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PM Rama meets Prishtina students, highlights role of politics and civic engagement

TIRANA, September 3 – Prime Minister Edi Rama received the Student Council of the Faculty of History and Philology at the University of Prishtina for a discussion on the role of politics and the importance of civic engagement. Rama said politics offers an opportunity to bring people together and advance …

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Foreign Minister Hoxha meets Montenegrin counterpart at Bled Strategic Forum

TIRANA, September 3 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met his Montenegrin counterpart, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ervin Ibrahimovic, at the Bled Strategic Forum. Hoxha highlighted the friendly relations between Albania and Montenegro, describing the two countries as good neighbours, trusted partners and NATO allies. …

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More than 14,000 visitors at Onufri More than 14,000 visitors at Onufri Iconographic Museum in August

TIRANA, September 3 – Around 14,000 visitors visited the National Iconographic Museum “Onufri” in Berat during August, 4,000 more than in the same month last year. State Minister for Local Government Ervin Demo said the figure shows growing interest in Berat’s history and cultural heritage. The museum remains one of …

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Justice Minister Gogu highlights role of penitentiary police officers

TIRANA, September 3 – Justice Minister Toni Gogu has highlighted the responsibility and daily challenges faced by penitentiary police officers at the Pojska Penitentiary in Pogradec. In a video shared on social media, Gogu said work in penitentiaries requires constant vigilance, accurate implementation of procedures and careful decision-making in different …

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Albania approves criteria for assessing environmental threats and damage

The Council of Ministers has approved official criteria for assessing immediate threats of environmental damage and determining environmental harm. The Ministry of Environment proposed the new regulation under Albania’s environmental protection law. The measure aims to support rapid preventive and rehabilitation measures across the country. The decision establishes a clear …

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PM Rama presents “Flamingo Mirror” as public platform for Sazan and Pishë Poro-Narta projects

TIRANA, September 3 – Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the first component of “Pasqyrë Albania” (Dashboard Albania). The component, called “Flamingo Mirror”, will soon give citizens access to documents and information on issues of public interest. To begin with, Rama said the platform would cover planned investment projects on Sazan …

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PM Rama: Albania must address three problems in state-citizen relations

TIRANA, September 3 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania must address three major problems in the relationship between citizens and the state, describing “Pasqyrë Albania” (Dashboard Albania) and the “Merit Scale” as part of that effort. Speaking to the parliamentary group of the Socialist Party and the government cabinet, …

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Finance Minister Malaj: Magistrates’ salaries not blocked by Finance Ministry

TIRANA, September 3 – Finance Minister Petrit Malaj said magistrates’ salaries have not been blocked by the Ministry of Finance. He said the issue concerns the methodology used by the High Judicial Council and High Prosecutorial Council to prepare their August payrolls. According to Malaj, the two institutions submitted the …

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Albania expands ALBTraceCo’s role in biometric and digital identity services

The Council of Ministers has approved changes that expand the activity of ALBTraceCo, the company responsible for producing and distributing biometric documents. The new decision adds services and technology systems linked to biometric and digital identity. Under the decision, the company will manage and develop high-security infrastructure and technologies. ALBTraceCo …

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New EU Ambassador Dirk Schuebel begins his mission in Kosovo

Germany’s Dirk Schuebel has started his mandate as the new European Union Ambassador to Kosovo. Schuebel has called for the rapid formation of Kosovo’s institutions. He said functioning institutions would allow the EU to fully engage with Kosovo and provide the support available to the country. “There is an important …