Speaking at the opening of a SP Assembly meeting, the government head acknowledged the urgency of the matter, referring to what he described as a publicly known situation.

“We will have to immediately address the emergency that has emerged in the Municipality of Tirana for a reason that is well known: it can no longer be sustained,” Rama said, without elaborating.

However, he stressed that the ruling Socialists have never interfered in the substance of judicial matters.

“We have never, under any circumstances, involved ourselves in the merits of a judicial case, especially when the justice system has yet to give its final word,” he added.

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The app allows residents to instantly report unauthorized constructions on sidewalks, green areas, or building entrances – issues that often hinder free movement and limit public space.

Through the “Report” section, users can submit detailed information, including photos and exact location. Following on-site verification by municipal structures, appropriate measures are taken to restore access and remove illegal structures.

“Have you encountered a blocked public space that limits pedestrian access? Is there an illegal construction on a sidewalk, in a park, or at a building entrance? The ‘Tirana Ime’ app, created by the Municipality of Tirana, helps citizens report such urban issues,” the Municipal Inspectorate (IMT) stated on social media.

Citizens are encouraged to use the app proactively, ensuring that their neighborhoods remain open, safe, and accessible for all.

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According to AKSK’s preliminary assessment, the incident has disrupted the normal functioning of several services and applications managed by the municipality.

AKSK said that upon receiving the alert, in coordination with the State Police, it immediately activated its incident response protocols. AKSK announced that a task force composed of cybersecurity experts has been deployed to conduct an initial forensic analysis, identify breach entry points, contain the incident, and limit its spread to interconnected systems.

Initial recovery measures are underway to restore the functionality of affected systems. Preliminary recommendations have also been drafted to strengthen defenses and improve the security posture of the impacted infrastructure.

AKSK confirmed that its personnel are on-site and working closely with local authorities, the State Police, and the National Agency for Information Society (AKSHI) to analyze malware and ensure a swift and secure system recovery.

The authority strongly condemned any actions that compromise critical information infrastructure and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of Albania’s IT systems.

Further updates will be provided in line with the technical progress of the investigation. AKSK urged citizens and media outlets to rely solely on its official communication channels for verified information.

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Under the proposed amendments to local taxes and tariffs in Tirana, the plan includes a 50% reduction in the educational infrastructure tax and cleaning fees for businesses operated by single mothers and female family heads with three or more children.

“Businesses established by single mothers with three or more children will be eligible for a 50% cut on the temporary educational infrastructure tax, contingent upon submission of a family certificate and an official commercial registry extract to the General Directorate of Local Taxes and Tariffs,” the draft states.

In addition, the proposal includes tax exemptions for associations formed by pensioners and persons with disabilities.

The benefits will become effective upon submission of the required legal documentation confirming the association’s composition.

The Tirana Municipality plans to open the draft decisions for public consultation before final approval.

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Opposition protesters observed one minute silence in honour of Arben Tafaj, the head of Tirana Association, who passed away a day ago.

Secretary General of the opposition Freedom Party Tedi Blushi said that it was time for citizens to protest in front of the Special Anticorruption and Anticrime Prosecution Structure (SPAK).

“This is the only day when he can’t steal, as he fears the opposition protest and he abandons office. We will gather here every week to call for justice,” Blushi stated.

Democratic Party’s political coordinator, Klevis Balliu, said that Tirana was the most polluted capital city in Europe.

The protest was organized on the call of the opposition Democratic Party of Albania and the Freedom Party as well as civil society organizations.

They have been demanding the resignation of the mayor of Tirana over corruption allegations.

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“inTirana” is the newest programme launched by the Municipality of Tirana aimed at identifying, training, promoting and supporting young passionate innovators to pitch their novel ideas at this technology and innovation contest.

The programme has been conceived as a contest of ideas between the high school students, who will initially compete at their school level and will then represent their schools at a grand finale.

Tirana Municipality has launched a series of initiatives aimed at supporting young people in the Albanian capital.  TUMO Center for Educational Technologies at the Pyramid will offer free of charge courses to every student with a passion for technology. The centre will offer more disciplines in broader spaces for more students who wish to attend. This is part of the Tirana Municipality projects to support young people in area of technology and innovation.

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Next year’s budget bill will support a series of important infrastructure projects, construction of new educational facilities, subsidized housing and rent subsidising for households with low incomes, and vulnerable households.

The draft budget also includes a list of household applicants to benefit from the economic assistance program for 2024.

The City Council also approved the bonus rent for the individuals and households whose properties will be affected by implementation of the Tirana Big Ring Road project, the road segment between the Eagle Square, New Boulevard and Shkoze neighbourhood.

The budget also includes a list of pre-university pupils at public education institutions entitled to benefiting scholarship for the school year 2023-2024.

The City Council also approved the use of “B40 Balkan Cities Network” symbol as Tirana will assume Presidency of the B40 Balkan Cities Network in 2024.

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Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj hosted the visiting chairman of Communal Assembly of the Municipality of Bujanovc, Enver Ramadani, to discuss the school construction project, as well as ways of cooperation between the two cities in other areas.

During the meeting, Mayor Veliaj pledged of Tirana’s continued support for the Presheva Valley.

“Thanks to the cooperation between the council of both cities, we have received a proposal to invest in construction of the school that has been named after the great Albanian Renaissance figure Naim Frashëri. We are eagerly waiting to provide due support as soon as the design and technical project on the school’s gym is made available,” Veliaj said.

The Head of the Communal Assembly of Bujanovc, Enver Ramadani expressed gratitude for the support and cooperation with Tirana.

A few months ago, Tirana’s city council approved the draft decision on funding reconstruction of Dituria school in the municipality of Presheva.

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This activity will take place in the new premises of “Helen Park”, in Farka Lake on the outskirts of Tirana, expected to be inaugurated two days before, on June 18.

“Helen Park” is a new option that will offer to the citizens of Tirana relaxation, entertainment, culture and sports activities.

Helen Park is distinguished for its aesthetic side, which contains two main poles: the cultural and the sports ones.

“TIRANATHLON” contains 750-meter swimming competition, 20-km cycling race and 5-km sports walking for men and women. The aim of this event is to be sanctioned as an important international triathlon, on which the global interest of the sports world in the Albanian capital will be focused. //a.i/