EU Pressure Mounts Over Albania’s Environment Laws, But MPs Block Repeal Efforts
The European Commission this week urged Albania’s premier to repeal controversial amendments to environmental and investment legislation in order to conserve nature and wildlife – but in parliament, the ruling majority is blocking opposition initiatives to achieve this. Original post Here
Karakaçi: Albania joins Europe’s new civil aviation governance structure
Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi presented a bill to ratify the Convention on the Bureau of the European Civil Aviation Conference. He said the agreement will allow Albania to join a new European civil aviation governance structure. The convention will strengthen Albania’s representation in international aviation forums. It will …
Rama: New Saranda Welcome Center improves mobility and services for tourists
Prime Minister Edi Rama presented the new Saranda Welcome Center at the Port of SarandaThe new facility aims to improve the visitor experience and make movement around the city easier. It serves as a modern gateway for passengers and tourists. The center offers parking for cars and tourist buses. It …
Rama: Albanian iso-polyphony and çifteli flute sounds inspire “The Odyssey” soundtrack
Albanian musical traditions have inspired the soundtrack of one of Hollywood’s most anticipated films, “The Odyssey,” directed by Christopher Nolan. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video about the film and said Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson visited southern Albania. During his visit, Göransson explored Albanian iso-polyphony and the traditional sounds …
Minister: Albania targets full electrification of Tirana-Durrës-airport rail link by end-2027
Albania plans to fully electrify the Tirana-Durrës railway line and its branch to Tirana International Airport by the end of 2027, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi said on Thursday. Presenting a bill to Parliament to ratify a loan agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Karakaçi …
EU Commissioner Kos condemns Serbian minister’s remarks on Kosovo
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has again condemned remarks by Serbian Minister Snezhana Paunović about the “ethnic cleansing” of Kosovo. Kos said she was shocked that Paunović remains in office after making such a statement. She also warned politicians in EU candidate countries that their words carry weight. The …
Spiropali Publishes Motion Submitted to Socialist Assembly, Calls for Reform of Socialist Party and Electoral System
Socialist Party MP Elisa Spiropali has made public the motion she submitted to the Socialist Party’s General Assembly, proposing the launch of a national dialogue on a “New Agreement for Albania.” Spiropali said the document is not a personal initiative but an open proposal for discussion among all members of …
Serbian Minister’s Ethnic Cleansing Remarks ‘Irresponsible and Outrageous,’ Balla Tells Parliament
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”cba226ae-38ab-42b4-ac79-6fba2d1b4852″ data-turn-id-container=”cba226ae-38ab-42b4-ac79-6fba2d1b4852″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-3″ data-turn=”user”> The head of the Socialist Party’s parliamentary group, Taulant Balla, described recent remarks by Serbian Minister Snezhana Paunović as “irresponsible and outrageous” during a debate in Parliament with MP Redi Muçi, who questioned why Balla had not publicly responded to the …
Rama on Serbian Minister’s Remarks: We Won’t Become a Hysterical Chorus Every Time Someone in Belgrade Talks Nonsense
Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted on X to the recent remarks made by Serbian Minister Snezhana Paunović regarding the ethnic cleansing of Kosovo, saying the Albanian government had already responded through the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Rama said Albania would not become “a hysterical chorus” every time “some …
Czech MEP Calls for Serbia’s EU Accession Talks to Be Suspended Over Minister’s Remarks
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”9d837825-157a-48dc-91c8-abc509e60638″ data-turn-id-container=”9d837825-157a-48dc-91c8-abc509e60638″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-17″ data-turn=”user”> Czech Member of the European Parliament Tomas Zdechovský has reacted to the recent remarks made by Serbian Minister Snezhana Paunović, describing them as unacceptable and calling for Serbia’s EU accession negotiations to be suspended. “I was completely shocked by what I …