Albanian Customs says this system will speed up mail processing and improve safety checks. The meeting focused on teamwork between agencies to share information quickly and update technology for better service.

Albanian Customs, AKEP, and postal services are working together to improve e-commerce. This partnership makes shipping safer, faster and more transparent for citizens and businesses. It also stops smuggling, tax evasion and illegal trade through better digital tracking. /e.xh/j.p/r.e/p.s./

“Following the notification, the Authority activated its operational procedures, assembling a specialized team of cybersecurity experts,” according to the statement.”, stated the Authority.

According to Authority, their team immediately collaborated with Albanian Post technicians to conduct a deep-dive analysis, identify indicators of compromise (IOCs), and examine critical system logs. They rapidly isolated affected systems to contain the breach and secure the infrastructure against further impact.

The Authority advised the Albanian Post to temporarily halt specific services for a security analysis, which were subsequently, voluntarily taken offline.

“Currently, all public services have been restored and are functional for the public. We are evaluating the validity of recently leaked data. Preliminary forensic analysis suggests that the volume of exfiltrated data remains low”, it is further emphasized.

National Cyber Security Authority condemns any act that violates critical information infrastructures and remains committed to guaranteeing the integrity, confidentiality and availability of information technology systems in the Republic of Albania.

The Authority emphasized that it will update the public in a transparent manner on further developments and will publish a final report after the conclusion of the analysis. /j.p/p.s./

This event is organized within the framework of the foundation anniversary of the first Albanian postal administration. In context of the event, there was opened a carefully curated exhibition on the historical development of the Albanian Post.

December 5th constitutes one of the most fundamental moments in the history of the national postal service. The event organized on this anniversary aims to promote the Albanian postal heritage, highlight the role of the Albanian Post in the administrative construction of the country and bring to the attention of the public rare archival and philatelic materials, which constitute important evidence of national identity.

Attending the opening of this exhibition was administrator of the Albanian Post Office Etjen Xhafaj, as well as members of the Parliament. The exhibition will be open to the public until December 12.

The documentary exhibition was prepared by the Albanian Post and has an informative guide on its materials.

During the event, there was also shown the Albanian Post documentary “105 Years of Albanian Stamps”. This historical documentary presents the development of the Albanian postal system from its creation to the present day. There was also played a collage of archival film materials that narrate the activity of postal, telegraphic and telephone services over the years, prepared by the Film Archive. /j.p/p.s./

During her speech, Minister Balluku highlighted the significance of the Albanian Post present with its affiliated enterprises throughout the country, with 533 active offices that provide thousands of postal services every day.

She emphasized that the Post is one of the most vital state-owned companies, offering both postal and financial services.

Balluku also focused on the innovation reforms of recent years, which, according to her, have significantly transformed the Albanian postal service.

“Today, the Post offers 51 financial services and 20 postal services, carrying out around 65 thousand financial and 70 thousand postal transactions every day. The government is committed to improve human capital, as technology can be developed, but human capacities are irreplaceable”, emphasized the minister.

Balluku emphasized that Albania is at a key moment in the process of EU accession negotiations and that every institution must make its contribution to this process. She added that innovation and Artificial Intelligence must be personalized according to the needs of different groups of citizens.

Balluku also emphasized the preservation of the tradition of philately, as an important part of the cultural and historical heritage of the Albanian Post.

“Philately is an asset that must be protected and developed, both in terms of stamp issuance and in the museum dimension. The post office plays an important role as a bridge between the public, private and individual sectors, but we must ensure that philately remains a special value of the institution,” concluded Balluku. /r.e/a.f/p.s./

TIRANA, January 14 /ATA/- Administrator of the Albanian Post Ervin Bushati received today a delegation from Kosovo headed by Chief of the Kosovo Post Office Fakete Kadiu.

During the meeting with the Kosovo delegation held at the premises of the Albanian Post, Administrator Bushati stressed his commitment and will to develop the relations between the two countries in the field of postal services.

The interlocutors emphasized the need to get acquainted with the new challenges in face of technological developments in order to improve services for the citizens of both countries.

Likewise, the two heads of the Albanian and Kosovo Posts discussed on exchange of experiences and the materialization of cooperation with joint projects.

Bushati considered important cooperation between the two postal institutions in the field of e-commerce, because due to the pandemic, the world faced a challenge, while online commerce has a great impact on the economy and is the future.

At the meeting, Administrator Bushati reiterated the commitment and support of the institution he heads for the membership of the Post of Kosovo in the Universal Postal Union (UPU).

“In fact, Kosovo and Albania as a nation, are trying to be one market, so we are working to develop the Post of Kosovo through Albania. Having a focus on service to citizens, we make Albanians everywhere, both in Tirana and Prishtina, like in Shkodra and Prizren to receive the same quality service. My first visit was to Prishtina. I am glad that between Tirana and Prishtina we have a cooperation not only fraternal, but also quality cooperation, so that the citizens we serve feel better with us “, said Bushati.

While Head of the Post of Kosovo Fakete Kadiu praised the support given by the Albanian Post Office.

“Today, we had an extremely fruitful meeting. We came to our house, to the Albanian Post. We had a wonderful conversation about the possibilities of cooperation between our two administrations, in the interest of our citizens. We are grateful to the Albanian Post for the support it is offering”, she said.

The delegation also visited the open gallery at the Albanian Post where the history of the Albanian state is exhibited through postage stamps. /j.p/p.s./

Included in the government’s 100 Villages Program, Dardha has also become a destination of brand new investments, including a ski resort, as well as a winter resort complex, which will unleash the area’s sleeping potential to turn into a major income source for local households’ economy.

Prime Minister Edi Rama posted Saturday images of the village of Dardhe, describing it a lively tourist destination.

The well-preserved stone homes highlight a proud village that has been left largely untouched over time. In addition to them, new buildings and contemporary hotels have been constructed over past years. A museum has been set up in Dardhë, featuring the village’s history and heritage.

This mountainous village is nestled among mountains and forests with rare natural beauty.

The green fields, fresh summer days and cold snowy winters make Dardha a popular tourist destination throughout the year. Winter sports, especially skiing, attract many tourists to Dardha. In the spring, summer and fall it is a popular destination for hikers, whether coming for a stroll or longer treks.

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Postage stamps with portraits and names of academician Kristo Frashëri, academician Shaban Demiraj, researcher Ramadan Sokoli, actor Sander Prosi and writer and translator Vexhi Buharaja are already in circulation with the logo of prominent national figures.

Academician Kristo Frashëri has worked for years as a researcher in many scientific institutes of our country, such as the Institute of Sciences, the Institute of History and Linguistics and the Faculty of History and Philology of the University of Tirana.

Academician Shaban Demiraj is a linguist, professor, academic. In the years 1993–1997 he was the president of the Albanian Academy of Sciences.

Prof. Ramadan Sokoli is the first Albanian musician, composer, writer and ethnomusicologist.

Sander Prosi is one of the most prominent figures of Albanian theater and cinematography.

Vexhi Buharaja is an Albanian writer, orientalist, epigraphist and translator from Ottoman and Persian. /k.s/j.p/p.s./