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PM: Porto Romano port to support NATO operations in strategic Corridor 8
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that Albania is prepared to facilitate NATO operations along Corridor 8, a strategic route linking the Adriatic and the Black Sea. Speaking at a ceremony...
Separate meetings held between Kosovo and Serbia chief negotiators in Brussels, no joint session agreed
The separate meetings between the chief negotiators from Kosovo and Serbia in Brussels concluded without a joint session. European mediators were unable to bring both sides to the table for...
President Begaj welcomes NATO Supreme Commander in official visit to Albania
The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, today welcomed General Christopher G. Cavoli, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), during his official visit to Albania. In their meeting, President Begaj...
Albania announces 60-day registration window for Diaspora voters ahead of 2025 elections
Minister of State for Relations with Parliament, Taulant Balla announced that the registration process for Albanians living abroad who want to vote in the upcoming 2025 elections will open 120...
President Begaj commemorates 9/11, emphasizes ongoing fight against terrorism
President Bajram Begaj today commemorated the tragic events of September 11, 2001, in the United States, stating that “this day also serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight against...
Albanian Foreign Minister reaffirms strong support for Ukraine in call with Ukrainian counterpart
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, held a phone conversation today with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha. “I warmly congratulated him and expressed my full support as...
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Average gross monthly salary rose by 5.9% in second quarter of 2024
Published on September 11, 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...
Albania’s National Football Team secures first victory against Ukraine in National League qualifier
Published on September 8, 2024
Albania’s national football team defeated Ukraine with a score of 2-1. The match marked the sixth encounter between the two national teams and represents Albania’s...
Ministry announces new national agricultural investment scheme with 50% grant funding
Published on September 6, 2024
In October, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development will introduce a new National Agricultural Investment Scheme aimed at supporting farmers with a focus on...
Free textbooks for over 239 thousand Albanian students
Published on September 6, 2024
The Ministry of Education and Sports has allocated over $9 million to provide free textbooks to more than 238,000 students this year. Why is this...
Why is this significant
The program seeks to ease the financial strain on thousands of Albanian families. It benefits approximately 227,000 pupils from grades 1 to 9, who will receive free textbooks. An additional 12,500 high school students (grades 9 to 12) coming from specific social backgrounds, will also receive support for their educational materials.
Finance Minister Petrit Malaj reports growth in business registrations and jobs.
Published on September 4, 2024
Finance Minister Petrit Malaj announced today that the number of new businesses registered in the first seven months of this year has increased by 4,700...