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Gender-responsive policing in focus at cadet training organized by OSCE and Albanian Security Academy

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · June 26, 2025

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...

Albanian Parliament launches e-Legislation Portal with OSCE and Swiss support

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · June 23, 2025

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,...

Constitutional Court in co-operation with the OSCE Presence in Albania publishes Volume II of the Guide on Constitutional Court Case Law 1992–2024

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · June 25, 2025

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...

OSCE Presence delivers specialized training on sectorial analysis of financial crimes for Albanian State Police

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · 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....

Commitment to regional cooperation and EU integration confirmed at SEECP Ministerial in Tirana

Government of Slovenia · June 16, 2025

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...

OSCE Presence trains Albanian journalists to report responsibly on small arms, security and gender-based violence

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · June 5, 2025

Eleven journalists from different media outlets participated in a training aiming to enhance the quality of reporting on incidents related to small arms and light weapons (SALW), with a specific focus on gender-based violence, on 3 June 2025. The...

Xcel Talent Launches Dance Convention at DansMusik Fest in Albania, Auditioning European Dancers for U.S. Representation

EIN Presswire · 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 · May 16, 2025

AZERBAIJAN, May 16 - The opening ceremony of the 6th Summit of the European Political Community was held in Tirana, the …

Albania’s parliamentary elections competitive and well run but lacked level playing field, international observers say

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · 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...

OSCE Presence, University of Tirana strengthen partnership to advance media development

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · 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...

OSCE Presence builds capacities of Albanian judges and prosecutors on investigative and adjudicating techniques on money laundering

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · May 21, 2025

On 19 and 20 May 2025, the Albanian School of Magistrates in close co-operation with the OSCE Presence in Albania held a specialized capacity-building training aimed at strengthening the skills of judges and prosecutors in investigating and...

OSCE Secretary General concludes official visit to Albania, participates in European Political Community Summit

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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...

Albanian authorities make social media work for youth crime prevention at OSCE workshop

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · April 15, 2025

Representatives from Albanian authorities joined child-protection specialists and young people in Tirana on 14–15 April to explore how social media can be used to prevent youth involvement in crime. The workshop was organized by the OSCE...

Experts say Albania’s elections will reshape politics in the Western Balkans

EIN Presswire · 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) · 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...