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22-year-old boy’s drowned body found hours after reported missing

After several hours of searching, it was found the dead body of 22-year-old Valentin Nikolli in the Mat River. The operation was coordinated by RENEA Special Department, which had started the search since yesterday evening. The 22-year-old boy died a day ago, after allegedly accidentally falling into the river while …

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Calls for protests in the south of Mitrovica, Police: Suspicious

The Kosovo Police has called on citizens to ignore calls to participate in a protest for which people from different profiles have distributed calls. Through a press release, the Kosovo Police has stated on Thursday that it is aware that, through different social media, from different people and profiles, posts …

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President of Hungary in Tirana/ Katalin Novak is hosted with an official ceremony by Begaj

The president of Hungary, Katalin Novak  has arrived in Tirana. She was hosted with an official ceremony by President Bajram Begaj. After the face-to-face meeting, the two counterparts will also hold a press conference, which is expected to start around 11:30. Novak will also have a welcoming speech in the …

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Session on Elbasan incinerator postponed due to lawyers’ absence

Absence of the lawyers of Bardhyl Çabiri and Serafin Papa has caused the postponement of the session for the Elbasan incinerator, while the next session is set to be held on June 8 at 9:30 a.m. Few days ago, the Special Prosecutor’s Office filed a claim and requested a 10-year …

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Begaj meets the President of Hungary: Grateful for the support given to Albania for European integration

This Thursday, President Bajram Begaj hosted the President of Hungary, Mrs. Katalin Novak, on an official visit. The main topic of discussion in this meeting seems to have been the bilateral cooperation, the EU integration process of Albania and BP, the current developments in the region, at the center of …

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AIIS joins European Security and Defense College as an associate member

TIRANA, June 1, 2023 – The Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) has announced its new status as an associate member of the European Security and Defense College (ESDC), reaffirming its position as a vanguard force in Albania’s EU integration process and maintaining its reputation as the country’s top-rated think tank. …

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PM Rama accuses EU of not helping Albania fast with Covid jabs

Prime Minister Edi Rama has accused this Wednesday the European Union of not immediately helping Albania with Covid vaccines during the coronavirus pandemic. During his speech at the “GLOBSEC 2023” forum that is being held in Bratislava, the Head of Government spoke about the gap that exists between EU member …

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Tensions in North/ Rama: Serbian army on the border of Kosovo has a power equal to zero

Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke about the situation in the north of Kosovo and the sending of Serbian troops there. During his speech, at the “GLOBSEC 2023” forum that is being held in Bratislava, Rama emphasized that the presence of the Serbian army near the border with Kosovo is equal …

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Situation in North, Kurti from Brastislava: Police is doing a professional work, they know human rights

Although it was announced yesterday that the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, would not participate in the “GLOBSEC 2023” forum in Bratislava due to the situation in the north, he was there. From Bratislava, Kurti defended the actions of the Kosovo Police, which helped install new Albanian mayors in …

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“I am ready to meet with Vuçiç”, Kurti: I am also the prime minister of Serbian community

The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti from the “GLOBSEC” forum in Bratislava has stated that he is ready to meet with the President of Serbia, Aleksander Vucic. He added that a more intensified dialogue is needed and not just high-level meetings once every two months. Kurti expressed that he …

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Expropriations Approved for Infrastructure Projects in Elbasan, Shkodër, and Mat

The Council of Ministers approved expropriations for public interest linked to key infrastructure projects. Elbasan-Lekaj Road, Corridor 8, Lot I (Phases I-III): Owners will receive full compensation of 46,241,507.4 lekë. The expropriation goes to the Albanian Road Authority. “Marin Beçikemi” Road Reconstruction, Shkodër: The property owner receives 859,611 lekë. The …

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PM Rama: EU membership is not just formal, it transforms Albania’s status

TIRANA, April 2 – Prime Minister Edi Rama held a discussion with young students on Albania’s EU accession process, highlighting its importance for youth. Rama said EU membership is not a mere political formality. It represents a deep transformation of the country’s status and opportunities for citizens. “With EU membership, …

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State Minister Pirdeni urges youth to join excellence program amid EU integration process

TIRANA, April 2 – State Minister for Public Administration and Anti-Corruption Adea Pirdeni spoke with young students about Albania’s EU accession negotiations, emphasizing their role in the process. Pirdeni described European integration as a difficult but highly rewarding journey, with vital impact on the country’s future. “Integration is not easy, …

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Rain showers and short thunderstorms expected across Albania

TIRANA, April 2 – The Military Weather Service reported that Albania will experience unstable atmospheric conditions on Thursday. Clouds will range from moderate to dense, with short sunny intervals in the Western Lowlands after midday. Light rain will appear across much of the country from the early hours. Isolated short …

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Political parties in Kosova show no progress on presidential election talks

TIRANA, April 2 – Kosova’s main political parties have not taken steps toward a possible agreement to elect a new president, despite a one-month deadline set by the Constitutional Court. The court gave lawmakers 34 days to choose the country’s next president, warning that failure would trigger early elections within …

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PM Rama: Integrations process is not slowing down, Albania faces historic opportunity

TIRANA, April 2 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania does not face conditions of a slowing integration process. During a discussion with young students on the country’s European Union accession negotiations, he stressed that much of the information circulating in media reports is often inaccurate and misleads the public. …

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Government Updates National Hospital Planning Committee

The Council of Ministers approved changes to the National Hospital Planning Committee. The committee advises the Health Minister on hospital services across Albania. It now has 9 members: cardiologists, surgeons, neonatologists, radiologists, gynecologists, emergency doctors, and an economist. The committee analyzes hospital coverage, assesses capacity and needs, proposes the National …

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PM Rama: Digital services removed tension between citizens and the state

TIRANA, April 2 – At the discussion held today at the “Liria” [Freedom] hall on the Tirana State University campus, Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke with students about Albania’s EU accession progress. A student asked him about the fight against corruption. Rama said corruption today exists more in perception than …

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Gogu Meets Students: Supporting Minors to Break the Cycle of Crime

Justice Minister Toni Gogu presented a new approach to handling minors in conflict with the law, focusing on restorative justice as an alternative to traditional punishment. Speaking to social science students, Gogu emphasized that a criminal act is not just a law violation—it causes real harm to people and the …

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Albanian Government Approves 203 Million Lek Support for Religious Communities

The Council of Ministers approved 203 million lek to support religious communities this year. Muslim Community of Albania: 57.3 million lek Autocephalous Orthodox Church: 48.6 million lek Catholic Church: 48.6 million lek Bektashi World Headquarters: 48.5 million lek Funds will be distributed in April 2026. The Ministry of Finance and …

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Expropriations Approved for Infrastructure Projects in Elbasan, Shkodër, and Mat

The Council of Ministers approved expropriations for public interest linked to key infrastructure projects. Elbasan-Lekaj Road, Corridor 8, Lot I (Phases I-III): Owners will receive full compensation of 46,241,507.4 lekë. The expropriation goes to the Albanian Road Authority. “Marin Beçikemi” Road Reconstruction, Shkodër: The property owner receives 859,611 lekë. The …

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PM Rama: EU membership is not just formal, it transforms Albania’s status

TIRANA, April 2 – Prime Minister Edi Rama held a discussion with young students on Albania’s EU accession process, highlighting its importance for youth. Rama said EU membership is not a mere political formality. It represents a deep transformation of the country’s status and opportunities for citizens. “With EU membership, …

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State Minister Pirdeni urges youth to join excellence program amid EU integration process

TIRANA, April 2 – State Minister for Public Administration and Anti-Corruption Adea Pirdeni spoke with young students about Albania’s EU accession negotiations, emphasizing their role in the process. Pirdeni described European integration as a difficult but highly rewarding journey, with vital impact on the country’s future. “Integration is not easy, …

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Rain showers and short thunderstorms expected across Albania

TIRANA, April 2 – The Military Weather Service reported that Albania will experience unstable atmospheric conditions on Thursday. Clouds will range from moderate to dense, with short sunny intervals in the Western Lowlands after midday. Light rain will appear across much of the country from the early hours. Isolated short …

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Political parties in Kosova show no progress on presidential election talks

TIRANA, April 2 – Kosova’s main political parties have not taken steps toward a possible agreement to elect a new president, despite a one-month deadline set by the Constitutional Court. The court gave lawmakers 34 days to choose the country’s next president, warning that failure would trigger early elections within …

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PM Rama: Integrations process is not slowing down, Albania faces historic opportunity

TIRANA, April 2 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania does not face conditions of a slowing integration process. During a discussion with young students on the country’s European Union accession negotiations, he stressed that much of the information circulating in media reports is often inaccurate and misleads the public. …

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Government Updates National Hospital Planning Committee

The Council of Ministers approved changes to the National Hospital Planning Committee. The committee advises the Health Minister on hospital services across Albania. It now has 9 members: cardiologists, surgeons, neonatologists, radiologists, gynecologists, emergency doctors, and an economist. The committee analyzes hospital coverage, assesses capacity and needs, proposes the National …

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PM Rama: Digital services removed tension between citizens and the state

TIRANA, April 2 – At the discussion held today at the “Liria” [Freedom] hall on the Tirana State University campus, Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke with students about Albania’s EU accession progress. A student asked him about the fight against corruption. Rama said corruption today exists more in perception than …

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Gogu Meets Students: Supporting Minors to Break the Cycle of Crime

Justice Minister Toni Gogu presented a new approach to handling minors in conflict with the law, focusing on restorative justice as an alternative to traditional punishment. Speaking to social science students, Gogu emphasized that a criminal act is not just a law violation—it causes real harm to people and the …

News

Albanian Government Approves 203 Million Lek Support for Religious Communities

The Council of Ministers approved 203 million lek to support religious communities this year. Muslim Community of Albania: 57.3 million lek Autocephalous Orthodox Church: 48.6 million lek Catholic Church: 48.6 million lek Bektashi World Headquarters: 48.5 million lek Funds will be distributed in April 2026. The Ministry of Finance and …