NAMES / Two traffickers arrested, allegedly supplying drugs to several areas Tirana / Controls and operations targeting the criminal activity of drug supply and distribution have been intensified. The third phase of the police operation codenamed “Zones” has been successfully completed. Another case involving the supply and distribution of hard narcotics has been uncovered. More than 1 kilogram of heroin was seized. Two individuals, Gezim Muhameti and Zhuljan Prençi, were arr

A former State Police officer, Aldi Bylyku, has reacted following the tragic incident in Maliq, where police officer Enea Mekolli was killed, publishing a lengthy and powerful testimony about the conditions under which, according to him, officers worked during operations to apprehend highly dangerous individuals. In his account, the former officer explains that he served at the Maliq Police Commissariat from 2017 to 2021 and took part in several operations aimed at capturing

Meanwhile, while yesterday we reported four departures from Skënderbeu, we now bring the club’s first signing, which in fact does not appear to be a surprise. Kevi Mejdani, the talented centre-back from Korça, has permanently left Kukësi and will now be part of Superliga side Skënderbeu. The player, who was loaned to Kukësi last season and made 31 appearances, will be placed under the orders of coach Julian Ahmataj for the new season and is seen as a talent for the future. De

A 31-year-old man has been arrested by police in Kolonjë after allegedly seriously injuring a citizen following a conflict over minor motives. According to investigations, the incident occurred two days ago in the village of Starje, where the suspect reportedly struck the victim with punches and kicks to the body and head, causing serious injuries. Initially, he claimed that he had found the injured person lying on the ground, but police verification showed that he was in fac

Although the experience of COVID-19 led to significant investments in hospital logistics and the National Emergency Service, geographic inequality and chronic underfunding remain serious obstacles to dealing with new pandemics on the scale of COVID-19. A critical shortage of doctors, driven by emigration, as well as laboratory dependence on imports, risk causing delayed responses in crises. Experts are calling for the creation of emergency reserves and the strengthening of re

A powerful explosion occurred around 3:00 a.m. this Saturday in the village of Rrilë, Lezhë. An explosive device was placed at the door of a two-story house owned by a man identified as Mirash Mirashi. At the time of the explosion, a married couple was inside the house, but fortunately no one was injured. “KORÇA BOOM”

Minister of Tourism Blendi Gonxhja reacted from Pogradec regarding the protests against the tourism project in the Zvërnec area, stating that the government is closely following the concerns raised by protesters and that a careful analysis is needed to find a balance between development and environmental protection. When asked by Euronews Albania journalist Xhensil Shkëmbi about his stance on the protest, Gonxhja said he is sensitive to the situation and personally knows many

The Executive Committee of the AFF is expected to decide next week whether the Final Four will be abolished or not. There is a strong possibility that, after three years of experimentation, this format will come to an end. AFF President Armand Duka himself spoke at the end of the Final Four, confirming that a decision will be made by June 15. Meanwhile, the possibility of a new format has not been ruled out. President Duka mentioned the option of a “play-off,” which would cre

There are encouraging news about the health condition of police officer Edison Adri, who was injured during an operation carried out a few days ago in Maliq and was urgently transported to the University Trauma Hospital in Tirana. According to official information published by the Trauma Hospital, the officer remains intubated, but his condition is stable and showing continuous improvement. The statement says that his vital signs are stable, while he is being kept under const

Last month, the U.S. military helped coordinate the passage of more than 100 commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, The New York Times (NYT) reported, citing sources. According to the report, passage through this waterway remains dangerous for vessels amid stalled U.S.–Iran reconciliation talks. Previously, The New York Times said that the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) assisted the transit of 70 ships through the strait. Most of them had turned off their transponders