“We plan to integrate the entire radiology system into an artificial intelligence project very soon. This will offer significant advantages—not only for radiologists, but for the medical team as a whole—by enabling us to review and discuss cases collaboratively, with each specialist contributing their expert opinion. Operating within a unified system raises standards, ensuring that our diagnostic responses are well-coordinated,” Spahiu said.

Spahiu said that investments in technology and infrastructure will continue—including in mental health facilities—with the goal of improving treatment conditions, enhancing service quality and ensuring more dignified care for both patients and healthcare staff. /e.i/j.p/p.s./

The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare reported that general practitioners in Koplik are being equipped with cutting-edge Eko CORE 500 digital stethoscopes.

These AI-driven diagnostic devices, which improve cardiac and pulmonary assessments, were provided by the Albanian Diaspora via the “Prek Cali Heritage” Foundation.

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The Legal Overlap System improves legislative quality by helping experts spot redundant or conflicting laws.

Meanwhile, according to e-Albania, the European Integration platform uses AI to fast-track the translation and alignment of domestic laws with EU standards, while human experts retain final decision-making power.

The eIAD tax system uses data to spot risk and mistakes. This helps tax staff work with greater speed and precision.

For everyday citizens, the e-Albania platform offers Diella, a virtual assistant that answers questions and simplifies access to public documents.

As noted by e-Albania, all these digital tools share one goal: using technology to make government work faster, clearer and closer to the people. /e.i/j.p/p.s./

According to Peleshi, the system has been in operation for several months while training and self-improvement are underway.

“Following the first transcribed session, the Parliamentary committees have held 287 successfully transcribed meetings, totaling roughly 486 hours of audio. Today, every plenary session is transcribed and streamed live with subtitles on the Assembly YouTube Channel,” said Niko Peleshi.

Designed specifically for the Albanian Parliament, the automated transcription system converts MPs’ speeches into text in real time. Powered by an AI model trained on the Albanian language and parliamentary terminology, it accurately recognizes specific institutional names and Assembly vocabulary, said Peleshi. /e.i/j.p/p.s./

Representatives from the parliaments of Kosovo, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Moldova were also attending the workshop to exchange experiences and best practices on integrating Artificial Intelligence into parliamentary processes.

The meeting focused on how new technologies can streamline legislative processes, promote transparency, and broaden public access to parliamentary information.

Artificial Intelligence is bringing significant changes to the way modern parliaments function, offering new opportunities for information processing, managing institutional processes and communicating with the public.

With concrete steps toward digitalization, the Albanian Parliament aims to set the regional standard for technological modernization. This progress is backed by a valued strategic partnership with the United States, whose continuous support helps us build institutional capacity and drive these vital innovations forward.

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Speaking at an event titled “Shape Albania’s European Future,” attended by public administration professionals involved in reforms linked to the country’s EU integration agenda, Rama said the initiative marks the first phase of a broader rollout across state institutions.

“We have just launched a new phase in which 140 senior officials across our ministries are currently part of an AI programme, which will serve as the first group in a process that will expand to other institutions,” Rama said.

He said the programme is designed to strengthen decision-making capacity, improve the quality of administrative judgment and enhance coordination between institutions, while also building broader institutional knowledge of internal processes.

Rama said the impact of the initiative is expected to be swift, improving the quality of administrative acts and assessments and enabling more reliable monitoring of internal procedures.

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Speaking at the Ruhr Summit innovation forum in Germany, Rama said digitising government services was not simply a technological reform but a fundamental democratic transformation.

“When governments become digital, it is not just about eliminating paperwork. It is about eliminating opportunities for hidden power, unnecessary fees and favours. It is very difficult to bribe a server,” he said.

Rama said AI could play an active role in supporting public administration and announced that Albania had developed an AI-based system called “Diella” to help citizens access public services and assist the administration in selected processes.

He stressed that AI was not intended to replace civil servants but to support administrative decision-making, particularly in public procurement, which he described as one of the sectors most vulnerable to complexity, discretion and declining public trust.

According to Rama, integrating AI into procurement procedures aims to increase transparency, reduce opportunities for abuse and strengthen institutional decision-making.

“My dream is to complete this model and then sell it to Germany,” Rama said.

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The event brought together representatives of banks, non-bank financial institutions, insurance companies, data protection officers, technology experts and information security professionals.

The discussions focused on the use of AI in line with Albania’s new personal data protection law and European standards, with participants examining both the opportunities and risks associated with emerging technologies.

Commissioner Besnik Dervishi said artificial intelligence was transforming the way institutions process information and deliver services, creating opportunities for greater efficiency and automation while also raising challenges related to privacy, transparency, security and fundamental rights.

“The development of technology must go hand in hand with respect for fundamental rights,” Dervishi said, adding that innovation and data protection should be built on public trust.

Guest speaker Alessandro Mantelero, a professor at the University of Turin and an expert on data protection and AI, highlighted the need for comprehensive risk assessments when deploying AI systems, particularly in sectors handling large volumes of personal data.

Mantelero said organisations should evaluate not only data protection impacts but also the potential effects of AI systems on individuals’ fundamental rights and freedoms in order to ensure responsible and trustworthy use of the technology.

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Addressing the First Congress of AI in Oncology, Minister Sala highlighted the Albanian diaspora as a vital force behind Albania’s healthcare modernization, praising their contributions to adopting new technologies and advancing cancer treatment protocols.

The congress is organized by the European Association for Artificial Intelligence and Scientific Research on Tumor, led by Albanian physician Arsela Prelaj.

“I am incredibly proud that an Albanian diaspora oncologist is in the chair of this Congress. It is a testament to the vital role our experts abroad play in partnering with us to elevate Albania’s oncology system, creating a tangible, positive impact from the Institute of Oncology to regional centers and the national network”, she said.

“We are working intensively to combine digital systems, improve technology and implement artificial intelligence in healthcare. Albania is a small country where we are combining technology and artificial intelligence, creating a national model,” the minister said.

Minister Sala underlined that this transformation constitutes an important opportunity for the creation of an integrated national model, which can serve as a successful practice for other countries, as well. /j.p/p.s./

General Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in Pre-University Education Gerti Janaqi presented some of the interventions in this regard, which according to him, will also bring about alignment with the labor market.

Janaqi said that the first full-scale reform of pre-university curricula began in 2013, covering all age groups.

“After 14 years of implementation, we are refreshing the curriculum to consolidate our progress”, he added.

Janaqi highlighted that AI must be deeply integrated into all teaching processes.

Janaqi emphasized that EU data highlights a critical need to bridge education with the professions of 2030. This requires rethinking traditional teaching methods to stay ahead of both technological advancements and broader societal shifts.

He also emphasized the need to cultivate national consciousness through improved curricula.

“In this specific case, there is also a need for a review and strengthening of the elements of the Albanian language, mainly in the 10th grade, as well as of citizenship issues, where several new elements such as media education or issues of community respect have been placed”, he said. /p.s./