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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 ...

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 ...

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

Albanian man arrested for killing three women an...

Three women were murdered and three other women have been injured in Tirana. 40-year old Albanian man, named Dan Hutra, the perpet...

Moderate earthquake hits Albania near Tirana

Moderate earthquake hits Albania near Tirana...

A moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.4 was reported in the Tirana District, Albania, on Tuesday evening, local sources say.The qua...

The Police in Albania Fight Against Criminals

8 months ago

The Police in Albania Fight Against Criminals...

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...

A 11 Year old Teenager Injured When Albanian Nationalist Ope...

During Christmas celebrations in unrecognized Kosovo, an Albanian nationalist opened fire on them, injuring an 11-year-old teenage...

Albania's Foreign Minister urges Belgrade and Pristina leade...

Olta Xhaçka Albania’s Foreign Minister urges Belgrade and Pristina leaders to “sit down and talk” to resolve te...

Protesters gathered before Serbian embassy in Tirana, waving...

Protesters gathered in front of the Serbian embassy in Tirana, waved American & European flags & chanted “Hands off ...

Albania has reached an agreement to purchase three Turkish ...

Albania has purchased three Turkish-made Bayraktar drones that will be ready to use if the country’s national security is ch...

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