Elvis Lila, the newly appointed interim head of the State Intelligence Service (SHISH) by Prime Minister Edi Rama, made his first public appearance today at a National Security Council meeting convened by President Bajram Begaj. This meeting was called in response to the ongoing SHISH scandal, following the dismissal and house arrest of former SHISH chief Vlora Hyseni on corruption charges.

Top Channel: PHOTO NEWS / Appeared in public for the first time, who is Elvis Lila, the…

Elvis Lila, the newly appointed head of the Albanian Intelligence Service (SHISH) by Prime Minister Rama, has made his first public appearance.

BalkanWeb: Scandal in SHISH: Begaj Gathers National Security Council, President: Threats…

President Begaj convenes the National Security Council amidst concerns that threats to justice are developing worryingly.

Voxpress: National Security Council meeting held today after three years, called by Begaj

The National Security Council meeting was held today after three years, called by President Bajram Begaj, following the SHISH scandal. The country's highest-ranking officials were present at this meeting, including Elvis Lila, whom Prime Minister Rama appointed to head SHISH immediately after the dismissal of Vlora Hyseni. Lila is also seen in the footage released by the presidency, which also constitutes his first appearance to the public.

Politiko.al: Who is the new head of SHISH? Elvis Lila appears in public for the first time

The commanded head of the State Intelligence Service, Elvis Lila, appeared for the first time in public, as he participated today in the meeting of the National Security Council called by President Bajram Begaj. Lila appeared in the premises of the Palace of Brigades, in the images published by the Presidency. His presence at the meeting comes at an important moment for SHISH, after the departure from office of former director Vlora Hyseni and the latest developments in the institution. He has been temporarily charged with leading SHISH after Hyseni's dismissal.

Lawyers in Albania have initiated a boycott of security measures in protest against a new censorship regulation issued by Erion Bani, the head of the Special Anti-Corruption Court (GJKKO). This controversial regulation has caused a significant rift among judges and led to a chaotic situation within the judicial system.

Shqiptarja.com: Lawyers boycott security measures, GJKKO's censorship regulation divides judges!

Lawyers are boycotting security measures due to a new censorship regulation issued by the head of the Special Anti-Corruption Court (GJKKO), Erion Bani, leading to a rift among judges and a chaotic situation.

New allegations claim that organized crime has seized power in Albania, with activist Hasimja urging the opposition to unite. Activist Erjon Murataj specifically alleges that businessman Ergys Agasi is Prime Minister Edi Rama's guarantor with the criminal underworld, predicting that the Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) will eventually investigate up to Rama. These accusations are supported by investigative reports detailing alleged collusion between high-ranking officials and organized crime…

BalkanWeb: Organized Crime Has Taken Power: Hasimja Urges Opposition to Unite for…

Activist Hasimja claims organized crime has seized power and calls for opposition parties to unite for the national interest, with protests planned for a 'school of democracy' to remove Rama.

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

An investigative report detailing alleged collusion between high-ranking officials and organized crime figures to protect an individual named Ergys Agasi.

BalkanWeb: Agasi: Prime Minister's Guarantor with the Criminal World

Activist Erjon Murataj alleges that Agasi is the prime minister's guarantor with the criminal underworld, and that the SPAK (Special Prosecution Office) will eventually investigate up to Rama, who is isolated internationally and domestically.

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

An article examining Prime Minister Rama's political accountability concerning an individual named Vlora Husen, possibly related to a guarantee he provided.

Protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama have continued for 121 days, now entering their fifth consecutive month. Citizens persist in their calls for justice to act amidst deepening graft accusations against high officials.

BalkanWeb: Protests Continue: 121 Days of Revolt, the 5th Month of Protest, Citizens…

Protests have continued for 121 days, entering their fifth month, with citizens demanding Prime Minister Rama's resignation and calling for justice to act.

Two young individuals attempted to scam Armand Duka, President of the Albanian Football Federation (FShF), by impersonating Taulant Balla and claiming to be an undercover agent. This incident is part of a larger scam scheme using the 'Balla' name to defraud various businessmen in Albania of thousands of euros.

Top Channel: 'I am Taulant Balla, I need 100 thousand euros': How two youths tried to scam…

Two young individuals allegedly attempted to scam Armand Duka by impersonating Taulant Balla and claiming to be an undercover agent.

Top Channel: 'I am Balla' / Same scam scheme, different victims. Cases where businessmen in…

A scam involving individuals posing as 'Balla' has defrauded various businessmen in Albania of thousands of euros using the same deceptive scheme.

A large-scale fire is currently raging in the olive groves of Kreshpan, Fier. Strong winds are exacerbating the situation, and local residents suspect that the fire may have been intentionally set.

Top Channel: Massive fire continues in olive groves in Kreshpan, Fier; strong wind worsens…

A large fire is ongoing in the olive groves of Kreshpan, Fier, with strong winds exacerbating the situation, and residents suspect it may be intentional.

Investigative reports indicate a notable shift in the dynamics of cannabis trafficking within Albania, detailing evolving patterns from its origin to its final destination.

Reporter.al: From Source to Destination Now: How Cannabis Trafficking is Changing in Albania

An investigative report detailing the evolving patterns and dynamics of cannabis trafficking within Albania.

A report highlights Albania's current lack of preparedness for the potential influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on upcoming elections, raising concerns about the integrity of future democratic processes.

Reporter.al: Albania Unprepared for AI's Impact on Elections

An article discussing Albania's lack of preparedness for the potential influence of Artificial Intelligence on upcoming elections.

Authorities in Vlorë are actively searching for a 43-year-old man suspected of sexually assaulting a woman he had previously robbed. Separately, a 60-year-old teacher has been arrested in Lushnjë for allegedly sending sexual messages to a 13-year-old student.

Top Channel: Suspected of sexually assaulting the woman he robbed, 43-year-old sought in…

A 43-year-old man is wanted by the police in Vlorë on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman he had previously robbed.

Top Channel: Sexual messages with a 13-year-old student, 60-year-old teacher arrested in…

A 60-year-old teacher has been arrested in Lushnjë for allegedly sending sexual messages to a 13-year-old student.

Top Channel: Suspected of sexually abusing the woman who robbed him, 43-year-old wanted in…

A 43-year-old man is being sought by authorities in Vlorë on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman he had robbed.