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19 hours ago

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama's Bold Stance at United Nations Security Council Meeting

19 hours ago

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama’s Bold Stance at United Nations Security Council Meeting

Diplomatic Clash: Rama and Nebenzya In a recent United Nations Security Council meeting, Albanian Prime Minister...

23 hours ago

Ukrainian President and Albanian Prime Minister Address the United Nations Amidst Rising Tensions

Ukrainian President’s First In-Person Appearance at U.N. Security Council Ukrainian President Volodomyr Ze...

6 days ago

Albanian Mayor Freddie Beleri’s Corruption Case Proceeds to Trial

Continued Detention and Trial Announcement Freddie Beleri, the elected mayor of Himara, Albania, is set to face ...

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7 days ago

Vice-President Yotova: Bulgaria is Fully Behind Albania's European Future

Albania’s European Integration Hinges on Bulgaria’s Support The Vice President of Bulgaria...

1 month ago

Albanian Authorities Crack Down on Wildfires: Arrests Four as Tourist Areas Battle Spreading Blazes

In a bid to tackle the alarming surge of wildfires sweeping through Albania’s picturesque coasta...

2 months ago

Albania's Former Deputy Prime Minister, Arben Ahmetaj, Faces Arrest on Corruption Charges

Albanian special prosecutors have called for the arrest of Arben Ahmetaj, a prominent lawmaker and for...

3 months ago

Eight Thousand of Afghan Refugees in Britain Face Imminent Homelessness

Thousands of Afghan Refugees in the UK at Risk of Homelessness The British city council has announced ...

By Nimrah Khatoon • 4 months ago

Arrests Made as 6 Migrant Traffickers Open Fire on Albanian Border Police

Arrest of Migrant Traffickers and Illegal Border Crossing Albanian police made significant progress in combating migrant trafficking on Friday as they apprehended six individuals involved in organizing an illegal border crossing for people from Arab countries. The incident took place in Morine village, located near the Kosovo border, approximately 100 miles north of Tirana, the capital of Albania. The traffickers had been facilitating criminal activities by aiding emigrants from third countries in their unlawful attempts to cross the border. The motive behind their actions was financial compensation, further highlighting the exploitation of vulnerable migrants. During the operation, the traffickers responded violently when confronted by border police. They resorted to opening fire, endangering the lives of law enforcement officers. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the gunfire. In an impressive display o...

Arrests Made as 6 Migrant Traffickers Open Fire on Albanian Border Police

Albanian police arrested 6 migrant traffickers for organizing illegal border crossing and opening fire on border police.

4 months ago

10,000 and 12,000 Annual Tuberculosis Deaths in Afghanistan, Ministry of Public Health Reports

Ministry of Public Health Raises Awareness on Tuberculosis: 76,000 Cases Registered, Delayed Celebration of World Tuberculosis Prevention Day The Ministry of Public Health in Afghanistan has reported that an alarming number of people, ranging from 10,000 to 12,000 individuals, succumb to tuberculosis each year. In a significant move, the Ministry commemorated World Tuberculosis Prevention Day

5 months ago

Albanian court refuses to extradite Russian blogger

In a recent development, an Albanian court has refused to extradite a Russian blogger, Svetlana Timofeeva, who was arrested in August 2022 on spying charges along with another Russian and a Ukrainian. The court rejected the request from the Russian authorities for her extradition to face similar charges in Moscow. The court’s decision was announced

6 months ago

Albanian Military Rescues Injured Serbian Climbers in Valbona National Park

Four Serbian climbers were rescued by the Albanian military after suffering injuries in the Valbona national park area, Defense Minister Niko Peleshi said on Monday. According to Defense Minister Niko Peleshi, the Albanian military successfully rescued four Serbian climbers who sustained injuries while hiking in the Valbona national park area. In a Facebook post on

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Security Guard Shot and Killed at Top Channel in Albania, Perpetrators at Large

By BNN Newsroom • 6 months ago

Security Guard Shot and Killed at Top Channel in Albania, Perpetrators at Large

U.S. Cyber National Mission Force Conducts First-Ever Defensive Cyber Operation in Albania After Significant Cyberattack

6 months ago

U.S. Cyber National Mission Force Conducts First-Ever Defensive Cyber Operation in Albania After Significant Cyberattack

Albanian Prime Minister Criticizes UK Politicizing of Albanian Migrants During Visit with Rishi Sunak

6 months ago

Albanian Prime Minister Criticizes UK Politicizing of Albanian Migrants During Visit with Rishi Sunak

By BNN Newsroom • 7 months ago

Albanian opposition protests seeking PM’s resignation

Thousands of supporters of Albanian opposition protested in the capital Tirana Friday, calling for the prime minister’s resignation for alleged corruption and mishandling of the economy. The demonstrators were addressed by Sali Berisha, a former president and prime minister who leads the centre-right Democratic Party, and former president Ilir Meta, who leads the left-wing Freedom

Albanian man arrested for killing three women and injuring three others in Tirana