First 12 of huge anti-drugs operation arrestees face Vlora Court

First 12 people arrested in the coastal city after the anti-drug mega-operation, spread throughout Albania, arrived this Saturday morning at the Court of First Instance in Vlora to be communicated the security measure. Some of the arrested who are expected to be issued the security measure are: Eduart Ahmeti, Idlir Omeri, Bebeto Basha, Julian Shabani, […]

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Albanian Prosecution Urged to Probe PM’s Alleged Blackmail of Jailed Mayor

Mayor Erion Veliaj’s claims that PM Edi Rama used a minister to try to exert pressure on him have prompted civil society organisations to demand a thorough investigation. Original post Here

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Albania moves towards instant payments, saving citizens and businesses millions

Albania is taking an important step towards modernising its payment system through the regional TIPS Clone project. The new system will allow people and businesses to transfer money instantly, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko announced that the system is expected to …

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Rama: Albania receives its strongest-ever EU progress assessment, membership prospects more realistic than ever

Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania had received its strongest assessment yet in the European Commission’s annual Progress Report. He described the report as another source of pride for the country and an encouraging step towards its historic goal of joining the European Union. “Another meaningful and encouraging report card …