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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Mazniku: New Territorial Reform Must Close Development Gap Between Municipalities

Albania aims to reduce development gaps between municipalities through a new territorial reform. Administrative-Territorial Reform Co-Chair Arbjan Mazniku spoke during a public hearing in Durrës. He said balanced territorial development remains a major challenge for local government. Mazniku said the 2014 reform brought positive results. He noted better services and …

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Balla from Bundestag: Albania Aims to Close EU Negotiations by 2027

Socialist Party parliamentary group leader Taulant Balla said Albania aims to conclude European Union accession negotiations by 2027. Balla made the statement during an official visit to the Bundestag in Berlin. During the visit, he met Anton Hofreiter and members of the Bundestag Committee on European Union Affairs. At the …

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Lamallari: Coastal Security and Territorial Control Key Priorities for Tourist Season

Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari said security and territorial control along Albania’s coastline remain key priorities for the tourist season. Lamallari spoke during a meeting in Sarandë with State Police officials, territorial inspectors and local institutions. He referred to recent events in the coastal city, where authorities detained four police officers …