The Assembly approves the decrees for the dismissals and appointments of new ministers

After President Bajram Begaj decreed new ministers on Saturday, Parliament voted today on the changes proposed a few days ago by Prime Minister Edi Rama. The dismissal of Olta Xhaçka from the post of Foreign Minister was approved with 95 votes in favor and one against. The dismissal of Ogerta Mnastirliu from the Ministry of […]

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In Albania, Is Tailor-Made Legislation Being Written for Tycoons?

New legal amendments allowing ‘strategic investors’ to develop port facilities at tourist resorts without competitive tenders represent the latest custom-written legislation brought in by Edi Rama’s government to benefit big business, critics claim. Original post Here

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Week in Review: Big Changes and Steep Climbs

A momentous election spells change not just for Hungary but also for much of the Western Balkans, as our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week highlights. Original post Here

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Director General of Albanian Customs meets World Customs Organization chief, focus on digitalisation and EU integration

TIRANA, April 17 – Director General of Albanian Customs Besmir Beja met World Customs Organization Secretary General Ian Saunders in Brussels during the Annual Meeting of European regional customs leaders. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation and accelerating customs digitalisation. The Albanian side highlighted ongoing reforms aimed at modernising customs …