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Vengu meets Albanian students in North Macedonia, backs Albanian-language exams

Socialist Party MP Pirro Vengu met with Albanian students in Struga and Tetovo during his two-day visit to North Macedonia. During the meetings, Vengu said Albanian students are not asking for ethnic privileges. Instead, he said they are demanding what he called “European normality” by seeking to take state exams …

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Hoxha meets Swedish parliamentary delegation, discusses EU path

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met today in Tirana with a delegation from the Swedish Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, led by Morgan Johansson. During the meeting, Hoxha praised Sweden’s continued support for Albania’s European Union integration process. He also highlighted Sweden’s contribution to Albania’s democratic, institutional and …

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Rama: PD has “removed intellectuals from its system”

Prime Minister Edi Rama gave an interview marking the 35th anniversary of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” and 29 years since its burning. The interview was conducted by publisher Nikollë Lesi. During the discussion, Rama commented on the political opposition. He focused on the Democratic Party. Moreover, he said the Democratic …

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Rama: “Koha Jonë” anniversary recalls era when free speech faced danger

Prime Minister Edi Rama took part in an interview marking the 35th anniversary of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” and 29 years since its burning. The interview was conducted by publisher Nikollë Lesi. Rama said the conversation reflects a period when free speech, as he put it, was threatened under an …

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Koçiu: Modern “Welcome Center” in Saranda blends infrastructure and tradition

Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu visited the “Welcome Center” in Saranda, a multifunctional facility that will open soon. She said the project combines modern infrastructure and European standards with Albania’s tradition of hospitality. Moreover, Koçiu toured the new building together with Saranda Mayor Oltion Çaçi. The site includes 100 public …

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EU Invests €11 Million in Albanian Municipalities, Mirdita Included in New European Program

*]: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=”472f4e89-1fec-42ae-9307-454164c41b06″ data-turn-id-container=”472f4e89-1fec-42ae-9307-454164c41b06″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-3″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> The European Union will invest €11 million in Albanian municipalities through the “EU for Municipalities” (EU4Municipalities) program, an initiative aimed at strengthening local governance and improving public services in Albania. Among the municipalities selected for this program is Mirdita. *]:pointer-events-auto …

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From Saranda, Koçiu Presents Plan for Managing the Tourist Season

Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu, speaking from the city of Saranda, unveiled the action plan prepared by the responsible institutions to ensure a safe and successful tourist season. According to her, all necessary measures have been taken at the Port of Saranda to manage the flow of tourists, facilitate movement, …

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Government Approves Support Package for Public Transport, 50 Lek Compensation per Liter of Fuel

*]: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=”cbe21aee-961f-400d-a560-5d109514c974″ data-turn-id-container=”cbe21aee-961f-400d-a560-5d109514c974″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-11″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> The Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Enea Karakaçi, announced that the government has approved a support package for public transport operators across the country. *]: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:b1605ab2-2958-4cc9-ba1f-6378db8a34fb-5″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:b1605ab2-2958-4cc9-ba1f-6378db8a34fb-5″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-12″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> During today’s meeting of the Council …

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Consultations with Elbasan Local Leaders: Hearing Held on Territorial Reform

*]: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=”7e2fe1e9-8fec-4279-b403-87298c60b698″ data-turn-id-container=”7e2fe1e9-8fec-4279-b403-87298c60b698″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-9″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> The territorial reform process has entered its penultimate stage with hearings being held with all 61 mayors across the country, as part of the evaluation of the effects of the 2014 reform on local governance. *]: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” …

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Prime Minister Rama Visits Germany, Attends Charlemagne Prize Ceremony

Prime Minister Edi Rama will pay a visit to Aachen, Germany, on May 13 and 14 to attend the traditional ceremony of the Charlemagne Prize, considered one of Europe’s most prestigious honors since 1950 for individuals and institutions with outstanding contributions to the unity and progress of Europe. This year, …