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High Justice Inspector Meets OSCE Ambassador: Focus on Cooperation to Strengthen the Justice System

High Justice Inspector Artur Metani welcomed the Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania, Ambassador Michel Tarran, for a working meeting. During the meeting, discussions focused on cooperation between the Office of the High Justice Inspector and the OSCE Presence in recent years, ongoing projects, as well as initiatives and …

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EU Criticises Amendments to Kosovo Specialist Chambers Law: They Contravene International Obligations

The European Union has expressed deep concern over the amendments and additions to the Law on the Kosovo Specialist Chambers adopted by the Kosovo Assembly. In an official statement, the EU said the adopted amendments contravene Kosovo’s international obligations towards the European Union and stressed the importance of preserving the …

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Nufi in Ankara: We Aim to Transfer Technology and Develop Domestic Defence Capabilities

Albania and Turkey aim to expand cooperation in the defence sector through concrete projects, investments and joint ventures, with the goal of also developing the capabilities of Albania’s defence industry. This was one of the main topics discussed during the official visit of Defence Minister Ermal Nufi to Ankara, where …

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Balla: Territorial Reform to Be Voted on Today, We Guarantee Better Public Services for 46 New Municipalities

During today’s parliamentary plenary session, where territorial reform is being discussed, the head of the Socialist Party’s parliamentary group, Taulant Balla, defended the proposal to change the country’s territorial division. He stated that the opposition has until next week to submit its proposals. “This will be voted on today. You …

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Justice Minister Meets European Commissioner McGrath, Focus on Judicial Reform and EU Integration

Minister of Justice Toni Gogu held a meeting on Thursday with the European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Michael McGrath. Discussions focused on strengthening the rule of law and Albania’s path towards the European Union. During the meeting, the two officials discussed the consolidation …

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Interior minister and Swedish ambassador discuss closer policing

Interior Minister Ervin Demo met Sweden’s ambassador to Albania, Niklas Strom, to discuss community policing and stronger public trust in the State Police. Demo highlighted cooperation with Sweden as important for building a police service that stays closer to citizens. He stressed the importance of listening to their concerns and …

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Albania move up one place in latest FIFA ranking

Albania have climbed one place to 66th in the latest FIFA world ranking. The national team recorded three wins and one defeat in its recent Nations League matches. However, the results brought only a one-place rise for the Reds and Blacks. Kosovo also improved its position. The Kosovo national team …

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Albania and Montenegro media authorities sign UHF frequency coordination deal

Albania’s Audiovisual Media Authority and Montenegro’s Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services have signed a final technical agreement on cross-border coordination of the UHF 470–694 MHz frequency band. AMA Chair Armela Krasniqi said the process began in 2022 with an agreement in principle between the two institutions. The sides …

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Zog I: The Rise of Albania’s First Modern King

Ahmet Zogu rose from a powerful leader in Mat to become one of the most influential figures in Albania’s modern history. He served as prime minister, president and, ultimately, king, leading the country through a turbulent period of state-building and political transformation. Born on October 8, 1895, at Burgajet Castle …

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Kumbaro, College of Europe rector discuss university internationalization

Minister of Education Mirela Kumbaro met with College of Europe Rector João Gomes Cravinho to discuss the internationalization of higher education and the development of the College of Europe campus in Tirana. The meeting took place as the new academic year begins. Kumbaro said they discussed new priorities for internationalizing …