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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: A 55-year-old man was arrested for the rape of a 52-year-old woman โ€“ She locked him in her house

A 55-year-old foreign national has been arrested in Thessaloniki for allegedly raping a 52-year-old woman and attempting to attack her again.

Mar 13 โ€ข 08:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Operation Bremen: This is how the Los Lagartos network operated linked to the Albanian mafia for drug trafficking to Europe and Canada

Ecuador's Operation Bremen targeted the Los Lagartos criminal network, resulting in the arrest of 26 individuals connected to the Albanian mafia involved in drug trafficking to Europe and Canada.

Mar 12 โ€ข 17:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

219 kilograms of skunk valued at over 750,000 euros uncovered โ€“ 3 arrests

Three individuals, including two Greeks and one Albanian, were arrested for drug trafficking involving a large quantity of skunk cannabis in Greece.

Mar 11 โ€ข 14:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Lea Ypi, writer: "The two major problems of the 21st century are capitalism and the nation-state"

Albanian writer Lea Ypi discusses the impact of capitalism and the nation-state as major issues of the 21st century, reflecting on her personal history and scholarly work.

Mar 10 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Costa Case: Preventive imprisonment for 14 of 16 prosecuted for drug trafficking in Ecuador

A judge has ordered preventive imprisonment for 14 out of 16 individuals accused of organized crime for drug trafficking in Ecuador.

Mar 4 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Espoo revealed as Finland's Little Kosovo โ€“ two men guided us there

The article explores Espoo's significant Albanian-speaking community, primarily consisting of individuals with Kosovo roots, and highlights their social gathering point in the city.

Mar 4 โ€ข 16:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

PSC distances itself from former assemblymember captured in operation: 'He was separated from the party'

The Social Christian Party (PSC) in Ecuador has distanced itself from former assemblymember Salomรณn Fadul following his arrest in connection with a criminal operation linked to Albanian mafia activities.

Mar 3 โ€ข 21:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Former councilor and ex-assembly member from El Oro detained in drug trafficking operation

A former councilor and assembly member from El Oro, Ecuador, was detained in a major drug trafficking operation linked to the Albanian mafia.

Mar 3 โ€ข 16:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Dismantled network linked to the Albanian mafia: 16 arrested and 7.6 tons of drugs seized, valued at $346 million

Authorities in Ecuador dismantled a criminal organization linked to the Albanian mafia, arresting 16 individuals and seizing 7.6 tons of drugs valued at $346 million after an extensive 20-month investigation.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 08:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 12:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 08:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 08:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 19:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
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 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
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 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 12:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ 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 โ€ข 03:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 15:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

Albanian PM to attend US โ€˜Board of Peaceโ€™ 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 โ€ข 08:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ 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 Sรธnderborg.

Feb 13 โ€ข 16:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 06:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 00:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 00:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ 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 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 14:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 16:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 23:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 10:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 studentโ€™s death linked to a social media dispute.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 09:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 08:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Cousins robbing houses in Crete: They told their victims 'we have guns, don't move' with a haul of โ‚ฌ64,000

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 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk 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 Lajฤรกk's historic ties to the region and his resignation related to this case.

Feb 4 โ€ข 07:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 21:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 07:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 17:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 11:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

New unfounded provocations by Rama โ€“ '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 โ€ข 08:58 UTC

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