European Education Conference/Rama: The future cannot be defended by weapons, let’s build a “NATO” for education
This Wednesday, for the first time in the region, the Ministerial Conference of the European Higher Education Area, with the participation of all countries. This meeting aims to approach the basic values of education, internationalization, academic freedom, institutional autonomy, social dimension and public responsibility of higher education. During his speech …
Property prices on Albanian coast soar, partially driven by foreign buyers
TIRANA, May 29, 2024 – Demand for coastal properties in Albania has surged by 20-30 percent compared to last year, according to the Albanian Builders Association. Key areas like Vlora, Palasa and Saranda are particularly popular, with 40 percent of buyers being foreigners attracted by lower prices compared to neighboring …
Albanians continue to lead W. Balkans list of EU asylum applications
TIRANA, May 28, 2024 — Nationals from Albania and Kosovo top the list of asylum seekers from the Western Balkans applying in European Union countries during the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest report by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). The report indicates that the number …
Annual report of the Bank of Albania, Gent Sejko: Informality, negative impact!
The Governor of the Bank of Albania, Gent Sejko, reports to the Economy Commission, regarding the annual report of the BSH. During his speech, he emphasized that problem loans have been decreasing, while underlining that inflation marked a continuous gradual decline during 2023. According to him, the fall in inflation …
Attempt attack on the former prosecutor Ndoja/ SPAK closes the investigations
The Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime has closed the investigations for Plaurent Dervishaj and five other people accused of the assassination of former prosecutor Arian Ndoja and Aleksandër Lahos. The attack in which the driver Andi Maloku was killed. These people are also accused of theft, possession …
Dozens protest out Tirana municipality
The opposition has once again held a protest in front of the Municipality of Tirana. The police have increased security measures in order to prevent incidents, meanwhile what is noticed is that there is a low number of participants. Earlier, the Tirana police repeated the call to the organizers, leaders …
Anti-corruption resolution/ Rama: After the approval, the commission will be established
The anti-corruption resolution passed the agenda only with majority votes during the meeting of the Conference of Presidents, after the opposition abstained. Prime Minister Edi Rama, during his speech from the floor of the Assembly, said that after the approval of the anti-corruption resolution, the commission will be established. So …
Rama: The anti-corruption resolution is what the country needs for EU
“The anti-corruption resolution is what the republic and citizens need from this parliament today to support EU membership in 2030.” This is how Prime Minister Rama began his speech from the floor of the Assembly regarding the anti-corruption resolution, an initiative proposed by the socialist majority. “The anti-corruption resolution is …
A 28-year-old man falls from the construction site and dies
A serious incident happened in Tirana. A 28-year-old man died after falling from the height of a building while he was working. The incident happened around 08:00 on “Aleksandër Moisiu” street. So the investigation group is working to clarify the circumstances of the event. “On 27.05.2024, around 08:20, on “Aleksandër …
The hearing session for Fredi Beleri is postponed due to the lack of lawyers
The hearing for Fredi Beleri is postponed again. The Special Court sentenced him to 2 years and 6 months in prison for buying and selling votes The session scheduled to take place today has not taken place. The session was postponed because Beler’s lawyer did not appear at the session …