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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
American Embassy for the Consecration of Mother Teresa: She dedicated her life to alleviating the suffering of the poor
The American Embassy in Tirana has remembered the great Albanian activist Mother Teresa, on the 8th anniversary of her Sanctification. With a reaction on the official Facebook page, the US embassy writes that Mother Teresa “dedicated her life to alleviating the suffering of the poor through charity, volunteerism and caring”. …
The Albanian government approved an amendment to its agreement with Italy on the mutual recognition of driver’s licenses for conversion purposes. The Council of Ministers adopted Amendment No. 2, which updates the existing cooperation framework between the two countries. The agreement aims to improve procedures for recognizing and converting driving …
Prime Minister Edi Rama told Socialist Party leaders and parliamentary committee chairs that the party derives its mandate from the people’s vote and has a duty to fulfill its commitments. During the meeting, Rama presented “Loyal Presence,” a new document that complements the previously introduced “Besa” platform. He urged the …
Prime Minister Edi Rama presented the “Loyal Presence” document to Socialist Party political leaders and parliamentary committee chairs, describing it as a roadmap for a new phase in the party’s development. Rama said the document places respect, listening, empathy, solidarity, responsiveness and dedication to citizens at the center of the …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said the government and the Socialist Party will continue their mission until Albania completes its accession to the European Union. Speaking at a meeting with Socialist Party political leaders and parliamentary committee chairs, Rama stated that the country must seize what he described as a decisive …
Albania and Indonesia have strengthened economic cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding on labour mobility. Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj and Indonesia’s Minister for Migrant Worker Protection Mukhtarudin signed the agreement in Jakarta. The memorandum creates a framework for safe, regular and sustainable employment opportunities. It also aims …
*]: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=”c30abf35-7593-48b4-92fa-5a8824007b60″ data-turn-id-container=”c30abf35-7593-48b4-92fa-5a8824007b60″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-17″ data-turn=”user”> Serbia and Albania have reached an agreement in principle to open consulates in Shkodër and Bujanoc. The announcement was made by Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić, who said the understanding was reached during a meeting with his Albanian counterpart, Ferit Hoxha. …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced that the National Territorial Council has approved the first permit under the Mountains Package for the Hasani family from Theth. In a post on Facebook, Rama said that the Hasani family has decided to invest its savings in its ancestral land and return to …
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Prime Minister Edi Rama is the focus of an in-depth profile by the prestigious magazine Monocle, which offers a different portrait of Albania’s head of government. From the protests outside the Prime Minister’s Office and the controversy surrounding Jared Kushner’s tourism projects on Albania’s coast, to the ambition of steering …
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