Kucova base, Balluku: If it is reasonable, Ukrainian soldiers will also be trained
The Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and at the same time the Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku spoke about the Kuçova base opened on March 4. Asked if Ukrainian soldiers will be trained on this base, she said that if it is reasonable, there will be such training. “It is …
SPAK seeks 2 years and 6 months in prison for Fredi Beleri
The court withdraws from the decision on the elected mayor of Himara, Fredi Beleri. The Special Prosecutor’s Office requested 2 years and 6 months in prison for Beleri. In his testimony in court, Beleri stated that SPAK and the State Police are influenced by politics. “I demand justice from the …
Fredi Beleri sentenced two year in prison for corruption
The Special Court has sentenced the elected mayor of Himara, Fredi Beleri, to two years in prison. Fredi Beleri is accused by the Special Prosecutor’s Office of active corruption in the elections, and he was asked to be sentenced to 2.6 years in prison. Beleri and Kokoveshi were arrested, just …
Balla: Albania the only one in Balkans, with a NATO airbase
For Interior Minister Taulant Balla, yesterday, which marked the opening of the NATO airbase in Kucova, was a historic day for the country. In a statement to the media, Balla said Albania is the only country in the Balkans with a NATO air base, while revealing whether the police will …
The tragic explosion in Lushnja, one arrested
Police has arrested a 32-year-old man, who was responsible for the work where the explosion occurred, as a result of which a father and son died and seven others were injured. According to the police, the arrested person was authorized to carry out the construction of the silo, according to …
SPAK seeks Jamaber Malltezi in jail
The Special Prosecutor’s Office seeks to return in prison the son-in-law of former Prime Minister Berisha, Jamarber Malltezi. Malltezi is under investigation for the “Partizani” affair. SPAK’s request will be examined today in the Supreme Court at 12:30. “The defense lawyer claims that there is no evidence for maintaining the …
The hearing session for former Prime Minister Berisha is postponed
The hearing session for former prime minister Sali Berisha has been postponed again. The former prime minister requested the lifting of the arrest measure. Meanwhile, it is learned that the next session will be held on March 8, 2024. The former prime minister is accused by SPAK of corruption in …
The hearing session for Jamarber Malltez is postponed again
The court session for the son-in-law of former prime minister Sali Berisha, Jamarber Malltezi, is postponed. ABC News has learned that the hearing will be held on March 8. According to SPAK, in order to commit corruption, Malltezi is accused of having cooperated with one of the highest authorities of …
NATO base in Kucova opens today
NATO airbase in Kucova will be opened this Monday. The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, with a post on his official page on “Facebook”, has shared a video from the moment of the assembly of the “Bayraktar” drones, which, as he says, will make their first flight at the …
NATO base/General Staff of the Armed Forces: Important role in protecting threats from the east
General Staff of the Armed Forces of Albania, Arben Kingji, at the inauguration of the NATO air base in Kucova, said that this base is necessary more than ever to respond to threats coming from the east. “The inauguration of the Kucova base is a significant event for the AF …
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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 …