Eddie Rama
Albania Hopes to Raise EUR 400 Million to Recover from the Earthquake
Albania's Prime Minister Eddie Rama has said he hopes the international donor conference in Brussels to raise at least 400m euros for the country to restore after the strong earthquake, AFP reports.
Juncker Indicated 2025 as a Possible Date for the Western Balkans to Join the EU
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said in Tirana that 2025 is the possible date of EU accession for all Western Balkan candidate countries if they meet the membership criteria, Reuters reported.
Albania has Recognized the Bulgarian Minority in the Country
The Bulgarian minority was officially recognized by Albania, local media reported.
This was after the amendments to the Minority Protection Bill, approved by consensus in the country's parliamentary legal committee.
Crucial elections in Albania – However, little is expected to change
In a polarized political environment, the election process in Albania was concluded one hour after the scheduled closing time, as the committee responsible for them gave a small extension.