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Albania to review pension scheme with expert consultation

Albania to review pension scheme with expert consultation

The Albanian government is continuing discussions with both international financial institutions and local experts regarding potential adjustments to the country’s pension system. Speaking at a recent conference, Prime Minister Edi...
February 5, 2025 -
Albania
Western Balkans advance toward SEPA integration for cross-border Euro payments

Western Balkans advance toward SEPA integration for cross-border Euro payments

After the European Payments Council approved the inclusion of Albania and Montenegro in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) schemes in November 2024, financial institutions in both countries will begin...
February 5, 2025 -
Economy & Finance
CEC proposes simplified registration process for diaspora voters

CEC proposes simplified registration process for diaspora voters

The State Election Commissioner, Ilirjan Celibashi, has proposed a streamlined process to make voter registration easier for emigrants without a formal address in their name. The proposal would allow emigrants...
February 4, 2025 -
Albania
OECD ranks Albania as regional leader in public administration and digital procurement

OECD ranks Albania as regional leader in public administration and digital procurement

A new report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and its SIGMA program has ranked Albania as a regional leader in public administration and digital public procurement....
February 4, 2025 -
Albania
U.S. Envoy Richard Grenell blasts Kosovo PM ahead of elections

U.S. Envoy Richard Grenell blasts Kosovo PM ahead of elections

Five days before Kosovo’s elections, U.S. Presidential Envoy for Special Missions Richard Grenell issued a strong criticism of Prime Minister Albin Kurti in X. Grenell accused Kurti’s government of damaging...
February 3, 2025 -
Diplomacy
Tirana schools to introduce full-day schedule and lunch for pupils starting next year

Tirana schools to introduce full-day schedule and lunch for pupils starting next year

Starting next year, all public primary and lower secondary schools in Tirana will provide lunch for students, enabling them to stay in school until 4:00 PM. The initiative aims to...
February 3, 2025 -
Albania

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