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Assistance from the OSCE Presence in Albania helps enhance informant management for Albanian law enforcement bodies
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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October 23, 2024
From 21 to 23 October 2024, the OSCE Presence in Albania conducted a comprehensive three-day training course focused on Informant Management, specifically designed for the Albanian State Police Informant Management Unit. This initiative also...
OSCE Presence organizes study visit on out-of-country voting for Albania’s Central Election Commission
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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October 18, 2024
From 14 to 17 October 2024, a delegation from Albania’s Central Election Commission (CEC), including representatives from the Regulatory Commission and the technical staff, conducted a study visit to Sarajevo, focused on the administration of the...
MEDITERRANEAN: Italian migration centres in Albania finally operational ― ECtHR ruling may give hope to people stranded in buffer zone ― ‘Historic’ ECtHR ruling on Samos refugee camp
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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October 17, 2024
The two Italian migration centres in Albania have finally opened and received their first intake of people seeking asylum. A recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) may provide encouragement to the people who are stuck in the...
Gender-responsive policing in focus at cadet training organized by OSCE and Albanian Security Academy
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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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...
Enhancing co-operation between the public sector and financial institutions in countering the financing of terrorism focus of OSCE training course in Albania
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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September 27, 2024
With a focus on further enhancing co-operation between the public sector and financial institutions to counter the financing of terrorism (CFT), the OSCE’s Transnational Threats Department with the support of the OSCE Presence in Albania organized...
ITALY: Recent Increase in Arrivals But Overall Decrease from 2023 ― Albanian PM Rejects Any Replicas of Italy-Albania Protocol ― Prosecutors Demand Six-Year Jail Term for Deputy PM in Rescue Vessel ‘Kidnapping’ Case ― New Security Decree Creates Concer…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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September 27, 2024
More than 1,200 people arrived in Italy irregularly on 21-22 September but the overall number in 2024 is significantly lower than the previous year. Albania Prime Minister Edi Rama has reminded EU leaders that the Italy-Albania Protocol is a...
OSCE Presence in Albania organizes Democracy Week series of events to mark International Democracy Day
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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September 16, 2024
On 16 September 2024, the OSCE Presence in Albania kicked off a week-long series of events branded Democracy Week to mark the International Democracy Day, 15 September. During the first event, together with the Central Election Commission (CEC),...
OSCE Presence supports Albania’s Data Protection Commissioner strengthen data protection in healthcare system
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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September 17, 2024
Data protection in healthcare is essential for preserving patient confidentiality, securing sensitive medical data, and maintaining trust in the healthcare system. On 17 September 2024, the OSCE Presence supported the Commissioner for the Right to...
OSCE Presence in Albania organizes workshop on illicit firearms trafficking
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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September 4, 2024
On 3 and 4 of September 2024, the OSCE Presence in Albania organized a two-day workshop on illicit firearms trafficking, involving members of the Trafficking Investigation Sectors of the Albanian State Police (ASP) at both the central and local...
OSCE Presence presents feasibility study for Research Centre on Local Development at Gjirokastra University
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 24, 2025
On 24 June, the OSCE Presence in Albania, in partnership with the University of Gjirokastra, presented the findings of a feasibility assessment for a Research Centre for Local Development. The event convened academic staff, government...
Minister Fajon in Tirana: "I hope for Albania's early progress on the EU path"
Government of Slovenia
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August 26, 2024
SLOVENIA, August 26 - Minister Tanja Fajon concluded her official visit to Tirana, where she met with Albania's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Iglio Hasani, President Bajram BegaJ, Prime Minister Edi Rama and Speaker of Parliament Elisa...
Albanian Parliament launches e-Legislation Portal with OSCE and Swiss support
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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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,...
Fibank enters the Greek market
EIN Presswire
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July 1, 2025
SOFIA, BULGARIA, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fibank (First Investment Bank), the largest Bulgarian-owned bank, is expanding its regional presence by directly offering services in the Republic of Greece. Through the My Fibank mobile...
SC Capital Holding in Advanced Talks for Strategic Hospitality Acquisition in Cyprus
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 1, 2025
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...
OSCE Presence supports voter education and information campaign ahead of 2025 elections in Albania
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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July 12, 2024
From 9 May to 10 July 2024, the OSCE Presence supported the Central Election Commission’s (CEC) informative, educational, and awareness-raising campaign aiming to inform and engage young voters, women and minorities across Albania on various...
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....
Hakan Fidan Joins SEECP Summit
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is scheduled to participate in the summit of the Heads of State and Government of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), which will take place on Monday in Albania. According to...
Piero Cipollone: The quest for cheaper and faster cross-border payments: regional and global solutions
ECB - European Central Bank
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June 27, 2025
Speech by Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at the BIS Annual General Meeting Basel, 27 June 2025 Cross-border retail payments are the subject of increasing attention. This is for two main reasons. First, they play a...
Queen Máxima welcomes partners of world leaders in Rotterdam
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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June 25, 2025
NETHERLANDS, June 25 - News item | 25-06-2025 | 16:06 In the context of the 2025 NATO Summit, a special programme was held on Wednesday 25 June for the partners of the heads of state and government in attendance. Queen Máxima and Prime Minister...
Los Cabos Fashion Week® 2025 Powered by FDLA: Latin American Luxury, Innovation, and Artistry Shine in Paradise
EIN Presswire
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June 25, 2025
Los Cabos Fashion Week® 2025 will take place from July 23–27, 2025, at the iconic ME Cabo, a luxury lifestyle hotel. CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Los Cabos Fashion Week® 2025 will take place from July 23–27, 2025,...