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Unfair Dismissal Cases Raise Concerns About Albanian Broadcaster’s Governance

Unusually large number of sackings at RTSH since a ruling party loyalist was appointed the new director last June prompts calls for a parliamentary investigation into the Albanian public broadcaster’s compliance with labour laws. Original post Here

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Rama in the NATO Summit in Washington with Minister Hasani

Prime Minister Edi Rama will be present at the NATO Summit in Washington, which will take place on July 9 and 10. Also participating in the NATO Summit, as a member of the delegation headed by Prime Minister Rama, will be the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani. …

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Vangjel Tavo, SP candidate in Himara

The Socialist Party has formalized its candidacy for the August 4 partial elections in Himare. The candidate for the pink seat will be Vangjel Tavo. A few days ago, the country’s president, Bajram Begaj, set August 4 for holding elections in Himara. Citizens in Himara will turn to the ballot …

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Eight arrested in Tirana for violence

Eight people have been arrested by the Tirana police for various criminal offences. A 43-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly punched his subordinate because of his duty. Another was arrested after he allegedly assaulted his wife and threatened her. A 25-year-old man was arrested after violating the “House Arrest” …

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A lecturer of Faculty of Economics is arrested for punching a colleague

The teacher of the Faculty of Economics, Mirdaim Axhami, was arrested by the Tirana police. It was the pedagogue Liljana Billa who filed a police report the day before against her colleague Mirdaim Axhami. During the report, she announced that they had a conflict inside the faculty’s premises, where Axxami …

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Albania Election Commission Scraps Himara Mayor-Elect Beleri’s Mandate

Albania’s Central Elections Commission on Friday declared the mandate of the convicted mayor-elect of Himara, Fredi Beleri, invalid – a decision that he may appeal within 30 days. Original post Here

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Himara towards the elections/ CEC: Fredi Beleri’s term is invalid!

Alfred Beleri loses his mandate as mayor of Himara. At this Friday’s meeting, the CEC decided to declare the mandate invalid The Special Court for Corruption and Organized Crime found the elected mayor of Himara Municipality, Fredi Beleri, guilty of active corruption in the elections and sentenced him to 2 …

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Opening of Llogora tunnel on friday

Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared views from the Acrisa tunnel, which will be opened this Friday. In a Facebook post, the head of government says it’s a historic feat that will forever change the journey to the south. “Good morning and with the Llogara tunnel, one of the historical …

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The hearing session for former minister Ilir Beqaj is postponed

24 hours were not enough for the legal defenders of Ilir Beqaj to familiarize themselves with the file of the special prosecution for his arrest. In the session that started at 09:00, they asked for time to familiarize themselves with the file in question, which led to the postponement of …

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Beleri: “I know that the mandate as mayor is expired”

While the CEC is discussing Fredi Beleri’s mandate, he said that it is clear that his mandate as mayor of Himara has ended, but he does not want the elections to be held in August. He emphasized that as he came to the meeting of the CEC, he could now …

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EU Pressure Mounts Over Albania’s Environment Laws, But MPs Block Repeal Efforts

The European Commission this week urged Albania’s premier to repeal controversial amendments to environmental and investment legislation in order to conserve nature and wildlife – but in parliament, the ruling majority is blocking opposition initiatives to achieve this. Original post Here

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Karakaçi: Albania joins Europe’s new civil aviation governance structure

Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi presented a bill to ratify the Convention on the Bureau of the European Civil Aviation Conference. He said the agreement will allow Albania to join a new European civil aviation governance structure. The convention will strengthen Albania’s representation in international aviation forums. It will …

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Rama: Albanian iso-polyphony and çifteli flute sounds inspire “The Odyssey” soundtrack

Albanian musical traditions have inspired the soundtrack of one of Hollywood’s most anticipated films, “The Odyssey,” directed by Christopher Nolan. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video about the film and said Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson visited southern Albania. During his visit, Göransson explored Albanian iso-polyphony and the traditional sounds …

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Rama: New Saranda Welcome Center improves mobility and services for tourists

Prime Minister Edi Rama presented the new Saranda Welcome Center at the Port of SarandaThe new facility aims to improve the visitor experience and make movement around the city easier. It serves as a modern gateway for passengers and tourists. The center offers parking for cars and tourist buses. It …

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EU Commissioner Kos condemns Serbian minister’s remarks on Kosovo

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has again condemned remarks by Serbian Minister Snezhana Paunović about the “ethnic cleansing” of Kosovo. Kos said she was shocked that Paunović remains in office after making such a statement. She also warned politicians in EU candidate countries that their words carry weight. The …

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Minister: Albania targets full electrification of Tirana-Durrës-airport rail link by end-2027

Albania plans to fully electrify the Tirana-Durrës railway line and its branch to Tirana International Airport by the end of 2027, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi said on Thursday. Presenting a bill to Parliament to ratify a loan agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Karakaçi …

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Serbian Minister’s Ethnic Cleansing Remarks ‘Irresponsible and Outrageous,’ Balla Tells Parliament

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”cba226ae-38ab-42b4-ac79-6fba2d1b4852″ data-turn-id-container=”cba226ae-38ab-42b4-ac79-6fba2d1b4852″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-3″ data-turn=”user”> The head of the Socialist Party’s parliamentary group, Taulant Balla, described recent remarks by Serbian Minister Snezhana Paunović as “irresponsible and outrageous” during a debate in Parliament with MP Redi Muçi, who questioned why Balla had not publicly responded to the …

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Spiropali Publishes Motion Submitted to Socialist Assembly, Calls for Reform of Socialist Party and Electoral System

Socialist Party MP Elisa Spiropali has made public the motion she submitted to the Socialist Party’s General Assembly, proposing the launch of a national dialogue on a “New Agreement for Albania.” Spiropali said the document is not a personal initiative but an open proposal for discussion among all members of …

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Berisha Congratulates New Democratic Party Leadership: Free Vote Is the Foundation of Our Party

Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has congratulated the newly elected members of the party’s leadership, emphasizing that the selection process was based on the free vote of the National Council. Berisha said the new leadership represents a renewal of the party, with several new figures taking on key positions. Speaking …

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Tirana-Durrës Railway Line Set for Electrification, Karakaçi: Service to Be Operational by End of 2027

Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Enea Karakaçi told Parliament on Thursday that the government has submitted a bill to ratify an agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which will finance the full electrification of the Tirana-Durrës railway line and the Rinas railway station. The minister said …

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EU Pressure Mounts Over Albania’s Environment Laws, But MPs Block Repeal Efforts

The European Commission this week urged Albania’s premier to repeal controversial amendments to environmental and investment legislation in order to conserve nature and wildlife – but in parliament, the ruling majority is blocking opposition initiatives to achieve this. Original post Here

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Karakaçi: Albania joins Europe’s new civil aviation governance structure

Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi presented a bill to ratify the Convention on the Bureau of the European Civil Aviation Conference. He said the agreement will allow Albania to join a new European civil aviation governance structure. The convention will strengthen Albania’s representation in international aviation forums. It will …

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Rama: Albanian iso-polyphony and çifteli flute sounds inspire “The Odyssey” soundtrack

Albanian musical traditions have inspired the soundtrack of one of Hollywood’s most anticipated films, “The Odyssey,” directed by Christopher Nolan. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video about the film and said Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson visited southern Albania. During his visit, Göransson explored Albanian iso-polyphony and the traditional sounds …

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Rama: New Saranda Welcome Center improves mobility and services for tourists

Prime Minister Edi Rama presented the new Saranda Welcome Center at the Port of SarandaThe new facility aims to improve the visitor experience and make movement around the city easier. It serves as a modern gateway for passengers and tourists. The center offers parking for cars and tourist buses. It …

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EU Commissioner Kos condemns Serbian minister’s remarks on Kosovo

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has again condemned remarks by Serbian Minister Snezhana Paunović about the “ethnic cleansing” of Kosovo. Kos said she was shocked that Paunović remains in office after making such a statement. She also warned politicians in EU candidate countries that their words carry weight. The …

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Minister: Albania targets full electrification of Tirana-Durrës-airport rail link by end-2027

Albania plans to fully electrify the Tirana-Durrës railway line and its branch to Tirana International Airport by the end of 2027, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi said on Thursday. Presenting a bill to Parliament to ratify a loan agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Karakaçi …

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Serbian Minister’s Ethnic Cleansing Remarks ‘Irresponsible and Outrageous,’ Balla Tells Parliament

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”cba226ae-38ab-42b4-ac79-6fba2d1b4852″ data-turn-id-container=”cba226ae-38ab-42b4-ac79-6fba2d1b4852″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-3″ data-turn=”user”> The head of the Socialist Party’s parliamentary group, Taulant Balla, described recent remarks by Serbian Minister Snezhana Paunović as “irresponsible and outrageous” during a debate in Parliament with MP Redi Muçi, who questioned why Balla had not publicly responded to the …

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Spiropali Publishes Motion Submitted to Socialist Assembly, Calls for Reform of Socialist Party and Electoral System

Socialist Party MP Elisa Spiropali has made public the motion she submitted to the Socialist Party’s General Assembly, proposing the launch of a national dialogue on a “New Agreement for Albania.” Spiropali said the document is not a personal initiative but an open proposal for discussion among all members of …

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Berisha Congratulates New Democratic Party Leadership: Free Vote Is the Foundation of Our Party

Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has congratulated the newly elected members of the party’s leadership, emphasizing that the selection process was based on the free vote of the National Council. Berisha said the new leadership represents a renewal of the party, with several new figures taking on key positions. Speaking …

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Tirana-Durrës Railway Line Set for Electrification, Karakaçi: Service to Be Operational by End of 2027

Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Enea Karakaçi told Parliament on Thursday that the government has submitted a bill to ratify an agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which will finance the full electrification of the Tirana-Durrës railway line and the Rinas railway station. The minister said …