Statements on Facebook, fall lawsuit against Tahiri

Tirana Court bleach the decision which rejected the argument as to why the former interior minister, Flamur Noka and former Deputy Minister of Interior Arben Ristani, who along demanded a court battle for compensation from the Interior Minister Samir Tahiri due to a status he posted on Facebook.

For the Tirana Court, it has been rare since the parties that they were harmed by the expressions on Facebook and not as has occurred mostly along the judicial confrontation between MPs who have claimed they were harmed by the statements in Parliament.

It is a lay status in April 2013 on the Facebook profile of Tahiri, at the time deputy of SP, which cited a photo between the Minister of Interior Noka, his sub and the driver of Arben Frroku, the latter leading to murder suspect of the commissary, Dritan Lamaj.

In the status of that time, Tahiri stated that the minister Noka had obligation to account if Arben Frroku was discussed at the table, if he compromised the investigation of the murder of Lamaj in these meetings and what was the connection between the two officials of the Ministry of Interior with driver Frroku .

Civil Court dismisses lawsuit Noka and Ristani with the argument that Facebook is a social network completely widespread in wich are exchanged messages, posted statueses or recieved notifications.

But, says the court, as long as politicians have taken over the role to be exposed to the public,  they need a higher tolerance than an ordinary person, in terms of accepting the charges or labeling political opponents.

In this case, the murder of the comissary head Lamaj was too sensitive and Tahiri defendant, as part of parlamentary opposition of that time, except the law had an obligation under the circumstances that emerged during those days to make them public.

Tahiri in his posting on Facebook, says the court, in the light of these facts has cast doubts directing his political opponents seeking answers to those questions in those moments.

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Criminal charges for Sinan Tafaj

Minister of Social Welfare, Erion Veliaj, declared the making of a criminal report to the head of the Blind Associacion, Sinan Tafaj.

In a joint press Veliaj has announced that Tafaj is suspected for embezzlement. "Sinan Tafaj accused of disappearance of 1.2 million dollars," said Veliaj. 

Minister has warned that it would reconsider the ability for all those who receive disability pensions, as according to him there were many abuses. 

Sinan Tafaj is one of the heads of protests that persons with disabilities are developing to counter the government's reform this category.

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Albanian Army, 3.1 billion dollars

International Institute for Peace and Research in Stockholm, every year publishes and figures moneys spent by 171 countries of the world in use of the army. 

Referring to the report published by the Institute, Albania in the period 1992 - 2013 has spent 3.131 billion dollars for the military. According to the schedule, costs were lower in 1998, a year after riots in our country, where the government has spent 70.4 million dollars only in the military field. While a higher level of spending achieved in 2009, the year when Albania joined NATO. In this year in the "military spending" had raised at 251 million dollars.

Expenses were higher in 2008, where were exactly are disbursed 233 million dollars for military spending. While in the last year included in this report, in 2013 our country has spent 168 million dollars.

In comparison with other countries in the region, Macedonia, Montenegro or Bosnia, Albania shows that in total has spent more on the military, but for these countries report data start many years later. More specifically, Macedonia from 1996 to 2013 for the military, has spent 3 billion and 46 million dollars, which costs more numerous, are committed 436 million dollars during 2001, the year in which Macedonia was at war, or almost twice with more than our country in the year with higher costs.

Even Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost at the same levels. For the period 2002 - 2013, this state has investiuar 3 billion and 90 million dollars. Meanwhile, Montenegro has spent far less. In the period 2006 - 2013, this country has performed military spending around 626 million and 800 thousand dollars or five times less than Albania.

International Institute for Peace Research in Stockholm is an independent international institution dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament. Established in 1966, the institute provides data, analysis and recommendations regarding the level of armament in the world. Only 2013 worldwide 1.747 trillion dollars are spent where states have invested more are America, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia and France.

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Lorik Cana ends celibacy

The national team captain, Lorik Cana ended celibacy. He laid with Monica, the Italian girl with whom he has got a relationship for a long time. 

Marriage ceremony was held Friday night in one of the luxury resorts in Pristina combined with Albanian traditional marriage motifs.

Albanian Footballer of Lazio and his family had received the wedding plan several months before the wedding at the end of June.

Lorik himself says he feels good in Rome, while this marriage has joined Altin Lala and Erion Bogdani, two other national team captains that are married also with Italian girls.

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Brussels, police arrested six Albanian smugglers

Six Albanian traffickers have fallen in Belgian police handcuffs. After audits, Belgian police forces were able to catch the Albanians who were illegally transporting six illegal immigrants in Britain. This fact is made ​​known by the Public Ministry in Brussels.

More specifically, according to ministry sources, police had launched an investigation last November during a raid on the road E-40 to Grand-Bigard area. Police then discovered four Albanian citizens in the back of two trucks parked incorrectly. 

"The investigation then led to the identification of twelve Albanians suspected of working together in various operations," said a spokesman for the prosecutor.

People are illegally transported by truck through the Netherlands and France, or by plane with false documents. The truck driver, a Lithuanian, was also arrested in the Netherlands and to its being developed in a joint investigation between justice and Dutch police.

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Santo told friends: I suspect that a motorcycle follows me.

Two weeks before he was killed in an assassination attempt in front of the bank that ran guns, Artan Santo was talking about a suspicious motorcycle chasing after his car referring to Panorama newspaper.

On June 12 he went from Tirana to Mali i Robit in Durrës, where they dined with some friends. Throughout the road has detected a large engine sports motorcycle that always walked behind. He showed this to his friends, with whom he dined in a restaurant in Durres, but without giving much importance, since it could be a coincidence and nothing more. 

Given that there has assessed the situation, he has even closed in the table that conversation, preferring to not denounce this case. However, after the yesterday events have been some friends who have testified about what he had said over the dinner at Mali i Robit. Such evidence has not been obtained in the form of the official investigation team, however, is expected to materialize with people that will be asked during the investigation further. 

Sources said that it thoroughly checked every move Artan Santo had recently conducted, starting from the moment where he said to his friends that he had been chased by a motorcycle.

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Police seizes 1.7 tons of marijuana in Lazarat, one person arrested

Long operation of States Police continues in Lazarat, exercising checks on flats and environments against narcotics cultivation. According to information coming from the police learned that today were blocked 1.7 tons of marijuana, 14 guns and rifles, three shotguns and a considerable amount of ammunition.

Meanwhile, another person was arrested by the police, taken within the operation in Lazarat against narcotics cultivation. 

Police arrested Birbili Abas, 61 years old, after exercising control over police forces in his residence in the village yesterday were found a quantity of 22 bags filled with cannabis sativa plant, with a weight of 210 kg, and 4 packs wrapped natriban cannabis sativa plants with a weight of 2.8 kg. 

In the framework of this operation until now have been arrested and detained 30 people suspected of assault with a weapon against police forces, for the sale of narcotics production, cultivation of cannabis, contrary to police for destruction of property. It was also prosecuted and The Mayor Lazarat. 

State Police during this day continues the operation in the village Lazarat for control of the territory and premises, in order to find and destruct narcotics, illegal seizure of items, conducting procedural actions and investigations, and bring to justice those persons who have committed unlawful acts.

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Albania Recieves EU Candidate Status

After many unsuccsessful tries, Albania recieved today the European Union Candidate Status.

 The EU General Affairs Council meeting Tuesday in Luxembourg agreed to grant EU candidate status to the Albanian country, subject to endorsement by EU heads of states at their summit on Friday in Brussels.

"This is a clear step forward in EU-Albania relations, reflecting the progress the country has made in European integration and in implementing the necessary reforms. Today's decision underlines the EU's continued and credible commitment to support Albania in its efforts towards this goal," said the Council in a statement.
Albania, however, still needs to meet key priorities, with particular focus on administration and judiciary reform, fight against corruption and organised crime and fundamental rights, it noted.

Along with other Western Balkan countries, Albania was recognised as a potential country for EU membership in 2003. A Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) entered into force on 1 April 2009. In the same month, Albania submitted its application for EU membership.

The European Commission recommended that Albania be granted EU candidate status in October 2013.
Being recognised as an EU candidate country has a number of implications for Albania. It is an important political signal for Albania and its citizens, showing that the country is moving to the next phase of the European integration process.

The candidate status raises the relationship between Albania and the EU to a higher level. Albania will now receive invitations to EU Ministerial Council meetings open to candidate countries. Its access and cooperation with EU agencies will be easier.

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Durres, tragic accident, 36 year old dead

An accident resulting in the death of a 36 - year-old has recorded this morning at the site known as Mulliri i Bullgarit , road segment Taskin - Durres.

According to Durresi police , Fiat vehicle type , with AA834FO plates , driven by 40 -year-old Pajtim Smoqi , by Shijak collided with a motorcycle driven by 36 -year-old Alvin Muça from Xhafzotaj .

Bike collision with vehicle type Aprilia , with plates AF601 , has devoted 36 -year-old life .

The injured worker was sent to the emergency hospital in Durres , but the collision was fatal and he died at the hands of the doctors .

Meanwhile police station accompanied the 40 -year-old Pajtim Smoqi . Investigation team is working to shed light on the dynamics of the tragic accident .

It is thought that the humidity in the street and high speed may have been the cause of the fatal collision .

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Durres, Unlegal Palace Destroyed using C4 but caused damages

A palace blocked several days ago for lack of documentation and permission is undermined by INUK . About 150 kilograms of C4 were placed in 9 - storey building that was on the coast of Rock of Kavaja.

Police Inspectorate upheld the action . For an hour police blocked national road and after the evacuation of all residents of the area was conducted drone explosion .

The blast wave was too strong that damaged vehicles and different constructions that were up to 150 feet away . Many commercial units were damaged seriously .

" We were afraid that we do not collapse the house . Windows were smashed , we do not know who will pay the damages , "said a resident .

"I leave the car here and when I returned I found the broken glass . I do not know how to solve this job, " protested another .

After denouncing INUK committed to building on state land was arrested the head of the Building Inspectorate of Rroshbull municipality Fiqiri Dema , and proclaimed as a person who was doing construction without a permit , the businessman Enver Shala .

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Accident in Kukes caused two injuries

A serious car accident happened in the early hours of Friday morning, in Bicaj-Kukes road axis, near the northern city airport. 

A "Fiat Punto" vehicle with license plate "AA 845 EZ," directed by Hoda Toptan has wandered ending in the side channel.

Consequently were damaged the 24-year-old driver and his sister, Hoda Resmie. The injured were transported to the Kukesi Hospital.

More seriously injured was the driver, who was transported by helicopter to the trauma hospital in Tirana. While thr 30-year-old Hoda Resmie is more easily damaged and is receiving treatment at the Kukesi hospital.

Police located the scene and is working to clarify the circumstances of the accident. Previously suspected cause is moisture on the road and the high speed at which the vehicle was moving.

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Tirana, cannabis dealers caught

Two suspected drug traffickers, who traded cannabis being disguised as cupboard conveyors, were arrested by police in the capital during the early hours of Friday.

During the operation, codenamed "joinery" in the Siri Kodra way was arrested Nard Deliu, 29, and Hysen HYSA, 60 years old. Both arrestees were caught circulating with a "Volkswagen" vehicle and inside it were found narcotics hidden in a cupboard and divided into 10 packages.

For several months the police had put in tapping these two arrestees and their documented involvement in drug trading in various areas of Tirana. Police is investigating the two suspects for property or other criminal assets acquired.

During the last 24 hours, in Tirana, Durres, Lezha and Gjirokastra have been seized 218 kg and destroyed 3 thousand and 898 narcotic plant roots.

Lezha, cannabis farms discovered

Police in Lezha has discovered in the early hours of Friday morning a parcel planted with narcotics. The news comes from local police sources, according to which the plot was discovered in the village Krajen and about 400 cannabis sativa were planted.

Sources add that associated with the cultivation of these roots the owner of the field, George Brunga has been arrested. Lezha police currently is coordinating actions with the local prosecutor's office for further prosecution of this case.

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Albania-Greece, Universities Collaboration

With the main theme the collaboration co academic and research level and expanding bilateral prospects spirit between Greece and Albania, under the Greek presidency supporting the integration of Tirana into the European family is held in Thessaloniki Between the University of Tirana and the Aristotelis University of Thessaloniki.

Very interesting discussions have been two deans of academic institutions as well as the Dean of the Faculty of History and Philology, Professor Shezai Rokaj that the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Professor Cone posture and the Faculty of Economics at the University of Tirana, Professor Sulo Hader together with their Greek colleagues have focused on three major axes economy, civilization and education environment.

The symposium is supported by the Consulate which has been the pioneer in the signing of the cooperation between the two institutions, which began with the first teaching of the Albanian language in Aristotelis University.

Present were the rector of Athens University, Theodosis Pellegrini, Deputy Rector of the University Fan Noli of Korca Benita Stavre and thr Chancellor Ilir Sosoli.
The deepest and most important message in this event was that history teaches us that the healing medicine of coexistence of all civilizations has only a trinomial: dialogue, education, integration.

The next academic staff symposium will be held in June in Tirana.

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Albanian Super League, violence in Kavaja

Tough sports fight, that sometimes surpassed the allowed limits, numerous protests against the trial, lashing in to reap the Laci squad leaders, throwing strong objects on the field, and 2 cameras into the hit.

This is what produced the Besa-Laci match, which ended in 0-0 draw, a result that includes Kavaja team in the fight for survival. Besa dominated the game but everything limped into finalizing its stock. The team led by Mërgjyshi claimed two penalties, but for the master Sadiq wasn't like it.
 
Laci played for more than 20 minutes with 10 players due to red card punishment of Vuçaj, while at the end of the match referee booked with the wind continuing dispute of his decisions even of the Besa coach, Artan Mërgjyshi.

At the end of the match shields made ​​from the bodies of the policemen were needed so th three judges to pass without being damaged by strong objects thrown by fans kavajas.

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Durres, drug ring busted

Five drug dealers are put in Durres police handcuffs during the operation "Weekend 2". Group shot of heroin and marijuana distributors became part of a two-month anti drug investigation in cooperation with the Prosecutor of the District Court of Durres.

During the operation, were arrested in flagrante five teenagers while looking revelation became another person. Lico Nevrus 21 years, Haji Ruci 21 years, Ajgi Hysaj 19 years, 20 years old Tigris Kërtoçi and Ols Hajrula 22 years, all resident in Durres, accused of trading in narcotic cooperation of heroin and cannabis in various areas coastal city.

Also the arrested are suspected perpetrators of 6 cases the issue of drugs within the prison siege of Durres, the work was performed in different periods.

Police said that, during the investigation, it was documented proof of legal activity and distribution of the arrested person looking, and when they found the detention of persons were also seized 200 doses of heroin, 300 doses of cannabis sativa, military hand grenades,  and a quantity of ammunition fighter.

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Toponyms, Greece allows temporary movement

The Greek Ministry of Interior decided to allow movement of immigrants who have problems with toponyms. The news has been made ​​public by the Ministry, through a circular, which was sent to the Greek border with Albania.

In the circular stated that the movement will be permitted from 13 April to 5 May During this time will allow the movement of migrants with problems with toponyms. Police ordered to allow movement, but this category of immigrants passports will not be placed entry or exit stamp from Greece.

Greek Ministry announces that it is continuing to find a solution between the governments of the two countries. Meanwhile, associations of emigrants living in Greece, have announced a protest Tuesday afternoon outside the Greek Parliament, which will require final resolution of this problem.

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De Biasi talks for Euro 2016 qualifying

Albanian national team coach Gianni de Biasi has spoken for the first time for the group to our team will participate with a view to qualifying for Euro 2016.

De Biasi hopes to train a more tactical team and said he hopes the teams participating in the World Cup in Brazil, have after his completing physical problems. 

"I think it is a very demanding, difficult. Should be better prepared because if we want to have a chance to qualify, we must be better and more perfect in tactical terms. The start of the Portugal squad which has many quality players, most of them will go to the World. Our hope is to start well after the World Cup that some of them have physical problems, "says De Biasi. 

Albania is part of the group along with Portugal, Denmark, Serbia and Armenia.

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Plays with guns, killed 14-year-old boy

A tragedy occurred Friday night in Vlora, where a teenager was killed as a result of a firearms incident. 

The news comes from local police sources, in which event the bitter victim of 14-year-old left Endri Malaj Selenice village. 

According to sources, Malaj was shot accidentally by a peer while they were playing together with a firearm. 

Efforts to save him were futile, as his wounds was fatal for 14-year-old, have added further resources.

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Lungomare contest was made today in Vlora

Today in the city of Vlora has been organized a competition for the best project in the realization of a huge promenade.

Five architecture studio from Belgium, Italy, France, Germany and Switzerland are in competition with their projects in the final stage, where the winning project will be chosen for the promenade coastal city of Vlora, known as Lungomare. 


Shortly before the launch of these five presentations selected from 45 projects presented at the first stage, Prime Rama said that this is the project of the new century.

Besides the winners of this contest will have three prizes for the three best proposals, as well as a special award for best local studio.

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Killed, than burned them inside a car

Conflicts for distribution areas and drug distribution declared in advance to be made ​​due to the macabre crime that took the lives of two young people from areas of Fushe-Kruja of Durres.

After being kidnapped and executed in an apartment in Shkozet, the bodies of the two young Sh.Babasi and A. Kasalla transported to their vehicle AA930BJ plates, which belonged to one of the victims, to a not very populated area of the former swamp on the outskirts of Durres, near the former fish tubs. 

Vehicle license plates who has helped clarifying the identity of the two victims that are known as people filed by the police because of drug activity in the area. In Shkozet flat, which belongs to one of the authors on the run from the police found traces of blood and shell casings, evidence by the investigation group show that victims are tortured first and then executed with a bullet to the head.

Quick actions last night police allegedly have not given time to the authors to eradicate traces at the apartment where the crime occurred, while police work continues to capture and arrest them.

At the regional hospital morgue of Durres, victims families stayed pending to withdraw the scorched bodies.

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Oposition's Protests, thousands of peoples joined

It was held for about 90 minutes in Tirana protests from opposition parties, under the leadership of the Democratic Party.

The people that came from all districts, initially gathered in the "Skanderbeg" square, where 23 years ago the statue of the Dictator Enver Hoxha was toppled then they marched toward the boulevard.

In his speech, the chairman of the Democratic Party Basha said that the country, under the leadership of Prime Minister Edi Rama and Assembly Mayor Ilir Meta are heading towards unsafely. 

According to him, the rule of law, votes freedom, employment, European aspirations were damaged by Rama and Meta that are breaking the law. 
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50 policemen lined up in front of the Prime Ministry building

State Police before the protest took tight security measures, especially along the boulevard 'Deshmoret e Kombit'.

About 50 female officers lined the cord before the Prime Minister, to establish safety first round, before the building. The second circle were security forces and public security order in Tirana Police Stations.

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SCANDAL, Killed his Father for the Drugs

Drug users Drama has become a family tragedy in Tirana. During a confrontation with the boy's father because he wanted money for drugs, the father was wounded and later died.

Ardian Thaci is 22 years old and has a card as drug user and the court earlier ruled to him the obligation to undergo a treatment against narcotics.

Abandoned by his family, he came alone in front of the Judge Manjola Bejleri only for alleged aggravated intentional injury, resulting in the death of his father, Fatos Thaci. According to the Prosecution stay, the teenager shot his father with a punch during a conflict for money to buy drugs. As a result of striking his father that crashed on the floor and died three days later in the hospital, on February 15.

A decision of September 2013, on which Ardian Thaci declared guilty of manufacturing and possession of about 17 grams of cannabis narcotic drugs, as found during a search. At that time the young man said in the court that he was a user and had not used drugs that were found, because its quality was bad. Court ordered its toxicological expertise, where was also found that in his metabolism is a presence of narcotics, which means that he is a user.

But in reference to a unifying decision the court said that a dosage of 17 grams may not be considered for personal use and for that from four months in prison, he was sentenced to two years probation with the condition that service to undergo treatment to narcotics, and not accompanied by convicted persons, otherwise the prosecution would seek his return to prison.

In Tirana Court website shows that for this charge of capital prosecution sent for trial for 2013, 106 people.

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Kosovo Independence Day, 6th Anniversary

6th Anniversary Celebrations of Kosovo Independence Day will last 4 days.

Cultural activities, pending solemn embassies in the country, in solemn session of the Kosovo Assembly, solemn reception by Prime Minister Hashim Thaci, in homage to the martyrs cemetery, various exhibitions and many different concerts will mark this holiday.

The Prime Minister Hashim Thaci has formed a Organizational Council, led by Minister of the Kosovo Security Force, Agim Ceku, to mark this day for the citizens of Kosovo.

The official agenda provides its launch on Friday, February 14, when all schools in Kosovo, the first hour will be dedicated to learning this historic celebration.

The main activity will be on 17 February, in the "Zahir Pajaziti" in Pristina, where will be organized the parade of the state uniforms.

"The main celebration will be held on February 17, at 12:00 in the square 'Zahir Pajaziti' in the center of Pristina, with the participation of KSF forces, Kosovo Police, Kosovo Correctional Service, and do this, because security forces, whether military, police or correctional services, are state identity. Exactly with those forces that represent the identity of the state, we want to record and organize a central event, "said Agim Ceku, Minister of KSF.

In an interview for Top Channel, Minister Ceku, as President of the Organizing Board, explains the symbolism of the sixth anniversary logo.

"It symbolizes the finalizing of the path towards the European Union and NATO. It is true that this 6-annual finds us in a situation where we are without international supervision ", further added Agim Ceku.

Similar demonstrations on 17 February will be in all municipalities of Kosovo, starting with the solemn session in each Municipal Assembly.

Holiday will be closed in the late night of February 17, with the lighting of fireworks in the center of Pristina.

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Two tons of hashish has been seized in Vlora

Vlora Police seized on a beach in the area of ​​Karaburun 2 tons of hashish that was prepared to go to Italy.

The operation codenamed "St. Basil 2014" was finalized with finding 2 tons of narcotic type "cannabis sativa" which was hidden in a bay near the sea ready to be loaded on vessel and to be trafficked.

Also on the premises of the Directorate accompanied the seven persons suspected perpetrators of this attempted narcotics trafficking, as well as a van which served to transport.

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Interurban transport is causing difficulties

Protests of the 8 +1 van car drivers continued again in a few cities. Once they stopped along the national Korca - Pogradec axis, near the village Lumalas they have blocked one side of the road asking police to check all vehicles and passengers not to allow violations, creating difficulty in movement of passengers.

Unanimously they have contested decisions that have blocked their work days.

Blocking of vans movement has brought confusion to the transport sector, travelers say bus movement is impossible due to the schedules while the taxi cost is unaffordable.

A similar protest was held in the town of Lushnja, where 8 + 1 van car drivers were stacked in the center of town.

Kukes is also protesting against the decision to remove the interurban transportation vans. Association of Directors of vans have announced that on Friday from 9:00 to 10:00 to blockade the nation's highway, on a country lane called 'Black Drin Bridge'.

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No space in prisons!

At a time when the Ministry of Justice draft for amnesty for persons convicted or under investigation for offenses punishable up to two years in prison, is on hold, overcrowding has reached emergency levels.

The situation is aggravated especially the last two weeks, where due to lack of seats in the two detention facilities in Tirana, citizens who receive prison custody by the court are currently being held in police stations and the Police Department. Steering Tirana police say that they have sent a series of personal documents to the Prisons Department to resolve the situation, because even in this building from 27 countries which is the full capacity, as are currently detained 57 people, while the average in the capital arrested on five citizen per day, which brings a further deterioration of the situation.

But while amnesty is seen as a hope of prisons, however, does not provide a final solution, this because all the prisons in the country reportedly sentenced that are holding more than their capacity.

Currently in Tirana 313, are awaiting court decisions 435 defendants, at a time when it should be held only 300 people. While in detention of 302 detainees held 235 citizens, although environment and the capacity is only 170. But institutional concern for overcrowding have sent a request to the prisoners. The convicts in prison Vaqarr sent a letter/request to the Minister of Justice, the Ombudsman and the heads of the Committees on Laws and organizations aware of human rights, which not only required to expedite amnesty for integration and rehabilitation reasons, but also because overcrowding is acute problem accordingly.

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Andon Mehillaj surrendered at the police!

Thursday morning, Andon Mëhillaj, the Albanian police fugitive turned himself in Vlora District Prosecutor's Office.

Hidden from the moment of the announcement looking like charges of terrorism financing, as well as cooperation with murder, Andon Mëhillaj, the man who allegedly paid customers for the known killer Julian Sinanaj, surrendered at the Local Prosecution, accompanied by a his friend.

Police became aware later of this submission. First estimates show that a friend of his, the owner of premises in Vlora was contacted and asked to bring Andon Mehillaj to the prosecutor. Mëhillaj during his surrender at the prosecution stated that he is innocent of the charges that have been raised.

The two cousins ​​Andon and Genis Mehillaj were been announced as wanted on Jan. 29 after the confession of Julian Sinanaj that said they were the client founders. While cousins ​​Mehillaj directly accused of having ordered the murder of their neighbor Sokol Veizi. Few days ago a quantity TNT was thrown at the home of Anthony Mehillaj and police described this as a warning.

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Trial opened against Gjika has been delayed

Vlora Mayor, Shpetim Gjika, along with gentian developer Sherifaj were the only of the eight defendants from Vlora, which came in front of the Court of Tirana, on behalf of the criminal trial that addresses the charges of document fraud and illegal construction.

Two of the defendants Eleni Dardhaj, worker of  Directorate for Territorial Planning and Gezim Feta prosecutors had issued to be represented by lawyers. While the other four codefendants were missing. Standed in this situation. The Judge Arben Micko counted the sheets sent to the charged to receive information.

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Tirana, 24-hour strike of urban transport on friday

Urban transport in Tirana on Friday, will be introduced in a 24-hour strike in protest at the failure of any official response, regarding the concern raised for months to increase the price of the bus ticket.

Representatives of civic urban transport announced the beginning of this strike deeper because the employees of this sector not being paid .

This strike comes after two previous protests, after which there is no solution was found. Tirana Municipality rejected several proposals to fill the request by the Ministry of Transports, while the latter expressed the position that the issue of urban transport in the capital to pass on the powers of the municipality.

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Sochi Games, Albania launches her team

President of the Republic Mr. Bujar Nishani developed Presidency ceremony Wednesday in the filing of a national flag for the athletes who will participate in the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi of Russia.

 Present at the ceremony was Minister of Education and Sports Lindita Nikolla and top executives of the Albanian National Olympic Committee. 

Sportsman that will keep the red and black flag in the Olympic games will be the skier Erjon Tola, who also participated in the past two Winter Olympics, while in this edition to our country will also compete the Suela Mehilli. Participation with two athletes in the Winter Games is a novelty for our country, which takes part in the winter games for the third time. Sochi Winter Olympics will be held in Russia from 7 to 23 February.
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Greece Threatens the Albanian Immigrants

Decisions of Greek, whose side were asked to bring certificates or passports with the correct naming of Greek toponyms to update documents or permit their children to stay , Albanian immigrants living and working in the city of Thessaloniki requested by the Albanian authorities to provide solutions to this problem so vital for them that started about two years ago .



Gathered in one of the halls of the prefecture of Thessaloniki initiative of representatives of some political forces in emigration , tens countrymen have emphasized once again that no solution of this problem will destroy all their hard work and effort in two decades in the state of Greece . For months the Greek authorities deny hundreds of immigrant children born in Greece over the border due to topographical native in their passports that are in Albanian and not the international . Finally problem for renewal of residence permits have encountered because of the children and their parents , you can not renew in some cases their health cards .

Immigrants are expressed that despite promises not see concrete steps to solve the problem , while periods of time that was available to give the Greek authorities are short and they are forced to lead these issues in court and spending money.


Also asked that official Tirana aim as it did with Belgium , the signing of the recognition of years of work in Albania in Greece for the immigrants.In the end of the meeting all participants have signed a petition to the Albanian Foreign Ministry and to know even the Prime Minister Edi Rama , by which require urgent acceleration of procedures so that we topographical denominations of certificates and passports to be children as defined in the relevant international agreements .

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12 Police Officers Injured in Vlora

A police convoy was involved in an accident Thursday night, as it was traveling in the direction of Vlora.

The event took place on Highway Levan - Vlora, near the village Novosel, and as a result of the crash 12 people were injured, two of them are risking their lives.

Convoy consisted of four large vehicles, vans type, accompanied by a white police SUV, at its end. As a result of a deviation of one of the vans, caused the entire convoy group to crash..

Major damage suffered the three vehicles and the SUV.

Hospital Director of Vlora, Remzi Haxhiu, said nine of the injured have no serious problems except some minor damage to the skin, as a result of broken glass, while two of them will be sent to the Military Hospital, after heavy tremors in the head and the thorax.

Police is working to resolve the dynamics of the accident and the cause of the deviation of the vehicle.

Convoy was a part of a team from the capital to launch in Vlora, for conducting an inspection. At the regional hospital went, except of Vlora police leaders, the deputy chief of general detention and prison.

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Vlora, police seized the speedboat, Greek citizen detained

Vlora Police stopped a Greek national who had entered in Albanian waters with a speedboat suspected to be used for drug trafficking.

Regional Border Police and Delta Force stopped at a place called Cave of Haji Ali a dinghy type vessel with a length of 9.5 with two engines equipped with powerful Yamaha 350 KW each.

Also was accompanied by the head of the Greek citizen means, Chrysanthos Zavitsanos, aged 47, born in Lefkate Greece. Vessel was supplied with fuel and had come from Greek waters. Thought that would be used to smuggle narcotics to Greece.
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Three years after the murder of the four protesters

In commemoration of the third anniversary of the 21 January, the families of the four murdered protesters, for the first time entered the premises of the Prime Ministry building, where guards poured bullets towards their relatives.

In a short speech, Prime Minister Edi Rama, who initially said this on January 21 finds Albania differently.

"These stairs, the stairs of the Prime , aren't anymore the stairs that separated the people down the fence beyond the bars, with the Government above the fence behind bars. This building is not on the facade of firepower where barrels were weapons to shoot over people, on behalf of the government to steal, where the government is elected by the people working with people and for people, "said Rama.

Prime Rama issued strong criticism to the justice system, and called it a new hell for the Albanians.
Together, with the family of Alex Nica, Ziver Veizi Hekuran Dede and Faik Myrtaj Rama and hundreds of citizens are humble before their portraits, leaving flowers.
In memory of four innocent victims, in this third anniversary of bronze plaques are placed four in which the premier boulevard Rama described as a sign to all others, Albanians and other generations, who will go on the road and will 'touch the face of those signs, as the wounds of a past of not forgotten nor repeated again. 

Even this Jan. 21 has not been easy, not only for families, but for all those who were in three years ago boulevard as long as the Court of Appeal booked minimally Gardist Ndricim Llupo and Ndrea Prendi Guard commander, otherwise than requested Prosecution, the decision was not prompted little reaction and political controversy, but also frustration important embassies in the country. 


But can the families of the four victims expect justice from the Albanian justice? The process now awaits final word in court last it higher.
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