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Albania’s Penal Code Draft Sparks Outcry

Tirana, August 5, 2025 — The Albanian government’s draft for a new Penal Code, presented in late July 2025, has ignited fierce debate across the political spectrum, the legal community, civil society,
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Tirana Mayor Indicted in Corruption Probe

TIRANA, Albania , Tirana Time, July 23, 2025— Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution Office (SPAK) has officially indicted Erion Veliaj, the mayor of Tirana, on multiple corruption charges in a sweeping criminal case
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SEDM pledge more presence in international missions

TIRANA, Sept. 27 – On Wednesday Defense ministers from southeastern European countries met in the Albanian capital to discuss strengthening military ties, regional security and participation in international military missions. The annual
19 years ago
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Korca police arrest drug dealer

KORCA, Sept. 27 – Police in the southeastern city of Korca said Wednesday they had arrested an 18-year old man, Artan Zallemi, found with half a kilogram of marijuana. Police checked a
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Interior Ministry officials donate blood

TIRANA, Sept. 27 – A group of officials at the Interior Ministry donated blood Wednesday in a gesture of helping the health system in the country, the second time they are doing
19 years ago
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Author of false documents arrested

TIRANA, Sept. 27 – Tirana police said Wednesday they had arrested Mariglen Nikaj, 57, accused of falsifying officials documentation. Police found at his apartment many documents and other documents that were not
19 years ago
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Three steel workers burnt in Elbasan

ELBASAN, Sept. 26 – Three steel workers at the Turkish Kurum steel plant in Elbasan got burnt Tuesday, one of them in serious conditions. They were working and it is believed the
19 years ago
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