The ex-son-in-law shoots wife’s family members, 2 dead and 3 injured
A serious incident happen at noon today in the area of Paskuqani. It has been learned that the suspected perpetrator, Dan Hutra, fired a gun at his ex-wife’s family members. As a result of the shooting, two people lost their lives, while three others were injured. /abcnews.al […] Read …
Begaj after Greece train collision: Sincere condolences to victims’ families
President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj has reacted Wednesday to the tragedy that happened in Larisa, Greece, where 38 people dies and dozens more were injured after a freight train collided with a passenger train. On the social networks, Begaj expressed his condolences to the families of the victims while …
Pedestrian crashed in Durres, seriously injured
An accident resulting in the serious injuring’s of a pedestrian occurred this Wednesday morning in Shkozet. A 60-year-old man, tried to cross to the other side of the road without using the overpass and as a result crashed to death. The driver of the vehicle that hit the pedestrian was …
Ex-mayor of Lushnja returns in prison
Special Court of Appeal has decided to return to prison Fatos Tushe, the former mayor of Lushnja Municipality, a month after he released him from his cell. Decision announced this Wednesday indicates that the Court of Appeal has found Fatos Tushe guilty of another criminal offense, that of “violation of …
How will be voted on May 14? CEC reveals details from the ballot
The State Commissioner of Elections, Ilirjan Celibashi, has shown how the format of the ballot for the local elections of May 14 will be. Asked by Abc News, if there will be a special place on the ballot to mark the name of the party chairman, given the internal problems …
Albanian Tax Inspectors Fine Critical Media Outlets
Tax inspectors imposed several hefty fines on media outlets critical of the government of the Prime Minister Edi Rama for under-reporting their tax obligations, sparking claims that they were targeted for political reasons. Original post Here
State police director’s orders on fighting drugs cultivation
General Director of the State Police, Muhamet Rrumbullaku, has ordered this Tuesday the leaders of the district and border police to increase controls in the field and closed areas as well as to organize joint control groups to prevent the cultivation of narcotic plants. In January and February, there were …
Armed man arrested in Tirana
Police officers of Police station number 3 in the capital has arrested a 40-year-old man, who was caught red-handed walking the streets of Tirana armed. He has been identified as the 40-year-old man with the initials M.Ç., who was found a pistol with a comb and combat ammunition, as well …
Drug cultivation, a 54-year-old man is arrested in Tirana
A 54-year-old identified as Petrit Kamberi was arrested by the police after being sentenced by the court to over 4 years in prison for drug cultivation. According to the police, Kamberi was wanted, after the Tirana Court of Appeal sentenced him to 4 years and 8 months in prison for …
Rama welcomes deal on Kosovo-Serbia relations’ normalization
Prime Minister Edi Rama has hailed this Tuesday the agreement reached for the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia during the meeting between Prime Minister Albin Kurti and President Aleksandar Vucic in Brussels. In a social media statement, the Head of Albanian Government Peace and cooperation are essential for …
TIRANA, August 10 – Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari and State Police Director General Skënder Hita thanked around 300 police officers, firefighters and Armed Forces personnel involved in the Kruja wildfire operation. Lamallari praised their work in evacuating residents and managing the fire, which strong winds intensified. He said special forces, …
TIRANA, August 10 – Prime Minister Edi Rama expressed his gratitude and respect for Air Force pilots, firefighters, army special forces and police officers who protected residents during the wildfires in Kruja. In a social media post, Rama said the teams had overcome a difficult challenge. He said they had …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania will experience mostly clear and hot weather on Monday, according to the Military Meteorological Service. Clouds will appear occasionally around midday and in the afternoon, mainly over mountainous areas in the south. Southeastern areas may see brief periods of denser clouds. The sky will clear …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s Defence Ministry reported 8 wildfires across the counties of Tirana, Fier, Durrës and Lezha. Six remain active, while authorities have brought 2 under control or placed them under monitoring. A total of 227 personnel are working on the ground. Authorities have also requested 50 additional …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albin Kurti of the Self-Determination Movement (LVV) asked for more time for political talks on August 8. He did not nominate a candidate for parliament speaker. As a result, the constitutive session did not continue. Tensions rose after Time Kadriaj, an MP from the Alliance for …
TIRANA, August 10 – The Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA) has launched a national information and promotion campaign for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). AIDA is working with 10 municipalities and the Albanian Investment Corporation (AIC) on the campaign. The initiative will provide businesses with information on financing opportunities, exports, …
TIRANA, August 10 – Defence Minister Ermal Nufi visited the Farka Air Base today and met Air Force pilots involved in wildfire operations. The pilots have carried out aerial missions in several areas affected by fires in recent days. Nufi thanked the pilots for their work and commitment. He also …
TIRANA, August 10 – Gjirokastër continues to attract visitors from around the world with its history, architecture, landscape and cuisine. Tourists from the United States, France, Spain and Italy shared their impressions during visits to Gjirokastër Castle. An American tourist praised the castle’s rich history and age. She said the …
TIRANA, August 10 – Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko has called President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statement on Kosova’s independence a diplomatic mistake. Goncharenko, who initiated a draft law on recognising Kosova in the Ukrainian parliament, reacted to Zelensky’s remarks in Belgrade. Zelensky said Ukraine had no plans to change its position on …
Experts say the government’s move to ditch a controversial concession contract to build Vlora International Airport, at significant cost to taxpayers, highlights structural weaknesses in Albania’s public-private partnership framework. Original post Here