Albania
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Police officers arrested for theft and abuse of power
The Agency of Police Supervision (AMP) executed 22 security measures against police officers accused of theft and abuse of duty in the operation “Foreign Plate.” This follows a court order...
Parliament approves law requiring medical students required to work in health system before graduation
Medical students in Albania must now work in the national health system before obtaining their diplomas. The Constitutional Court ruled in July against certain provisions of the law on special...
EU forms Advisory Committee to accelerate Western Balkans’ membership bid
The European Commission has launched a Joint Advisory Committee to fast-track EU membership for candidate countries, including Albania. This committee will guide, monitor, and support reforms while engaging civil society...
Berisha threatens journalists amid corruption allegations
During a press conference from his home while under house arrest, Sali Berisha threatened journalists reporting on his corruption case, accusing them of being “misused” by SPAK, the Special Prosecution...
Former Democratic Party MP Gerti Bogdani passes away at 44
Gerti Bogdani, former MP of the Democratic Party, passed away at the age of 44 due to cardiac arrest. Born on July 7, 1980, in Tirana, Bogdani was a father...
Government approves 4.1% pension indexation
The Albanian government has approved a 4.1% indexation of pensions. For the period from October to December alone, the financial cost to cover this increase will amount to 1.693 billion lek(around...