TIRANA, Oct. 19 /ATA/ – The Council of Ministers on Monday approved financial bonuses for 2,750 State Police officers for their increased engagement in maintaining public order and security, along with additional funding for the Interior Ministry’s 2026 budget.
The decision was adopted under the amended laws on budget management, the 2026 state budget and the State Police, following a proposal by the interior minister.
Under the decision, each of the 2,750 officers will receive a bonus of 269,120 leks.
The Interior Ministry’s current expenditure allocation for the State Police budget programme will be increased by 740.08 million leks to cover the payments.
The cost will be financed from the state budget’s reserve fund approved for 2026.
The General Directorate of the State Police will draw up the list of eligible officers based on supporting documentation and carry out the procedures for distributing the bonuses.
The Finance Ministry, Interior Ministry and General Directorate of the State Police are responsible for implementing the decision, which takes effect immediately.
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