The government will make their own passports, EU for ABC News: Apply strong security standards, key to the visa-free regime

As the government prepares to produce Albanian passports itself, a reaction comes from the EU delegation in Tirana. In response to ABC News’ interest in this matter, the EU delegation says it expects to be informed by the Albanian authorities about the security standards that will be applied to the new documents. The delegation emphasizes, […]

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Rama: Do Not Let EU Membership Process Be Held Hostage

Prime Minister Edi Rama urged unity to safeguard Albania’s EU accession process. He warned against any attempt to derail it. First, he spoke at the Socialist Party Assembly in Gjirokastër. There, he focused on EU integration. He described negotiations as tough and complex. Next, he stressed that a dedicated team …

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Former Speaker of Parliament Servet Pëllumbi Passes Away at 89

Former Speaker of Parliament Servet Pëllumbi has died at the age of 89. He co-founded the Socialist Party of Albania. He shaped the country’s democratic transition. Colleagues respected his integrity and leadership. He was born in Korça. He studied at the University of Saint Petersburg. He earned a PhD in …

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Mazniku: Need for New Approach to Local Governance Challenges

A new public consultation on administrative-territorial reform took place in Vlora, as the European Parliament report on Albania for 2025 welcomed the ongoing work of the bipartisan parliamentary commission on the issue. The report stressed that any reform in this area must follow an inclusive process and rely on objective …