THE ADRIA SECURITY SUMMIT 2024 IS OFFICIALLY OPEN IN SARAJEVO

THE ADRIA SECURITY SUMMIT 2024 IS OFFICIALLY OPEN IN SARAJEVO

With the participation of 3,000 guests from over 50 countries, the latest advancements in the security sector will be presented   THE ADRIA SECURITY SUMMIT 2024 IS OFFICIALLY OPEN IN SARAJEVO – THE LARGEST SECURITY INDUSTRY EVENT IN SE EUROPE

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2024 Jorgji Qirjako Translation Prize applications open

2024 Jorgji Qirjako Translation Prize applications open

TIRANA, Oct. 8, 2024 – The Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) has announced the opening of applications for the prestigious annual translation award set up to honor Jorgji Qirjako, the institute’s former deputy director and one of Albania’s most

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Analysis: Imprisonment of opposition MP for making public accusations sets stage for new political reality in Albania

Analysis: Imprisonment of opposition MP for making public accusations sets stage for new political reality in Albania

TIRANA, Oct. 1, 2024 – The recent conviction and imprisonment of Ervin Salianji, a prominent opposition MP in Albania, has ignited intense debates about the independence of the country’s judiciary and its implications for democracy as well as radicalized opposition

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Rama’s ‘Bektashi State’ proposal raises major concerns, faces negative backlash

Rama’s ‘Bektashi State’ proposal raises major concerns, faces negative backlash

TIRANA, Sept 24, 2024 – Prime Minister Edi Rama has ignited a major debate in Albania over his proposal to transform the global Bektashi Order’s headquarters in Tirana into a Vatican-style sovereign state. The Albanian public debate has been almost

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Parliament’s disregard for Constitutional Court on Xhacka sparks local condemnations, EU, U.S. concerns

Parliament’s disregard for Constitutional Court on Xhacka sparks local condemnations, EU, U.S. concerns

TIRANA, Sept. 14, 2024 – In a move that has raised major concerns among locals and the international community, the ruling Socialist Party in Albania’s parliament has again blocked the Constitutional Court from reviewing the mandate of former foreign minister

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Albania faces international scrutiny over suspected toxic waste trafficking

Albania faces international scrutiny over suspected toxic waste trafficking

TIRANA, Aug. 30, 2024 – The discovery that 800 tons of industrial waste, suspected to contain hazardous toxic substances, were exported from Albania’s port of Durrës — likely originating outside the country — has sparked a major international investigation, raising

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Socialists take Himara mayor’s seat amid complaints of election irregularities

Socialists take Himara mayor’s seat amid complaints of election irregularities

TIRANA, Aug. 6, 2024 – Vangjel Tavo, the Socialist Party candidate, won the race for mayor of Himara in by-elections held on Sunday, defeating his rival Petraq Gjikuria of the opposition coalition by about 1,500 votes. According to official data

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Albania’s two largest parties reach deal on electoral reform, face criticism

Albania’s two largest parties reach deal on electoral reform, face criticism

TIRANA, July 25, 2024 – Albania’s two largest political parties — the ruling Socialist Party and the main opposition Democratic Party — have reached a deal to make significant changes to the country’s electoral code ahead of next year’s parliamentary

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In surprise move, PM announces key changes to cabinet at party congress

In surprise move, PM announces key changes to cabinet at party congress

TIRANA, July 29, 2024 – In a surprise move at his Socialist Party congress, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced changes in some of the most important cabinet positions in his government a year before the next general election. 

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Doha Int’l Center for Interfaith Dialogue: Muslims join Christians in criticism of Olympic Opening ceremony appearing to mock biblical scene

Doha Int’l Center for Interfaith Dialogue: Muslims join Christians in criticism of Olympic Opening ceremony appearing to mock biblical scene

TIRANA, July 29, 2024 – Albanian media has been covering the controversy surrounding the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games for the reenactment of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper by drag queens, something condemned by both Chrisitans and

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