New policy allows students to transfer to vocational schools during first year of high school
Albania has introduced a new policy allowing students to transfer from general high schools to vocational schools throughout their first year. The agreement, signed by the Ministry of Education and...
Albania finalizes key roadmap for strengthening democratic institutions
The Ministry of Justice has completed the “Roadmap for the Functioning of Democratic Institutions,” a crucial document designed to improve Albania’s electoral process, strengthen the role of Parliament, and ensure...
Construction finally begins on Tirana’s major North-Western Bus Terminal
Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj announced the start of construction for a new major bus terminal at Kamza Turn. The North-Western Bus Terminal, located at Tirana’s main entrance, will be five...
Rama defends Albania’s stance on MEK camp amid cyber attacks from Iran
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to sheltering Iranian exiles from the MEK camp in Manzë, despite cyberattacks from Iran in response to Albania’s support for the exiles....
Albania secures EBRD and EIB funding for Vorë-Hani i Hotit railway reconstruction
The Albanian government recently approved a crucial agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to reconstruct the Vorë-Hani i Hotit railway line. The project, which involves a...
Bank of Albania increases Liquidity Injection in Q2 2024
The Bank of Albania has actively intervened in the market, purchasing €137.60 million and significantly increasing the average liquidity injected into the financial system during the second quarter of 2024....
EBRD economic forecast for Albania: 3.5% growth in 2024
Albania’s economy is expected to grow by 3.5% this year, according to the latest forecast by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This growth is supported by strong...
EU Envoy praises Kosovo President’s input on Serbia dialogue
According to Radio Free Europe, the European Union’s Special Envoy for the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, Miroslav Lajčák, praised President Vjosa Osmani’s recommendations on implementing the normalization agreement between Kosovo and Serbia....
Sali Berisha announces nationwide protests and civil disobedience starting October 6
The Democratic Party leader announced that starting October 6, they will organize protests across the country. The party leadership and parliamentary group have approved a strategy of civil disobedience. In...
Salianji hands himself in, opposition freezes relations with Parliament and plans protests
Democratic MP Ervin Salianji handed himself in to the police after being sentenced to one year in prison for false reporting. In response, the Democratic Party (PD) announced the suspension...