pension reform

Albania to raise minimum wage to €500 in 2026, pledges further increases by end of mandate

Starting January 1, 2006, Albania’s minimum wage will increase by 10,000 ALL, reaching the equivalent of €500 per month — a move affecting over 307,000 workers nationwide. The announcement was...

Parliament debates 2025 budget: PM announces increased pension bonuses

The Albanian Parliament has launched a marathon debate on the upcoming year’s budget. Prime Minister Edi Rama presented the fiscal plan, highlighting a significant year-end increase in pension bonuses. Pensioners...

Pension reform surges to forefront of Albania’s public debate

While opposition parties continue their protests, their spotlight is unexpectedly being stolen by another issue that has suddenly surged to the forefront of public debate: pension reform. Prime Minister Edi...

Albania expands dental services for elderly amid pension reform discussions

As pensioners and seniors have suddenly found themselves at the center of Albania’s political debate, with ongoing discussions about pension reforms, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection announced an...