Ministry engages 30 army effectives and helicopter to manage Fire at Dropull
‘Cougar’ helicopter and 30 effectives of the Army were engaged to control the huge fire at Dropull and Finiq area. Minister of Defence, Niko Peleshi informed Tuesday that under the coordination of the National Agency of the Civil Protection they are working to manage the huge fire erupted in this …
The car of OSHEE’s chief engineer is set on fire in Durres, allegedly because of his duty
Two vehicles were burned during the night in the city of Durrës. It is known that one of the vehicles belongs to the chief engineer of OSHEE, Durrës, citizen Arben Alushi. “I have no conflicts with other people. I have no personal or family problems. I doubt that the event …
Srebrenica Genocide: Two Indictments, No Verdicts, Since Last Anniversary
Over the past year, the Bosnian state court has not issued any verdicts for the July 1995 Srebrenica genocide and the prosecution has filed only two indictments – figures that disturb victims’ families. Original post Here
Unfair Dismissal Cases Raise Concerns About Albanian Broadcaster’s Governance
Unusually large number of sackings at RTSH since a ruling party loyalist was appointed the new director last June prompts calls for a parliamentary investigation into the Albanian public broadcaster’s compliance with labour laws. Original post Here
Rama in the NATO Summit in Washington with Minister Hasani
Prime Minister Edi Rama will be present at the NATO Summit in Washington, which will take place on July 9 and 10. Also participating in the NATO Summit, as a member of the delegation headed by Prime Minister Rama, will be the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani. …
Vangjel Tavo, SP candidate in Himara
The Socialist Party has formalized its candidacy for the August 4 partial elections in Himare. The candidate for the pink seat will be Vangjel Tavo. A few days ago, the country’s president, Bajram Begaj, set August 4 for holding elections in Himara. Citizens in Himara will turn to the ballot …
Eight arrested in Tirana for violence
Eight people have been arrested by the Tirana police for various criminal offences. A 43-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly punched his subordinate because of his duty. Another was arrested after he allegedly assaulted his wife and threatened her. A 25-year-old man was arrested after violating the “House Arrest” …
A lecturer of Faculty of Economics is arrested for punching a colleague
The teacher of the Faculty of Economics, Mirdaim Axhami, was arrested by the Tirana police. It was the pedagogue Liljana Billa who filed a police report the day before against her colleague Mirdaim Axhami. During the report, she announced that they had a conflict inside the faculty’s premises, where Axxami …
Albania Election Commission Scraps Himara Mayor-Elect Beleri’s Mandate
Albania’s Central Elections Commission on Friday declared the mandate of the convicted mayor-elect of Himara, Fredi Beleri, invalid – a decision that he may appeal within 30 days. Original post Here
Himara towards the elections/ CEC: Fredi Beleri’s term is invalid!
Alfred Beleri loses his mandate as mayor of Himara. At this Friday’s meeting, the CEC decided to declare the mandate invalid The Special Court for Corruption and Organized Crime found the elected mayor of Himara Municipality, Fredi Beleri, guilty of active corruption in the elections and sentenced him to 2 …
Prime Minister Edi Rama stated this Sunday on the podcast “Flasim” that the price of fuel in the country is not set arbitrarily, clarifying the role of the Transparency Board. According to him, the Transparency Board is actively working to reflect the impact of the conflict involving Iran on oil …
Opposition leader Sali Berisha accused Prime Minister Edi Rama of misleading citizens over fuel prices and of concealing failures in attracting foreign investments. In a video message published today, Berisha criticized the increase in fuel prices set by the fuel board, emphasizing that this demonstrates the government’s direct influence on …
The Government of Kosovo has approved the review of a draft decision to deploy the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) on an international stabilization mission in Gaza. The decision to send troops was approved unanimously, with no votes against and no abstentions. The approval paves the way for the decision to …
The drugstore chain Rossmann & Lala, a German brand present in Albania since 2008, has launched a new development strategy that combines expanding its market presence with reducing prices for Albanian consumers. At a time when the rising cost of living remains one of the main concerns for Albanian families, …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, at the opening of a conference at the Prime Minister’s Office presenting an overview of negotiations with the European Union, emphasized that Albania is moving forward with concrete steps to fulfill the necessary reforms in line with European standards. “It is important to keep in mind …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has stated that by 2027, Albania should have achieved concrete results in order to join the European Union. Among other things, he said that significant progress has been made in public procurement, but added that the country is still not within a solid framework of good …
The Minister of Finance, Petrit Malaj, held a press conference today where he presented an overview of the country’s economic growth. Increasing revenues, improving digital services, and developing systems through Artificial Intelligence are strategic objectives aimed at meeting European standards. During his remarks, Minister Malaj stated that the Albanian economy …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, speaking during a conference with negotiators on Albania’s path toward the European Union, stated that the process carries significant weight. According to him, it is historic and transformative for the Albanian state. “This process substantially increases the institutional capacities of the state. It brings extraordinary benefits …
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, announced that he will invite leaders of opposition parties to meetings in an effort to secure the necessary votes for the election of the country’s new president. He stated that so far he has not had enough time to conduct internal consultations regarding …
The Constitutional Court has declared inadmissible the request of the President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, regarding the appointment of members of the Central Election Commission (CEC). Osmani had requested an assessment of a “conflict between constitutional competencies under Article 113” of the Constitution—specifically between herself and “parliamentary groups as bodies …