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Rama: Pensions, the biggest challenge of the economic transformation we are bringing

At the National Assembly of the Socialist Party, held in Durres, Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke about the economic situation in the country, the increase in wages and pensions. As for the economic situation in the country, Prime Minister Rama said that the economy is growing steadily, bringing to attention …

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Rama announces 12 political leaders of Socialist Party

Prime Minister Edi Rama has determined the political leaders in the 12 regions of the country, names who will also lead the lists of deputies in next year’s elections. 1.Tirana- Elisa Spiropali,  Erion Veliaj,  dhe Ogerta Manastirliu 2. Durres-Emirjana Sako 3. Shkodër – Benet Beci 4.Lezhë –Ulsi Manja 5. Fier …

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Much-Criticised Director of Albania’s Public Broadcaster Resigns

Alfred Peza has quit as the public broadcaster’s general director after a stormy 15 months in post, marked by rows over staff dismissals and finances. Original post Here

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Begaj in Estonia: To strengthen our friendship by expanding the paths of economic cooperation

The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, during his stay in Estonia, held special meetings with the Prime Minister, Mr. Kristen Michal, the Speaker of the Parliament, Mr. Lauri Hussar, and with other authorities, with whom he talked about increasing bilateral cooperation and strengthening the alliance as countries aligned on …

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General Director of State Police resigns

Muhamet Rrumbullaku has resigned as head of the State Police. According to the information, Sokol Bizhga will take his place as commander. Currently, Bizhga is the deputy director and will remain in this position until the election of the new director. On Friday, is expected to begin the race for …

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A 25 year old arrested for setting fire to a cattle barns

Citizen Edison Ajazi was arrested this Friday in Golem, after allegedly setting fire to a cattle barns.  According to police information, the cattle barns was owned by the author’s cousin. Due to the spread of the flames, the one-story building adjacent to the cattle barns a significant amount of food …

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Changes in the State Police / Interior minister: Our ambition ‘Albania 2030’, to rise to a new level

Interior Minister Ervin Hoxha held a meeting with the central and local leaders of the State Police. He said that the progress in the last decade in the State Police is remarkable. “In the 22 years, I believe that I am a sufficiently objective witness to say today that the …

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The murder of Elis Rroshkodoli in Shkoder/ Police arrested the suspected perpetrator

The murder of Elis Rroshkodoli in Shkodër is revealed. Sources near the Shkodra Police claimed that a citizen has been put in handcuffs in connection with the murder registered a few days ago. According to the information from the Blues of Shkodra, several people have been accompanied to the police, …

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Call to Arms for the ‘Next Generation’

Albania is in a precarious situation at the moment. We are faced with a prevailing cultural acceptance of complacency and corruption. This reality had periodically made itself known to me during my summer trips back to Albania. Truthfully, however, this had no bearing on my life back then. I was …

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Durres, son kills father then throws body in the well

A man, 62-year-old, identified by police as Enver Balla was killed by his son in Durres. The event happened around 20 days ago, but police could clarify it only this Wednesday. The son, a 34-year-old, Esmerald Balla, denounced the disappearance of his father to police in Shen Vlash. The elderly …

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Croatia Sees Strong Potential to Expand Economic Ties with Albania

Croatian Foreign and European Affairs Minister Gordan Grlić Radman described Albania as a reliable economic partner. Speaking alongside Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha, Radman said the two countries have strong potential to expand economic cooperation. He identified transport, infrastructure, energy, and defence as key areas for closer collaboration. Radman also called …

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Hoxha: Albania-Croatia Security Cooperation Threatens No One

Albanian Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said Albania’s security cooperation with Croatia aims to strengthen regional peace and should not concern any country. Hoxha made the remarks after meeting Croatian Foreign and European Affairs Minister Gordan Grlić Radman in Tirana. The two ministers agreed that the European future of the Western …

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Radman: Croatia Will Continue to Support Albania’s EU Membership Bid

Croatian Foreign and European Affairs Minister Gordan Grlić Radman praised Albania’s progress toward European Union membership and pledged Croatia’s continued support. Speaking alongside Albania’s Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha, Radman said Albania and Croatia enjoy strong and friendly relations built on trust, shared values, and their NATO alliance. He said regular …

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Balla: $302 Million US Defence Deal Fast-Tracked for National Interest

Socialist Party parliamentary group leader Taulant Balla defended the fast-track approval of Albania’s defence agreement with the United States. Balla said national interest and security needs justified the accelerated parliamentary review. He rejected opposition claims that lawmakers violated parliamentary deadlines. He said the Constitution defines when fast-track procedures cannot apply. …

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Nufi: US Loan Agreement Ratification Marks Strategic Investment in Security

Albania’s Parliament approved today the direct loan agreement with the United States under the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) programme. Defence Minister Ermal Nufi described the ratification as a historic moment in a social media post. Nufi said the agreement represents the strongest concrete and financial support Albania has received from …

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Ibrahimaj: “Double Your Business” Programme Supports Companies Expanding Investments

Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj visited a food production company today to highlight the opportunities offered by the “Double Your Business” programme. The programme helps businesses increase investments, expand production, and create new jobs. During her visit to a pastry company, Ibrahimaj met entrepreneur Fatmir, who has built his …

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Maximilian Lambertz remembered as the scholar who documented Albanian culture

The Albanian Academy of Sciences today honoured Maximilian Lambertz on the anniversary of his birth, remembering one of the most important figures in Albanology who dedicated his life to studying the Albanian language, folklore, and culture. Lambertz was born on 27 July 1882 in Austria. He developed an interest in …

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Pilur celebrates more than six decades of legendary polyphonic music

TIRANA, July 27 – Pilur hosted the first edition of the Day of the Pilur Group during the weekend, honouring the legendary Albanian polyphonic group that has contributed to national culture for more than six decades. The event took place at the “Lefter Çipa Word Museum” Centre, bringing together former …

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Albania’s artificial intelligence assistant ‘Diella’ records over 3 million interactions on e-Albania

TIRANA, July 27 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Monday that Diella, Albania’s artificial intelligence assistant on the e-Albania public services platform, has handled around 3 million interactions, becoming a digital communication bridge between citizens and the state. Rama shared an information video presenting Diella’s development and the work …

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Experts discuss foreign information manipulation threats, Colon: Russia is a main actor behind attacks in Europe

TIRANA, July 27 – Albania’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs hosted on Monday the international conference “Fighting Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI): Albania and the Enlargement Context” in Tirana. The event brought together representatives from European institutions, NATO, security experts, academics and media representatives. Discussions focused on foreign …

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Croatia Sees Strong Potential to Expand Economic Ties with Albania

Croatian Foreign and European Affairs Minister Gordan Grlić Radman described Albania as a reliable economic partner. Speaking alongside Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha, Radman said the two countries have strong potential to expand economic cooperation. He identified transport, infrastructure, energy, and defence as key areas for closer collaboration. Radman also called …

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Hoxha: Albania-Croatia Security Cooperation Threatens No One

Albanian Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said Albania’s security cooperation with Croatia aims to strengthen regional peace and should not concern any country. Hoxha made the remarks after meeting Croatian Foreign and European Affairs Minister Gordan Grlić Radman in Tirana. The two ministers agreed that the European future of the Western …

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Radman: Croatia Will Continue to Support Albania’s EU Membership Bid

Croatian Foreign and European Affairs Minister Gordan Grlić Radman praised Albania’s progress toward European Union membership and pledged Croatia’s continued support. Speaking alongside Albania’s Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha, Radman said Albania and Croatia enjoy strong and friendly relations built on trust, shared values, and their NATO alliance. He said regular …

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Balla: $302 Million US Defence Deal Fast-Tracked for National Interest

Socialist Party parliamentary group leader Taulant Balla defended the fast-track approval of Albania’s defence agreement with the United States. Balla said national interest and security needs justified the accelerated parliamentary review. He rejected opposition claims that lawmakers violated parliamentary deadlines. He said the Constitution defines when fast-track procedures cannot apply. …

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Nufi: US Loan Agreement Ratification Marks Strategic Investment in Security

Albania’s Parliament approved today the direct loan agreement with the United States under the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) programme. Defence Minister Ermal Nufi described the ratification as a historic moment in a social media post. Nufi said the agreement represents the strongest concrete and financial support Albania has received from …

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Ibrahimaj: “Double Your Business” Programme Supports Companies Expanding Investments

Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj visited a food production company today to highlight the opportunities offered by the “Double Your Business” programme. The programme helps businesses increase investments, expand production, and create new jobs. During her visit to a pastry company, Ibrahimaj met entrepreneur Fatmir, who has built his …

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Maximilian Lambertz remembered as the scholar who documented Albanian culture

The Albanian Academy of Sciences today honoured Maximilian Lambertz on the anniversary of his birth, remembering one of the most important figures in Albanology who dedicated his life to studying the Albanian language, folklore, and culture. Lambertz was born on 27 July 1882 in Austria. He developed an interest in …

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Pilur celebrates more than six decades of legendary polyphonic music

TIRANA, July 27 – Pilur hosted the first edition of the Day of the Pilur Group during the weekend, honouring the legendary Albanian polyphonic group that has contributed to national culture for more than six decades. The event took place at the “Lefter Çipa Word Museum” Centre, bringing together former …

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Albania’s artificial intelligence assistant ‘Diella’ records over 3 million interactions on e-Albania

TIRANA, July 27 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Monday that Diella, Albania’s artificial intelligence assistant on the e-Albania public services platform, has handled around 3 million interactions, becoming a digital communication bridge between citizens and the state. Rama shared an information video presenting Diella’s development and the work …

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Experts discuss foreign information manipulation threats, Colon: Russia is a main actor behind attacks in Europe

TIRANA, July 27 – Albania’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs hosted on Monday the international conference “Fighting Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI): Albania and the Enlargement Context” in Tirana. The event brought together representatives from European institutions, NATO, security experts, academics and media representatives. Discussions focused on foreign …