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Arrested 59-year-old in Elbasan, accused of attempting to have sexual relations with minors
A 59-year-old man from Elbasan has been arrested after allegedly attempting to establish contact with minors with the intention of engaging in sexual relations. According to unofficial sources, he is suspected of the criminal offense of “Sexual or homosexual relations with minors,” in the attempted stage. Preliminary investigations indicate that he allegedly obtained minors’ phone numbers through deception and grooming, communicated with them, and invited them to meetings, in
Armed and with €15,000 in his car, 32-year-old arrested!
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Tirana after being caught carrying an unlicensed firearm. The police operation, codenamed “Last Gun,” was carried out by officers from Police Station No. 1 following operational information that a person was traveling in a vehicle and was suspected of carrying a firearm. Police located and stopped a Citroën DS3 on “Collakët” Street, driven by 32-year-old R. V. During the search of the vehicle, officers found and seized a pistol along wit
Drug and weapons checks in KORÇË / One person arrested with cocaine doses and a cold weapon
An anti-drug operation is underway in Korçë, where several homes and vehicles have been searched. The operation is being led by the Korçë Local Police Directorate and, according to preliminary information, is targeting individuals suspected of distributing and selling narcotics. One person has reportedly been arrested so far. During the operation against him, officers searched the vehicle he was using and then his home. Several doses of cocaine were found during the searches.
An emigrant travels 5 hours from Greece to meet Rama: “Let me see him, then let him die!”
While young people continue protesting against Rama outside his office, another scene has emerged from Pogradec, where the Prime Minister appears to still enjoy the support of at least some elderly citizens. A 65-year-old Albanian man who has lived in Greece for 35 years traveled around five hours from Xanthi, Greece, to meet Rama. Halim Bufi said he learned about the government meeting in Pogradec and immediately decided to set off, hoping to express his gratitude to Rama fo
Korani Festival in Pogradec: Traditional flavors and music bring tourists together by the lake
The months of August and September coincide with the stocking of Lake Ohrid with young koran fish, which is why this period in Pogradec is also marked by the annual Koran Festival. This year’s event once again brought together local chefs, who presented visitors with a variety of koran dishes prepared according to traditional recipes. According to the chefs, the “king of the lake” remains one of the most popular attractions for tourists and visitors. For Albanian master chef
Over 30,000 departures from Kapshtica in four days as emigrants begin returning to their places of work
More than 30,000 people have left Albania through the Kapshticë border crossing over the past four days, in another period of heavy traffic at the border with Greece. They are mainly Albanian emigrants who had come to the country for their holidays and have now begun returning to Greece and the countries where they live and work. The heavy flow has caused long lines of vehicles at Kapshticë, with travelers reporting waits of up to two hours at the border amid high temperature
Pustec incident, Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacts: Respect for national symbols is not a political issue
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, through an official statement, expressed regret over the omission of the Albanian National Anthem at a cultural event held yesterday in Pustec. The event was attended by the Prime Minister of North Macedonia and the Mayor of Pustec. During the ceremony, the national anthem of North Macedonia was played, but not the Albanian anthem. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that, although the event was organized by a local associat
Emigrants begin returning to Greece, long queues at Kapshtica
After the summer holidays in Albania, emigrants have begun returning to Greece. The high volume of movement has also been recorded at the Kapshtica border crossing, where long lines of vehicles have formed in the neutral zone. In just three days, from August 17 to 19, 18,000 departures from Albania were recorded at Kapshtica. The high traffic is expected to continue in the coming days, while the Albanian side is operating at full capacity to process vehicles and travelers and
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Aug 24, 2023
Who will leave and who will stay? Day two in Pogradec: Rama faces the ministers
Prime Minister Edi Rama is meeting with ministers, deputy ministers and senior officials today, as speculation grows within the Socialist Party about a major reshuffle of the government cabinet. The expected Socialist Assembly could be the moment when Rama reveals the composition of the new government. Rama is holding the second day of political meetings in Pogradec today, this time with ministers, deputy ministers and senior administration officials. The meeting comes at a t
News for parents and students: e-Albania registrations reopen
The Ministry of Education has announced the reopening of registrations on e-Albania for students who have not yet completed the registration procedures. Applications will remain open until September 7, 2026, and apply to registrations for first grade, tenth grade, as well as arts and sports schools. The Ministry is urging parents and students to complete the registration within the specified deadline in order to avoid any issues with school enrollment. “KORÇA BOOM”
Get ready for a celestial spectacle on August 28! From North America to Europe, here are the places where the Full Moon can be seen
The late-summer sky will offer one of the most exciting astronomical phenomena of the year. In the early hours of August 28, the Full Moon will be at the center of a deep partial lunar eclipse, attracting the attention of millions of skywatchers. When Earth passes directly between the Sun and its natural satellite, its shadow stretches into space, creating a spectacular display of light and shadow. Because the Sun is an extended disk rather than a point source of light, Earth
Peace between Arbana and Ledion? Is the TV host heading back to Top Channel?
Arbana Osmani and Ledion Liço have seemingly made peace. At least, that is what their latest social media activity suggests, as they have started following each other again on Instagram. The detail is significant given their relationship following Osmani’s departure from Top Channel. After Arbana did not return as the host of “Big Brother VIP Albania” and the format was handed over to Ledion Liço, it was noticed that the two presenters no longer followed each other on Instagr
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