More than 400 police cadets in Albania strengthened their skills in gender-responsive policing during a series of one-day introductory training courses organized by the OSCE’s Transnational Threats Department, the OSCE Presence in Albania, and the...
ZUG, Switzerland, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Switzerland-based SC Capital Holding AG confirmed today that it is in late-stage discussions to acquire a landmark luxury hotel on the southern coast of Cyprus, marking the firm’s entry into the...
On 23 June 2025, in an important milestone for Albania’s legislative process, the Assembly of Albania launched the e-Legislation Portal, created through a project of the OSCE Presence in Albania with funding from the Swiss government. The Portal,...
Following the publication of the Volume I of the Guide on Constitutional Court Case Law in February 2024, focusing on individual constitutional complaints for the period 1998–2023, the Constitutional Court of Albania, in co‑operation with the OSCE...
Hedge Funds, Investments, Trading YVERDON-LES-BAINS, SWITZERLAND, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Balfour Capital Group is proud to welcome Gerald Kotollaku to its global advisory platform. With a strong record in financial analysis, risk...
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....
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...
(MENAFN) On Monday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan participated in the gathering of national leaders and high-ranking officials at the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) summit, which took place in Albania. Hosted by the...
SLOVENIA, June 16 - They emphasised that regional cooperation is essential for successfully implementing reforms and the EU accession process. The Western Balkan countries are facing significant challenges, including high unemployment rates and...
SLOVENIA, June 11 - A complete and unconditional ceasefire is now more urgent than ever. It is equally essential to find those responsible for crimes committed: "The Russian leadership must be held accountable for war crimes, crimes against...
Albania’s anti-corruption prosecutors say Monika Kryemadhi, the ex-wife of former president Ilir Meta, spent nearly $240,000 using a U.S.-linked credit card in what may be a new episode of political corruption. According to the Special...
Fatmir Mediu, an Albanian MP currently on trial over a deadly 2008 munitions blast, told the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly that China, Iran, and North Korea are enabling Russia’s war in Ukraine and undermining European security. “China is Russia’s...
Albania’s garment and footwear industry faces new factory closures and layoffs after summer, driven by falling orders, euro depreciation, and rising costs, industry leaders warned. Edvin Prençe, head of ProEksport Albania, said the sector employs...
Erion Veliaj, the Mayor of Tirana (pictured), has been held without charge for the past 5 months, while he is investigated by SPAK. He was arrested by Special Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Structure (“SPAK”) in February following accusations...
PORTO, July 1 – Albanian opposition leader Sali Berisha told the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly that Albania has become “a narco-dictatorship” under Prime Minister Edi Rama, accusing the government of suppressing elections and enabling drug...
Basel — The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS), headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, has published a detailed assessment confirming the Sultanate of Oman’s advanced regulatory and supervisory framework for the insurance...
Albanian prime minister Edi Rama delivered the perfect response to Nigel Farage as their social media spat continued. Rama and Farage have clashed on X following a set of contentious claims the Reform UK leader made during a GB News segment....
A serial burglar with nearly 50 convictions cannot be deported back to Albania after a judge ruled that his offending was not sufficiently “extreme” to provoke public “revulsion”. An immigration appeal hearing was told that Zenel Beshi had been...
Turkey has formally requested that Albania abandon plans to establish a “Bektashi state” and stop the initiative proposed by Prime Minister Edi Rama to create a religious republic within Albanian territory. The demand was delivered by Turkish...
Albania’s Education and Sports Ministry is accelerating a comprehensive curriculum update designed to align with EU norms and prepare students for future challenges. Minister Ogerta Manastirliu announced a strong emphasis on STEM education,...
