AI to enter Albania’s public procurement system this autumn
Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said Albania expects to start using artificial intelligence in public procurement this autumn. She said the system will increase transparency in the process. Ibrahimaj said the Council of Ministers discussed the need for a more centralised and transparent public procurement system. The government is …
Council of Europe official Neukirch: Reforms bring Albania closer to EU standards
Council of Europe Programme Coordination Director Claus Neukirch said reforms supported by the Horizontal Facility are bringing Albania closer to European standards and the European Union. He made the remarks in an interview with the Albanian news agency (ATSH) in Tirana. Neukirch highlighted support for judicial efficiency, property rights, the …
Begaj congratulates Shiroka-Pula: Albania and Kosovo will stand together on the path towards a European future
President of the Republic Bajram Begaj congratulated Justina Shiroka-Pula on her election as President of the Republic of Kosovo. In a message posted on social media, President Begaj stressed that Albania and Kosovo will stand together in facing challenges and on the path towards their European future. “Heartfelt congratulations, Mrs …
Rama congratulates Justina Shiroka-Pula on her election as President of Kosovo
Prime Minister Edi Rama has congratulated Justina Shiroka-Pula on her election as President of the Republic of Kosovo. In a message posted on social media, the Prime Minister wished her and Kosovo success, noting that her election comes at a challenging time for the country. “Heartfelt congratulations to the renowned …
‘Faithful Presence’ meetings continue, Rama: 2027 budget to reach record €10 billion
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced on Wednesday that the weekly “Faithful Presence” meetings are continuing. According to the head of government, discussions focused on the 2027 Budget, which he said will reach a record €10 billion, with the aim of redistributing more of the benefits from the economy’s sustained growth. …
Transparency Board publishes new fuel prices as diesel and petrol prices fall
The Transparency Board published the new fuel prices on October 7. The Board decided to reduce the prices of diesel and petrol in Albania by 3 lek per litre. The retail price of SSH EN 590 standard diesel will be no more than 210 lek per litre, while the wholesale …
From jurisdiction to sentences: What does the law on the Specialist Chambers contain?
The Kosovo Assembly approved amendments to the Law on the Specialist Chambers on October 6, concluding consideration of an initiative aimed at changing the way the Specialist Chambers in The Hague operate. Following the vote on the amendments, the measure was approved in its second reading. Initiated by the Democratic …
EU Ambassador congratulates new president: Our support remains unwavering
The European Union Ambassador to Kosovo, Dirk Schuebel, has congratulated the new President, Justina Shiroka-Pula, following her election to the post. Schuebel extended his congratulations to Shiroka-Pula, stressing the importance of restoring political and institutional stability in Kosovo. “With the hope of renewed political and institutional stability, I look forward …
PM Rama congratulates new Kosova president on election
Prime Minister Edi Rama has congratulated Justina Shiroka Pula on her election as president of Kosova. In a post on X, he described her election as a challenging moment for Kosova, the region and Europe. “Warm congratulations to renowned academic Justina Shiroka Pula on your election as President of the …
Kosova Assembly elects Justina Shiroka Pula as president
The Kosova Assembly elected Justina Shiroka Pula as president on October 6, ending a political crisis in a 13-minute vote. The vote took place in the final hour of the constitutional deadline. The Democratic Party of Kosova (PDK) accepted Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s proposal to nominate Shiroka Pula. She secured …