Speaking to the media, Berisha urged Rama to step down immediately, warning against pushing Albania towards civil conflict.

“I tell Edi Rama once again: resign immediately. Do not lead Albania towards civil conflict, because you will be its main victim,” Berisha said.

“Resign and pave the way for a solution worthy of a NATO member state, a country with strong aspirations for European integration. Resign in the name of Albanians’ dreams, ideals and future,” he added.

Berisha described Saturday’s events in Tirana as a day of what he called the most extreme state violence and terror against young students and citizens.

He said civil disobedience had spread to Shkodër, Durrës, Elbasan, Vlorë, Korçë and other cities, following a general strike at universities and high schools a day ago.

“If yesterday was the day of a general strike by the country’s universities and high schools, today was the day of general civil disobedience by Albanian citizens across the country,” Berisha said.

Expressing solidarity with the protesters, he urged citizens to support the movement, citing what he described as a parental and civic duty to help restore the rule of law, freedoms and rights in Albania.

He also called on Democratic Party supporters and citizens across the country to mobilise in support of civil disobedience.

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“Today was my last cabinet meeting as I have accepted several important international engagements in my field of expertise: oncology, artificial intelligence and innovation,” Sala said.

Sala took over as Health Minister a year ago, describing the role as a major responsibility in a sector facing significant challenges.

She thanked Prime Minister Edi Rama for his trust and support, as well as doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals and social welfare workers for their work to improve the system.

Sala also thanked members of the public who had contacted her with suggestions or requests for improvements, saying important progress had been made in healthcare over the past year.

“My commitment to Albania is not tied to a position. It is part of who I am and will continue through my knowledge, experience and international professional network,” she said.

“Positions have a beginning and an end. But responsibility and one’s connection to one’s country have no borders,” Sala added.

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Speaking at a news conference, Berisha said the Prime Minister was “the main obstacle to the functioning of justice,” describing this as a serious offence in itself.

Referring to a meeting of parliament’s Council on Mandates to review a request by the Special Anticorruption Prosecution Structure (SPAK) to change the security measure against Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, Berisha alleged that majority lawmakers had been instructed not to vote in favour of lifting her immunity.

“It is not the parliamentary group that determines the position on the prosecution’s request regarding immunities. It is the Council on Mandates that votes and decides,” Berisha said, accusing Socialist MPs of acting “in contradiction with the Constitution” by deferring a decision pending internal discussions.

He added that signals from international partners were clear that there should be no obstacles to justice, citing statements from the European Union and its institutions.

However, Berisha said Rama would ultimately be removed not by the justice system or the international community, but by Albanian voters.

“As has already become clear, Edi Rama will not resign. Justice cannot remove him, nor can the international community. He will be removed by the Albanian people,” Berisha said.

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The resignation request has been submitted to the Leading Board of the Albanian Radio-Television. Peza was appointed to this position in June 2023.

During his work in the office of the general director, Peza undertook several reforms and a revival of the television studios and channels of the radio and television platform.

On the website of Radio-Television it is read that through these reforms, Radio-Television managed to get transformed in a short time into an important voice for the public and a competitive actor in the Albanian media market. /p.s./

Speaker Nikolla announced her decision as she addressed the final parliament session before the summer recess earlier today.

Nikolla said that she was resigning from the post due to personal health reasons.

“I took the floor at the end of this sixth session of the 10^th legislature of the Assembly of Albania to share with you the information that in respect to this institution I should announce it publicly. Today marks the end of my three-year service at the helm of the Assembly because of a personal health condition, which makes it impossible for me to carry out my duties,” Nikolla said.

Nikolla was appointed Speaker of Parliament in September 2021.

The 58-year-old previously also served as Minister of Education, Sports and Youth.

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In a letter sent to Himara’s City Council, Goro provided arguments about his resignation, while rejecting any wrongdoing and the charges filed by the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organised Crime (SPAK).

Goro’s departure comes in the wake of his arrest on charges of abuse of power, stemming from accusations of fabricating documents to secure state-owned land for a private tourist resort.

Clarifying his position and rejecting any allegations, Goro said that he was not aware that the property documents were forged, since the documents are handed over to the mayor only for signature.

Prosecutors demanded the arrest of Mayor Jorgo Goro a day ago, citing his alleged involvement in creating fraudulent documents.

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Hovenier took to the social media to thank Mehaj after Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti accepted his resignation from the post of the country’s Defence Minister.

“Appreciated the opportunity to thank Former Minister of Defence Mehaj for his service and our close cooperation and partnership during his tenure. Wishing him the best in his upcoming endeavours,” U.S. Ambassador twitted.

After Mehaj’s resignation reportedly for personal and family reasons, PM Kurti appointed Colonel Ejup Maqedonci as Kosovo’s new Defence Minister.

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The reasons behind resignation remain unknown.

According to him, this was due to family reasons, for which Mehaj said that he informed Prime Minister Albin Kurti some time ago.

Mehaj, in a post on Facebook, also counted the works that, according to him, were completed during the time he led the Ministry.

Local media reported that Mehaj will be replaced the Colonel of Kosovo Security Force, Ejup Maqedonci.

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In a reaction on social media, Gjici apologized deeply to anyone who, according to him, saw that ugly video material spread today.

“After a difficult election campaign and confrontation with my opponents, after which I emerged victorious, unfortunately I fell into a trap prepared by the same people I faced in the elections. I am very sorry for the incident. For some time now, I have had an intimate relationship with the girl in question, but of course I have no excuse for what happened in the office despite being trapped”, Gjici emphasized.

Gjici said that, “I can no longer be the person who works in that state office, as I have betrayed the trust of those thousands of people who believed and worked with me to make Kukës an increasingly better city”.

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In his reaction, Prime Minister Rama thanked the General Director of the State Police for his valuable contribution.

“My highest consideration for the honesty, professionalism and special dedication of the General Director of the State Police, Ardi Veliu, and with the conviction that he still has a lot to give to the state in other tasks, I thank him from the bottom of my heart for valuable contribution,” the premier Rama said.

The Prime Minister Rama also shared on the social media the letter of resignation from the General Director of the State Police, Ardi Veliu. //a.i/