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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

A 64-year-old man arrested for sexual assault on a person with disabilities

A 64-year-old Albanian man has been imprisoned for the attempted rape of a 25-year-old woman with intellectual disabilities.

Feb 27 • 13:21 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Kypseli: The 64-year-old who attempted to rape a 25-year-old disabled woman is remanded in custody

A 64-year-old man of Albanian descent has been remanded in custody after attempting to sexually assault a 25-year-old woman with disabilities in Kypseli, Greece.

Feb 27 • 12:28 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Salvini's gaffe about Ermal Meta: 'Those who integrate are welcome.' His response: 'The blasphemy is silence on Gaza'

Matteo Salvini's compliment to Albanian-Italian musician Ermal Meta prompts a reflection on identity and integration, while Meta criticizes the silence on Gaza.

Feb 27 • 08:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

A Sanremo in Albanian

An ongoing festival in Albania highlights issues related to illegal migrants and the Italian government's handling of immigration policies as criticism mounts from the left.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Kypseli: The 64-year-old accused of attempted rape has surrendered

A 64-year-old Albanian man has surrendered to police after being accused of attempting to rape two 25-year-old twin sisters in Kypseli, Athens.

Feb 24 • 14:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Kypseli: 64-year-old surrenders to police for attempted rape of disabled twin sisters

A 64-year-old Albanian man has surrendered to the police in Kypseli, Greece, following allegations of attempting to rape two 25-year-old twin sisters with disabilities.

Feb 24 • 12:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Meloni's Albanian Centers: Italy Must Compensate Migrants

Italy is required to compensate a migrant after unlawfully detaining him and sending him to a controversial facility in Albania as part of a new migration policy.

Feb 24 • 08:54 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Albanian police used water cannons and tear gas against opposition protesters

Thousands of supporters of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha gathered to demand the resignation of Socialist Premier Edi Rama, leading to clashes with police who used water cannons and tear gas.

Feb 21 • 08:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Albania: Corruption Allegations Spark Clashes Between Police and Protesters

Clashes erupted in Tirana as police used tear gas and water cannons against opposition protesters demanding the resignation of the Albanian government over corruption allegations.

Feb 20 • 19:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Albanian mafias fall again in the port of Vigo: fourth police blow to these clans for cocaine shipments

Albanian drug mafias were intercepted again at the port of Vigo in a police operation, marking the fourth major crackdown on these networks involved in cocaine trafficking.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Albania, the laboratory of Europe where AI fights (or hides) corruption

The Albanian government introduces a virtual minister to oversee public contracting amidst ongoing investigations into corruption.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Criminal prosecution against Christos Mavrikis for illegal possession of weapons and reckless gunfire

Christos Mavrikis has been prosecuted for several misdemeanors related to illegal weapon possession and reckless gunfire after a dispute with an Albanian man.

Feb 17 • 12:08 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Four men again jailed for life for killing Albanian refugee in Adelaide

Four men have been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Urim Gjabri in Adelaide after their earlier convictions were overturned.

Feb 17 • 03:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Albania: Rama's 'Protective Veil' for His Ministers Against Judicial Authority

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced plans to alter the law to shield ministers from suspension while under criminal investigation, provoking opposition accusations of undermining judicial independence.

Feb 16 • 15:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

Albanian PM to attend US ‘Board of Peace’ meeting

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama will participate in the inaugural meeting of the US 'Board of Peace' in Washington next week, which aims to oversee peace initiatives beyond just the Gaza reconstruction.

Feb 15 • 08:48 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Two men detained for counterfeiting

Two Albanian men have been remanded in custody for four weeks for counterfeiting following a preliminary hearing in Sønderborg.

Feb 13 • 16:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

When Prodi closed the ports to Albanians

The article discusses Romano Prodi's 1997 speech justifying Italy's closure of ports to Albanian immigrants amid a tragic incident involving the sinking of a boat and its implications for immigration policy.

Feb 13 • 06:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Actress sues Albanian government for using her image in AI minister

Albanian actress Anila Bisha is suing the Albanian government after her image was used to create an AI virtual minister without her consent.

Feb 13 • 03:01 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Actress is suing the Albanian state for stealing her face

An actress has filed a lawsuit against the Albanian government claiming they have stolen her face.

Feb 13 • 00:04 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Actress sues the Albanian state for stealing her face

An actress has filed a lawsuit against the Albanian government over allegations of identity theft related to her likeness.

Feb 13 • 00:04 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Actress sues government over AI minister image

An Albanian actress has filed a lawsuit against the government over the unauthorized use of her likeness in the creation of 'Diella', the virtual minister for digital intelligence.

Feb 12 • 13:12 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Taxes, Italian pensioners in Albania saved. The Tirana government: no new taxes

The Albanian government has confirmed that Italian pensioners living in Albania will not face any new taxes on their pensions, ensuring continued tax relief for them.

Feb 11 • 14:25 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

1st World Day of the Greek Language: The heart of the Greek Language beats at the Arsakeio College of Tirana

The Arsakeio Greek-Albanian College in Tirana celebrated the inaugural World Day of the Greek Language with a multifaceted school event highlighting the language's timelessness and global significance.

Feb 10 • 16:22 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Ermal Meta returns to Sanremo. "Eurovision? I would go"

Ermal Meta, an Albanian-Italian singer, returns to the Sanremo Festival with a new song inspired by an image of a girl from Gaza, expressing hope about participation in Eurovision if he wins.

Feb 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Carbon monoxide tragedy. Parents and their two children found dead in the house: "They had just moved in"

An Albanian family in Porcari, near Lucca, tragically died from carbon monoxide poisoning after moving into their new home just months earlier.

Feb 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Lara Colturi, the Italian star who will parade with the Albanian flag

Italian slalom skier Lara Colturi will serve as the flag bearer for Albania during the ceremony in Cortina.

Feb 5 • 23:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Albania: The Rama government allows access to TikTok again

The Albanian government has lifted a temporary ban on TikTok that was imposed eleven months ago following an incident linked to the platform.

Feb 5 • 10:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Who was the Albanian family killed by carbon monoxide

A tragic incident occurred in Porcari as an entire family of four, including parents and children, died from carbon monoxide poisoning in their home.

Feb 5 • 10:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

The Rama government lifts the TikTok ban in Albania after one year

The Albanian government has lifted a year-long ban on TikTok, initially imposed following the stabbing death of a teenager during a fight linked to social media.

Feb 5 • 10:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

The Rama government lifts the TikTok ban in Albania after almost a year

The Albanian government has lifted the temporary TikTok ban that was imposed nearly eleven months ago following a student’s death linked to a social media dispute.

Feb 5 • 10:48 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The Greek Language is Honored in Tirana: A Day of Culture at the Arsakeio

The Arsakeio Greek-Albanian College in Tirana will host a cultural event celebrating the richness and global significance of the Greek language on February 6, 2026.

Feb 5 • 09:24 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Deaths in the Same Room: Here's Who the Albanian Family Was That Died from Carbon Monoxide

A family of Albanian descent was found dead in Porcari, likely due to a faulty boiler, with indications that the youngest daughter was the first to succumb to the carbon monoxide fumes.

Feb 5 • 08:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Cousins robbing houses in Crete: They told their victims 'we have guns, don't move' with a haul of €64,000

Two Albanian cousins were arrested for burglaries and armed robberies in residences in the Hersonissos and Malevizi areas of Crete, threatening victims with firearms.

Feb 4 • 08:58 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

The Balkans tackles Epstein's files: great guy Milo, friend Miro, extraordinary Albanian girls, and underage sex slave

The article discusses connections between names mentioned in Epstein's files and various figures from the Western Balkans, including politicians, models, and businessmen, highlighting Miroslav Lajčák's historic ties to the region and his resignation related to this case.

Feb 4 • 07:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Albania: Arrest warrants issued for 33 suspects in toxic waste trafficking

Albanian authorities have issued arrest warrants for 33 individuals suspected of trafficking toxic waste that departed from Albania destined for Thailand in July 2024.

Feb 3 • 21:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Albanians chased by ex-Aston Villa player jailed for break-in spree

Two Albanian burglars, Denis Puka and Erisjan Laska, have been sentenced to 56 months in prison after a burglary spree in Warrington, which included targeting the home of a footballer.

Feb 3 • 20:04 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The Vokkri family: the Albanian clan that floods Spain with drugs and buys police

The Vokkri family is identified by authorities as one of Spain's largest drug exporters, involved in extensive drug trafficking and corruption of law enforcement.

Feb 2 • 07:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

AEK: Albanian Returns to the Bench of the Handball Team

Alexis Albanos returns as the head coach of the AEK handball team after a 2.5-year absence, succeeding Rui Silva.

Jan 16 • 17:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Rama insists after the outburst at a Greek journalist and questions the connection of those who speak Greek with Plato and Aristotle

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama defends his controversial remarks towards Greek journalist John Defterios, claiming they were humorous, while expressing surprise at the backlash from Athens.

Jan 16 • 15:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Users on 'X' respond to Rama about whether modern Greeks are descendants of the Ancients: 'Indeed they are'

Users on 'X' have countered Albanian Prime Minister Rama's claims that modern Greeks are not descendants of Plato and Aristotle, backing their stance with DNA study findings that suggest modern Greeks share genetic links with ancient Greeks.

Jan 16 • 11:02 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

New unfounded provocations by Rama – 'You are not descendants of Plato and Aristotle'

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama provoked criticism towards Greece during a Summit for Sustainable Development in Abu Dhabi, targeting a Greek-American journalist for his name pronunciation.

Jan 16 • 08:58 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Zelenskyy discusses defence cooperation with Albanian foreign minister

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Albania's Foreign Minister Elisa Spiropali to discuss defense cooperation, emphasizing the strong support signified by her visit to Kyiv.

Jan 15 • 18:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

"You think you are descendants of Plato and Aristotle, but you are not" - Rama's delirium against a Greek journalist, watch the video

Albanian Prime Minister Rama made controversial remarks claiming Montenegro is the most important country in the region, during a heated exchange with a Greek journalist.

Jan 15 • 16:22 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

"Everyone Goes Mad in Their Own Way," says Albanian author Stefan Çapaliku in his new book about growing up under a communist regime

Stefan Çapaliku's novel "Everyone Goes Mad in Their Own Way" illustrates his childhood experiences and the traumatic impact of communist rule in Albania, blending humor and nostalgia.

Jan 14 • 12:53 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Medicine in Tirana, Bernini: "Wrong choice of Tor Vergata, too high taxes, now a backtrack"

The Italian Minister convenes the rector of the Roman university regarding the case of 220 students admitted to the Albanian campus who are being asked to pay €9,650 per year.

Jan 12 • 16:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

USKOK accuses 53 people of tax evasion and money laundering

USKOK has indicted 52 Croatian citizens and one citizen with dual Bulgarian and Albanian citizenship for involvement in organized crime related to tax evasion and money laundering.

Jan 12 • 08:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

USKOK charged 53 people: They were cheating on taxes, spending money on luxury, here is who they are

USKOK has charged 53 individuals, including 52 Croatians and one with dual Bulgarian and Albanian citizenship, for crimes related to a criminal organization, tax evasion, and money laundering.

Jan 12 • 07:33 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Croatian heavyweight did what few gladiators would, Hrgović expressed three wishes

In his 21st professional bout, Croatian heavyweight Petar Milas won the IBF international championship title by knocking out Albanian Granit Shala in the 10th round, marking his 20th win, with 16 by knockout.

Jan 11 • 15:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Tries to set wife on fire after argument. Stopped by son

A 43-year-old Albanian man attempted to set his wife on fire following a domestic argument in Cavarzere, Venice, but was stopped by his minor son and the Carabinieri's arrival.

Jan 8 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

50-year-old man arrested in Thessaloniki for illegal transportation of foreigners, he is also under investigation for drug trafficking

A 50-year-old Albanian man was arrested in Thessaloniki for illegally transporting five Afghans, including three minors, and he is also under investigation for drug trafficking.

Jan 7 • 08:44 UTC

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