Woman involved in Kukes ex-mayor sex scandal seeks lighter security measure
Alma Kaçi appeared this Thursday in the Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO), where the request for replacing the security measure is expected to be examined. The 40-year-old woman has demanded the replacement of the measure ‘house arrest’ with ‘investigation in free state’. At the end of last …
Tirana, three arrested for cocaine dealing
Three people have been arrested after being accused of supplying cocaine to several distribution networks. In the framework of the operation coded “Three stars”, to attack criminal activity in the field of narcotics, it was possible to arrest three persons, respectively 27, 30 and 24 years old, who, in cooperation …
Youth caught with drugs, gun in Saranda
A 21-year-old has been arrested this Wednesday morning by Saranda Police after being caught with narcotics and firearms in the car. Arrest of the young man was made possible after a police search of the ‘Benz’ type vehicle that was moving on the Sarandë-Ksamil road axis near the bay of …
Undeclared money/ Over 1 million euros seized since the beginning of the year in Durres, 10 arrested
Over 1 million undeclared euros have been seized in the port of Durres since the beginning of the year. Journalist Leonidha Musaj reports that so far 10 operations have been carried out and as a result 10 people have been arrested who tried to smuggle these large sums of money …
Veliaj hosts the delegation of Japanese MPs
The Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj hosted a delegation with representatives of the Japan-Albania Friendship Group, which is conducting an official visit to Albania. He expressed his happiness that Albania, which with the opening of the Pyramid, will soon return to the digital epicenter for the Balkans, is supported by …
Operation “Metamorphoses”/SPAK seizes the property of the arrested
In addition to the criminal investigation, SPAK has also launched a property investigation for those arrested during the “Metamorphoses” operation. Until this stage, the investigative group is looking for the identification of all the resulting assets in the name of the persons included in this file or even their family …
From rents for all employees of the Guard of the Republic to zero-interest loans for officers, Balla announces the government’s decisions
From today, all employees of the Guard of the Republic who, due to their duty, are forced to change their place of residence from one city to another, will be covered by rent from the state. The decision was taken this Wednesday at the government meeting, while it was announced …
Tourists injured in Thumana car accident
Two foreign tourists, both women have miraculously survived a car accident that happened around two this Wednesday morning near the roundabout in Thumana. As they were traveling towards Tirana, the tourists lost control by colliding with the side barrier and then ended up off the road. Police patrol notified the …
Tirana, young man busted with cocaine and gun
A 37-year-old man has been arrested by Tirana police this Wednesday, as he is accused of breaking the security measure of house arrest for the criminal offense of “possessing and selling narcotics”. His arrest was made as part of the coded police operation “Recidivist”, on “Foto Xhavella” street, and during …
Rama: SPAK’s investigation doesn’t diminish sterilization concession’s success
Prime Minister Edi Rama visited the “Shefqet Ndroqi” University Hospital this Tuesday, where one of the 17 new centers created by the sterilization concession is located. According to the head of the government, SPAK’s (Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime) investigation into possible abuses in the construction process of …
Minister of Defense Ermal Nufi welcomed today members of the US Senate and House of Representatives staff at the Ministry of Defense. The US officials are taking part in the “Balkans Forward Congressional Fellowship 2026”, organized by the Atlantic Council. During the meeting, Nufi highlighted Albania’s growing role in Euro-Atlantic …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that planned investments in Sazan and Zvërnec will not harm protected areas. Speaking in an interview on “Flasim Shqip”, Rama explained that Sazan is not a protected area. He added that Zvërnec holds the status of a protected landscape under Category V. According to …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that investments in Zvërnec and Sazan are expected to attract other high-level investors to Albania. Speaking to journalist Rudina Xhunga on the “Flasim Shqip” program, Rama highlighted several major projects that could follow the investments in Sazan and Zvërnec. “They will create an experience …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that investors have never asked to buy Sazan Island and that the Albanian state will become a partner in the investment. Speaking to journalist Rudina Xhunga on the “Flasim Shqip” program, Rama addressed the investment plans for Sazan. He stressed that no one has …
The two floating thermal power plants will receive licenses, Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi said today. Karakaçi explained that the Energy Regulatory Entity (ERE) postponed its licensing decision because the authorities still need to complete several documents. Speaking to reporters after the government meeting, the minister addressed the …
Geotechnical and geophysical field surveys have started for the Korçë gasification project, Mayor Sotiraq Filo announced today. Filo described gasification as one of the city’s most important projects for the future. The project aims to build a modern natural gas distribution network. It will provide a more efficient energy and …
The Goddess of Butrint, one of Albania’s best-known archaeological heritage works, has returned to the place where archaeologists discovered it, the ancient city of Butrint. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja announced the return after the statue travelled from Butrint to Rome and later to the National Historical …
The Council of Ministers has proposed amendments to the Law on Environmental Protection to strengthen nature restoration, carbon removal certification and financial support for environmental projects. The draft law adds the “restoration of natural elements” as a new measure for environmental protection. The Council of Ministers will approve specific measures …
The National Theatre of Opera, Ballet and Folk Ensemble opened its new artistic season last night with an “Opera Gala”. The special evening celebrated lyrical music and brought together powerful voices, orchestral music and emotion on stage. The artists performed a rich program of world opera masterpieces. The gala marked …
Skënderbeu and Tirana shared the points after a dramatic 1-1 draw in Korçë in the fourth week of the Abissnet Superiore. A packed stadium created an intense atmosphere, with strong support from both sets of fans. The match also saw moments of tension between the two fan groups. Tirana started …