured in acts of violence over the three days of protests in Tirana. Hita called on parents and teachers not to allow children and …
The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has provided the latest update on the condition of those injured during the protests. According to the official statement, a total of 14 injured people were admitted to the University Trauma Hospital, including eight police officers, four protesters and two minors. Four police …