PM vows specialist doctors’ salary will be increased by ALL 50,000 from April
Prime Minister Edi Rama emphasized this Monday that starting from April 30, specialist doctors will receive ALL 50,000 more as part of their salary. During the First Congress of Health, PM Rama proclaimed that they will keep the promise for doctors and other specialists for a salary increase of 7%, …
Berisha signs the requisition to CEC as DP chairman
Even though the Court of Appeal decided to return the case to the first instance, thus leaving Sali Berisha without the PD seal, the latter yesterday afternoon signed the letter to the CEC, for the registration of the party in the May 14 elections. In a report for ABC News, …
Rama host the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen
As it was announced yesterday, the prime minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, has arrived in Tirana for an official visit. She was hosted with an official ceremony by the Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama in the premises of the Prime Minister’s Office. After the ceremony, the leaders took a …
The Prime Minister of Denmark: Albania, a reliable partner for us!
The Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, said in a media conference in Tirana that she feels honored for visiting our country. She said that Albania is a reliable ally for Denmark. During her speech, Frederiksen did not spare the congratulations for Prime Minister Edi Rama, whom she described as …
National flag at half mast after Greece’s trains’ crash
Albanian national flag in front of Prime Minister’s Office has been lowered at half mast in honor of the victims that passed away due to the trains’ crash in Larissa area of Greece, among whom were also four Albanians. They have been identified as Ifijenia Micka, Pavlin Bozo, Joanis Xholla …
TNT explosion on Vau i Dejes electricity distributor’s premises
A deliberate explosion has been recorded this Sunday morning on the yard of the Electricity Distribution Operator in Albania (OSHEE) offices in the village of Bushat, Vau i Dejës. Due to the blast, two vehicles parked in the yard were damaged, but fortunately there are no reports of casualties. Meanwhile, …
Tirana Court Rules Retrial in Main Opposition Party’s Leadership Battle
Tirana’s Court of Appeals has accepted Enklejd Alibeaj’s request and ruled the retrial in the long leadership battle case within the main opposition Democratic Party. Original post Here
Today, the trial in the Appeal for the stamp of the DP
The Court of Appeal of Tirana is expected to consider today the appeal made by the official DP for the decision of the first instance, which recognized the Assembly of December 11, 2021 and Sali Berisha as the head of this political force. So far, the lawyers representing Enkelejd Alibeaj, …
PM Rama urges SPAK to investigate January 21 file
Prime Minister Edi Rama has called on the new justice bodies, namely the Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) to investigate January 21, 2011, where four protesters were killed. Referring to a new audio-tape published in the media, PM Rama says that the justice now must do its …
Discrimination Forces Transgender Albanians to Self-Medicate, or Go Abroad
Because of a lack of legal recognition or adequate healthcare, many transgender Albanians take hormone therapy without medical supervision or seek expensive help abroad. Original post Here
Prime Minister Edi Rama said the new law on tourist ports will support coastal investment. He said the changes are necessary to avoid blocking investors. Rama spoke at a meeting in Tirana with agrotourism representatives. He rejected claims that the government changes the law to favor oligarchs. He said the …
Taulant Balla met with Moldovan MPs and representatives of the Moldovan Football Federation. He focused on strengthening interparliamentary cooperation between Albania and Moldova. He said both countries share a common path toward European Union membership. He highlighted the need for closer cooperation in the EU integration process. Balla said Albania …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said the “Park of Faith” will attract tourists to Tirana. He described the project as a strong magnet for the Petrela area. He added that the park will develop step by step as vegetation grows. Rama noted a strong rise in tourist numbers in March. He …
This week features a rich calendar of cultural and artistic events in Albania. The “Italian Screens – Il Nuovo Cinema Italiano” cycle presents Italian films until April 25. Screenings take place in Tirana, Vlora, Shkodra, and Prishtina. The program promotes cultural dialogue between Italy, Albania, and Kosovo. One of the …
Tourism Minister Blendi Gonxhja said the government is simplifying licensing procedures for agrotourism. Authorities are working with the Agriculture Ministry under the “Mountain Package.” Gonxhja said the goal is faster and easier procedures. The government wants to remove unnecessary administrative barriers. He added that officials are waiting for final feedback …
Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha visited Luxembourg. He met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel. Both sides confirmed strong friendship and cooperation. They agreed to deepen ties in key areas. They focused on innovation, technology, and tourism. Hoxha said Luxembourg strongly supports Albania’s EU membership. He noted Luxembourg’s consistent …
TIRANA, April 21 – The United States Department of Justice Criminal Division met a senior delegation from Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Structure in Washington on Monday. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation against corruption and transnational organised crime. The Justice Department received the Albanian prosecutors alongside officials from the OPDAT programme. …
TIRANA, April 21 – Albania will face unstable weather conditions on Tuesday, according o the Military Meteorological Service. Weather forecasts indicate moderate to dense cloud cover, with intermittent periods of sunshine throughout the day. Light and occasional rainfall is expected from the early hours, first affecting northern and central areas …
A portfolio of 83 strategic projects focused on tourism, infrastructure, and attracting foreign investment is being promoted by Albania, at a time when the progress of flagship interventions, such as the new commercial port in Porto Romano, continues to face delays. Albania has placed particular emphasis in recent years on …
TIRANA, April 21 – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama met United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during a visit to Abu Dhabi and shared video footage from the meeting on social media. The encounter focused on bilateral relations and future cooperation between the two countries. Rama …