Albania: Undersea Explosives pose risk for resort construction

On the western shore of Albania’s Sazan Island, where waves crash against steep cliffs, lies an area that seafarers call “Gryka e Xhehenemit” – the Gorge of Hell. On the surface, the transparent waters offer a fairytale view – precisely Read More …

UK: Alleged mercenary arrested in London over Albanian gang boss kidnap plot

An alleged mercenary has been arrested in London over a plot to kidnap the boss of an Albanian crime gang in revenge for a multimillion-pound drug theft. Latvian national Ainis Balodis, 45, was one of four men held in an Read More …

Albania’s police fire teargas to disperse protesters hurling petrol bombs

Albanian police fired tear gas to disperse opposition protesters who hurled petrol bombs at government buildings and smashed city property in what they said was part of a civil disobedience against the government. More than 1,000 police officers were deployed Read More …

Albanian EOD unit shows off U.S. donated equipment at Vlore Open Day

VLORE, Albania– The Albanian Armed Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit showed off U.S. donated equipment May 22, 2021, at a military sponsored open house in Vlore, Albania, held as part of DEFENDER-Europe 21 activities. During the event, U.S. Ambassador Read More …