Kosovo’s huge Government keeps expanding

Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, who has been criticized for appointing around 80 deputy ministers, making his government the largest Kosovo has ever had, now has invented a new position – the one of the coordinator – in an effort to accommodate members of the ruling coalition. The coordinators will receive the same salary as ministers. They also have the right to expand further the Government by appointing up to three advisors each.

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Bonuses for Albanian Police on Protest Frontlines Spur Calls for Accountability

Security experts say Prime Minister Edi Rama has crossed a line in gifting police officers a 2,500-euro bonus for facing down protesters against his rule. Original post Here

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Albania Expresses Solidarity with Spain After Deadly Train Crash

Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and solidarity with those injured in the deadly train crash in Spain. According to the report, 68 people lost their lives and around 50 others suffered serious injuries after two high-speed …

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Albania Approves Transport Strategy and Action Plan Through 2030

The Albanian government has approved a new Transport Sector Strategy and action plan through 2030. The Council of Ministers adopted the decision on Tuesday. The strategy and action plan will guide the measures and policies planned for the transport sector over the next four years. Under the decision, the Ministry …