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Socialist Party convenes the National Assembly

The Socialist Party convenes the National Assembly this Tuesday, where it is expected to discuss the re-energization of the SP. Journalist Fiona Xhafaj reports for ABC News that the meeting will take place online and will begin at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will start with the speech of Prime Minister …

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Rama in Pristina: Independence, with all the guarantees for Serbs in Kosovo, is the best solution

On the 25th anniversary of the Liberation, the International Conference for the 25th Anniversary of the NATO Intervention was held in Pristina; “Rugova and the West”. Also present at this meeting were Prime Minister Edi Rama, US Ambassador to Kosovo, Jeffrey Hovenier and the former Prime Minister of Italy, Masimmo …

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Parliament excludes Flamur Noka for 10 days

Flamur Noka has been excluded for 10 days from plenary sessions in the Assembly. This measure was taken after the chaos created in the Assembly, the last session. Meanwhile, no measures have been taken by the Secretariat of Ethics for the other MPs for whom the SP demanded punishment. We …

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Today, 28,000 high school graduates undergo exam of Albanian Language and Literature subject

About 28,000 high school graduates across Albania will be tested this Monday for their knowledge of the subjects Albanian Language and Literature. After the Foreign Language exam, high school students will have to answer questions with alternatives and development in the Language and Literature subject. The test contains a total …

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Four arrested for 35 thousand undeclared euros in Albania

The coded operation “Next” is finalized. Four people were arrested after trying to spend 35,755 euros undeclared. Denis Menelli, Agim Idrizi, Tritan Biba and Frenki Fezo have been arrested by the police. According to the police, 2 of the arrested citizens were drivers of the bus where they had hidden …

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The hearing session for former minister of Health is postponed again

The hearing for the former Minister of Health, Ilir Beqaj, is postponed. ABC News has learned that the hearing will be held on July 26. Beqaj asked to get to know 20 other investigation files of the sterilization file. Former minister Beqaj is being investigated for abuse of office. Two …

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Accident on “Laç-Mamurras” highway, a 21 year old arrested

A 21-year-old man ended up in the handcuffs of the Lezha police. It is learned that Egli Babasi killed a 60-year-old pedestrian on Friday evening on the “Laç-Mamurras” highway. Meanwhile, the blues are continuing the work to identify the victim. Police notification:  The accident resulted in the death of a …

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Firearms, ammunition and 2500 cannabis seeds seized in Lezha, one arrested

The police of Lezha seized 1 firearm, 1 shotgun, ammunition for these weapons, 2500 cannabis seeds, a quantity of cannabis, 5 transceivers and various electrical equipment. As a result, the 62-year-old Ndue Gjini ended up in handcuffs and his nephew, Ardit Gjini, was declared wanted, who were creating the conditions …

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GJKKO’s appeal left him in prison Lefter Alla

The Special Court of Appeal has finally sentenced the former mayor of Bulqiza, Lefter Alla, to 3 years in prison, who was found guilty of the criminal offense of violation of equality in tenders and abuse of office. Journalist Ermal Vija reports that in the application of the summary trial, …

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Office of the prosecutor closes the investigations for Princ Leka, Elia Zaharia and her father

The Prosecutor’s Office of Tirana has closed the investigations and has sent Prince Leka, his ex-wife Elia Zaharia and the latter’s father, Gjergj Zaharia, to trial for the charge of domestic violence. The investigations started after the publication of a video and the report to the prosecutor’s office for domestic …

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Korça ensemble represents Albania at World Cultures Festival in France

TIRANA, July 17 – The Artistic Ensemble “Skanderbeg” from Korça represented Albania at the 59th edition of the International “Festival des Cultures du Monde” in Chambéry, France. The festival brought together folklore and cultural groups from different parts of the world. The Albanian ensemble presented traditional costumes, music and dances, …

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Minister of Economy and Innovation presents support scheme for small and medium businesses

TIRANA, July 17 – Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj presented the sovereign scheme “Double your business”, which aims to help Albanian companies access financing and increase investment, productivity and competitiveness in European markets. Ibrahimaj said the initiative responds to the real needs of businesses and supports the development …

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Small and medium businesses to receive financing of up to ALL 250 million

TIRANA, July 17 – The Albanian government has launched the national program “Double Your Enterprise” to support small and medium-sized businesses through financing opportunities that aim to increase investment, employment and economic development. At the program’s presentation, Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko said the institution had worked for a …

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Kosova parliament session expected in early August

TIRANA, July 17 – Kosova’s acting President Albulena Haxhiu said the constitutive session of the country’s parliament will take place in early August. She explained that the constitutional deadline expires on August 7. Haxhiu added that the Constitution gives the president 30 days to call the session. Meanwhile, she said …

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Albania advances EU integration process as enlargement gains momentum

TIRANA, July 17 – European Union Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said Albania has effectively started closing negotiation chapters for the first time in its accession process, as the bloc prepares for a new phase of enlargement. Speaking at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels, Kos said EU enlargement …

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PM Rama: “Double Your Enterprise” program to support small and medium-sized businesses

TIRANA, July 17 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said the national program “Double Your Enterprise” will support joint ventures in rural areas between private entities, farmers, and small and medium-sized businesses. Speaking at the presentation event of the program, Rama said rural development remains a priority, especially through the promotion …

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Milošević’s Language Returns to Serbia’s Government

Ethnic Cleansing Remark Tests Serbia’s Claim to Have Broken With Milošević A Serbian minister’s declared willingness to expel Kosovo Albanians has drawn condemnation across the region and Europe. Belgrade’s refusal to remove her has transformed a personal scandal into a test of government policy and Serbia’s European ambitions. Tirana Times, …

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Week in Review: Hostages to the Past

From fresh battles over memory in Bosnia to the acquittal of North Macedonia’s former PM and Turkey’s post-coup legacy, this week’s Balkan Insight Premium stories show how contested history keeps the region chained to its past. Original post Here

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PM Rama congratulates Ukraine’s newly appointed prime minister Koretskyi

TIRANA, July 17 – Prime Minister Edi Rama congratulated Ukraine’s newly appointed Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi on his appointment by the Verkhovna Rada. Rama wished Koretskyi success as he joins President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in leading Ukraine during one of the most difficult chapters in its history. He said the country …

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The Brave Ones film returns to the screen after restoration

TIRANA, July 17 – The Central State Film Archive presented the restored version of the film “The Brave Ones” at Drita Cinema. The 1970 production by Film Studios “New Albania” returned to the big screen through the “Adopt a Film for Restoration” initiative. The screening presented one of the most …

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Korça ensemble represents Albania at World Cultures Festival in France

TIRANA, July 17 – The Artistic Ensemble “Skanderbeg” from Korça represented Albania at the 59th edition of the International “Festival des Cultures du Monde” in Chambéry, France. The festival brought together folklore and cultural groups from different parts of the world. The Albanian ensemble presented traditional costumes, music and dances, …

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Minister of Economy and Innovation presents support scheme for small and medium businesses

TIRANA, July 17 – Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj presented the sovereign scheme “Double your business”, which aims to help Albanian companies access financing and increase investment, productivity and competitiveness in European markets. Ibrahimaj said the initiative responds to the real needs of businesses and supports the development …

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Small and medium businesses to receive financing of up to ALL 250 million

TIRANA, July 17 – The Albanian government has launched the national program “Double Your Enterprise” to support small and medium-sized businesses through financing opportunities that aim to increase investment, employment and economic development. At the program’s presentation, Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko said the institution had worked for a …

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Kosova parliament session expected in early August

TIRANA, July 17 – Kosova’s acting President Albulena Haxhiu said the constitutive session of the country’s parliament will take place in early August. She explained that the constitutional deadline expires on August 7. Haxhiu added that the Constitution gives the president 30 days to call the session. Meanwhile, she said …

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Albania advances EU integration process as enlargement gains momentum

TIRANA, July 17 – European Union Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said Albania has effectively started closing negotiation chapters for the first time in its accession process, as the bloc prepares for a new phase of enlargement. Speaking at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels, Kos said EU enlargement …

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PM Rama: “Double Your Enterprise” program to support small and medium-sized businesses

TIRANA, July 17 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said the national program “Double Your Enterprise” will support joint ventures in rural areas between private entities, farmers, and small and medium-sized businesses. Speaking at the presentation event of the program, Rama said rural development remains a priority, especially through the promotion …

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Milošević’s Language Returns to Serbia’s Government

Ethnic Cleansing Remark Tests Serbia’s Claim to Have Broken With Milošević A Serbian minister’s declared willingness to expel Kosovo Albanians has drawn condemnation across the region and Europe. Belgrade’s refusal to remove her has transformed a personal scandal into a test of government policy and Serbia’s European ambitions. Tirana Times, …

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Week in Review: Hostages to the Past

From fresh battles over memory in Bosnia to the acquittal of North Macedonia’s former PM and Turkey’s post-coup legacy, this week’s Balkan Insight Premium stories show how contested history keeps the region chained to its past. Original post Here

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PM Rama congratulates Ukraine’s newly appointed prime minister Koretskyi

TIRANA, July 17 – Prime Minister Edi Rama congratulated Ukraine’s newly appointed Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi on his appointment by the Verkhovna Rada. Rama wished Koretskyi success as he joins President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in leading Ukraine during one of the most difficult chapters in its history. He said the country …

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The Brave Ones film returns to the screen after restoration

TIRANA, July 17 – The Central State Film Archive presented the restored version of the film “The Brave Ones” at Drita Cinema. The 1970 production by Film Studios “New Albania” returned to the big screen through the “Adopt a Film for Restoration” initiative. The screening presented one of the most …