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Berisha: Opposition unity at the heart of Electoral Reform

TIRANA, Nov 13  /ATA/ The Democratic Party convened its parliamentary group to review the work of the Electoral Reform working group and assess OSCE/ODIHR recommendations. Berisha said that Albanian authorities had addressed almost none of the recommendations, adding that progress depended on agreement between both sides in the bipartisan committee. …

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Crypto-Asset Markets, Kajo: More comprehensive legal framework to support development of new services

TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ The draft law “On Crypto-Asset Markets” seeks to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital finance in Albania, strengthen consumer protection and define operators’ responsibilities. Deputy Minister Martin Kajo said it would help the economy capitalise on technological advances and create opportunities for investment, entrepreneurship and …

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Bylykbashi presents DP’s Electoral Reform package, proposes 45 articles to separate state and ruling party

TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ Oerd Bylykbashi, co-chair of the Special Commission on Electoral Reform, presented the Democratic Party’s package on separating the state from the ruling party. The package envisages interventions in eight key areas, aimed at preventing the use of public administration, funds and state resources for electoral gain. …

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Next NATO summit to be held in Tirana, date to be decided by alliance

TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – The Agency for Media and Information (MIA) said on Friday that the decision to host the next NATO summit in Tirana remained unchanged, clarifying that only the timing of the event was yet to be determined. In a statement posted on social media, MIA said …

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Economy growing close to potential, lending expands by 15.5%

TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – Albania’s economy maintained solid growth momentum in 2026, supported by consumption, investment, exports and expanding credit, with economic output rising by 3.6% in the second quarter, following growth of 3.7% in the first quarter, the Bank of Albania said. In its quarterly Monetary Policy Report, …

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Rain across Albania on Friday, with winds reaching 30 m/s

Albania will experience unsettled weather on Friday, with cloud cover, rain and strong winds, mainly along the coast and in valleys. The Military Meteorological Service forecasts moderate to dense cloud cover, with occasional sunny intervals. Rain will begin in the early hours across most of the country, with light intensity …

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Kosova’s PM Kurti calls UK a special partner and ally

Kosova Prime Minister Albin Kurti met his British counterpart, Andy Burnham, at the conclusion of the European Political Community (EPC) meeting. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Kurti described the United Kingdom as a special partner and ally of the Republic of Kosova. Kurti expressed gratitude for Britain’s continued and …

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Chestnut Hill agritourism welcomes visitors to Tropoja

Chestnut Hill, nestled among Tropoja’s chestnut trees, has become one of the area’s leading agritourism businesses. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the venture on social media, describing its views above the clouds as magical. The guesthouse has 12 rooms and welcomes visitors from Europe, America, Singapore and Australia. …

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Draft law sets 15-day deadline for banks to answer customer complaints

The Ministry of Finance has opened public consultation on a draft law to strengthen financial supervision and consumer protection. The proposal would replace the banking law adopted in 2006 and align legislation with European Union standards. Under the draft, credit institutions must respond to customer complaints within 15 working days, …

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Police chiefs from Albania and Italy plan new strategy against organised crime

Albanian State Police Director General Skender Hita met senior Italian police officials in Rome to strengthen cooperation against criminal groups operating in both countries. He met Raffaele Grassi, Deputy Director General of Public Security and Central Director of Criminal Police, and General Nicola Massimo Masciulli, head of Italy’s Anti-Mafia Investigation …