In a social media post, Gogu stressed that violence cannot be a solution to disagreements and that every citizen should have the opportunity to defend themselves and seek a solution through the law.

“When faced with violence, no one should feel alone or unprotected. The law exists to guarantee the rights of every citizen and to provide solutions to any situation through legal channels,” the minister stated.

He noted that free legal aid enables citizens to receive the necessary legal support, even when they cannot afford the costs of a lawyer.

“No dispute should ever escalate into violence. However, it is not enough to simply say ‘resolve it through the law’; we must also make that possible,” Gogu emphasized.

The minister urged citizens in need of legal support to reach out to the free legal aid service. “Do not stand alone in the face of any injustice,” read his message.

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The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs reported today that the relevant authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco have decided to lift the visa requirement for Albanian citizens traveling to Morocco for short-term stays.

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco, accredited to the Republic of Albania, headquartered in Rome, has notified the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania that the relevant Moroccan authorities have decided to lift the visa requirement for citizens of the Republic of Albania traveling to the Kingdom of Morocco for short-term stays.

This decision enters into force on August 15, 2026 and is a follow-up of the commitment expressed in the Joint Declaration signed on March 1, 2025, between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad of the Kingdom of Morocco and his Albanian counterpart, the then Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania Igli Hasani. /m.m/r.e/a.f/p.s./

Held during the closing session of the “Money in Politics 2026” conference, the signing ceremony represented a major milestone for regional electoral cooperation.

The document carries the joint commitment of the signatory electoral institutions to promote free and fair elections, improve electoral integrity and develop sustainable democracies.

The signatory institutions will cooperate to uphold electoral integrity by tracking political finance, fighting electoral fraud, countering foreign disinformation, and strengthening cyber defenses. They will also focus on digitizing election processes and enhancing the professional skills of electoral staff through shared best practices.

Also, the Memorandum is open to accession by other electoral authorities that share the same values, principles and objectives for the protection of democracy, the strengthening of electoral institutions and promotion of European standards. /m.q/a.f/r.e/p.s./

International Museum Day serves as a vital platform for museum professionals to engage with the community and discuss the evolving challenges of preserving our heritage. All week, cultural institutions across Albania will host various activities designed to bring the public closer to our history, identity, and cultural values, making heritage an accessible and enriching experience for all.

Conceived by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports, Museum Week 2026 transforms Albania’s archaeological parks, museums, and historical sites into vibrant stages from May 18 to 24. Visitors and locals alike are invited to explore a rich calendar of exhibitions, performances, and educational guides. Originally established by the International Council of Museums in 1977, this week serves as an annual reminder of the profound impact museums have on the development of our society.

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The Ministry of Health and Social Protection shared today in the social media moments from the work of nurses at the Medical Center No. 9 in Tirana.

“The vaccine saves lives. During this period of seasonal flu, our medical teams are on the ground every day, providing free of charge flu vaccines at home for chronic patients who are unable to go to the medical centers. The health of every citizen is our priority,” stated the ministry.

“Since the elderly were not able to come to the clinic, we came to their homes and offered the flu vaccine. The patients suffer from hypertension and diabetes,” said Eriseida Brisku, a nurse at the Medical Center No. 9.

The vaccination campaign started on September 22, 2025, and during the first week, 6,600 citizens were vaccinated at the Tirana Primary Medical Care Center according to the electronic vaccination system.

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection has provided 280 thousand doses of this vaccine, which have already been distributed to all the medical centers in the country. /k.s/j.p/p.s./

The government program provides support for about 236 thousand students throughout the country, guaranteeing equality in education and ease in family budgets.

Minister of Education and Sports Ogerta Manastirliu attended the distribution of books at the 9-year school “Prizren League” in Tirana. She said that, “For this program, the Albanian government has made available 9 million euros, providing free textbooks for all students from the first to the ninth grade, as well as for special categories in secondary schools, who are in economic or social difficulties”.

Speaking about the start of the new school year on September 8, Manastirliu said that in addition to the distribution of textbooks, the works are also being finalized for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of several schools that will open their doors for the new school year.

Minister Manastirliu highlighted the expansion of digital programs in smart labs in schools, including coding and the first lessons in artificial intelligence in the fourth grade curriculum.

Another priority for the new year is the school safety plan, which foresees the training and increase in the number of social workers, psychologists and security officers, to guarantee a safer and more inclusive environment for students. /m.m/j.p/p.s./

During the visit, the minister praised the work of the medical staff and highlighted the infrastructure made available to cope with the influx of visitors in the summer months, emphasizing the significance of these centers for providing a fast, effective service that is as near as possible to citizens.

The minister also underlined that the services in these centers are free of charge for everyone, regardless of whether they are residents of Albania or not.

“We offer the service equally to those who are not residents of Albania, free of charge, without queues, without waiting lists and without reservations”, stated Koçiu.

In this context, the minister also encouraged young people who have recently graduated in the field of medicine to get involved in these centers, in order to gain their first practical experience.

Focusing on the work and effectiveness of the summer medical center in Golem, Koçiu stated that, ” Since June 1st, when it opened, this center has received over 3 thousand visits” and added that, “The center will continue to be open until the end of August.” /m.m//a.f/p.s./

Berisha said that, “There are irrefutable documents that prove the ugly constitutional electoral crime, its extreme manipulation, the nationalization of the Diaspora voting process through the most major corrupt acts ever known”.

Berisha said that he is confident that the Diaspora will engage against the government and will contribute to restoring the right to vote of Albanian citizens.

The leader of the DP said that, “We are in the phase of documenting the electoral farce, then we shall launch all the necessary forms of protests in Albania and in the world”.

Responding to questions from journalists, Berisha said that, “The country cannot have a real opposition without restoring the free vote”. /m.q/j.p/p.s./

The municipality mentioned the example of a 74-year-old woman who applied for free monthly ticket for the public transport buses beginning from January 1. She used to spent 2,400 new lekë per month on public transport alone while receiving an average pension.

The representatives of the municipal units said that there is a high interest of the elderly people for the free monthly tickets. Thus, in 24 hours’ time there were made 65 applications,” said Erjola Ndoci, head of the Support Services Sector, Municipal Unit 10.

After applying with an identity card, the pensioners must withdraw the tickets only at 5 kiosks authorized by the Municipality of Tirana and distributed throughout the capital.

The pensioners can apply to receive free monthly tickets until the end of December. There are 177,000 pensioners who will benefit from the decision of the Municipality of Tirana. /j.p/p.s./

Thanks to this initiative of Mayor Erion Veliaj and approved by the Tirana Municipal Council, there will benefit 177 thousand pensioners.

To register in the portal for obtaining the right to a pensioner monthly ticket, the elderly citizens must appear at the respective municipal units where they reside, starting from December 16.

The monthly ticket is received at designated points at the kiosks near some of the bus stations. /r.e/p.s./