This is the news from Friday 18 April.
The head of the government, Edi Rama, was in the city of Rubik today. He promised to reactivate the factories from the dictatorship era and said the Copper Plant in this city will be used for the production of weapons and ammunition.
The leader of the opposition, Sali Berisha, declared today in a meeting with businesses that the Democratic Party will reduce the price of electricity when it comes to power. From 18 lek, which is currently the price per kilowatt, Berisha said that energy will cost 8 lek.
Two attacks occurred on Thursday evening. In Lezha, a 65-year-old man was killed in front of the bar where he worked. Meanwhile, in Tirana, four people, including two children, were injured in a gunfight. Police have not yet provided details on the motives or perpetrators of the two incidents.
The head of the Special Prosecution Office against Corruption and Organized Crime, Altin Dumani, stated in a meeting with law students that SPAK has the independence and ability to investigate any politician, regardless of their power. Dumani added that the country still faces challenges in the fight against corruption.
