Race and Exclusion in State Socialism: African Students in Communist Albania
Albania once opened its doors to the children of anti-colonial figures in Africa, but they still faced suspicion and marginalisation. Original post Here
Domestic and Sexual Violence Sentences ‘Often Lenient’ in South-East Europe
Perpetrators of domestic and sexual violence in most south-east European countries often receive lenient sentences, while the burden of proof mainly falls on the victims, says a new report by the US State Department. Original post Here
New details on Fushë Kruja -Thumana fatal car crash
Police of Kruja has revealed that the driver who got injured in the accident during the early hours of this Tuesday morning on the Fushë Kruja – Thumana axis was Julian Koçaj, 34 years old. According to the police, the young man lost control over the vehicle and as a …
Car set on fire, police suspects for jealousy reasons
A car has been burned during Tuesday night in Allias area of Tirana, while the arson is suspected to have been intentional. Based on the released information, owner of the vehicle allegedly took the girlfriend to the suspected author two days ago. Fortunately, only the vehicle was damaged as a …
Former Bulqiza Municipality jurist left in prison for tender abuse
Special Court against Organized Crime and Corruption (GJKKO), has reconfirmed the measure set in absentia “prison arrest” for Leonard Daçi, a lawyer in the Municipality of Bulqiza, part of the group of officials of this institution who were arrested, including the mayor Lefter Alla. On the day of re-evaluation of …
PM Rama opens art exhibition in Athens
Prime Minister Edi Rama has opened this Tuesday an exhibition with his artistic creations in Athens. In his speech, while thanking his collaborators for making this exhibition possible, Rama invited those present to see his works, while he said that art does not need translation. “What you will see tonight, …
Bulgaria resident punished after caught with EUR 19.000 in Elbasan
Elbasan Police have prosecuted ed this Tuesday a citizen with the initials E.M, 59, resident in Bulgaria. During the physical search conducted on him were found and seized as material evidence the sum of 19,000 EUR. Authorities suspect that the money were smuggled into Albania, while Elbasan Prosecution is working …
Luftar Reci to testify on trial for murder of Vajdin Lame
Trial for the murder of Vajdin Lame and Klodian Saliu started in the Special Court against Organized Crime and Corruptin (GJKO) this Monday. Luftar Reci, who cooperated with the prosecutor’s office to solve the murders of 18 years ago, will testify today. Court hearing will take place behind closed doors, …
Hearing on ex-minister postponed due to judge’s absence
Absence of the judge in the case, Elton Frashëri, has led this Monday to the postponement of court hearing against former Interior Minister Saimir Tahiri. Decision to postpone the hearing was confirmed by Tahiri’s defense lawyer, Maks Haxhia. Tahiri requested a reduction of the sentence by 1 year and 6 …
Prostitution case cracked down in Tirana
Tirana police have cracked down Monday on a case of prostitution in a massage center in the capital. Four citizens were put in handcuffs, one of them the administrator of the center, while 5 others were prosecuted. Police also seized 6 mobile devices, ALL 351,000 and EUR 550 suspected to …
TIRANA, August 12 – The Military Meteorological Service says Albania will experience stable atmospheric conditions on Wednesday. Skies will remain clear across the country, with only limited and passing cloud cover over mountainous areas in the north and east. Meanwhile, winds will blow from the northwest to northeast at an …
TIRANA, August 11 – Albania’s State Minister and Chief Negotiator Majlinda Dhuka responded today to Serbian European Integration Minister Nemanja Starović over the debate surrounding the Ibër River. In a social media post, Dhuka said that the river flows forward and history does the same. As a lawyer, she said …
TIRANA, August 11 – Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha responded on Tuesday to Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Duric’s statement on the Ibër River. Hoxha stressed the need for dialogue, trust and practical cooperation in the region. Hoxha welcomed the calmer tone of Duric’s closing message. He …
TIRANA, August 11 – Velipoja Beach remains one of Albania’s most popular summer destinations. The beach stretches for more than 14 km and attracts large numbers of domestic and foreign visitors this season. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared footage of the Velipoja coastline on social media today. He highlighted the …
TIRANA, August 11 – Shkodër will host the second edition of the Youth Wave Festival on August 12. The event marks International Youth Day and will take place in front of the “Republika” Cinema. Shkodër Municipality said the festival will bring temporary parking and traffic restrictions in the area. Parking …
TIRANA, August 11 – The Kosova Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed concern over delays in constituting parliament and forming the government. The chamber warned that the lack of functioning institutions is creating uncertainty and causing further damage to the economy and local businesses. The chamber called on parliamentary …
TIRANA, August 11 – Albania ranks first worldwide in the National Cyber Security Index (NCSI), with 98.33 points. Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the ranking today. He said Albania has moved from being the target of one of the most serious cyber attacks against a NATO member to becoming a …
TIRANA, August 11 – A fire has reignited in Drenie, Mallakastër, on Tuesday. The flames have spread in the northern part of the fire zone towards Drenie village. The National Civil Protection Agency said 2 Air Tractor aircraft are fighting the fire from the air. On the ground, 5 firefighting …
TIRANA, August 11 – The European Union has called for restraint over statements about a possible change to the Ibër River’s flow. It also called for actions that do not serve the normalization of relations between Kosova and Serbia to be avoided. A European Commission spokesperson said on August 11 …
TIRANA, August 11 – The European Union and Albania have deepened cooperation on security and defence through their Security and Defence Partnership. The partnership focuses on common challenges and threats. The EU Delegation in Albania said today’s threats know no borders. It added that security and defence partnerships turn shared …