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Prime Minister highlights progress and ambitions for education
Speaking at an event addressing school safety measures at the Kosova elementary school in Tirana, Prime Minister Edi Rama noted that 240 new school security officers have been deployed across the country...
Interpellation with PM on hazardous waste exports sparks heated debate in Parliament
The suspected hazardous waste shipments from the Port of Durrës to Thailand became the subject of a heated debate in Parliament during the parliamentary interpellation with the Prime Minister called...
Temporary solution found for access to Thumanë-Kashar highway after protests
After more than two months of on and off protests from residents and businesses living near the recently completed Thumanë-Kashar highway, Albania’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy (MIE) has introduced...
Albania to revitalize Porto Palermo base for dual civil and military use
Defense Minister Pirro Vengu declared that the Government has prioritized the revitalization of the Porto Palermo base for both civilian and military purposes. Why is this significant The initiative signals...
Tourism revenue continues steady growth in Albania
Tourism revenues in Albania are in a steady upward trend, reaching a record €1.95 billion in the first half of the year, a 25% increase compared to the same period...
Average gross monthly salary rose by 5.9% in second quarter of 2024
The average gross monthly salary during the second quarter of this year reached 75,114 ALL, marking an increase of 5.9% compared to the same quarter of last year. The Albanian...