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An audit of the state intelligence agency was discussed at a Security Council meeting convened by President Bajram Begaj. Its former head, Vlora Hyseni, was swept up in a separate prosecution probe, prompting the acting director to clarify that no state secrets have leaked. Separately, an investigative report alleged that former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku may still be acting as a minister, despite being dismissed. Protesters demanded the arrest of Prime Minister Edi Rama, holding banners declaring the country is not for sale. Politician Lulzim Balliu predicted an inevitable change in government. Mr Rama was in Brussels, attending a summit on sustainable tourism. Citizens are losing significant amounts of money to basic computer scams. On a more administrative note, Health Minister Klodiana Spahiu met with university hospital directors to discuss improving efficiency in all aspects of management.

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Albania's Security Council convened, led by President Bajram Begaj, to discuss the investigation into former SHISH head Vlora Hyseni, who was suspended and placed under house arrest. An audit of the intelligence agency is now underway, with the prosecution confirming Hyseni's incidental discovery during another investigation. The acting head of SHISH stated that no national security secrets have been compromised, but concerns about national security and political accountability remain.

Shqiptarja.com: Security Council Meeting: Former SHISH Head Under Investigation; Official…

Albanian President Begaj convened a Security Council meeting amid investigations into the former head of SHISH, Vlora Hyseni. While the prosecution confirmed Hyseni was incidentally discovered during another investigation, the acting head of SHISH stated no security secrets have been compromised…

Top Channel: Audit at SHISH intelligence agency following arrest of Vlora Hyseni

Discussions within the Security Council regarding an audit at the SHISH intelligence agency following Vlora Hyseni's arrest have been revealed, with statements from the head of SPAK and Prime Minister Rama.

Top Channel: SPAK's report on SHISH: Moral and individual responsibility, but who holds…

Grida Duma questions political accountability following the SPAK's report on the SHISH intelligence agency, which identified moral and individual responsibility.

Reporter.al: Accusations Against the Head of SHISH Question Albania's National Security

The story highlights accusations against the director of Albania's intelligence service (SHISH), raising concerns about national security.

Reporter.al: Rama's Full Guarantee and His Political Responsibility for Vlora Hysen

This article scrutinizes the political accountability of Prime Minister Rama concerning the case of Vlora Hysen.

An investigative report from Fiks Fare alleges that Belinda Balluku, formerly the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, may still be acting as a minister despite her dismissal earlier this year. The report includes exclusive testimonies from directors supporting these claims.

Top Channel: Investigation into Minister Balluku's alleged continued influence post-dismissal

An investigative report from Fiks Fare alleges that Belinda Balluku may still be acting as a minister despite her dismissal, with exclusive testimonies from directors supporting the claim.

Citizens continue to protest, demanding the departure and arrest of Prime Minister Edi Rama, with some banners declaring 'Albania is not for sale.' Politician Lulzim Balliu further fueled the political discourse by claiming Prime Minister Rama's power is declining and predicting an inevitable change to a new government that will hold abusers accountable.

BalkanWeb: Protesters Demand Rama's Removal and Arrest

Citizens protested, demanding the departure and arrest of Prime Minister Rama, with some banners stating 'Albania is not for sale.'

BalkanWeb: Balliu Predicts Rama's Downfall and New Government

Politician Lulzim Balliu claims Prime Minister Rama's power is declining, predicting an inevitable change and a new government that will hold abusers accountable.

Prime Minister Edi Rama is currently in Brussels, participating in a summit focused on innovation and sustainable tourism.

Top Channel: PM Rama in Brussels for tourism summit

Prime Minister Rama is in Brussels to participate in a summit focused on innovation and sustainable tourism.

An investigation reveals that Albanians are increasingly vulnerable to online fraud, losing significant amounts of money through simple computer-based scams.

Reporter.al: One Click, Thousands of Lek: How Albanians are Falling for Computer Scams

This story investigates how easily Albanians are falling victim to online scams, losing significant amounts of money through simple computer-based fraud.

Health Minister Klodiana Spahiu held a meeting with the directors of the University Hospital Center to discuss improving efficiency across all aspects of management, emphasizing a patient-centered approach.

Shqiptarja.com: Health Minister Meets QSUT Directors for Efficiency Improvements

The Health Minister held a meeting with the directors of the University Hospital Center (QSUT) to discuss improving efficiency in all aspects of management, with a patient-centered approach.

An investigation has revealed alleged collusion between high-ranking officials and organized crime figures aimed at protecting businessman Ergys Agasi.

Reporter.al: High Officials and Organized Crime United in Defense of Ergys Agasi

An investigation revealing the alleged collusion between high-ranking officials and organized crime figures to protect Ergys Agasi.

A driver in Berat received a significant fine and had their license revoked after being caught driving on the sidewalk and posting the footage on TikTok.

BalkanWeb: Drivers Fined and Licenses Revoked for TikTok Stunt

A driver in Berat was fined and had their license revoked for driving on the sidewalk and posting the footage on TikTok.

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