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Virus cases on the uptake yet new lockdown is very unlikely

Virus cases on the uptake yet new lockdown is very unlikely

TIRANA – Coronavirus new daily confirmed cases are decreasing in the country. But the government has made it clear that there is no risk of setting a new lockdown, apparently fearing economic ruin in the country. As of Wednesday there

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President Meta praises interfaith cooperation, calls for national action to retain youth

President Meta praises interfaith cooperation, calls for national action to retain youth

ELBASAN – President Ilir Meta paid a visit to the Inter-religious Cooperation Center in Elbasan, one of the best examples of interfaith dialogue and partnership, as he called it to recognize the achievements of the center. “I am happy that

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Agro & Social Fund launches the BORROW WISELY! Campaign

Agro & Social Fund launches the BORROW WISELY! Campaign

On October 1st,  Agro & Social Fund announced the official launch of the BORROW WISELY! campaign – a one month educational campaign aimed mainly at current and potential clients.  The campaign is organised under the auspices of the Microfinance Centre,

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Japan State Minister for Environment visits Divjake National Park

Japan State Minister for Environment visits Divjake National Park

TIRANA, July 28 – On July 25 the State Minister for the Environment of Japan, as well as Secretary General of Japan-Albania Parliamentary Friendship Association, H.E. Mr. Minoru Kiuchi, visited the National Park of Divjake Karavasta. The purpose of this

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Disabilities evaluation under reformation

Disabilities evaluation under reformation

TIRANA, June 13- At least 725 million lek (5.9 million euros) will be the cost of implementing disability assessment reform in the social protection system for 2019, and implementing an action plan 2019-2024. The document approved by the government and

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Eurostat releases residence permits statistics for Albanians

Eurostat releases residence permits statistics for Albanians

TIRANA, June 12- Almost a third of the Albanian population has chosen to live and work in one of the EU states. The European Union Statistical Office, Eurostat, published data on valid residence permits of non-European citizens, categorizing them according

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More families go out of the economic aid program

More families go out of the economic aid program

TIRANA, May 28- According to data lately published by  the Albanian Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) and referring to the State Social Service, 54 thousand Albanian households were receiving economic aid by the end of 2018. This is the lowest number

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Bailiff tariffs leave individuals struggling

Bailiff tariffs leave individuals struggling

TIRANA, May 28- Execution of executive titles by bailiff offices often violates the vital interests of individuals, as  the vital minimum remains uncertain. More clearly, the individuals who have to pay the debts or monetary obligations imposed by the bailiff

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Spa business in Albania is booming

Spa business in Albania is booming

TIRANA, May 23- This year has found the Spa business on a strong competition between one another, which has led to an activity expansion on luxury hotels that provide all sorts of wellness related services. As being healthy is the

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National Centre for Missing Children: “Every three days a child goes missing in Albania”

National Centre for Missing Children: “Every three days a child goes missing in Albania”

TIRANA, May 21 – According to the National Centre for Missing Children, every three days a child is lost in Albania. On May 17, on the International Child Helpline Day, in protest and to raise awareness of the dangers faced

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