Socialist candidate leading results for new mayor of Kukes

Kukes in conducting the process of counting votes in the race for the mayor  even this Monday morning.  According to official Central Elections Commission (CEC) data, until now the socialist candidate Albert Halilaj is leading the results. In 45 ballot boxes counted out of 74 in total, Halilaj has received 7211 votes while the candidate […]

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Albanian Prosecution Urged to Probe PM’s Alleged Blackmail of Jailed Mayor

Mayor Erion Veliaj’s claims that PM Edi Rama used a minister to try to exert pressure on him have prompted civil society organisations to demand a thorough investigation. Original post Here

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Albania moves towards instant payments, saving citizens and businesses millions

Albania is taking an important step towards modernising its payment system through the regional TIPS Clone project. The new system will allow people and businesses to transfer money instantly, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko announced that the system is expected to …

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Rama: Albania receives its strongest-ever EU progress assessment, membership prospects more realistic than ever

Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania had received its strongest assessment yet in the European Commission’s annual Progress Report. He described the report as another source of pride for the country and an encouraging step towards its historic goal of joining the European Union. “Another meaningful and encouraging report card …