The Assembly approved a new package of measures that toughens penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol, using a mobile phone, and violations by drivers without a license. The Albanian Parliament has approved with 84 votes the amendments to the Road Code, a broad package of measures aimed at increasing road safety and toughening … Read more
Artur Shehu’s name was first linked to serious events in Vlora, in the late 1990s, when a gunfight with Myrteza Çaushi in his bar ended with three victims and two injured, among them Zani himself. Luan Bedini, Shehu’s uncle, also lost his life in that event. After those developments, Shehu fled to the United States … Read more
An undeclared amount of 19 thousand euros was seized at the Port of Durres during controls carried out by Durres Customs in cooperation with the Border Police. According to the official announcement, the money was discovered on Tuesday evening at the exit of the territory of the Republic of Albania, before the boarding of passengers … Read more
After the couple’s statements about violence by the Balaj family, the police searched their apartment. The ‘Blues’ have escorted Petrit Balaj and declared Kristaj Balaj wanted. The latter is suspected of approaching the Nika family with a gun in the forest 3 days ago. Skënder and Bardhe Nika have stated that the only conflict is … Read more
The European Parliament has finally approved new rules for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the European Union. The regulation was approved with 418 votes in favor, 218 against and 30 abstentions, with the support of the European People’s Party and right-wing forces. Under the new rules, a return decision means an obligation … Read more
With the start of the summer tourist season, the State Police has implemented a plan of measures to ease traffic and increase road safety during the summer months. From June 16 to September 15, the circulation of heavy goods vehicles will be restricted during weekends and official holidays. The restrictions apply to goods transport vehicles … Read more
MP Marjana Koçeku’s statement against the Bajra criminal group, which implied that she had been threatened, brought a reaction from the opposition bloc. The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, his MPs, but also representatives of small parties have come to Koçeku’s defense, while Prime Minister Edi Rama has been accused of holding power … Read more
A movie-like robbery was recorded in the early hours of Tuesday in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire in the UK. The perpetrators used a crane to rip an ATM from a branch of Nationwide Building Society. The incident occurred after 03:15 in the morning, with the perpetrators managing to drive away and flee the scene. Security camera footage … Read more
The European Parliament has approved in today’s session the resolution on the report on Albania for 2025, with 483 votes in favor, signaling clear political support for the country’s European integration process. While most of the draft was the same as the one approved a short while ago in the Foreign Affairs Committee, MEPs were … Read more
“Pensioners, first and foremost, are struggling to make ends meet. A good portion of them do not receive more than 100 thousand old lek per month. Where will they use it? For medicine, for rent, for water, for electricity,” he said, adding that the prime minister spends that much money on a meal, no more. … Read more