Prosecutor General highlights legal reforms and infrastructure problems
Albania’s Prosecutor General, Olsjan Çela, welcomed efforts to improve criminal procedure law. However, he called for urgent solutions to infrastructure problems, security concerns and magistrates’ pay. He spoke at the general meeting of prosecutors, which is electing new members of the High Prosecutorial Council (KLP). Çela said staff shortages and …
Public Administration Minister Pirdeni: Performance will determine career advancement
Minister of Public Administration and Anti-Corruption Adea Pirdeni presented a reform of the public administration’s performance appraisal and career development system. She said the initiative aims to identify individual contributions, assess performance and link career advancement to merit. Pirdeni referred to findings from the National Public Service Survey. She said …
PM Rama says Albania leads region in public administration reform
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania ranks first in the region for public administration reform, according to the European Union’s SIGMA index. He made the remarks during the presentation of the “Merit Ladder” initiative. He said the government aims to strengthen merit-based career progression in public administration. Rama said he …
SPAK Chief Meets European Commissioner McGrath, Criminal Code and Political Rhetoric Against the Institution in Focus
European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Michael McGrath, was received by SPAK chief Klodian Braho for a meeting. During the meeting, discussions focused on the Criminal Procedure Code, political rhetoric directed at SPAK, and the continuation of cooperation with the European Union. The post …
Rama Reacts After Parliament Approves Territorial Reform
Prime Minister Edi Rama has reacted on social media platform X, just hours after Parliament approved the new administrative-territorial reform with 85 votes in favour. The reform will reduce the number of municipalities in Albania from 61 to 46. In his statement, Rama described the vote as another step towards …
Peleshi: Merger of Korça and Maliq Creates Albania’s Largest Municipality by Area
Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi has spoken from Korça about the administrative reform and the changes envisaged for the municipality under the new territorial map. According to Peleshi, the merger of the municipalities of Korça and Maliq will create a new administrative unit covering 1,462 square kilometres, making it the …
Demo: Territorial Reform to Deliver Stronger Municipalities and Better Services for Citizens
Interior Minister Ervin Demo described the territorial reform as a means of creating stronger municipalities, improving public services and bringing institutions closer to citizens. In a post on his Facebook page, Demo stated that “our goal is to establish local government with greater autonomy, but also greater responsibility for the …
Hita in North Macedonia: Task Force Against Irregular Migration Should Be Expanded
The General Director of the State Police, Senior Director Skënder Hita, participated in a roundtable discussion in North Macedonia on the continuation and expansion of the Joint Task Force Against Irregular Migration. During his speech, Hita emphasised that irregular migration is closely linked to the activities of criminal groups, human …
Rama Announces Creation of Ministry of Public Administration Next Week, Reveals Who Is Expected to Lead It
Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced that the Ministry of Public Administration will be established next week, a new institution which, according to him, will play an important role in modernising the state administration and advancing Albania’s European integration process. During his speech, the Prime Minister argued that public administration …
Albania Parliament Approves Municipal Reform Plan Amid Protests
Controversial reform of local government dissolving smaller municipalities into larger units passes after stormy debate, with protesters demonstrating outside parliament. Original post Here
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu said on Monday that those who destroy businesses, attack State Police officers and set fire to the capital are not protesters but perpetrators of violence. In a social media statement, Koçiu stressed that authorities must respect and protect the right to peaceful protest. However, she …
Tourism revenue in Albania has more than doubled in three years, while overnight stays outside the peak summer season have increased by around 78%, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja said. Gonxhja attended the Balkan Blue Economy Summit at Marina Orikum as part of the Balkans Sea Fair. …
Albania on Monday commemorated writer, playwright, screenwriter and journalist Dhimitër Xhuvani, who died on October 19, 2009. Xhuvani was one of the most prominent figures in Albanian literature in the second half of the 20th century. Born in Pogradec on May 23, 1934, he initially trained in medicine and worked …
The Swiss Embassy in Albania has expressed concern over the recent outbreak of violence and damage to public and private property during demonstrations in the country. It called on all sides to exercise restraint, ease tensions and prioritize constructive dialogue. In a statement posted on social media, the embassy stressed …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has renewed his call for dialogue with protesters, urging them to reject violence, stone-throwing and arson targeting public institutions. Rama said the government stands ready to hold talks at any time and without conditions. He also called on protest organizers to lead by example and help …
Marco Tarquinio, chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with Albania, and Andreas Schieder, the Parliament’s standing rapporteur for Albania, have voiced concern over the escalation of protests in Tirana. “We condemn the violent escalation of these protests, attacks on public institutions and the destruction of public and private …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met Interior Minister Ervin Demo and senior State Police officials on Monday to address the violent protests that have rocked the capital in recent days. During the meeting, Rama accused Russia of seeking to undermine Albania’s economic growth, discourage investment and obstruct its EU integration. He …
Albanian karate athlete Neevis Hasani won the bronze medal at the World Karate Championships in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, securing a place among the world’s top three junior athletes in the under-55kg category. Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja announced the achievement, praising Hasani’s performance on the international stage. Hasani secured …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Monday that citizens have the right to protest but must not resort to violence, as demonstrations continued in the capital in recent days. In a social media post, Rama shared a photo from protests across Europe and urged citizens not to fall for what …
Socialist MP Pirro Vengu has reacted to the government’s decision to award bonuses to State Police officers who have been on the front lines of student protests for several days. Vengu linked salary increases and bonuses to the need to prioritize professions that contribute to the functioning of the state …