Peqin brothers caught possessing arsenal of weapons

Two brothers have been put in handcuffs this Sunday by the Police of Elbasan, as they are accused of having an arsenal of weapons. During the checks, 1 Kalashnikov, 1 pistol, 1 revolver, 1 shotgun and ammunition for them were found hidden in four bags. According to the police, the brothers had hidden these weapons […]

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Albanian Prosecution Urged to Probe PM’s Alleged Blackmail of Jailed Mayor

Mayor Erion Veliaj’s claims that PM Edi Rama used a minister to try to exert pressure on him have prompted civil society organisations to demand a thorough investigation. Original post Here

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Albania moves towards instant payments, saving citizens and businesses millions

Albania is taking an important step towards modernising its payment system through the regional TIPS Clone project. The new system will allow people and businesses to transfer money instantly, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko announced that the system is expected to …

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Rama: Albania receives its strongest-ever EU progress assessment, membership prospects more realistic than ever

Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania had received its strongest assessment yet in the European Commission’s annual Progress Report. He described the report as another source of pride for the country and an encouraging step towards its historic goal of joining the European Union. “Another meaningful and encouraging report card …