SPAK, which is cracking down on corruption and money laundering, has documented links between political power and the concrete business, while the financing of these investments remains unclear. Edi Rama’s KKT has approved the amendment of a construction permit for villas in Himara, where among the developers is Ilirjan Celibashi, the chairman of the Central … Read more
The Mecca Pact unites the leading oil exporter, NATO’s second-largest army and the only Muslim country with nuclear weapons. Al Jazeera analyzes the land, air and naval power of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. The pact between the countries comes as they face rising regional tensions, including concerns about Israel’s expanding military reach and Iran’s … Read more
US Has Deported More Than 40,000 People to Countries Other Than Their Own, Reuters Reports More than 40,000 people have been deported from the United States to countries other than their homelands since President Donald Trump returned to office. Reuters reported the figure on October 5, citing preliminary government data. The removals were carried out … Read more
The investigation of the Tirana Prosecutor’s Office into the interference in the Civil Status system is taking on a broader dimension, as the investigative materials also mention the use of computers and credentials related to the AKSHI. But one element must be clearly separated from the claim: the fact that some interferences turn out to … Read more
Adultery was the focus of the discussion with pastor Akil Pano on Vizion Plus, referring to the scandal of intimate videos published in recent days. Pano expressed in the studio of “Takohemi n’Vizion” that forgiveness is difficult and that maintaining loyalty requires continuous work within a relationship. He also raised concerns about what he described … Read more
**US Business Costs Rise as Services Growth Slows** America’s services sector continued growing in September, but at a slower pace, according to a report released October 5. The Institute for Supply Management’s Services PMI fell to 54.9 from 55.4 in August. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, so the decline signals slower growth rather than … Read more
Vetëvendosje Movement MP Fahrush Rexhepi was stopped by protesters as he attempted to leave the Kosovo Parliament building. The protesters have returned it back inside the building, while demanding that the deputies not leave without voting on the amendments to the Law on Specialized Chambers. The protest in front of the Parliament is continuing, with … Read more
FBI Arrests California Woman at LAX Over Alleged Surveillance for China The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang, 34, at Los Angeles International Airport on October 4 before her planned departure for China. Zhang, an Irvine resident also known as Heather, faces a charge of acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government. Authorities allege she … Read more
The significant increase in real estate prices in recent years in Albania has made buying a house an impossible mission. With this argument, the government says that the housing program introduced aims to address these changes in the market. One of the fundamental changes concerns the income level that couples or individuals must meet to … Read more
Higher Fuel and Energy Costs Put Pressure on American Household Budgets Rising fuel and electricity costs are adding to financial pressure on households across the United States. In an October 4 report, The Wall Street Journal cited AAA figures showing diesel at $6.36 per gallon, compared with $3.70 a year earlier. That represents an increase … Read more