Tag: statement
US Embassy in Tirana calls for peaceful protests and restraint
TIRANA, October 18 /ATA/ –The United States Embassy in Tirana has called on citizens to exercise their right to protest peacefully, while condemning violence,...
Police chief: 167 arrested, seven police officers suspended
TIRANA, Oct. 17 /ATA/ - A total of 167 people have been arrested and another 388 are facing criminal proceedings over violence during protests...
Berisha calls on PM Rama to resign after violent protests
TIRANA, Oct. 17 /ATA/ - Main opposition Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha called on Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign on Saturday following violent...
Tirana International Airport says flights operating normally, no service disruptions
TIRANA, Oct. 17 /ATA/ - Tirana International Airport (TIA) continues to operate normally, with all incoming and outgoing flights running according to schedule, the...
Chamber of Commerce condemns attacks on businesses, says property destruction is...
TIRANA, Oct. 15 /ATA/ - The head of the Tirana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nikolin Jaka, on Thursday condemned damage to private property...
Berisha: Opposition will support students’ protest ‘by every means available’
TIRANA, Oct. 14 /ATA/ - Main opposition Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha said on Wednesday that Albania was heading towards a critical situation, accusing...
Parliament speaker urges political parties to reject incitement and calls for...
TIRANA, Oct. 14 /ATA/ - Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi condemned attacks on parliament and public institutions during violent protests in Tirana on Wednesday, describing...
Albanian Bishops’ Conference condemns removal of Vatican flag during protest as...
TIRANA, Oct. 14 /ATA/ - The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Albania (KISH) on Wednesday condemned the removal of the Vatican flag during a protest...
President Begaj urges protesters to reject violence as a means of...
TIRANA, Oct. 14 /ATA/ - The President of the Republic Bajram Begaj on Wednesday voiced concern over escalating tensions during protests in the Albanian...
Deputy PM Koçiu urges restraint after Tirana clashes: Albania does not...
TIRANA, Oct. 14 /ATA/ - Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu on Wednesday called for calm, restraint and prudence following violent clashes and acts of...
