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“From 2.2 to 13.7 Million Passengers”: Rama Says Tirana Airport Is Entering a New Digital Era

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”5983bfb1-7716-45b2-90b6-d42f22daa5e2″ data-turn-id-container=”5983bfb1-7716-45b2-90b6-d42f22daa5e2″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-9″ data-turn=”user”> Prime Minister Edi Rama has described the development of Tirana International Airport as one of Albania’s most successful infrastructure transformation stories. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:56288df9-49f5-45b2-affa-9d9567f8af40-4″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:56288df9-49f5-45b2-affa-9d9567f8af40-4″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-10″ data-turn=”assistant”> Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the first direct flight between …

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Albania’s University Trade Union Backs Protests, Urges Government to Listen to Citizens’ Demands

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:56288df9-49f5-45b2-affa-9d9567f8af40-3″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:56288df9-49f5-45b2-affa-9d9567f8af40-3″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-8″ data-turn=”assistant”> The Trade Union of University Employees of Albania (SPUSH) expressed its support on Friday for the civic mobilisation that has been taking place in Tirana and other cities across the country since May 31, 2026. In a public statement, the union …

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UNICEF: Emigration and Low Birth Rates Are Reducing the Number of Children in Albania

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:56288df9-49f5-45b2-affa-9d9567f8af40-1″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:56288df9-49f5-45b2-affa-9d9567f8af40-1″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-4″ data-turn=”assistant”> *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:56288df9-49f5-45b2-affa-9d9567f8af40-1″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:56288df9-49f5-45b2-affa-9d9567f8af40-1″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-4″ data-turn=”assistant”> In Albania, the number of children is declining, while investments in education and social protection remain lower than those of European Union countries. These are among the findings of UNICEF’s latest document …

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More Than 5,000 Visits Recorded at Summer Health Centres in the First Two Weeks of June

More than 5,000 domestic and foreign holidaymakers have sought medical assistance at Albania’s summer health centres. Their health issues ranged from minor conditions to cases requiring microsurgical procedures performed by the medical teams at these facilities. “Most of the visits were consultations and follow-up examinations related to insect bites, allergies, …

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Day 20 of Protests: Activists and Citizens Gather Again Outside the Prime Minister’s Office

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”1ac6ed0e-7c8c-48e3-aea2-454bc8b851b6″ data-turn-id-container=”1ac6ed0e-7c8c-48e3-aea2-454bc8b851b6″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-15″ data-turn=”user”> Citizens continued their protests this Friday along the “Dëshmorët e Kombit” Boulevard, marking the 20th consecutive day of demonstrations, with their main demand being the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:56288df9-49f5-45b2-affa-9d9567f8af40-7″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:56288df9-49f5-45b2-affa-9d9567f8af40-7″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-16″ data-turn=”assistant”> At …

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Porto Palermo: Two World War II Shells Removed from the Seabed

Two military shells left on the seabed in Porto Palermo Bay were brought to the surface on Friday during an operation carried out by divers from the Pashaliman Naval Base, in the presence of military engineering experts, personnel from the Albanian Naval Force, civil emergency authorities, and representatives of the …

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Kosovo Election Commission Completes Recount of 185 Polling Stations, Certification of Results Pending

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”6f9ab0ea-2ab8-4ac7-a06f-df311a05c7be” data-turn-id-container=”6f9ab0ea-2ab8-4ac7-a06f-df311a05c7be” data-testid=”conversation-turn-17″ data-turn=”user”> The Central Election Commission (KQZ) of Kosovo has completed the recount process for 185 polling stations for which a recount had been ordered. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:56288df9-49f5-45b2-affa-9d9567f8af40-8″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:56288df9-49f5-45b2-affa-9d9567f8af40-8″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-18″ data-turn=”assistant”> According to KQZ spokesperson Valmir Elezi, before the final …

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Media Freedom in Albania discussed in parliamentary hearing with Reporter Without Borders representative

TIRANA, June 19 – The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Public Information held a hearing with Pavol Szalai, representative of Reporter Without Borders, on the media situation in Albania. Meanwhile, Szalai leads the organization’s Central Europe office, which covers Albania and other Western Balkan countries. He said his visit …

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National Library of Albania joins annual conference in Luxembourg

TIRANA, June 19 – The National Library of Albania took part in the Annual Conference of Directors of European National Libraries in Luxembourg. Meanwhile, the European National Libraries network brings together national libraries across Europe. The conference aims to strengthen institutional cooperation. In addition, it promotes innovation and supports the …

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PM Rama tells Italian news agency Adnkronos, Albania remains a free and democratic country

Tirana, June 19 – Prime Minister Edi Rama gave an interview to Italian news agency Adnkronos in Rome during the FII Priority Europe investment forum organised by the FII Institute. Meanwhile, Rama commented on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s view that the Italy-Albania migration agreement paved the way for later …