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HEADLINES

POLITICS

• Assembly delegation in Brussels, Xhixho: Negotation process has  
• Sales in construction sector slows down in 2023
• Serious institutional commitment and Transparency in investigating criminal acts that undermine elections
• Bardhi addresses parliament on mandate of Socialist MP, Xhacka
• Minister: Albanians should declare their residence
• Parliament, dialogue group created
• Balluku: Market needs vocational education
• Attorney General: Serious engagement in the investigation of election crimes
• British MPs visit DP headquarters

ECONOMY

• Minister Mete: In June, we introduce some mitigating measures for salary taxation
• Vocational education, enrolment up by 11%  

CURRENT EVENTS

• Tirana Court of sets 6-month protection order for Prince Leka and his ex-wife, not allowed to cross the distance of 5 meters
• Two Albanians arrested in Belgium for cultivation of narcotic substances
• 46 year old arrested for violation of family members
• 21 year old arrested for violating OSHEE employee
• 39 year old arrested in Durres for committing murder in 2016

SOCIETY

• Tirana municipality hosts iftar dinner  
• Warm weather, first flux of tourists come to sea

HEADLINES

POLITICS

• Begins parliamentary investigation into abuses in healthcare concessions, opposition gives up investigation for dialysis in the private hospital
• Mayor of Himara, Jorgo Goro, is arrested, rival Beleri accused him of alienating properties
• Painting the Western Balkans` labour market in brighter colours
• Berisha not allowed to participate in parliament
• Bardhi addresses parliament on mandate for socialist MP Xhacka
• New Director of University Hospital Center appointed
• Albania Japan share same values
• Meta: Number of employees in the public adminstration doubled

ECONOMY

• Saimir Mane: Tourism and Industry of the future
• New FDI record of nearly EUR 15bln in 2023

CURRENT EVENTS

• Girl arrested among the arrested for weapons trafficking
• Former judge sent to trial for concealment of wealth
• Brothers hit 17 year old in Berat with strong objects

SOCIETY

• The collist rank Albania among 10 places to be visited in 2024
• Llogara tunnel to be opened in June
• Girl among the arrested for weapons trafficking

CULTURE

• Famous actor Luiza Xhuvani celebrates 60^th anniversary
• Zija Çela, the writer with the great heart and no limits  

HEADLINES

POLITICS

• Mayor of Tirana, Jorgo Gora is arrested, rival Beleri accused him of alienating property
• Minister Balla congratulates police for preventing criminal poilice in Lezha
• Bardhi`s comments on electoral reform
• Greek Media: Albanian porsecutors order arrest of Himara Mayor for alleged corruption
• Assistant Secretary of State for INL arrives in Tirana
• Bardhi requests to Government: We want the database of charters travellings of Rama
• Blendi Gonxhe meeting with Dutch ambassador

ECONOMY

• Tender published for Itaian migrant centers in Albania
• Saimir Mane:Tourism and Industry of the Future  
• Govt plans new package for tagro tourism
• Euro 13, 4 mln for investments in energy   
• Albania to apply for SEFA membership in June
• Wages to be increased by July

CURRENT EVENTS

• Ilir Beqaj at SPAK after being communicated accusation of “Power Abuse”

SOCIETY

• 154 members of a family in Gramsh  in open sky as house is engulfed in flames
• Sociali housing apartments built without elevators
• New touristic Port of Vlora constructions going on
• North  of Albania sees snow  in spring same as winter
• The coolist ranks Albania among 10 places to be visited in 2024
• New building for the Faculty of Engeeniring

HEADLINES

POLITICS

• Draft agreement between the SP and opposition group on manner of investigations into the interventions in the TIMS system
• Socialist MP, Nasip Naco appears at SPAK
• SPAK starts investigations againts Head of Taxes
• Re-energisation of the Party, Rama gathers in a meeting all socialist leaders
• President decrees law on protected areas
• Rama: Return of Sazan in the jewel of Mediterranean tourism
• Prefect of Fier is fired for violation of law
• Top US drugs`s official visits Tirana for meetings with Prime Minister Rama and Ministers
• Assistant Secretary of State Robinson in Albania meets Head of SPAK
• Rama: Re-energisation of the party, Rama gathers Socialist leaders in a meeting
• Greece to apply new regulation for Albanian immigrants

ECONOMY

• Euro still devaluated versus Albanian Lek
• Increase of food imports discouraging farmers
• OSHEE proposes diffent energy prices for bakeries

CURRENT EVENTS

• Ilir Beqaj at SPAK after being communicated accusation of “Power Abuse”
• Mayor of Libohova taken defendant by SPAK
• Socialist MP Nasip Naco appears at SPAK

SOCIETY

• “Radio France” : Albania, tourist destination and in trend with cheap prices
• Great Britain
• 4 billion pounds for projects in high schools in Albania

CULTURE

•  Book center donates 100 books from german literature

HEADLINES

POLITICS

• Implementation of normalization agreement, Borell: We will continue pressure over Kosovo and Serbia
• After five months, parliamentary committees return to normal
• Negotiations with opposition, SP gathers parliamentary group
• SP, the only party that enabled judicial reform
• Rama: Elections within SP on May 12
• Meeting of the National Assembly of kicks off
• Albanian, Japan share same values
• Diplomats welcome agreement SP-DP for a normal parliament
• SP-DP reach consensus over inquire committees
• Brace in favour of resource owned by the son in law of Trump
• Agalliu: DP supports with no conditions justice system, in particular SPAK
• Albania 15 years in NATO, Peleshi: We are lucky to be part of this space

ECONOMY

• Euro still devaluated versus Albanian Lek
• Lek week, Sejko: Bank of Albania with two strategies on education and financial involvement
• Gonxhe: Standardized market needed to attract serious investors

CURRENT EVENTS

• Ilir Beqaj at SPAK after being communicated accusation of “Power Abuse”

SOCIETY

• Diana Toma: Lack of medicaments is frequent but short-termed
• Beware of online purchases: Product not received as ordered
• Super botanic garden inaugurated at Megatek

HEADLINES

POLITICS

• PM Rama with the Albanian mayors promises more funds for “those who perform better”
• PM Rama responds to critics on the pact with the opposition group: We are not making an agreement with Berisha
• Draft agreement between the SP and opposition group on manner of investigations into the interventions in the TIMS system
• Wolt officially enters Albanian market

ECONOMY

• Average gross wage rises 14% in Q4
• Greece to apply new regulation for immigrants
• EBRD: Albania`s chance to be an energy leader
• Seiko visits Bank of Italy, SEPA discussed
• Tax free oil scheme for farmers changes
• High increase in overnight stays in Europe

CURRENT EVENTS

• Court acquits 11 officials and former officials sentenced for corruption with illegal constructions in Saranda
• Prisoners sign petition for MPs to vote the Amnesty Law

SOCIETY

• Thousands in boulevard to celebrate Summer Day
• Citizens join the Summer Day activities in Tirana among flowers, sweets and music
• It is Summer Day, celebrations nationwide
• Six classes without lessons due to the absences of English teacher, but the school principal defends her
• Lack of transparency gets Albania out of EITI
• Mayor water network investment launched

HEADLINES

POLITICS

• PM Rama with the Albanian mayors promises more funds for “those who perform better”
• New General Director of Prisons proposed
• Prisoners sign petition for MPs to vote Amnesty Law
• Debates within SP after  agreements with socialists
• US embassy appreciates the return to normal of parliament
• Minister of Foreign Affairs in Budapest, meeting with high officials
• Hasani in Budapest discussing integration issues
• Tabaku: Integration is not for policy, but for the citizens

ECONOMY

• Average gross wage rises 14% in Q4
• Applications for agriculture subsidies on March 15
• New destinations from Tirana airport
• INSTAT: 21 thousand youngsters left labour market “substituted” with 27 thousand pensioners

CURRENT EVENTS

• First extradition from Dubai, thief of 4, 7 mln euro to face justice
• Durres, two brothers injured in a knife fight
• Shooting in Shkodra, two injured, one of them police officer
• High Court orders SPAK to investigate “21 January case”
• Three people injure 30 year old with strong means and get arrested  

SOCIETY

• Summer Day celebrations and roads that will be blocked
• New building inaugurated in “Qyteti Studenti”, Mayor Veliaj: Works meet European standards

HEADLINES

POLITICS

• Negotiations with SP, Bardhi calls parliamentyary group
• Ambassador: France did not block the road of Albania 
• Rama calls National Assembly meeting on March 17
• French ambassador refuses to comment on political prices
• Peleshi: High level of cooperation among special Albanian forces
• Minister METE meets with representatives of the Bank of Albania

ECONOMY

• Deposits in euro significantly increase in January
• Real estate, the busisses is blooming

CURRENT EVENTS

• Increase in justice collaborators brings an end harsh’41 biss’ imprisonment regime to accommodate penitent prisoners
• Man that isolated family admited to psyciatric hospital
• 31 year old from Durres arrested after seized stealing
• 62 year old found dead suspected of heart attack

SOCIETY

• Hazardous pharmaceutical waste in the bed of the river Kir, institutions deny responsibility
• Strong winds, power outage in some areas, sailing suspended
• Woman`s role in Albanian society discussed
• Winter is still there, snow and severe weather recorded in the northern Albania
• Efforts to put Vlora TPP into operation
• Snow in Boboshtice during spirng

HEADLINES

POLITICS

• PM Rama with the Albanian mayors promises more funds for “those who perform better”
• Alibeaj reports on the secret negotiations between the SP in power and the rival faction in the DP
• Minister praises police work against weapon base
• Rama in Shkoder; SP doors are open to democrats
• Electoral reform far away from consensus
• Ruling majority to accept, inquiry committees required by opposition
• Minister to support more more municipalities with best performance
• Parliament speaker negotiates to return abnormality during sessions

ECONOMY

• Oil in Shpirag confirmed,  delays with testing
• Direct flight line Amsterdam -Tirana twice a week
• Over 12K businesses suspected activity in 2023
• Discovery could unlock hydrogen economy
• Waste management tender for TAP pipeline

CURRENT EVENTS

• Increase in justice collaborators brings an end harsh’41 biss’ imprisonment regime to accommodate penitent prisoners
• 330 convicts in Rrogozhina prison letter on amnesty: The poor are being held hostage in prisons
• After the divorce, ex-wife reports Albanian Prince Leka for domestic violence
• Ramadan month, president wishes all Muslim believers

SOCIETY

• Bad weather, ferry line suspended on Sunday
• Women role in Albania society discussed
• Despite spring arrival, Korça still faced with snow

HEADLINES

POLITICS

• “Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns decision to imprison Beleri: Against the principles of the rule of law, we expect a fair trial in the Appeal
• Earthquake victims` homes in Shijak, but there is sewage in the basement, no elevator or green spaces
• Better working condition, higher salaries, promises on teachers` day
• Migrants, Tajani: Agreement  between Italy and Albania can act as a model for the EU
• Chaos in parliament as opposition  accuses Felaj for violating constitution
• Council of Ministers votes govt`s changes
• National Agency for Diaspora created

ECONOMY

• Oil in Shpirag confirmed,  delays with testing
• Govt approves support scheme in agriculture
• Extension of strategic investments law okayed

CURRENT EVENTS

• Child falls off accidentally seventh floor of the building unharmed
• Scandal in the royal family, Tirana prosecution starts investigations for “Domestic violence”
• Elia Zaharia breaks the silence,: Leka violated my father
• Forencis expertise says: Ex-wife of price was violated  
• Saranda, wife stabs husband after debate
• About 1 mln  foreign tourists in January-February
• Gerdeci file, Mediu: I did everything according to the law
• Shooting in Lezha, 54 year old injured
• 65 year old man arrested for distributing drugs to students

SOCIETY

•  40 schools under reconstruction,  EU finances 5 buildings where children will learn