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Rama to EU Journalists: Albania Is a Free Country Where People Can Protest

Prime Minister Edi Rama said that Albania guarantees the right to protest and allows citizens to demonstrate freely. He spoke at a press conference with EU journalists at the Prime Minister’s Office. Furthermore, he addressed recent protests against the Zvërnec investment project. He said a violent incident involving a security …

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Hoxha: Albania to Open Embassy in Ireland Soon, Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met in Dublin with Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Helen McEntee. He said both sides reaffirmed excellent bilateral relations between Albania and Ireland. Furthermore, Hoxha said the two countries held constructive discussions on strengthening political dialogue. They also agreed to …

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Peleshi Meets Greek Counterpart: Greece Supports Albania’s EU Membership

Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi held an official visit in Athens, where he met the Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament Nikitas Kaklamanis. Furthermore, the visit took place as part of Albania’s parliamentary diplomacy tour with key strategic partners in Europe and the region. During the meeting, both sides praised the …

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PM Rama: Pashaliman Shipbuilding Project to Create Up to 800 Jobs

Prime Minister Edi Rama said the planned shipbuilding project in Pashaliman will create major employment opportunities and strengthen vocational education in Albania. He spoke at the 3rd National Conference on Vocational Education. He said the project will initially create 400 jobs and later expand to 800. Furthermore, Rama highlighted an …

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Rama: New Major Investment Planned Between Kavaja and Durrës

Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that a major new investment will soon take place between Kavaja and Durrës. He made the statement during the 35th anniversary event of the Socialist Party in Fier. Furthermore, Rama said Albania will continue to attract large-scale investments. He added that another major project will …

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Rama: There Are Threats Within the Protests, People Are Not Allowed to Speak

Prime Minister Edi Rama, during a press conference with journalists from European Union countries, also addressed the protests taking place in Tirana and several other Albanian cities regarding the Zvërnec project. He stated that the situation becomes entertaining through the use of memes, the participation of young people who find …

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Diabetes Alert in Europe: Albania Among Countries with High Prevalence Rates

Diabetes remains one of the major health challenges in the European Region, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warns of a continuous rise in cases and insufficient access to treatment. According to WHO, more than 85 million people in Europe are living with diabetes, while millions of others remain undiagnosed …

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Tax Administration Reopens the Process: Parents Rejected for Education Expense Deductions Can Reapply Through DIVA

Parents whose applications for compensation through the deduction of their children’s education expenses were rejected will now have the opportunity to reapply through the DIVA declaration system. The Tax Administration has announced that it has reopened the system for submitting the required documentation. Individuals whose applications were rejected due to …

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Will the Strategic Investments Law Be Repealed? Rama: We Will Approve a New Draft Law

Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced that the government will repeal the Strategic Investments Law. He made the statement during a press conference with journalists from European Union member states. The head of government said that the law has fulfilled its purpose and is no longer necessary. He noted that …

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Day 10 of Protests in Tirana: Activists and Citizens Gather in Front of the Prime Minister’s Office

This Tuesday at 6:00 PM, representatives of civil society, activists, and citizens gathered once again in Skanderbeg Square, marking the tenth day of protests over the issue of protected areas. From there, they continued to call for the government’s resignation, chanting slogans such as “Albania belongs to Albanians” and “Rama …

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PROFILE | Who is Esmeralda Hasani, the new head of Albania’s State Intelligence Service?

Esmeralda Hasani is a lawyer specialising in international law and holds a doctorate in political science. She has more than 20 years of experience in government institutions, international organisations and European integration, with a career spanning law and public administration. Hasani has served as an adviser in the Prime Minister’s …

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Rama in Dublin: Sazan Island has not been sold, and Albania remains committed to joining the EU

Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed several key domestic and international issues in remarks to reporters in Dublin, where he is attending the European Political Community meeting. Asked about the war in Ukraine and relations with Russia, Rama said it had been a mistake to focus exclusively on military support for …

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US Ambassador Eric Wendt meets students in Tirana, calls young people key to Albania’s future

US Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt met with Rochester Institute of Technology students at the American Academy of Technology in Tirana (AATT). During the visit, Wendt learned about education and innovation programmes designed to prepare young people for future challenges and help them take on leadership roles in society. The …

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PM Rama responds after protesters throw eggs at him in Dublin: “This is democracy”

Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded to a protest by a group of Albanians in Dublin, where demonstrators threw eggs at him and chanted slogans against the Albanian government as he was leaving a venue. Asked by reporters about the incident, Rama played it down, describing it as an expression …

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Albania and Italy strengthen police training ties as Hita visits Rome academy

During an official visit to Italy, Albanian State Police Director General Skënder Hita and his delegation visited the Italian Police Academy in Rome, where they were welcomed by its director, Mario Viola. During the meeting, Hita praised the cooperation between the two institutions and stressed the importance of education and …

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PM Rama meets Ukrainian President Zelensky at Dublin summit

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin on Thursday, where both leaders were attending the ninth European Political Community summit. Footage released from the summit showed the two leaders talking at a table with a third person. Speaking to reporters in the Irish capital, Rama …

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Spanish Cultural Week brings award-winning film ‘A House on Fire’ to Tirana

TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Spanish cinema, known for its original storytelling and its ability to blend humour with human drama, is taking centre stage in Albania as part of Spanish Cultural Week. The programme features A House on Fire (Casa en flames), directed by Dani de la Orden, a …

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School in Vlora undergoes complete renovation

TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Marigo Posio School in the southern Albanian city of Vlora is set to reopen to pupils and teachers following a comprehensive renovation of its facilities. Renovation works have been completed, with the installation of classroom equipment and teaching materials still under way to ensure modern …

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INSTAT: Albania’s labour costs rise 42.9% from 2020

TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Employers in Albania faced significantly higher labour costs in 2024, with average hourly labour costs reaching 559 leks, up 42.9% from 391 leks in 2020, according to a Labour Cost Survey published by the National Institute of Statistics (INSTAT). The average monthly labour cost per …

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Berisha questioned by SPAK over complaint against judge, vows legal action against judicial watchdog chiefs

TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Main opposition Democratic Party (DP) leader Sali Berisha was questioned by the Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) on Thursday as the complainant in a case involving judge Irena Gjoka, and said he would file further criminal complaints against senior judicial officials. Speaking to reporters after appearing …

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PROFILE | Who is Esmeralda Hasani, the new head of Albania’s State Intelligence Service?

Esmeralda Hasani is a lawyer specialising in international law and holds a doctorate in political science. She has more than 20 years of experience in government institutions, international organisations and European integration, with a career spanning law and public administration. Hasani has served as an adviser in the Prime Minister’s …

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Rama in Dublin: Sazan Island has not been sold, and Albania remains committed to joining the EU

Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed several key domestic and international issues in remarks to reporters in Dublin, where he is attending the European Political Community meeting. Asked about the war in Ukraine and relations with Russia, Rama said it had been a mistake to focus exclusively on military support for …

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US Ambassador Eric Wendt meets students in Tirana, calls young people key to Albania’s future

US Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt met with Rochester Institute of Technology students at the American Academy of Technology in Tirana (AATT). During the visit, Wendt learned about education and innovation programmes designed to prepare young people for future challenges and help them take on leadership roles in society. The …

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PM Rama responds after protesters throw eggs at him in Dublin: “This is democracy”

Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded to a protest by a group of Albanians in Dublin, where demonstrators threw eggs at him and chanted slogans against the Albanian government as he was leaving a venue. Asked by reporters about the incident, Rama played it down, describing it as an expression …

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Albania and Italy strengthen police training ties as Hita visits Rome academy

During an official visit to Italy, Albanian State Police Director General Skënder Hita and his delegation visited the Italian Police Academy in Rome, where they were welcomed by its director, Mario Viola. During the meeting, Hita praised the cooperation between the two institutions and stressed the importance of education and …

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PM Rama meets Ukrainian President Zelensky at Dublin summit

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin on Thursday, where both leaders were attending the ninth European Political Community summit. Footage released from the summit showed the two leaders talking at a table with a third person. Speaking to reporters in the Irish capital, Rama …

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Spanish Cultural Week brings award-winning film ‘A House on Fire’ to Tirana

TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Spanish cinema, known for its original storytelling and its ability to blend humour with human drama, is taking centre stage in Albania as part of Spanish Cultural Week. The programme features A House on Fire (Casa en flames), directed by Dani de la Orden, a …

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School in Vlora undergoes complete renovation

TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Marigo Posio School in the southern Albanian city of Vlora is set to reopen to pupils and teachers following a comprehensive renovation of its facilities. Renovation works have been completed, with the installation of classroom equipment and teaching materials still under way to ensure modern …

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INSTAT: Albania’s labour costs rise 42.9% from 2020

TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Employers in Albania faced significantly higher labour costs in 2024, with average hourly labour costs reaching 559 leks, up 42.9% from 391 leks in 2020, according to a Labour Cost Survey published by the National Institute of Statistics (INSTAT). The average monthly labour cost per …

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Berisha questioned by SPAK over complaint against judge, vows legal action against judicial watchdog chiefs

TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Main opposition Democratic Party (DP) leader Sali Berisha was questioned by the Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) on Thursday as the complainant in a case involving judge Irena Gjoka, and said he would file further criminal complaints against senior judicial officials. Speaking to reporters after appearing …