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President Begaj welcomes new ambassadors of Czech Republic and Hungary
President Bajram Begaj accepted the credentials of the new Czech Ambassador Pavel Vacek and Hungarian Ambassador Martina Kasnyik, highlighting the strong bilateral relations between Albania and these nations. What was...
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...
Police warns against use of “PLINKO” App
The Albanian State Police has issued a warning to citizens about the dangers of using the app “PLINKO,” which is being promoted on social media platforms. Why it matters The app is advertised as...