Gjirokastra man arrested for violating own mother
A 44-year-old man in Gjirokastër has been arrested his Tuesday, after he abused his mother and threatened her with a hunting rifle. Gun in question was seized as material evidence along with a quantity of combat ammunition for this type of weapon, a quantity of cannabis and a knife, which …
Six illegal watercrafts blocked in Shengjin, Kavaja
Border Police has blocked this Tuesday six vessels in Durres and Shengjin, while checks and verifications continue along the entire coastline of the districts. Due to the lack of proper documentation, 4 Jet Skis, 1 speedboat and 1 dinghy were blocked from Shengjin to Kavaja. Meanwhile, their owners have been …
Minister of Education resigns from the cabinet of Kurti
Minister for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation in the Government of Kosovo, Edona Maloku Bërdyna has announced that she has resigned from her position for subjective reasons. She submitted her resignation to Prime Minister Kurti, saying that it is impossible to continue her commitment to this task. “I am deeply …
SPAK seizes Tirana’s incinerator
Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has announced that it has seized the Tirana incinerator. SPAK announces that it is investigating within the criminal proceedings for the criminal offenses of “Fraud with serious consequences” in cooperation, “Abuse of duty”, “Passive corruption of high state officials or local elected officials”. It is also …
Kruja man prosecuted for threatening citizen with hunting rifle
A 53-year-old man has been prosecuted this Monday in Kruja after he threatened another citizen with a shotgun. Police revealed that the event took place in the village of Brret, Krujë, where after having a conflict with the 47-year-old citizen, the 53-year-old man threatened him with the gun. Following police …
Corruption in Ministry of Health, the investigations are closed
The Special Prosecutor’s Office has closed the investigations regarding the affair in the Ministry of Health, where at least four people have been charged, including the former secretary of this ministry, Joana Duro, and two engineers who won a tender worth about 8 million ALL. Journalist Ermal Vija reports for …
Police seized 28,000 undeclared euros at the border of Muriqan
Police has seized 28,400 euros who were found in car of a 50-year old. Proceedings were initiated against the citizen from Kosovo for the criminal offense of “Failure to declare money and valuables at the border”. The materials were referred to the Prosecutor’s Office, where the proceedings began in free …
Kukes Prosecution’s Head suspended after power abuse charges
High Prosecutorial Council (HPC) has suspended this Monday from office the chief prosecutor of Kukes, Xhevahir Lita, arrested during the operation of the Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK), codenamed “Metamorfoza”. During the meeting called by Head of HPC, Alfred Balla, it was decided that Kukesi’s Prosecutor’s Office …
Albania and North Macedonia joint customs control, Rama: We should not wait for the EU to remove barriers between us
This Monday, Prime Minister Edi Rama was present at the Qafe-Thane border crossing point, where he emphasized the importance of customs unification between the two countries, Albania and North Macedonia, which will affect economic development. Among other things, Rama has expressed that it is important that we facilitate trade procedures …
Police close investigations for 4 people charged for drug trafficking
Investigations are closed for 4 people who tried to traffic 1 ton of cannabis by ship to Italy. SPAK has charged Gregor Likaj, Arber Saraseli, Saverjo Imeraj and Qemal Pekmezi with the charge of international drug trafficking and organized criminal group. The narcotics were loaded by speedboats by Albanian citizens …
Roland Sejko’s documentary “Film di Stato” (“State Film”) has been selected as Albania’s entry for the 2027 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. The film draws on an extensive collection of archival material. Through historical footage and images, it tells the story of Albania during the communist …
Prime Minister Edi Rama discussed Albania’s economic growth and tourism targets during a meeting with members of the Albanian community in Staten Island, New York. Rama said Albania has undergone significant economic transformation over the past decades. He also linked this progress to the contribution of the Albanian diaspora. “The …
Three young Albanians have returned from abroad and chosen to build their professional futures in their home country. Their stories, ranging from tourism to medicinal and aromatic plants, featured in the “Flasim” podcast with Prime Minister Edi Rama. The three entrepreneurs all share a similar journey. They left Albania, gained …
Wizz Air brought a group of travellers, content creators and media representatives from Warsaw to Albania with its mystery “Let’s Get Lost” flight. The participants discovered their destination only after they landed at Tirana International Airport. Tirana International Airport “Nënë Tereza” announced the initiative on social media. The airport said …
The Albanian Parliament will host the Inter-Parliamentary Conference “A Strategic Agenda for EU Enlargement and Albania’s Accession” tomorrow, Sept. 28, in Tirana. The conference will bring together representatives of Albanian institutions, the European Parliament and parliaments from other European countries. Participants will discuss the EU enlargement process and Albania’s path …
Albania secured their first UEFA Nations League win with a 2-0 victory over Belarus in Group I. A crowd of 18,150 watched the national team claim the win in Italian coach Maran’s first official match in charge. Belarus started strongly and controlled possession early in the game. The visitors held …
Farka Lake, 9.6 kilometers from central Tirana, turned into a sports arena on Sunday as the sixth edition of “Tiranathlon” brought together cycling, running and swimming. The international triathlon attracted sports fans and participants of different ages. They competed across the three disciplines in one of Tirana’s natural settings. This …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, in a video message from Mother Teresa International Airport shortly after returning from the United States, described the measure imposed on the former head of Albania’s State Intelligence Service (SHISH) as extreme. “I have just returned from New York, where, as you know, I represented Albania …
Interest among public administration employees in 0% interest housing loans has significantly exceeded the number of available quotas. By the application deadline, 2,164 applications had been submitted for 300 new home-purchase loans, around seven times the number of expected beneficiaries. The Ministry of Health recorded the highest number of applications, …
Prime Minister Edi Rama responded to opposition demands for explanations regarding the appointment of Vlora Hyseni as head of Albania’s State Intelligence Service (SHISH). In a message from Mother Teresa International Airport, Rama said that Hyseni’s appointment to lead the State Intelligence Service was also based on assessments and references …