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AKSK Urges Immediate Updates to PHP Systems Over Critical Security Flaws

The National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK) has urged institutions, businesses, organizations and system administrators to address two critical vulnerabilities in PHP, a technology widely used to run websites and web applications. If exploited, the flaws could allow attackers to execute code remotely without authorization, putting systems and sensitive data at …

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Rama Offers Dialogue to Student Protester, Says Violence Is the Enemy of Freedom

Prime Minister Edi Rama is traveling to Budva, Montenegro, to attend the Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit on October 21–22. The summit will bring together Western Balkan leaders and European partners to strengthen regional cooperation, advance economic integration and support the region’s European prospects. During the journey, Rama held a virtual …

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Balluku’s Immunity, Rama Says Government Did Not Obstruct SPAK but Defended Justice Against Bias

Prime Minister Edi Rama has defended Parliament’s decision not to lift MP Belinda Balluku’s immunity while SPAK investigates her. He said the government did not obstruct justice but sought to protect it from bias. Rama addressed the issue during a virtual exchange with a student protester. He also criticised recent …

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Ibrahimaj: €60 Million Youth Guarantee to Support 10,000 Jobs in 2027

Albania plans to help 10,000 young people find jobs in 2027 through its Youth Guarantee Programme. To support this goal, the government has allocated nearly €60 million, Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said. Speaking to Euronews Albania, Ibrahimaj explained that the government developed the programme in cooperation with the …

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Rama Meets Young Man with Disability, Calls for Peaceful Dialogue

Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared footage of his meeting with a young man with a disability, describing him as “a special visitor with no stones in his pockets, but with his heart in the right place.” In a social media post, Rama said the young man had contacted him …

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Albania Approves Gaza Stabilisation Force Agreement in Principle

Albania’s Council of Ministers has approved in principle an agreement on the country’s participation in the International Stabilization Force in Gaza. The agreement involves the Republic of Albania, represented by the Council of Ministers, and the Board of Peace. The government approved it at Wednesday’s meeting following a proposal from …

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Mehdi Frashëri’s Government Promised Liberal Reforms in Albania

Albania formed a government led by Mehdi Frashëri 91 years ago, promising a programme of liberal reforms aimed at modernising the country. King Zog’s appointment of Frashëri as prime minister received a positive response in the press at the time. His cabinet included figures educated at leading Western universities. Frashëri …

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“Mulberry House” Opens in Drenova to Preserve Albania’s Traditional Brandy-Making

Drenova has opened “Mulberry House,” a new space dedicated to the village’s traditional production of mulberry brandy. Korçë Mayor Sotiraq Filo announced the initiative, which forms part of the “Flavours of the Region” project, a partnership between the Albanian Development Fund and Korçë Municipality. The project aims to create new …

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ISUV Expands Laboratory Testing, Adds EU Labs for Confirmatory Analyses

Albania’s Council of Ministers has approved changes to the organisation and operation of the Food Safety and Veterinary Institute (ISUV) to strengthen laboratory capacity and improve controls over veterinary health, food safety and plant health. Under the decision, ISUV will conduct laboratory tests under national programmes, sectoral strategies, monitoring plans, …

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National Cyber Security Authority: Two Critical Vulnerabilities Threaten the Security of Websites and Web Applications

The National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK) issued a warning on Wednesday to institutions, businesses and system administrators regarding two critical vulnerabilities affecting websites and web applications. According to the announcement, these vulnerabilities could allow unauthorized individuals to execute code remotely, directly threatening the security of systems and data. Full statement: …

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Rama Shares Video of His Arrival at Berlin Process Summit: “Happy to Be Here for This Annual Gathering”

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video on Facebook this Thursday showing his arrival in Budva, Montenegro, where the Berlin Process Summit is taking place. Alongside the post, Rama also shared his brief remarks to journalists, expressing his happiness at once again attending the annual gathering. “Actually, the only place …

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From Spajić to Merz and Kos, Rama Shares Photos from Meetings at Berlin Process Summit in Montenegro

Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared more moments from his visit to Budva, Montenegro, where he attended the Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit. This time, the Prime Minister shared several photos showing him meeting with Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, Kosovo …

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Protesters Overturn Benches Outside Prime Minister’s Office, Rama Reacts on Social Media

The stone benches placed outside the Prime Minister’s Office as part of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s invitation for dialogue have been overturned during today’s protest. Earlier, the Prime Minister had shared images of the benches, where he had placed invitations for dialogue with protesters. However, his call has not led …

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PM Kurti in Budva: Radoičić Remains Free and Protected by Serbia, Banjska Attack Deserves a Collective Response

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti attended the Berlin Process Summit in Budva, Montenegro, on Thursday. During his speech, Kurti called for Kosovo to be granted EU candidate status and for accession negotiations with the European Union to begin. He also called for Kosovo’s membership in NATO. Kurti also criticised Serbia’s …

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Socialist Party Seeks Suspension of 20 Democratic Party MPs Following Chaos in Parliament, Including Six for 60 Days

The Socialist Party (SP) is seeking disciplinary measures against 20 Democratic Party (DP) MPs following tensions and physical confrontations during Thursday’s plenary session of the Albanian Parliament. In a request addressed to Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi and the Secretariat for Procedures, Voting and Ethics, the SP parliamentary group is calling …

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Specialist Chambers Reject Thaçi Defence Request for Written Testimony, Witness Must Face Questioning in Court

The Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague have rejected a request by the defence team of former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi to admit a witness statement as evidence solely in written form, without requiring the witness to testify in court. The decision, issued in October 2025 in the war crimes …

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Merz Sees Montenegro in EU by 2028 as Berlin Process Summit Opens

At the opening of the Berlin Process summit in Montenegro on Thursday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Montenegro could join the EU by 2028, and he urged regional cooperation. Original post Here

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Unemployed trainees to receive half the minimum wage and transport allowance

Jobseekers from specific groups will receive financial support to attend vocational training courses. The scheme will also cover transport costs. Under a Council of Ministers decision proposed by the Minister of Economy and Innovation, trainees will receive 50% of the minimum wage for each lesson hour attended. Those living more …

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Businesses to obtain economic activity classification certificates

The government has approved new rules for business registration and data publication through the National Business Centre. Businesses must obtain an NVE certificate from the National Economic Chamber. The certificate identifies the type of economic activity a business carries out. New businesses must submit it through the e-Albania portal within …

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Geophysical Surveys Seek Archaeological Traces in Trojas, Belsh

Albania’s National Institute of Cultural Heritage (IKTK), in cooperation with the Faculty of Geology and Mining at the Polytechnic University of Tirana, has conducted geophysical surveys in Trojas village, near Belsh, to investigate potential archaeological remains. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Blendi Gonxhja said the surveys build on earlier …

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Rama Shares Video of His Arrival at Berlin Process Summit: “Happy to Be Here for This Annual Gathering”

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video on Facebook this Thursday showing his arrival in Budva, Montenegro, where the Berlin Process Summit is taking place. Alongside the post, Rama also shared his brief remarks to journalists, expressing his happiness at once again attending the annual gathering. “Actually, the only place …

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From Spajić to Merz and Kos, Rama Shares Photos from Meetings at Berlin Process Summit in Montenegro

Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared more moments from his visit to Budva, Montenegro, where he attended the Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit. This time, the Prime Minister shared several photos showing him meeting with Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, Kosovo …

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Protesters Overturn Benches Outside Prime Minister’s Office, Rama Reacts on Social Media

The stone benches placed outside the Prime Minister’s Office as part of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s invitation for dialogue have been overturned during today’s protest. Earlier, the Prime Minister had shared images of the benches, where he had placed invitations for dialogue with protesters. However, his call has not led …

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PM Kurti in Budva: Radoičić Remains Free and Protected by Serbia, Banjska Attack Deserves a Collective Response

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti attended the Berlin Process Summit in Budva, Montenegro, on Thursday. During his speech, Kurti called for Kosovo to be granted EU candidate status and for accession negotiations with the European Union to begin. He also called for Kosovo’s membership in NATO. Kurti also criticised Serbia’s …

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Socialist Party Seeks Suspension of 20 Democratic Party MPs Following Chaos in Parliament, Including Six for 60 Days

The Socialist Party (SP) is seeking disciplinary measures against 20 Democratic Party (DP) MPs following tensions and physical confrontations during Thursday’s plenary session of the Albanian Parliament. In a request addressed to Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi and the Secretariat for Procedures, Voting and Ethics, the SP parliamentary group is calling …

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Specialist Chambers Reject Thaçi Defence Request for Written Testimony, Witness Must Face Questioning in Court

The Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague have rejected a request by the defence team of former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi to admit a witness statement as evidence solely in written form, without requiring the witness to testify in court. The decision, issued in October 2025 in the war crimes …

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Merz Sees Montenegro in EU by 2028 as Berlin Process Summit Opens

At the opening of the Berlin Process summit in Montenegro on Thursday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Montenegro could join the EU by 2028, and he urged regional cooperation. Original post Here

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Unemployed trainees to receive half the minimum wage and transport allowance

Jobseekers from specific groups will receive financial support to attend vocational training courses. The scheme will also cover transport costs. Under a Council of Ministers decision proposed by the Minister of Economy and Innovation, trainees will receive 50% of the minimum wage for each lesson hour attended. Those living more …

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Businesses to obtain economic activity classification certificates

The government has approved new rules for business registration and data publication through the National Business Centre. Businesses must obtain an NVE certificate from the National Economic Chamber. The certificate identifies the type of economic activity a business carries out. New businesses must submit it through the e-Albania portal within …

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Geophysical Surveys Seek Archaeological Traces in Trojas, Belsh

Albania’s National Institute of Cultural Heritage (IKTK), in cooperation with the Faculty of Geology and Mining at the Polytechnic University of Tirana, has conducted geophysical surveys in Trojas village, near Belsh, to investigate potential archaeological remains. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Blendi Gonxhja said the surveys build on earlier …