Morina Border Police arrested a 34-year-old man from Kosovo who had been internationally wanted by the German authorities for drug trafficking.

The citizen identified by the initials Y. A., a resident of Ferizaj, Kosovo, was detained while entering the Republic of Albania. The operation was carried out by the Morina Border Police services, in cooperation with the Kukës Local Police Directorate, during checks and verifications at the border entry and exit points to crack down on illegal activities and apprehend wanted persons attempting to move illegally to evade criminal responsibility.

Verifications and the exchange of data with Interpol Tirana revealed that the Wiesbaden Court in Germany had imposed the security measure of “detention in prison” on the 34-year-old. He is accused of the criminal offense of “drug trafficking,” as provided for under German criminal legislation.

Y. A. was arrested for extradition purposes, while Interpol Tirana, in coordination with its German counterparts, is continuing procedures to send him to Germany.

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The flow of travelers and vehicles at the Morina Border Crossing Point has reached extraordinary levels, while the end of August has marked the gradual return of holidaymakers from Kosovo ahead of the start of the new school year.

According to data from the Directorate for Border and Emigration, between 5:00 a.m. on August 29 and 8:00 a.m. on August 30, 51,278 citizens of Kosovo entered Albania through Morina, accompanied by 14,692 vehicles and buses.

Traffic was also considerable during the period from August 24 to 28, when 152,694 citizens of Kosovo and 46,870 vehicles crossed into Albanian territory through this border point.

As a result, during the August 24–30 period, the number of citizens of Kosovo who entered Albania through Morina reached 203,972, while the number of vehicles reached 61,562.

This movement is linked to the final days of the tourist season, as citizens of Kosovo take the opportunity to spend a few more days on the Albanian coast before returning to Kosovo and the start of the new school year on September 1.

Morina recorded a high number of crossings throughout the summer season. In May, June and July alone, around 1.43 million citizens of Kosovo entered Albania, many of whom continued on to coastal areas.

This total also includes members of Kosovo’s diaspora, who, during stays in their homeland, chose Albania as their destination for summer holidays.

As September 1 approaches, the Morina crossing is expected to continue facing heavy traffic, but now mainly in the direction of Kosovo, due to the return of holidaymakers and preparations for the start of the new school year.

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Sipas të dhënave të Drejtorisë për Kufirin dhe Emigracionin, nga ora 05:00 e datës 29 gusht deri në orën 08:00 të 30 gushtit, në Shqipëri kanë hyrë përmes Morinës 51.278 qytetarë të Kosovës, të shoqëruar nga 14.692 automjete dhe autobusë.

Lëvizjet kanë qenë të konsiderueshme edhe përgjatë periudhës 24–28 gusht, kur në territorin shqiptar, nëpërmjet kësaj pike kufitare, kanë kaluar 152.694 shtetas të Kosovës dhe 46.870 mjete.

Si rezultat, gjatë intervalit 24–30 gusht, numri i qytetarëve të Kosovës që kanë hyrë në Shqipëri përmes Morinës ka shkuar në 203.972, ndërsa numri i automjeteve ka arritur në 61.562.

Kjo lëvizje lidhet me ditët e fundit të sezonit turistik, kur qytetarët e Kosovës po shfrytëzojnë mundësinë për të kaluar edhe disa ditë në bregdetin shqiptar, para kthimit në Kosovë dhe fillimit të vitit të ri shkollor më 1 shtator.

Morina ka regjistruar një numër të lartë kalimesh gjatë gjithë sezonit veror. Vetëm në muajt maj, qershor dhe korrik, në Shqipëri kanë hyrë rreth 1.43 milionë qytetarë të Kosovës, një pjesë e madhe e të cilëve kanë vijuar drejt zonave bregdetare.

Në këtë total përfshihen edhe pjesëtarë të diasporës së Kosovës, të cilët gjatë qëndrimeve në vendlindje kanë zgjedhur Shqipërinë si destinacion për pushimet e verës.

Me afrimin e 1 shtatorit, pritet që pika e Morinës të vijojë të përballet me lëvizje të dendura, por tashmë kryesisht në drejtim të Kosovës, për shkak të kthimit të pushuesve dhe përgatitjeve për nisjen e vitit të ri shkollor.

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The final days of August have brought a heavy flow of vehicles from Kosovo toward Albania, as hundreds of vehicles make their way to the Albanian coast for the last days of their summer holidays.

Heavy traffic is visible at the Morina border crossing, as well as along the Nation’s Road, on the section from Morina to the toll plaza, where traffic has increased significantly.

At the Morina border crossing, all available counters are being operated to handle the large influx of travelers and vehicles.

Similar measures have also been taken at the Nation’s Road toll plaza, with the aim of avoiding queues and ensuring traffic moves as quickly as possible.

The heavy flow is expected to continue in the coming hours, as many citizens from Kosovo have chosen the Albanian coast to make the most of the final days of the summer season.

For many of them, the Nation’s Road remains the main route to tourist destinations along the Albanian coast.

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The final days of August have brought heavy vehicle traffic from Kosovo toward Albania, as hundreds of vehicles make their way to the Albanian coast for the last days of their summer holidays.

Traffic congestion is evident at the Morina border crossing, as well as along the Nation’s Road, on the section from Morina to the toll plaza, where traffic has increased significantly.

At the Morina border crossing, all available counters are operating to handle the large influx of travelers and vehicles.

Similar measures have also been taken at the Nation’s Road toll plaza, with the aim of avoiding queues and ensuring the fastest possible movement.

Heavy traffic is expected to continue in the hours ahead, as many citizens from Kosovo have chosen the Albanian coast to make the most of the final days of the summer season.

For many of them, the Nation’s Road remains the main route to tourist destinations along the Albanian coast.

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The Morina border crossing saw a high number of travelers and vehicles from the early hours of Saturday morning. The simplified crossing procedure is being applied continuously to vehicles with Albanian and Kosovo license plates. However, the heavy traffic has occasionally caused long lines of vehicles extending into Kosovo.

Increased movement of people and vehicles from Kosovo has been recorded at border crossings with Albania throughout almost the entire week, while weekends remain the busiest periods. Reported data show that an average of more than 35,000 people enter Albanian territory each day, while nearly the same number also leave the country.

According to RTSH, some of the travelers are Kosovo citizens returning to the countries where they live and work after completing their holidays in Albania. Others are traveling to Albanian coastal cities to enjoy the weekend or the final days of the summer season.

One vacationer said he had stayed with his family in Ksamil for six days and that the experience had been good. He said Albania, as always, remained the most suitable option for their holidays. Although they had also considered Greece this year, they ultimately chose Albania again.

Another traveler said he had spent the weekend in Durrës, which he described as a good place, adding that simply crossing the border fills their hearts with joy.

Another traveler said he had come from Mitrovica and was heading to Tirana, Saranda and Ksamil for a vacation.

Particularly during the tourist season, Morina continues to be one of the main crossing points between Kosovo and Albania. The authorities are using the resources at their disposal to manage the flow and enable travelers to cross as quickly as possible.

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This morning, a grave incident shook the Kukës area, where a police officer from Kosovo was found lifeless in the cemetery of the village of Morina.

The victim has been identified as citizen Sh. H., 35 years old, a resident of Prizren and a member of the Rapid Reaction Unit in that city.

His body was found lifeless around 08:25 on July 22, 2026.

According to preliminary investigative data, it is suspected that the 35-year-old ended his life using a firearm, a pistol, which was immediately seized by law enforcement as material evidence.

A specialized investigative group, led by the Prosecution, is at the scene and continuing work to clarify all the circumstances of this incident.

Also, the State Police is coordinating actions with the Kosovo Police. The goal is to verify whether the seized weapon is precisely the service weapon of the deceased, as well as to secure any other details that will serve for the full legal documentation of the case.

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According to the announcement, queues at the exit from Kosovo reached up to 3.5 kilometers, while the cause of the delays is the procedure for registering citizens’ entry by the Albanian authorities.

“We inform you that today, from 04:00 onward, long queues of approximately 3.5 kilometers have been created at the exit from the Republic of Kosovo, as the Albanian authorities are registering the entry of citizens,” the Border Management Center said.

So far, there has been no official reaction from the Albanian authorities regarding the reasons for these checks or delays. Meanwhile, the waits at the border have affected citizens traveling to Albania, both to take part in the protest and for other reasons.

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Official data show that from 20:00 in the evening until 08:00 this morning, 12,642 foreign nationals and 1,471 Albanian citizens entered Albanian territory. Also, during this time period, 119 buses crossed the border.

On the other hand, the number of departures from Albania was significantly lower. In the last 12 hours, 1,887 citizens left through Morina.

Proximity to Kosovo, reasonable prices and the beaches remain among the main reasons why many holidaymakers prefer the Albanian coast.

Although the flow of travelers was high, no queues were recorded at the border crossing, while crossing procedures are continuing normally, also as a result of the agreement on facilitated movement between Albania and Kosovo.

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Të dhënat zyrtare tregojnë se nga ora 20:00 e mbrëmjes deri në orën 08:00 të mëngjesit të sotëm kanë hyrë në territorin shqiptar 12 mijë e 642 shtetas të huaj dhe 1 mijë e 471 shtetas shqiptarë. Po ashtu, gjatë këtij intervali kohor kufirin e kanë përshkuar edhe 119 autobusë.

Nga ana tjetër, numri i daljeve nga Shqipëria ka qenë dukshëm më i ulët. Në 12 orët e fundit, përmes Morinës kanë dalë 1 mijë e 887 shtetas.

Afërsia me Kosovën, çmimet e arsyeshme dhe plazhet mbeten ndër arsyet kryesore pse shumë pushues preferojnë bregdetin shqiptar.

Edhe pse fluksi i udhëtarëve ka qenë i lartë, në pikën kufitare nuk janë shënuar radhë, ndërsa procedurat e kalimit po zhvillohen normalisht, edhe si rezultat i marrëveshjes për lëvizjen e lehtësuar mes Shqipërisë dhe Kosovës.

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