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Albania’s 2027 Budget Hits €10 Billion, with Higher Pensions and New Family Benefits

Finance Minister Petrit Malaj has presented the draft 2027 budget to the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs, with spending projected to reach around €10 billion for the first time. The main priorities will be supporting pensioners, children with disabilities, and families with young children. During his presentation, Malaj announced that …

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Rama Announces New Ministry of Public Administration as Part of Merit-Based Reform

Prime Minister Edi Rama presented a new reform called the “Merit Ladder,” which he said aims to ensure that the most qualified individuals are recruited and promoted within the public administration hierarchy. Rama emphasized that the reform also includes the establishment, for the first time, of a ministry dedicated to …

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Albanian Parliament Speaker Peleshi Visits Prague, Czech Republic Reaffirms Support for Albania’s EU Integration

Albanian Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi has paid an official visit to the Czech Republic, where he met with Tomio Okamura, Speaker of the Czech Chamber of Deputies, and Miloš Vystrčil, President of the Senate. The meetings focused on bilateral relations, strengthening interparliamentary cooperation, and the Czech Republic’s support for Albania’s …

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PM Rama Announces National Exam for Public Administration Jobs, Successful Candidates to Receive Four-Year Certificate

Prime Minister Edi Rama presented a new reform on Monday called the “Merit Ladder,” aimed at ensuring that the most qualified individuals are recruited and promoted within the public administration hierarchy. As part of the reform, Rama announced the creation of a national examination system that will allow candidates to …

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Dutch Ambassador Meets SPAK Chief and Prosecutor General, Judicial Cooperation in Focus

The Dutch Ambassador to Albania, Marleen Monster, has met with Prosecutor General Olsian Çela and the head of SPAK, Klodian Braho. The meetings focused on cooperation between the two countries, strengthening the rule of law, and protecting the independence of justice institutions in Albania. During the discussions, the ambassador praised …

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Albania Allocates €40 Million to Foreign Ministry in 2027, Minister Hoxha Says EU Negotiations Remain Top Priority

The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs will have a budget of 3.9 billion lek, approximately €40 million, for 2027, marking a 6% increase compared to the previous year. The draft budget was presented by Minister Ferit Hoxha to the Parliamentary Committee on Europe and Foreign Affairs. Of the total …

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Rama Shares Video of Mini-Stadium Construction in Katundi i Ri, Durrës: Built to UEFA Standards

Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared a video on his Facebook page showing the ongoing construction of a mini-stadium featuring a modern football pitch in Katundi i Ri, Durrës. Through the video, the prime minister announced that the mini-stadium is being built in accordance with UEFA standards, in cooperation with …

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Anti Government Protests in Albania

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Military industry advances towards alliance standards

Defence Minister Ermal Nufi says the country is developing its military industry and domestic production capacity. The state-owned company KAYO has established 6 commercial partnerships, while local assembly of armoured vehicles has begun. This progress builds on work launched in 2024 to establish the legal and industrial foundations for domestic …

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Elbasani Stage a Comeback Against Laçi as Skënderbeu and Vllaznia Share the Points

Elbasani came from behind to beat Laçi 2-1, while Skënderbeu and Vllaznia played out a 1-1 draw in Sunday’s two other fixtures of Week 10 of Albania’s Abissnet Superiore. In Korçë, Skënderbeu and Vllaznia shared the points after an evenly contested encounter. The hosts dominated the first half and created …