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Seven Dead on Blazing Ferry Norman Atlantic, All Survivors Rescued
Seven people have lost their lives as a result of the fire that has raged on the Norman Atlantic ferry since Sunday morning, the Italian Coast Guard said on Monday.
The evacuation of all people aboard the burning ship is now complete. More than 400 passengers and crew have been rescued despite difficult weather conditions including strong winds and rough seas.
Norman Atlantic death toll hits five as dozens arrive on land
BARI, Italy Helicopters defied high winds, stormy seas and darkness Monday to pluck hundreds of passengers from a Greek ferry that caught fire off Albania, as survivors told of a frantic rush to escape the flames and pelting rain. Five people died and dozens remained trapped on board a day after the fire broke out.
Belgrade resident arrested in Pristina in 30-day custody
Belgrade resident arrested in Pristina in 30-day custody
PRIŠTINA, BELGRADE -- Serbian citizen named as Slobodan Gavric, who was arrested in Pristina with 13 kg of explosives in his possession, was placed in 30-day custody on Saturday.
He is held "on suspicion of organising terrorist activities and bringing explosives into Kosovo," Tanjug reported.
Rescuers battle to help hundreds trapped on burning ferry
Rescuers battled in the dark to save hundreds of passengers still trapped on a burning Italian ferry in the early hours of Monday, as coastguards reported one man had died in the high-seas drama.
Ships and helicopters fought choppy seas, strong winds and billowing clouds of smoke through the night in a race to help 227 passengers left aboard the "Norman Atlantic".
Belgrade resident arrested in Pristina put in 30-day custody
PRISTINA - Serbian citizen named Slobodan Gavric, who was arrested in Pristina on Friday with 13 kg of explosives in his possession, was placed in 30-day custody on Saturday on suspicion of organising terrorist activities and bringing explosives into Kosovo.
Euro MPs Try to Break Albania Deadlock
MEP Eduard Kukan of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) bloc arrived in Tirana on Monday in the wake of last week's visit by Knut Fleckenstein of the European People's Party (EPP) bloc in an attempt to negotiate a solution that will see Albania's opposition return to parliament.
Albania Arrests Thieving Santa Clauses
Albanian police said they had arrested two members of a gang who robbed a jewel store in a Tirana mall at the height of the Christmas season last year dressed as Santa Clauses.
The robbers entered the mall dancing and singing, with their guns hidden, but once inside the store they took the weapons out and pointed them at the shopkeeper.
Albania Deputy Minister Axed for Not Paying Utility Bill
Prime Minister Rama said on Twitter on Wednesday that no public official should expect understanding for failure to pay their electricity bills.
Serbia and Albania recognize driving licenses
Serbia and Albania recognize driving licenses
BELGRADE -- An agreement was signed on Wednesday on the mutual recognition of driving licenses between Serbia and Albania.
Serbian Interior Minister Nebojsa Stefanovic and Albanian Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Edmond Haxhinasto signed the document.