Following the release of the report by the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), a body linked to the U.S. Department of State, Democratic Party Deputy Chairman Nikola Kedhi reacted immediately. He considers the document an accurate snapshot of the state of law and order and governance in Albania.

Kedhi noted that the report highlights a 17% escalation in criminal activity within a year, largely linked to narcotics trafficking, fraudulent activities, and illegal weapons use. The document describes Albanian organized crime groups as engaged in a wide range of illegal activities, including drug distribution, money laundering, human trafficking, robbery with threats, exploitation for prostitution, and corruption.

The senior opposition figure also drew attention to a recent Europol study. According to this source, criminal organizations originating from Albania have become players with international reach, dominating key segments of cocaine smuggling to the European continent in cooperation with Latin American cartels and other illegal groups.

From the opposition’s perspective, the report also expresses concern about the inadequate capabilities of police structures, singling out marked shortages in personnel and equipment, as well as delayed responses to citizens’ calls. In his statement, Kedhi sharply criticized the government for its management of the state budget, claiming that vital sectors such as security, healthcare, and education are suffering from a lack of funds, while the executive is accused of prioritizing other spending destinations.

He also focused on the section of the report dedicated to the corruption phenomenon, highlighting that foreign entrepreneurs find weakened transparency, distorted market competition, a large informal economy, and difficulties in enforcing contractual obligations.

According to the Democratic Party official, the document raises concerns about the quality of construction, road safety, the readiness of emergency services, public transport, and the quality of tap water. Regarding the electoral process, Kedhi stated that the report identifies the interference of criminal and illegality factors, and he recalled the suggestions of foreign missions for a deep reform of the electoral system.

Statement by PD Deputy Chairman Nikola Kedhi:

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This morning, a serious incident occurred in the port area of Durrës, where a truck driver suffered multiple injuries after being hit by another heavy vehicle.

Preliminary data indicate that the victim, a citizen from Kosovo, had gotten out of his truck when he was suddenly struck by another transport vehicle.

The powerful impact caused serious injuries, and he was rushed to the hospital, where he is under medical care. Hospital sources report that his condition is critical.

Law enforcement forces immediately went to the scene and have started investigative actions to clarify the circumstances of this tragedy, as well as to identify the factors that led to this accident.

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The coastal city of Vlora was faced with two fire incidents almost simultaneously, testing the fire brigade’s capabilities as they had to operate on two different fronts at once.

The first incident erupted at a fast-food outlet, with initial suspicions pointing to a gas canister explosion. Thick plumes of smoke alarmed the area, and the business suffered heavy structural and equipment damage. Thanks to swift mobilization, fire crews contained and extinguished the flames, keeping the situation under control.

Simultaneously, another fire broke out in an electrical cabin near the “Ali Demi” school. The rapid spread of flames threatened nearby residential buildings, but emergency crews acted without delay by cutting off the power and efficiently neutralizing the danger.

Officials confirm that there were no casualties or injuries in either incident, with consequences limited to material damage. The investigation is ongoing, as authorities try to clarify the exact circumstances that led to the two fires breaking out almost at the same moment.

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Democratic MP Ina Zhupa has raised concerns about the design of the bus terminal in Saranda, which she considers a serious mistake in the city’s infrastructure. According to her, due to poor planning, every day buses and other transport vehicles are forced to make an unnecessary maneuver, adding about 1.5 kilometers to their route until the roundabout at the entrance of Saranda, just to reorient in the correct direction.

Zhupa stresses that even the roundabout itself is problematic due to its non-functional construction. This situation, she says, generates heavy traffic daily, increased pollution, and significant delays for travelers. She accuses the Municipality of Saranda of having conceived this project without serious analysis from specialists and without a long-term urban vision.

In her response, the DP MP describes this as the daily transport routine in Saranda. She explains that the incorrect exit from the terminal forces passenger vehicles to make this absurd loop every day. Instead of immediately entering their itinerary, they are forced to travel about 1.5 kilometers towards the roundabout at the city entrance to make the turn and return to the starting point of their destination.

According to Zhupa, the situation is further aggravated by the fact that the project was based on what municipal employees call post-construction experiments, rather than proper expert studies. Even the roundabout in question is designed in the most impractical way, blocking large-tonnage vehicles, causing artificial traffic congestion, and making normal circulation difficult.

The deputy concludes by arguing that this state of affairs is the result of infrastructure conceived not by road safety and urban planning experts, but based on arbitrary municipal decisions, without studies and without vision. The consequence, she emphasizes, is evident to all: wasted time for hundreds of passengers, increased pollution from additional emissions, and a city gateway overloaded with traffic. Saranda, according to her, needs a modern and practical infrastructure, not thoughtlessly thrown-together projects that burden residents, businesses, and vacationers daily.

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A mother from the city of Elbasan has asked for the public’s help through a heartfelt plea, as she has not known anything about her 12-year-old son, Arjanito, for about fourteen days. According to her account, the minor left home on July 15 and on July 17 the family filed a report at the Elbasan police station to seek support in finding him. The woman asserts that so far they have not been given any information about the son’s whereabouts.

From the initial investigative actions carried out by the blue uniforms, as well as based on the statement of the teenager’s brother, suspicion arises that Arjanito may have gone to beg, a behavior that, according to relatives, is not unfamiliar before. However, his geographical position continues to be a mystery. Authorities have declared the 12-year-old missing and are continuing an in-depth work to locate him, checking every signal that may shed light on the case.

The mother says that Arjanito’s leaving is not an isolated episode. He has left before without informing others, but has returned after a few days. However, this time the situation is much more alarming, as two weeks have now passed without any communication or precise signal. According to her testimony, on the evening of the disappearance, the child was in the apartment and took advantage of the moment when others were asleep to flee secretly from the balcony.

In an effort to find him again, she explains that she has received some informal information that he may have been spotted in the city of Durrës. For this reason, she has set off personally to this city, hoping to meet him. The family appeals to all citizens that, if they have seen Arjanito or have any notice that can help in finding him, to report immediately to the number +355 69 395 4449 or notify the nearest State Police units. Any detail, no matter how small it may seem, could be crucial to bringing the 12-year-old back to the family’s embrace.

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At least 30 people, including children, were injured as a result of a bus accident in Istanbul, Turkish media report.

According to TRT Haber, the driver lost control of the vehicle due to the slippery road.

The bus initially collided with a car and then veered off its trajectory, hitting a road sign post.

Emergency teams arrived at the scene immediately, giving first aid to the injured and transporting them to the hospital for medical treatment.

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A fire broke out on Wednesday in the village of Voskopoja, precisely at the place called “Antenat”.

As soon as the alarm spread, two firefighting vehicles were deployed toward the flames, specifically a large truck and a pick-up type van with personnel ready for action.

Due to the rough terrain, the main firefighting vehicle could not get close to the fire source, so the teams continued on foot to reach the point affected by the fire. Personnel from the Administrative Unit of Voskopoja and employees of the Forestry Service are also involved in this mission.

Initial data indicates that a group of forces has already begun work to contain the flames, while the rest of the team is approaching the area to join the operation.

The action plan for fully extinguishing the fire will be decided later, once the fire service chief conducts a detailed assessment of the situation at the scene.

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A serious incident has been recorded near the Ksamil islands, where a fisherman was found dead at sea. The victim has been identified as Mihal Zoi, 61 years old.

According to preliminary data, it is suspected that he died as a result of drowning. During the search, the police also found the 61-year-old’s vessel, which had sunk.

It is suspected that the incident occurred last evening, when the area was engulfed by a strong storm and bad weather.

The investigative team is verifying accidental drowning as a result of severe weather conditions, while the possibility of suicide is also being investigated.

According to sources, the 61-year-old was divorced, while his children live in Greece. In Albania, he does not appear to have any other family members except a sister. The police continue investigations to fully clarify the circumstances of this incident.

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Senja u shpreh se bashkimi i demokratëve është pak larg, pavarësisht se sheh që ka vullnet të përbashkët.

Më tej ai u shpreh se Bardhi në këtë fazë ka zgjedhur Berishën, por shtoi se kur të rritet presioni do të shohim nëse do të zgjedhë ish-kryeministrin që është non grata apo SHBA.

“Nga ajo që ne shohim nga deklaratat që kanë bërë liderët e dy grupimeve, bashkimi i demokratëve është pak larg.

Është një politikan i njohur i rajonit që ka thënë “dje ishte dje, sot është sot”. Pra, nuk duhet të kapemi pas asaj çfarë ka thënë Bardhi për Berishën, apo Berisha për Bardhin. Por duhet të shohim se çfarë mund të bëhet sot. Ka një vullnet të mirë që duket, bashkëpunimi për një veprim të përbashkët opozitar, dhe mbledhja që bëhet në Kukës është në shërbim të zgjedhjeve lokale.

Pati një veprim nga PD-ja e Bashës, të cilët tërhoqën kandidatin e tyre dhe tani mund të themi se opozita ka një kandidat të përbshkët, i cili mbështetet nesër dhe nga deputetët që do të shkojnë atje. Nga të dhënat që kam unë, do të shkojnë të gjithë deputetët që janë ftuar.

Çështja është se në cfarë kushtesh dotë bëhet ky bashkim. Kemi nga njëra anë deputetët që përfaqësohen nga Bardhi dhe nga ana tjetër deputetët që përfaqësohen nga Berisha. Dhe, e gjithë ajo që gjëja që përmbidhet debati dhe diskutimi është non grata. Kemi parë që nga veprimet që ka bërë Bardhi deri më tani, mes Berishës dhe Ramës,

Bardhi ka treguar se zgjedh Berishën, por duhet të shohim më pas nëse do të rritet presioni. Kur të rritet presioni ku duhet të zgjedhë mes Amerikës dhe non gratës, aty do të shohim nëse ka vullnet për të tejkaluar të gjithë këto gjëra, apo Bardhi do të jetë i detyruar të zgjedhë amerikanët”, tha Senja./albeu.com

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