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Pacolli to enter coalition with PAN, daily reports

The PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) reportedly has reached an accord with Behgjet Pacolli’s party, Alliance New Kosova (AKR) to enter coalition and form new institutions. Original post Here

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UN Security Council meeting on Kosovo report today

The UN Security Council will convene today in New York to discuss a new quarterly report on Kosovo by the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Original post Here

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Haradinaj received SLS leader, Slobodan Petrovic

Leader of the Serbian Liberal Party (SLS), Slobodan Petrovic, was seen on Wednesday entering the building of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) to meet its leader, Ramush Haraidnaj. Original post Here

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Constitutive session of Assembly resumes on 24 August

Kosovo Assembly session leader announced that constitutive session of Assembly will resume on 24 August at 10:00hrs. MPs are expected to elect the speaker after five consecutive sessions failed after PAN coalition MPs decided to boycott sessions. Original post Here

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PAN promises ending boycott next Thursday

Representatives of the PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) coalition who won June election during a consultative meeting today proposed resumption of the constitutive session of Assembly on 24 August. Original post Here

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PROFILE | Who is Esmeralda Hasani, the new head of Albania’s State Intelligence Service?

Esmeralda Hasani is a lawyer specialising in international law and holds a doctorate in political science. She has more than 20 years of experience in government institutions, international organisations and European integration, with a career spanning law and public administration. Hasani has served as an adviser in the Prime Minister’s …

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Rama in Dublin: Sazan Island has not been sold, and Albania remains committed to joining the EU

Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed several key domestic and international issues in remarks to reporters in Dublin, where he is attending the European Political Community meeting. Asked about the war in Ukraine and relations with Russia, Rama said it had been a mistake to focus exclusively on military support for …

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US Ambassador Eric Wendt meets students in Tirana, calls young people key to Albania’s future

US Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt met with Rochester Institute of Technology students at the American Academy of Technology in Tirana (AATT). During the visit, Wendt learned about education and innovation programmes designed to prepare young people for future challenges and help them take on leadership roles in society. The …

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PM Rama responds after protesters throw eggs at him in Dublin: “This is democracy”

Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded to a protest by a group of Albanians in Dublin, where demonstrators threw eggs at him and chanted slogans against the Albanian government as he was leaving a venue. Asked by reporters about the incident, Rama played it down, describing it as an expression …

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Albania and Italy strengthen police training ties as Hita visits Rome academy

During an official visit to Italy, Albanian State Police Director General Skënder Hita and his delegation visited the Italian Police Academy in Rome, where they were welcomed by its director, Mario Viola. During the meeting, Hita praised the cooperation between the two institutions and stressed the importance of education and …

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PM Rama meets Ukrainian President Zelensky at Dublin summit

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin on Thursday, where both leaders were attending the ninth European Political Community summit. Footage released from the summit showed the two leaders talking at a table with a third person. Speaking to reporters in the Irish capital, Rama …

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Spanish Cultural Week brings award-winning film ‘A House on Fire’ to Tirana

TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Spanish cinema, known for its original storytelling and its ability to blend humour with human drama, is taking centre stage in Albania as part of Spanish Cultural Week. The programme features A House on Fire (Casa en flames), directed by Dani de la Orden, a …

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School in Vlora undergoes complete renovation

TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Marigo Posio School in the southern Albanian city of Vlora is set to reopen to pupils and teachers following a comprehensive renovation of its facilities. Renovation works have been completed, with the installation of classroom equipment and teaching materials still under way to ensure modern …

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INSTAT: Albania’s labour costs rise 42.9% from 2020

TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Employers in Albania faced significantly higher labour costs in 2024, with average hourly labour costs reaching 559 leks, up 42.9% from 391 leks in 2020, according to a Labour Cost Survey published by the National Institute of Statistics (INSTAT). The average monthly labour cost per …

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Berisha questioned by SPAK over complaint against judge, vows legal action against judicial watchdog chiefs

TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Main opposition Democratic Party (DP) leader Sali Berisha was questioned by the Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) on Thursday as the complainant in a case involving judge Irena Gjoka, and said he would file further criminal complaints against senior judicial officials. Speaking to reporters after appearing …

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PROFILE | Who is Esmeralda Hasani, the new head of Albania’s State Intelligence Service?

Esmeralda Hasani is a lawyer specialising in international law and holds a doctorate in political science. She has more than 20 years of experience in government institutions, international organisations and European integration, with a career spanning law and public administration. Hasani has served as an adviser in the Prime Minister’s …

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Rama in Dublin: Sazan Island has not been sold, and Albania remains committed to joining the EU

Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed several key domestic and international issues in remarks to reporters in Dublin, where he is attending the European Political Community meeting. Asked about the war in Ukraine and relations with Russia, Rama said it had been a mistake to focus exclusively on military support for …

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US Ambassador Eric Wendt meets students in Tirana, calls young people key to Albania’s future

US Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt met with Rochester Institute of Technology students at the American Academy of Technology in Tirana (AATT). During the visit, Wendt learned about education and innovation programmes designed to prepare young people for future challenges and help them take on leadership roles in society. The …

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PM Rama responds after protesters throw eggs at him in Dublin: “This is democracy”

Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded to a protest by a group of Albanians in Dublin, where demonstrators threw eggs at him and chanted slogans against the Albanian government as he was leaving a venue. Asked by reporters about the incident, Rama played it down, describing it as an expression …

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Albania and Italy strengthen police training ties as Hita visits Rome academy

During an official visit to Italy, Albanian State Police Director General Skënder Hita and his delegation visited the Italian Police Academy in Rome, where they were welcomed by its director, Mario Viola. During the meeting, Hita praised the cooperation between the two institutions and stressed the importance of education and …

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PM Rama meets Ukrainian President Zelensky at Dublin summit

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin on Thursday, where both leaders were attending the ninth European Political Community summit. Footage released from the summit showed the two leaders talking at a table with a third person. Speaking to reporters in the Irish capital, Rama …

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Spanish Cultural Week brings award-winning film ‘A House on Fire’ to Tirana

TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Spanish cinema, known for its original storytelling and its ability to blend humour with human drama, is taking centre stage in Albania as part of Spanish Cultural Week. The programme features A House on Fire (Casa en flames), directed by Dani de la Orden, a …

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School in Vlora undergoes complete renovation

TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Marigo Posio School in the southern Albanian city of Vlora is set to reopen to pupils and teachers following a comprehensive renovation of its facilities. Renovation works have been completed, with the installation of classroom equipment and teaching materials still under way to ensure modern …

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INSTAT: Albania’s labour costs rise 42.9% from 2020

TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Employers in Albania faced significantly higher labour costs in 2024, with average hourly labour costs reaching 559 leks, up 42.9% from 391 leks in 2020, according to a Labour Cost Survey published by the National Institute of Statistics (INSTAT). The average monthly labour cost per …

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Berisha questioned by SPAK over complaint against judge, vows legal action against judicial watchdog chiefs

TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Main opposition Democratic Party (DP) leader Sali Berisha was questioned by the Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) on Thursday as the complainant in a case involving judge Irena Gjoka, and said he would file further criminal complaints against senior judicial officials. Speaking to reporters after appearing …