A politically motivated double murder has shocked the US: Former House Speaker and prominent Democrat Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot dead in their home in Brooklyn Park in...
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A politically motivated double murder has shocked the US: Former House Speaker and prominent Democrat Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot dead in their home in Brooklyn Park in the early hours of the morning.
On Saturday night, Iran launched another massive rocket attack on Israel. According to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), dozens of rockets were fired, mainly at the north of the country.
The question of whether Albanian soccer fans will be allowed into the stadium in Belgrade, Serbia, for the World Cup qualifier between Serbia and Albania is currently the subject of debate – and remains unanswered.
On Friday, the European Union agreed to open another chapter in EU accession negotiations with Albania. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama told public broadcaster RTSH that this chapter, known as “Cluster 4,” is entitled “Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity.”
The new Middle East war: On Saturday night, there was another wave of attacks in which Iranian missiles struck the center of Tel Aviv. Warning sirens also sounded in Tehran and other cities, and the population sought refuge in shelters.
An unprecedented political spectacle is currently unfolding around the Albanian ambassador in Vienna, Fate Vela.
The next crisis hotspot: On Thursday night, Israel attacked dozens of targets in Iran. According to reports on Iranian state television, there were several explosions in the capital Tehran that could be heard in different parts of the city. In addition to military facilities, nuclear facilities are also said to have been targeted.
Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama has cited recent developments in the tourism sector as proof of his government's successful course.
Day 1 after the terrible bloody deed at the BORG Dreierschützengasse in Graz: During a search of the apartment of the perpetrator Artur A. (21), special police units also discovered a pipe bomb.
Police units and the National Guard are still taking action against violent protesting immigrants in Los Angeles – but the security forces appear to be getting the situation under control. US President Donald Trump writes: “Order is being restored, the illegals are being removed.”
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