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Rinas, 2 Libyans arrested for 94 thousand undeclared dollars

Two Libyan citizens were criminally prosecuted this Saturday by the Albanian police after they tried to introduce undeclared money through Rinas. According to the police, it was learned that during the physical check, in the handbag of the citizen K. A., the Border Police services found and seized as material …

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“Gender equality, Socialist Party’s vision”, Balluku: We have changed the salary mentality

Balluku holding a meeting with the women and girls of this region, Belinda Balluku emphasized that there is no more differentiation in salaries between men and women and the government has successfully achieved this. The political leader of this district added that gender equality has always been the vision of …

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“Gender equality, Socialist Party’s vision”, Balluku: We have changed the salary mentality

Balluku holding a meeting with the women and girls of this region, Belinda Balluku emphasized that there is no more differentiation in salaries between men and women and the government has successfully achieved this. The political leader of this district added that gender equality has always been the vision of …

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Albania and region need to diversify renewable sources to have energy security, experts say

TIRANA, April 28, 2023 – Albania needs to diversify its investments in renewable energy beyond weather-dependent hydroelectric generation to ensure its energy security, according to experts at a forum organized by the Albanian Institute for International Studies.  The event, part of a project funded by the Western Balkan Fund to …

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Rama: Average salary will double, reaching a historic peak in 2024

Prime Minister Edi Rama continues to emphasize the increase in salaries in our country throughout these two years. Through a post on the social network this Friday, the head of the government focused on the increase of the average salary to 900 euros. According to the Prime Minister, such a …

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Tukish citizens caught trying to pass over EUR 47,000 through Rinas

Two Turkish citizens were criminally prosecuted by the border police this Friday, after they were caught in Rinas with a large amount of undeclared EUR. During the check and the controls on the backpacks, EUR 30,450 was found on E. G. citizens, while EUR 17,000 was found on S. S. …

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Police destroyed a greenhouse with cannabis in Kruja

A greenhouse with 520 cannabis seedlings was discovered by the police this Friday in the village of Brret in Kruja. Suspected narcotic  were destroyed by burning. Meanwhile, Kruja Police Station and the Durres Local Police Directorate, in cooperation with the Prosecutor’s Office at the Kruja Judicial District Court, continue the …

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Albanian candidates in Greece, Malaj: I have no opponent, I invite immigrants to vote

Among hundreds of candidates who will run in the May 21 elections in Greece, there are also two Albanians. Two Albanians who are representatives of different parties will participate in these elections, Antilian Koxhaj of the Syriza party, and Fatos Malaj of the PASOK party. Malaj, in an interview given …

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The murder of the Albanian businessman, new details revealed

New details from the murder of the Albanian businessman have come to light. A relative of Edmond Haxhiaj, the person who ordered the murder of businessman Ardian Nikulaj, has helped the investigators on the clarification of the serious event, through her testimony. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reported that the …

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Begaj-Milanov discuss Albania-Croatia direct airline

The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj held a meeting in Zagreb with his Croatian counterpart, Zoran Milanovic, this Thursday. During a joint press conference, Begaj said that further strengthening of bilateral cooperation, Albania’s European integration agenda as well as regional developments were some of the issues they discussed. Begaj …

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Latvia reaffirms support for Albania’s European Union path, Speaker Peleshi says

TIRANA, June 3 – Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi continued his Baltic parliamentary diplomacy tour with an official visit to Latvia, where he met Speaker of the Latvian Parliament (Saeima) Daiga Mieriņa. The two officials discussed bilateral relations, Albania’s European Union accession process, European and Euro-Atlantic security, support for Ukraine, …

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Albanian lawmakers attend regional security and defence committees meeting in Zagreb

TIRANA, June 3 – Members of Albania’s Parliamentary Committee on Internal Affairs and Defence, Agron Malaj and Bujar Rexha, took part in the annual meeting of parliamentary security and defence committees from Southeast European countries in Zagreb, Croatia. The Croatian Parliament organised the event with RACVIAC (Centre for Security Cooperation), …

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Finance Minister Malaj: Albanian Development Bank to finance up to €1 billion in investments

TIRANA, June 3 – Finance Minister Petrit Malaj outlined plans for the Albanian Development Bank after a government meeting. The new financial institution will support strategic sectors of the economy and key development projects. Malaj said the bank will start with an initial capital of €100 million. He added that …

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Prime Minister Rama says Zvërnec land funds cleared after verification, warns of hybrid influence activity

TIRANA, June 3 – The government said it completed verification of funds used for the purchase of land in Zvërnec. It said investors passed financial checks. However, it said payments to the seller remain frozen due to a separate judicial process. Prime Minister Edi Rama made the announcement after a …

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Costa Visits Kosovo, Meets Haxhiu and Kurti

President of the European Council, António Costa, visited Kosovo as part of his Western Balkans tour. First, Costa met acting President Albulena Haxhiu in Pristina. The two officials discussed issues of mutual interest and Kosovo’s European path. Afterward, Costa held talks with acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti. Meanwhile, the European …

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Program ‘Double Your Enterprise’ launches July 1 with €250 mln fund for businesses

TIRANA, June 3 – Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said the government will launch the “Double Your Enterprise” programme on July 1. The scheme aims to support Albanian businesses through new financing opportunities. Ibrahimaj said the Bank of Albania has made €250 million available for the programme. In addition, …

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“Vlora Airport Will Be Built and Become Operational” – Karakaçi: Companies Given 30 Days to Resolve Their Dispute

The Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Enena Karakaçi, stated to the media following the government meeting that the ministry has given the contracting companies responsible for the construction of Vlora International Airport a 30-day deadline to resolve their commercial dispute. Karakaçi emphasized that Vlora Airport will be completed and become operational according to …

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Rama on Zvërnec: Luxury Resorts Bring High Revenue to the Country, the Project Will Not Be Cancelled

Following the government meeting this Wednesday, Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed the media, also commenting on the construction of the resort in Zvërnec. Rama stated that resorts are among the main drivers of a country’s economic development and that he will not cancel the project. “I have to deal with people who say, …

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“Property’s Origin Is Now in SPAK’s Hands” – Rama on Zvërnec: This Will Put an End to Any Speculation That Project Is Not Based on the Law

Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke at a press conference regarding the construction project in the Zvërnec area, following the protests that have taken place there. Rama described the land purchase transaction as a positive development and stressed that anyone claiming ownership of the property will be subject to investigation. “What I want to talk …

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Albanian Book Fair Comes to North Macedonia: 55 Publishers from the Region Gather in Skopje for the First Time

Thousands of book titles, dozens of publishers, and four days dedicated to Albanian-language literature. For the first time, Skopje will host the Albanian Book Fair 2026, an event aimed at bringing together publishers and book lovers from North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Albania. From June 4 to June 7, Skanderbeg Square will be transformed into a hub for the …

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Latvia reaffirms support for Albania’s European Union path, Speaker Peleshi says

TIRANA, June 3 – Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi continued his Baltic parliamentary diplomacy tour with an official visit to Latvia, where he met Speaker of the Latvian Parliament (Saeima) Daiga Mieriņa. The two officials discussed bilateral relations, Albania’s European Union accession process, European and Euro-Atlantic security, support for Ukraine, …

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Albanian lawmakers attend regional security and defence committees meeting in Zagreb

TIRANA, June 3 – Members of Albania’s Parliamentary Committee on Internal Affairs and Defence, Agron Malaj and Bujar Rexha, took part in the annual meeting of parliamentary security and defence committees from Southeast European countries in Zagreb, Croatia. The Croatian Parliament organised the event with RACVIAC (Centre for Security Cooperation), …

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Finance Minister Malaj: Albanian Development Bank to finance up to €1 billion in investments

TIRANA, June 3 – Finance Minister Petrit Malaj outlined plans for the Albanian Development Bank after a government meeting. The new financial institution will support strategic sectors of the economy and key development projects. Malaj said the bank will start with an initial capital of €100 million. He added that …

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Prime Minister Rama says Zvërnec land funds cleared after verification, warns of hybrid influence activity

TIRANA, June 3 – The government said it completed verification of funds used for the purchase of land in Zvërnec. It said investors passed financial checks. However, it said payments to the seller remain frozen due to a separate judicial process. Prime Minister Edi Rama made the announcement after a …

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Costa Visits Kosovo, Meets Haxhiu and Kurti

President of the European Council, António Costa, visited Kosovo as part of his Western Balkans tour. First, Costa met acting President Albulena Haxhiu in Pristina. The two officials discussed issues of mutual interest and Kosovo’s European path. Afterward, Costa held talks with acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti. Meanwhile, the European …

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Program ‘Double Your Enterprise’ launches July 1 with €250 mln fund for businesses

TIRANA, June 3 – Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said the government will launch the “Double Your Enterprise” programme on July 1. The scheme aims to support Albanian businesses through new financing opportunities. Ibrahimaj said the Bank of Albania has made €250 million available for the programme. In addition, …

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“Vlora Airport Will Be Built and Become Operational” – Karakaçi: Companies Given 30 Days to Resolve Their Dispute

The Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Enena Karakaçi, stated to the media following the government meeting that the ministry has given the contracting companies responsible for the construction of Vlora International Airport a 30-day deadline to resolve their commercial dispute. Karakaçi emphasized that Vlora Airport will be completed and become operational according to …

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Rama on Zvërnec: Luxury Resorts Bring High Revenue to the Country, the Project Will Not Be Cancelled

Following the government meeting this Wednesday, Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed the media, also commenting on the construction of the resort in Zvërnec. Rama stated that resorts are among the main drivers of a country’s economic development and that he will not cancel the project. “I have to deal with people who say, …

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“Property’s Origin Is Now in SPAK’s Hands” – Rama on Zvërnec: This Will Put an End to Any Speculation That Project Is Not Based on the Law

Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke at a press conference regarding the construction project in the Zvërnec area, following the protests that have taken place there. Rama described the land purchase transaction as a positive development and stressed that anyone claiming ownership of the property will be subject to investigation. “What I want to talk …

News

Albanian Book Fair Comes to North Macedonia: 55 Publishers from the Region Gather in Skopje for the First Time

Thousands of book titles, dozens of publishers, and four days dedicated to Albanian-language literature. For the first time, Skopje will host the Albanian Book Fair 2026, an event aimed at bringing together publishers and book lovers from North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Albania. From June 4 to June 7, Skanderbeg Square will be transformed into a hub for the …