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Albania part of the important organization of UN/ Minister Hasani will be hosted by the High Commissioner for Human Rights

The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, is expected to travel this Sunday from India to Geneva, where the High Level meeting of the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council will be held on February 26-27. HRC). Our country participates in the meeting as a member country …

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Man jumps to his death from hospital

A 47-year-old man jumped from the third floor of the Trauma Hospital and died as a result.   The 47-year-old man presented himself on Saturday for medical help at the hospital, after injuring himself with a knife-cutting tool, in Tepelena. He suffered from mental health problems, and according to family members, …

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Five injured after two-vehicle crash

Five people were injured as two vehicles crashed in the Lezhe-Balldre road axis this Sunday morning. The accident was registered early in the morning when a vehicle type Ford crashed with a Porche. All the people inside the two vehicles were sent immediately to the hospital of Lezha and so …

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Tirana, four arrested for distributing drugs near schools

Four were arrested this Sunday for selling drugs near schools in capital, police confirmed. After several controls police seized narcotic doses ready to be sell and money accumulated due to the criminal activity. These operations are on the continuous battle of state police against narcotics in schools. The arrests were …

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NATO’s air base in Kucova getting ready for inauguration day

Few days ahead of the inauguration of the NATO base in Kucova, the photos of the area were made public. The Commander of the Air Force, Brigadier General Ferdinand Dimo explains what is done so far as the inauguration day will be on March 04. According to him, it was …

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Minister Hasani meeting with the high official of the EU, focusing on Albania’s engagement with the EU’s foreign policy

The Foreign Minister of the country, Igli Hasni, held a meeting with the Secretary General of the EU’s External Action Service (EEAS), Stefano Sannino. Through a post on the “X” platform, Hasani writes that he discussed Albania’s commitment to fully align with the EU’s foreign policy, the importance of progress …

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Court releases four protesters that throw molotov towards Prime Minister’s Office

Tirana Court released this Friday all the protesters arrested for the chaos created during the opposition protest on February 20. The four protesters were release with the security measure ‘Submission Obligation’. They were arrested immediately after the end of the protest for throwing Molotov cocktails in front of the Prime …

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TNT explosion in Shkoder

An explosion happen the city of Shkodra in the early hours of the morning. A quantity of explosives was placed on an Audi vehicle parked in the parking lot of a supermarket near the Migjeni Theater in Shkoder around 04:20. As a result of the strong explosion, the vehicle was …

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Shock in Durres, a 19 year old girl kills her father and buries him in the house

A shocking event happened in Durrës. After 10 days of research and investigation, the murder of a 50-year-old man was revealed. According to information from the Durrës Police, initially the family members filed a police report declaring the 50-year-old missing. But then the police found the dead body of 50-year-old …

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Protocol for immigrants/ The Assembly votes on the Albania-Italy agreement

With 77 votes in favor, none against and no abstentions, the Parliament of Albania voted on Thursday the protocol agreement for immigrants Albania-Italy. The agreement for immigrants was finalized on November 6 in Rome by the prime minister of Albania, Edi Rama, and the prime minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni. …

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U.S. Donates Aviation Security Training Equipment to Albania

The United States has donated a special aviation security training kit to Albania’s Civil Aviation Authority. The donation came at the end of a five-day training program organized by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA), according to the U.S. Embassy in Tirana. The equipment will help aviation security personnel simulate …

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Ibrahimaj: Government Focused on Reforms and EU Integration

Economy Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said the government remains focused on reforms and Albania’s European Union integration process. Speaking after a government meeting, Ibrahimaj answered questions about an ongoing protest that has entered its 26th day. She said the government approved many important acts during the meeting. According to Ibrahimaj, Albania …

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Ibrahimaj: New EU-Aligned Bills to Boost Market Transparency and Fair Trade

The Albanian government approved two draft laws to advance the country’s European Union integration process. Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said the new legislation will increase transparency in financial markets and improve commercial relations. The Ministry of Economy and Innovation drafted the bills as part of the EU negotiation …

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Rama Highlights Shala River as Tourists Flock to Northern Albania

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the Shala River on social media, showcasing one of Albania’s most popular summer destinations. The Shala River has attracted growing numbers of Albanian and foreign visitors in recent years. Tourists visit the area for its untouched nature, crystal-clear blue waters, and adventure tourism …

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Kos: Albania and Montenegro Among EU Integration Front-Runners

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos expressed optimism about Albania’s progress toward European Union membership. Speaking at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Poland, Kos described Albania and Montenegro as two of the most advanced countries in the EU enlargement process. She praised Albania’s progress and noted that the country has …

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Belsh Unveils New Zip Line to Boost Tourism

Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu attended the inauguration of a new zip line in Belsh, describing it as another reason to visit the popular tourist destination in the Dumre region. The new attraction, stretching 724 meters, adds a new dimension to Belsh’s tourism offer by combining nature, adventure, and local …

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U.S. Supports Albanian Civil Aviation with Training and Equipment

Connectivity, operational safety, and aviation security are the three main pillars of cooperation between the Transportation Security Administration and the Albanian Civil Aviation Authority. The Albanian Civil Aviation Authority (AAC) announced that the donation of a testing equipment set by the TSA, combined with specialized training for experts from the …

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Government Declares Dhërmi Historic Center a Cultural Heritage Site

The Albanian government has declared the historic center of Dhërmi an immovable cultural heritage site. The Council of Ministers approved the decision and defined the protection zone of the historic center through zoning maps and coordinates in the Albanian Geodetic Reference Framework. The government also approved a plan to preserve, …

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Week in Review: Flamingos, Deflections and Posturing

Like the weather, the political temperature across the region is rising, as our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week highlights. Original post Here

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FM Hoxha in Cyprus: European Union support, Tirana-Nicosia flights discussed

TIRANA, June 26 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos during an official visit to Cyprus. The ministers discussed stronger bilateral relations and cooperation in areas of common interest. Meanwhile, Hoxha thanked Cyprus for its continued support for Albania’s European Union integration. …

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U.S. Donates Aviation Security Training Equipment to Albania

The United States has donated a special aviation security training kit to Albania’s Civil Aviation Authority. The donation came at the end of a five-day training program organized by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA), according to the U.S. Embassy in Tirana. The equipment will help aviation security personnel simulate …

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Ibrahimaj: Government Focused on Reforms and EU Integration

Economy Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said the government remains focused on reforms and Albania’s European Union integration process. Speaking after a government meeting, Ibrahimaj answered questions about an ongoing protest that has entered its 26th day. She said the government approved many important acts during the meeting. According to Ibrahimaj, Albania …

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Ibrahimaj: New EU-Aligned Bills to Boost Market Transparency and Fair Trade

The Albanian government approved two draft laws to advance the country’s European Union integration process. Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said the new legislation will increase transparency in financial markets and improve commercial relations. The Ministry of Economy and Innovation drafted the bills as part of the EU negotiation …

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Rama Highlights Shala River as Tourists Flock to Northern Albania

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the Shala River on social media, showcasing one of Albania’s most popular summer destinations. The Shala River has attracted growing numbers of Albanian and foreign visitors in recent years. Tourists visit the area for its untouched nature, crystal-clear blue waters, and adventure tourism …

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Kos: Albania and Montenegro Among EU Integration Front-Runners

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos expressed optimism about Albania’s progress toward European Union membership. Speaking at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Poland, Kos described Albania and Montenegro as two of the most advanced countries in the EU enlargement process. She praised Albania’s progress and noted that the country has …

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Belsh Unveils New Zip Line to Boost Tourism

Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu attended the inauguration of a new zip line in Belsh, describing it as another reason to visit the popular tourist destination in the Dumre region. The new attraction, stretching 724 meters, adds a new dimension to Belsh’s tourism offer by combining nature, adventure, and local …

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U.S. Supports Albanian Civil Aviation with Training and Equipment

Connectivity, operational safety, and aviation security are the three main pillars of cooperation between the Transportation Security Administration and the Albanian Civil Aviation Authority. The Albanian Civil Aviation Authority (AAC) announced that the donation of a testing equipment set by the TSA, combined with specialized training for experts from the …

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Government Declares Dhërmi Historic Center a Cultural Heritage Site

The Albanian government has declared the historic center of Dhërmi an immovable cultural heritage site. The Council of Ministers approved the decision and defined the protection zone of the historic center through zoning maps and coordinates in the Albanian Geodetic Reference Framework. The government also approved a plan to preserve, …

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Week in Review: Flamingos, Deflections and Posturing

Like the weather, the political temperature across the region is rising, as our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week highlights. Original post Here

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FM Hoxha in Cyprus: European Union support, Tirana-Nicosia flights discussed

TIRANA, June 26 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos during an official visit to Cyprus. The ministers discussed stronger bilateral relations and cooperation in areas of common interest. Meanwhile, Hoxha thanked Cyprus for its continued support for Albania’s European Union integration. …