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Rama shares details from the meeting with the Albanians in Athens: A special moment of pride!

Prime Minister Edi Rama will be in Athens on May 12, where he will hold a meeting with compatriots there. Through a post on Facebook, the head of the government, as he called on the Albanians to participate, revealed that the meeting will start at 11:00 in the Galatsi stadium, …

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The judges of GJKKO who will examine the appeal for Fredi Beleri’s sentence are determined

The Judges of Special Appeal who will hear the appeal against the conviction of Alfred Beler are determined. The lottery has selected Daniela Shirke as chairperson and Dhimitër Lara and Ilirjana Olldashi as members. The date of the hearing has not yet been set, while Beleri was sentenced in the …

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Europe Day, Rama: Albania, closer than ever to the old dream

Today is Europe Day, a day to celebrate peace and unity across the continent. The origin of this day dates back to 1950, when Europe was still recovering from the devastating effects of World War II. On May 9, 1950, the first move towards the creation of what is today …

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Elections in the N.M, Hasani: I welcome the historic result of the Albanians, the future towards the EU

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, has welcomed the result of the Albanians in the elections held on Wednesday in North Macedonia, where the Albanian coalition “European Front” secured 19 mandates. Përshëndes rezultatin historik të shqiptarëve në zgjedhjet e 8 Majit 2024 në Maqedoninë e Veriut. Për të gjithë …

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Arrested for corruption, is released from prison Korca’s lawyer Arben Lena

The Special Court has released from the cell the lawyer of Korça, Arben Lena, who was arrested for corruption. It is learned that he will remain under house arrest until the end of the investigation. Lena was arrested in January of this year on the suspicion that she would influence …

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Police seized 25 kg of cannabis, 2 declared wanted

The police have given details about the drug house discovered in Veliqot of Tepelena. Two people are wanted, 27-year-old Daniel Xhebra, owner of the apartment, and 47-year-old Elton Shehu, co-authors in this criminal activity. In the uninhabited apartment, 249 potted narcotic plants, 25.35 kg of narcotic cannabis sativa, lamps, ventilation …

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US: We support the rule of law and anti-corruption

“The proposal to advance Albania’s efforts related to good governance, the rule of law, and anti-corruption is promising,” – this is the reaction that comes from the American embassy in Tirana, regarding the draft resolution presented the day before from the SP in order to fight corruption. “The proposal to …

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Tirana Appeal Court without a decision for deputy of Democratic Party, the hearing session is postponed again

Tirana Appeal Court without a decision for deputy of Democratic Party, the hearing session is postponed again The process in the Court of General Appeal against the deputy of the Democratic Party, Ervin Salianji, has been postponed again. The journalist of ABC News, Ermal Vija reports that the reason for …

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The murder of the mother and her 3 children, psychiatrist: The woman did not suffer from mental problems

Psychiatrist, Gjon Preçi, who two years ago issued a prescription for 39-year-old Alma Arrazi, says that the drugs given to her are related to stress and anxiety management. Preçi stated that Alma was not treated by him or by any psychiatrist in Shkodër. According to him, we are not dealing …

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Search continues for mother and two minor children, Civil Defense requests assistance from the Armed Forces

The National Agency of Civil Protection has made an official request to the Armed Forces to join together to provide their assistance in the operation of the police, RENEA and FNSH to find three dead bodies that are suspected to have drowned in the Buna River, mother Alma Arrazi and …

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Week in Review: Big Changes and Steep Climbs

A momentous election spells change not just for Hungary but also for much of the Western Balkans, as our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week highlights. Original post Here

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In Albania, Is Tailor-Made Legislation Being Written for Tycoons?

New legal amendments allowing ‘strategic investors’ to develop port facilities at tourist resorts without competitive tenders represent the latest custom-written legislation brought in by Edi Rama’s government to benefit big business, critics claim. Original post Here

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Albania introduces new foreigners’ regulation with online applications and one-day provisional permit

TIRANA, April 17 – The Albanian government has approved a set of regulatory changes for foreign nationals aimed at reducing bureaucracy and speeding up procedures. The reform also seeks to align migration and labour rules with European standards. The changes were published in the Official Gazette. The new framework introduces …

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Kategoria Superiore: “Final Four” match tickets go on sale

The Albanian Football Federation announced ticket sales for the “Final Four” of the Abissnet Superiore. Fans can buy tickets starting today. The four best teams will play six matches to decide the champion. All games will take place at Air Albania Stadium. First and second round matches will be held …

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Ylli in Rome: Italian support for establishing Albanian Paralympic Committee

Fidel Ylli, President of the Albanian National Olympic Committee, visited the Italian Paralympic Committee headquarters in Rome. He met President Marco Giunio De Sanctis. They discussed technical assistance for creating the Albanian Paralympic Committee. They called it an important step for Paralympic sport in Albania. The process follows recent changes …

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Director General of Albanian Customs meets World Customs Organization chief, focus on digitalisation and EU integration

TIRANA, April 17 – Director General of Albanian Customs Besmir Beja met World Customs Organization Secretary General Ian Saunders in Brussels during the Annual Meeting of European regional customs leaders. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation and accelerating customs digitalisation. The Albanian side highlighted ongoing reforms aimed at modernising customs …

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Albania advances pharmaceutical system digitalisation to improve access to medicines

TIRANA, April 17 – Health and Social Protection Minister Evis Sala outlined reforms to modernise Albania’s pharmaceutical system at a national conference marking 20 years of the Order of Pharmacists. She said the government aims to improve access to safe and effective medicines for citizens. The ministry is advancing digitalisation …

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OSCE hosts Albania–North Macedonia meeting on preventing violent extremism

TIRANA, April 17 – The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe held a cross-border meeting in Pogradec on preventing violent extremism and radicalisation. The discussion focused on online radicalisation and related security risks. The OSCE Presence in Albania and the OSCE Mission to Skopje organised the roundtable. Officials from …

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Albania and European Union hold second security and defence dialogue in Brussels

TIRANA, April 17 – Albania and the European Union held their second dialogue on security and defence under a joint partnership framework. The meeting took place as global security challenges continue to grow in complexity. European Union officials and Albanian representatives discussed cooperation in defence and foreign policy alignment. Albania …

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FM Hoxha attends Antalya Diplomacy Forum

TIRANA, April 17 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha has arrived in Turkey to take part in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The event gathers heads of state, ministers, diplomats and representatives of international organisations for high-level dialogue. This year’s forum runs from April 17 to 19, 2026, …

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Week in Review: Big Changes and Steep Climbs

A momentous election spells change not just for Hungary but also for much of the Western Balkans, as our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week highlights. Original post Here

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In Albania, Is Tailor-Made Legislation Being Written for Tycoons?

New legal amendments allowing ‘strategic investors’ to develop port facilities at tourist resorts without competitive tenders represent the latest custom-written legislation brought in by Edi Rama’s government to benefit big business, critics claim. Original post Here

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Albania introduces new foreigners’ regulation with online applications and one-day provisional permit

TIRANA, April 17 – The Albanian government has approved a set of regulatory changes for foreign nationals aimed at reducing bureaucracy and speeding up procedures. The reform also seeks to align migration and labour rules with European standards. The changes were published in the Official Gazette. The new framework introduces …

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Kategoria Superiore: “Final Four” match tickets go on sale

The Albanian Football Federation announced ticket sales for the “Final Four” of the Abissnet Superiore. Fans can buy tickets starting today. The four best teams will play six matches to decide the champion. All games will take place at Air Albania Stadium. First and second round matches will be held …

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Ylli in Rome: Italian support for establishing Albanian Paralympic Committee

Fidel Ylli, President of the Albanian National Olympic Committee, visited the Italian Paralympic Committee headquarters in Rome. He met President Marco Giunio De Sanctis. They discussed technical assistance for creating the Albanian Paralympic Committee. They called it an important step for Paralympic sport in Albania. The process follows recent changes …

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Director General of Albanian Customs meets World Customs Organization chief, focus on digitalisation and EU integration

TIRANA, April 17 – Director General of Albanian Customs Besmir Beja met World Customs Organization Secretary General Ian Saunders in Brussels during the Annual Meeting of European regional customs leaders. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation and accelerating customs digitalisation. The Albanian side highlighted ongoing reforms aimed at modernising customs …

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Albania advances pharmaceutical system digitalisation to improve access to medicines

TIRANA, April 17 – Health and Social Protection Minister Evis Sala outlined reforms to modernise Albania’s pharmaceutical system at a national conference marking 20 years of the Order of Pharmacists. She said the government aims to improve access to safe and effective medicines for citizens. The ministry is advancing digitalisation …

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OSCE hosts Albania–North Macedonia meeting on preventing violent extremism

TIRANA, April 17 – The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe held a cross-border meeting in Pogradec on preventing violent extremism and radicalisation. The discussion focused on online radicalisation and related security risks. The OSCE Presence in Albania and the OSCE Mission to Skopje organised the roundtable. Officials from …

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Albania and European Union hold second security and defence dialogue in Brussels

TIRANA, April 17 – Albania and the European Union held their second dialogue on security and defence under a joint partnership framework. The meeting took place as global security challenges continue to grow in complexity. European Union officials and Albanian representatives discussed cooperation in defence and foreign policy alignment. Albania …

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FM Hoxha attends Antalya Diplomacy Forum

TIRANA, April 17 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha has arrived in Turkey to take part in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The event gathers heads of state, ministers, diplomats and representatives of international organisations for high-level dialogue. This year’s forum runs from April 17 to 19, 2026, …