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OSCE Presence delivers specialized training on sectorial analysis of financial crimes for Albanian State Police
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 19, 2025
In support of Albania’s National Strategy for the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism, the OSCE Presence in Albania organized a three-day training programme on sectorial analysis on financial crimes, from 17 to 19 June 2025....
Xcel Talent Launches Dance Convention at DansMusik Fest in Albania, Auditioning European Dancers for U.S. Representation
EIN Presswire
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May 30, 2025
VLORE, GA, ALBANIA, May 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Xcel Talent Agency, a leading boutique agency renowned for representing top-tier dancers, choreographers, and actors, is set to elevate the global dance scene with the launch of a new dance...
Tirana hosted opening ceremony of 6th Summit of European Political Community
President of Azerbaijan
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May 16, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, May 16 - The opening ceremony of the 6th Summit of the European Political Community was held in Tirana, the …
OSCE Presence, University of Tirana strengthen partnership to advance media development
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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May 26, 2025
Ambassador Michel Tarran, Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania, met with Prof. Dr. Mark Marku, Dean of University of Tirana’s Faculty of History and Philology, on 26 May 2025, to discuss strengthening collaboration and advancing Albania’s goals in...
Albania’s parliamentary elections competitive and well run but lacked level playing field, international observers say
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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May 12, 2025
TIRANA, 12 May 2025 – Elections to Albania’s parliament were competitive and professionally managed, the authorities rose to the challenge of organising out-of-country voting for the first time and candidates could mostly campaign freely, but they...
Timor-Leste kicks off negotiations to join Government Procurement Agreement
World Trade Organization
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June 18, 2025
Ambassador Antonio Da Conceicao of Timor-Leste stated to the Committee: "Joining the Government Procurement Agreement is part of a broader national strategy to strengthen good governance, align with international standards and support our...
OSCE Secretary General concludes official visit to Albania, participates in European Political Community Summit
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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May 17, 2025
TIRANA/VIENNA, 17 May 2025 – The OSCE Secretary General, Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu, completed his first official visit to Albania today, where he participated in the European Political Community Summit, emphasizing the OSCE’s continuing contribution...
Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister of Albania held meeting over working luncheon
President of Azerbaijan
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May 16, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, May 16 - 16 May 2025, 17:50 On May 16, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania Edi Rama held a meeting over a working luncheon in Tirana. President Ilham Aliyev congratulated...
Ilham Aliyev met with President of European Council and President of European Commission in Tirana
President of Azerbaijan
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May 16, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, May 16 - 16 May 2025, 11:55 On May 16, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with António Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in Tirana. António...
To His Excellency Mr. Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania
President of Azerbaijan
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May 15, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, May 15 - 15 May 2025, 10:20 Dear Mr. Prime Minister, I sincerely congratulate you on the victory of the Socialist Party of Albania, under your leadership, in the parliamentary elections held in your country. This new success of the...
Ilham Aliyev arrives in Albania for working visit
President of Azerbaijan
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May 15, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, May 15 - Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, made a phone call to Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan On May 15, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic...
International election observers to Albania’s parliamentary elections to hold press conference on Monday
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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May 9, 2025
TIRANA, 9 May 2025 – International election observers will hold a press conference to present their findings following the parliamentary elections in Albania on Monday. What: A press conference of the international election observation mission to...
Experts say Albania’s elections will reshape politics in the Western Balkans
EIN Presswire
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May 7, 2025
New report by New Lines Institute gives insight into Albania’s democratic fragility, corruption reform efforts, and impact on stability in the Western Balkans. WASHINGTON D.C. , DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- New Lines...
MEDITERRANEAN: Greece under renewed pressure to end pushbacks ― Cyprus accused of failing to protect vulnerable groups from exploitation ― First deportation from controversial Italian centre in Albania ― IOM reports almost 25,000 deaths in Central Medi…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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May 8, 2025
The Council of Europe (CoE) Commissioner for Human Rights has demanded that Greece adopts a zero-tolerance approach to pushbacks and strengthens border safeguards. A report by the CoE Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings...
Vlora, Albania to Transform into the City of Dance for DansMusik Fest 2025
EIN Presswire
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May 2, 2025
August 18-23, 2025 – Vlora, Albania VLORE, VLORA, ALBANIA, May 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following the resounding success of last year’s DansMusik Fest, which drew over 25,000 fans to witness headliner DJ Steve Aoki at Lungomare, Vlora is...
OSCE Presence enhances prison authorities’ capacities on prisoners’ right to vote ahead of parliamentary elections in Albania
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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April 24, 2025
On 24 April 2025, in the lead-up to the parliamentary elections due on 11 May, the OSCE Presence in Albania, in co-operation with the General Directorate of Prisons, organized a comprehensive training seminar for about 45 senior prison staff on...
OSCE Presence enhances prosecutors’ capacities to investigate electoral crimes ahead of parliamentary elections in Albania
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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April 17, 2025
On 16 April 2025, in the lead-up to Albania’s upcoming parliamentary elections due on 11 May, the OSCE Presence, in close co-operation with the General Prosecution Office, the Special Structure against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) and the...
AIDA Country Report on Belgium – Update on 2024
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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June 18, 2025
|Published on: 18th June 2025|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on Belgium provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum applicants and...
OSCE Presence, General Prosecutor’s Office organize workshop on strengthening prosecutors’ role in combating electoral crimes in Albania
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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April 10, 2025
On 10 April 2025, the OSCE Presence in Albania and the General Prosecutor’s Office organized a workshop aimed at enhancing investigative and prosecution capacities of electoral crimes ahead of 11 May parliamentary elections. The event – which...
WiseEuropa’s RenovAID Project Drives Energy Efficiency in Buildings Across Albania and Kosovo
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 10, 2025
WARSAW, Poland, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The RenovAID - Multi-level Structural Support for Improving Energy Efficiency in Buildings in Kosovo and Albania project, part of the European Climate Initiative (EUKI), has released its latest...