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Berisha at IDU Forum in Zagreb: Electoral Autocracy and “Narco-State” Hindering EU Integration

The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, spoke at the forum of the International Democrat Union (IDU) in Zagreb, where he addressed Albania’s European Union integration process and the factors he claims are obstructing it. He identified what he described as “electoral autocracy” and a “narco-state” as the main …

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Malaj: Only Two Secondary Acts Remaining Before Launch of Online Betting

The Minister of Finance, Petrit Malaj, stated today that the process for opening online sports betting is in its final stage, with only two secondary legal acts remaining to be approved before licensed operators can begin operating legally. In a press conference, Malaj said that these acts are being coordinated …

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Rama Responds to Criticism of Government Information Agency: SIGMA Report Shows the Truth

Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted this Thursday on the social network X (formerly Twitter), referring to a SIGMA OECDreport on the Media and Information Agency (MIA). In his response, Rama emphasized that the institution has received a positive evaluation in an international report, rejecting what he described as earlier criticism …

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Kosovo Elections: EU Expresses Regret

The European Union has expressed regret that political parties in Kosovo failed to identify a unifying figure for the position of president, leading the country to organize its third election in less than a year and a half. An EU spokesperson told Radio Free Europe that the bloc has continuously …

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50,000 Trauma Cases Annually, Doctor Calls for Education to Reduce Harm

Albania records over 50,000 trauma cases per year, with the majority resulting from road accidents and workplace incidents. This figure was highlighted by Agron Dogjani, a surgeon at the University Hospital of Trauma (Albania), during a conference on lifestyle and risk reduction. He emphasized that trauma cases peak during the …

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Judges’ Salaries: Parliament Begins Review of Constitutional Court Rulings

The Council on Legislation in Parliament has begun reviewing two decisions of the Constitutional Court related to the determination of judges’ salaries and the parliamentary rules of procedure. The legal service of Parliament has proposed that, regarding the new formula for judges’ salaries, the Council should decide whether to address …

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Albulena Haxhiu Sets June 7 as Date for New Elections in Kosovo

In a statement to the media, Albulena Haxhiu announced that June 7 has been set as the date for holding new early parliamentary elections. Haxhiu’s decision comes shortly after a meeting with leaders and representatives of political parties in the country to determine the election date. “After hearing the proposals …

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Serbian Government Blocks Funds for the Presevo Valley

The head of the Albanian National Council, Enkel Rexhepi, stated that the Serbian government has blocked transfers and donations from Kosovo intended for development and the preservation of national identity in the Presevo Valley. “This is not a technical issue. It is about blocking funds… that directly affect 3,650 students, …

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Over 817,000 passengers pass through Tirana airport in March

Tirana International Airport (TIA) recorded over 817,000 passengers and 4,708 flights in March, connecting to 80 destinations across 27 countries. The data show strong travel demand and continued growth in air traffic through Tirana. The most requested destinations were Milan, London, Rome, Pisa, and Bologna, reflecting high travel flows between …

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Former Finance Minister Arben Malaj warns of structural risks to growth in Albania

TIRANA, April 30 – A World Bank report forecasts a slowdown in Albania and the Western Balkans, raising concerns over growth prospects and social welfare. Speaking on “Mirëmëngjes Shqipëri” (“Good Morning Albania”), former Finance Minister Arben Malaj said international institutions projected continued growth but also highlighted structural weaknesses in the …

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Berisha at IDU Forum in Zagreb: Electoral Autocracy and “Narco-State” Hindering EU Integration

The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, spoke at the forum of the International Democrat Union (IDU) in Zagreb, where he addressed Albania’s European Union integration process and the factors he claims are obstructing it. He identified what he described as “electoral autocracy” and a “narco-state” as the main …

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Malaj: Only Two Secondary Acts Remaining Before Launch of Online Betting

The Minister of Finance, Petrit Malaj, stated today that the process for opening online sports betting is in its final stage, with only two secondary legal acts remaining to be approved before licensed operators can begin operating legally. In a press conference, Malaj said that these acts are being coordinated …

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Rama Responds to Criticism of Government Information Agency: SIGMA Report Shows the Truth

Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted this Thursday on the social network X (formerly Twitter), referring to a SIGMA OECDreport on the Media and Information Agency (MIA). In his response, Rama emphasized that the institution has received a positive evaluation in an international report, rejecting what he described as earlier criticism …

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Kosovo Elections: EU Expresses Regret

The European Union has expressed regret that political parties in Kosovo failed to identify a unifying figure for the position of president, leading the country to organize its third election in less than a year and a half. An EU spokesperson told Radio Free Europe that the bloc has continuously …

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50,000 Trauma Cases Annually, Doctor Calls for Education to Reduce Harm

Albania records over 50,000 trauma cases per year, with the majority resulting from road accidents and workplace incidents. This figure was highlighted by Agron Dogjani, a surgeon at the University Hospital of Trauma (Albania), during a conference on lifestyle and risk reduction. He emphasized that trauma cases peak during the …

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Judges’ Salaries: Parliament Begins Review of Constitutional Court Rulings

The Council on Legislation in Parliament has begun reviewing two decisions of the Constitutional Court related to the determination of judges’ salaries and the parliamentary rules of procedure. The legal service of Parliament has proposed that, regarding the new formula for judges’ salaries, the Council should decide whether to address …

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Albulena Haxhiu Sets June 7 as Date for New Elections in Kosovo

In a statement to the media, Albulena Haxhiu announced that June 7 has been set as the date for holding new early parliamentary elections. Haxhiu’s decision comes shortly after a meeting with leaders and representatives of political parties in the country to determine the election date. “After hearing the proposals …

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Serbian Government Blocks Funds for the Presevo Valley

The head of the Albanian National Council, Enkel Rexhepi, stated that the Serbian government has blocked transfers and donations from Kosovo intended for development and the preservation of national identity in the Presevo Valley. “This is not a technical issue. It is about blocking funds… that directly affect 3,650 students, …

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Over 817,000 passengers pass through Tirana airport in March

Tirana International Airport (TIA) recorded over 817,000 passengers and 4,708 flights in March, connecting to 80 destinations across 27 countries. The data show strong travel demand and continued growth in air traffic through Tirana. The most requested destinations were Milan, London, Rome, Pisa, and Bologna, reflecting high travel flows between …

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Former Finance Minister Arben Malaj warns of structural risks to growth in Albania

TIRANA, April 30 – A World Bank report forecasts a slowdown in Albania and the Western Balkans, raising concerns over growth prospects and social welfare. Speaking on “Mirëmëngjes Shqipëri” (“Good Morning Albania”), former Finance Minister Arben Malaj said international institutions projected continued growth but also highlighted structural weaknesses in the …

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Berisha at IDU Forum in Zagreb: Electoral Autocracy and “Narco-State” Hindering EU Integration

The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, spoke at the forum of the International Democrat Union (IDU) in Zagreb, where he addressed Albania’s European Union integration process and the factors he claims are obstructing it. He identified what he described as “electoral autocracy” and a “narco-state” as the main …

News

Malaj: Only Two Secondary Acts Remaining Before Launch of Online Betting

The Minister of Finance, Petrit Malaj, stated today that the process for opening online sports betting is in its final stage, with only two secondary legal acts remaining to be approved before licensed operators can begin operating legally. In a press conference, Malaj said that these acts are being coordinated …

News

Rama Responds to Criticism of Government Information Agency: SIGMA Report Shows the Truth

Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted this Thursday on the social network X (formerly Twitter), referring to a SIGMA OECDreport on the Media and Information Agency (MIA). In his response, Rama emphasized that the institution has received a positive evaluation in an international report, rejecting what he described as earlier criticism …

News

Kosovo Elections: EU Expresses Regret

The European Union has expressed regret that political parties in Kosovo failed to identify a unifying figure for the position of president, leading the country to organize its third election in less than a year and a half. An EU spokesperson told Radio Free Europe that the bloc has continuously …

News

50,000 Trauma Cases Annually, Doctor Calls for Education to Reduce Harm

Albania records over 50,000 trauma cases per year, with the majority resulting from road accidents and workplace incidents. This figure was highlighted by Agron Dogjani, a surgeon at the University Hospital of Trauma (Albania), during a conference on lifestyle and risk reduction. He emphasized that trauma cases peak during the …

News

Judges’ Salaries: Parliament Begins Review of Constitutional Court Rulings

The Council on Legislation in Parliament has begun reviewing two decisions of the Constitutional Court related to the determination of judges’ salaries and the parliamentary rules of procedure. The legal service of Parliament has proposed that, regarding the new formula for judges’ salaries, the Council should decide whether to address …

News

Albulena Haxhiu Sets June 7 as Date for New Elections in Kosovo

In a statement to the media, Albulena Haxhiu announced that June 7 has been set as the date for holding new early parliamentary elections. Haxhiu’s decision comes shortly after a meeting with leaders and representatives of political parties in the country to determine the election date. “After hearing the proposals …

News

Serbian Government Blocks Funds for the Presevo Valley

The head of the Albanian National Council, Enkel Rexhepi, stated that the Serbian government has blocked transfers and donations from Kosovo intended for development and the preservation of national identity in the Presevo Valley. “This is not a technical issue. It is about blocking funds… that directly affect 3,650 students, …

News

Over 817,000 passengers pass through Tirana airport in March

Tirana International Airport (TIA) recorded over 817,000 passengers and 4,708 flights in March, connecting to 80 destinations across 27 countries. The data show strong travel demand and continued growth in air traffic through Tirana. The most requested destinations were Milan, London, Rome, Pisa, and Bologna, reflecting high travel flows between …

News

Former Finance Minister Arben Malaj warns of structural risks to growth in Albania

TIRANA, April 30 – A World Bank report forecasts a slowdown in Albania and the Western Balkans, raising concerns over growth prospects and social welfare. Speaking on “Mirëmëngjes Shqipëri” (“Good Morning Albania”), former Finance Minister Arben Malaj said international institutions projected continued growth but also highlighted structural weaknesses in the …