Opposition MP demands thorough investigation into toxic waste of the steel company in Elbasan: The residents are condemned to live in this hell
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24/08/24
Zheni Gjergji, the deputy of the Democratic Party in Elbasan, has reacted regarding the dangerous waste that is allegedly generated by the “Kurum” company at its steel plant of the city in central Albania. Through a reaction on social networks, Gjergji says that the citizens of Elbasan have long been condemned to live in this […]
Reform in educational structure reduces power of local offices in favor of central and regional ones
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23/08/24
The Albanian government has approved the new management structure of the pre-university education system, which starts implementation from October 1, 2024. Unlike the previous plan, a strengthening of central or regional institutions is observed, thus reducing the weight of local educational offices. With the reformed scheme, the National Agency of Pre-University Education as the main […]
Ballot boxes of partial elections in Himara are opened, after the opposition’s request for electoral invalidity
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23/08/24
The DP opposition continued today with the calls for the opening of the boxes for the partial elections of the Municipality of Himara, in the hope that they will be repeated. Representative Koli Bele said that the right originates from Article 21, Section 2, and that the practice is consolidated in previous cases. “The process […]
The army in help of the firefighters to put out the fires in Ura Vajgurore
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23/08/24
Operatives of the Armed Forces in cooperation with the firefighting and the police forces in Berat District in central Albania, said they have successfully completed the operation to extinguish the fire that engulfed the area near the village of Skrevan in Vajgurore Bridge, Dimal Municipality. The fire engulfed an area of about 20 hectares of […]
Bullets fired at police officers during the anti-cannabis action in northern Albania
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22/08/24
Unidentified persons today shot with firearms aast police officers in the hilly areas of Shkodra were carrying out an operation against the cultivation of narcotic plants. According to the police announcement, around 10:00, in the place called “Bjeshka e Parus”, these people shot in the air, with firearms, when they saw the police officers who […]
Ministër inspects the Murriz tunnel, in the important new northeastern ‘Rruga e Arbrit’ highway
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22/08/24
In the Murriz tunnel, part of the Arbri Road in the northeast of Albania, work is being done on completing the last 400 meters. Minister of Energy, Belinda Balluku, with the Director of the Albanian Road Authority, Gentian Gjyli, as well as representatives of the company that carries out the works were at the construction […]
Village headman is found murdered in the stream after conflict over pastures in southern Albania
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21/08/24
Other details have come to light on the murder of 72-year-old Fait Ajdini in the village of Zhapokike Memaliaj, in the south of the country. The authorities report that the murder is suspected to have been committed in connection with a conflict with the local shepherds, with whom two months ago he clashed over cattle […]
DP opposition requires investigative commission on Albanian toxic substances towards Thailand, Berisha: We must find out who is behind this business
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20/08/24
A shipment from the Albanian Port of Durrës alerted the authorities in Thailand a few days ago, as according to the “Basel Action Network” organization that tracks the trade in toxic waste, it is filled with dangerous dust from steel furnace filters. As “bloomberg.com” reports, the ship of the Maersk shipping line was scheduled to […]
19-year-old Italian dies in jet ski accident on Velipoja beach, in northern Albania
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20/08/24
A tragic event happened on Sunday, August 18th in Velipoja, where a 19-year-old Italian youth was killed after colliding with his friend while riding jet skis in the coast. Both of them were a mile away from the security perimeter and due to dangerous maneuvers they had an accident where 19-year-old Nicola Iorio later died […]
This weekend a drop in temperatures and precipitation is expected in some areas of Albania
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18/08/24
The country will continue to be under the influence of mainly unstable atmospheric conditions, as from today the weather is predicted to be clear throughout the territory, except for passing clouds in the afternoon in the country’s hilly, mountainous terrains. These clouds in the high mountainous areas will be accompanied by weak and short-term rain […]
Seven suicides in two days after the death of 28-year-old in his apartment in Tirana
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18/08/24
Another suicide was reported this Saturday in the Albanian capital, where a young man ended his life under unexplained circumstances. The tragic event happened on “Perlat Rexhepi” street, where the 28-year-old man with the initials J. M., hanged himself in his apartment. The police and the investigative team are at the scene to investigate the […]
Tirana Airport marks the largest increase in air traffic in Europe
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17/08/24
For several years in a row, the number of passengers arriving and leaving Albania through Rinas airport has increased. This is proven by the latest data published by the International Council of Airports. The data show that for the period January-August 2024, compared to the same period of 2019, the number of passengers who used […]
Fire in Mallakastër destroys tens of hectares of pines and olive trees, authorities seek to evacuate the residents
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17/08/24
A massive fire has burned over 20 hectares of pine forest in Mallakastër in southwest Albania, causing significant damage. The fire is reported to have also involved about 1,000 olive roots, two uninhabited houses, one inhabited house, as well as two cattle stables. Due to the serious situation, the General Director of the National Civil […]
Two elementary schools in Sauk turn to “a nightmare” for students as they have no frontyard
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16/08/24
Since two years, two schools in Sauk on the outskirts of Tirana have become a source of accidents for their students, as they do not have a yard. Students exit the school door directly onto the road. Students’ parents from “Mustafa Greblleshi” and “Sandër Prosi” school in Sauk complained to the investigative program saying their […]
DP opposition reports new minister to the special prosecution for abuse of office and violation of tenders
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16/08/24
The Parliamentary Group of the Democratic Party has today asked the special anti-corruption prosecution SPAK to start investigations into the former director of the Durrës Port Authority, Pirro Vëngu, just chosen by the prime minister as the new Minister of Defense. The report according to the PD Group is related to a tender procedure carried […]
Residents and vacationers return to Shengjin after the fires that burned the coastal forests
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16/08/24
After more than 24 hours of the flames in Shengjin in the northwestern coast of Albania, this is the panorama that the coastal mountain offers today. One of the natural beauties in the Rana e Hedhun forest area today has been completely turned into ashes…. In one of the areas where there was the most […]
Wildfires engulf hilly areas in Blacë and Podgorie, residents and firefighters fighting the flames
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16/08/24
A hilly and plain area between the village of Blacë and Podgorie in sooutheastern Albania was engulfed by fires today. According to the information, the flames involved a considerable area of grass and bushes, which is located near vineyards and orchards, but far from residential areas. Top Channel’s Dhorjela Çule informs that the flames are […]
Online stalker of young sisters is arrested, after minor sister had left home due to the pressure
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16/08/24
Two sisters were continuously harassed online by a 21-year-old man in Tirana, who was reportedly arrested today by the police. The sisters, aged 20 and 13, sent intimate photos to Harulla Kaman, who then threatened them to send him other intimate photos. Due to the pressure, the minor left the family apartment but was found […]
18 road accidents per day, Albanian road officials call for caution with driving, seat belts, alcohol usage
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21/07/24
The summer season and especially the month of July has marked the highest number of road accidents in Albania. The average number of accidents in this period has increased this year, reaching 12 road accidents per day, while in special cases the figure goes higher. The head of the National Emergency Dr. Skënder Brataj says […]
Vlora hits its peak of vacationers as July has brought hundreds of visitors Kosova and Europe
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21/07/24
Tourism in Vlora in the southwestern coast of Albania, looks to have reached its peak. Beaches, streets and hotels are already reported to be full of vacationers from Kosovo, North Macedonia, but mostly foreigners from the Nordic countries, Western and Eastern Europe. Tourist operators say that there is also a high demand for the months […]