Speaking at the panel “Diaspora and representative democracy in the Albanian space: from votes to institutional representation”, Rexhepi emphasized that the Albanians of the Presheva Valley face numerous challenges related to fundamental rights and institutional representation.

One of the main issues raised by Rexhepi was the systematic deactivation of Albanian addresses as a bureaucratic tactic aimed at reducing their numbers in official state records.

“The systematic passivation of addresses is stripping ethnic Albanians of their fundamental rights—including voting, property ownership, and access to public services—requiring immediate international intervention”, he said.

Rexhepi also raised concerns about the non-recognition of diplomas, describing this as a serious obstacle to the development of young people in the Valley.

“A young person who graduates faces an unfair reality because his diploma is not recognized. This is not a technical issue, but a form of exclusion that affects the future of an entire generation,” he said.

Speaking about the economic situation, Rexhepi said that unemployment and difficult economic conditions are affecting the continued migration of Albanians from Presheva Valley.

He also raised the issue of agreements signed between Albanian representatives and Serbian institutions, emphasizing that they have not been implemented in practice.

“None of the signed agreements have been implemented, despite the presence of the international factor. This has blocked support for agriculture and education,” Rexhepi stressed.

In conclusion of his speech, he called for greater engagement of the Albanian diaspora and institutions in protecting the rights of Albanians in the region. /gj.m/j.p/p.s./

Being a relaxing oasis at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level, the Valbona National Park has numerous visitors all-year round.

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared today in the social media a view of the Valbona National Park and the alpine lodges, now covered by snow.

This area of ​​rare beauty is preferred not only by the local tourists, but also by foreign tourists who get acquainted with the customs or traditions of the northernmost villages of the country.

The nature of this park offers opportunities for year-round tourism. In the interior of the Park, there are many interesting caves, of which the Dragobi Cave stands out. It has a mountainous climate with harsh winters and heavy rainfall and low temperatures, as well as long periods of frost and wind.

One can find everyday in the tourist spot of Valbona numerous visitors from different countries of the world, as well as others from different parts of the country and Kosovo. Valbona has earned a good reputation as a tourist area, through the hospitality and tranquility it offers.

During the winter season, the snowfall transforms the park into a magical place, while the road is constantly maintained to enable uninterrupted circulation of visitors.

Valbona National Park offers a complexity of interesting beauties, just like the Albanian Alps themselves.

Valbona Valley was declared a National Park in January 1996. This park has an area of ​​8000 hectares and is considered the miracle of the Alps.

It is located 25-30 km northwest of the city of Bajram Curri, the center of the Tropoja district.

It borders the Theth National Park and the protected natural area of “Gashi River”. Its territory is crossed by the Bajram Curri-Dragobi-Valbona and Çerem highway.

It has high and steep peaks and changes its color palette with each season, presenting an extraordinary dynamic of images in the conditions of a valley full of surprises and many labyrinths. /m.m//a.f/p.s./

They talked about the challenges and problems that the Albanians of Presheva Valley face and Albania’s commitment to protecting and respecting their rights.

During the meeting, the president expressed his support and that of the Albanian institutions towards addressing the issue of the Albanians in Presheva Valley.

“We consider the issues of the Albanians living in Presheva Valley quite burning until they are resolved. The opening in the near future of the General Consulate in Bujanoc is an important step”, – appreciated the president.

Begaj said that, “No one in the 21st century should be punished for using national symbols, for carrying the flag”.

“During my meetings with the internationals, I have emphasized the necessity of returning the addresses in Presheva Valley and recognizing the diplomas of young people who complete their studies in Albania and Kosovo, as a right that is also guaranteed by the Berlin Process”, – emphasized President Bajram Begaj.

Begaj congratulated Kamberi for all the political activity, as well as for the advocacy in the Parliament of Serbia to protect the issue, the blood, the Albanian dignity. /m.m/a.f/p.s./

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared today in the social media views of the Valbona River in autumn.

“You could hear the Valbona River gurgling down in the valley as the first sun’s rays of the day light the whole valley”, wrote Rama in a post in the social media.

Autumn with the warm temperatures has brought on a magical atmosphere, while the shades of the earth’s colors have covered the entire Valbona valley.

The valley of Valbona is the most visited tourist area in the district of Tropoja, even one of the most visited in the Albanian Alps after the valley of Theth.

This area of ​​rare beauty is preferred not only by local tourists, but also by foreign tourists, who would like to get acquainted with the customs and traditions of the northernmost villages of the country.

The nature of this park is rich in varieties suitable for tourism, fishing and mountaineering. In the inner part of the Park there are many interesting caves, of which the Dragobi Cave stands out. It has a mountainous climate with harsh winters, abundant rainfall and low temperatures, as well as long periods of frost and wind.

Many visitors from different countries of the world, as well as others from Kosovo, are present every day and all year-round in the tourist spot of Valbona, a tourist area that has earned a good reputation, through the hospitality and tranquility it offers.

The trip starts via Drini River to Tropoja and then Valbona is just 45 minutes away.

The blue color of Valbona is like no other river. As you travel, the color of the river fascinates you, while on both sides rise the high mountains that, even at the beginning of summer, continue to have their peaks covered with snow. /p.s./

Begaj congratulated Kamberi on his re-election as a member of the Serbian Parliament and wished him success in his efforts as a representative of the Albanians of the Presheva Valley.

“I wish that your role and contribution will continue to serve all the Albanians of the Presheva Valley, for addressing their legitimate rights. Albania’s support will not be lacking”, said Begaj to MP Kamberi./k.s/p.s./

During the meeting, Balla said that, “A closer cooperation between Albanian political forces is necessary, for the benefit of good representation at all levels”.

“The completion of the population census in Presheva, Bujanoc and Medvegja confirms the real situation with more than 100 thousand Albanians in the Presheva Valley”, stressed Balla.

Balla welcomed the role of MP Shaip Kamberi in defense of the rights, demands and needs of the Albanian population in the Presheva Valley.

Earlier in the day, Chairman of the Albanian Democratic Alternative Party in Presheva Armend Aliu and the Vice-Chairman Aziz Aziri met with Minister of State for Relations with the Parliament Elisa Spiropali./k.s/p.s./

The Administration of Protected Areas in Shkodra said to ATA that, “During the period January-September, this valley, which is traversed by the Shala River, was the preferred destination for 32,900 tourists, of which 21,040 were locals and 11,860 were foreigners.”

“The Shala Valley, a wild river area, which in recent years has been included in the guide-books of the tour agencies and is attracting extraordinary attention, due to its untouched nature and the many opportunities it offers”, said the Regional Agency of Protected Areas in Shkoda.

While visiting this valley, the travelers can explore the area by boat, climb the surrounding peaks with spectacular views, and take a dive in the fresh water of the Shala River, which runs through the valley.

Before the Shala Valley became so popular, the local residents of the area called it by the name “Leka’s Stone” which is related to the history of Lekë Dukagjini, a symbol of the Dukagjini province. What makes it special is the fact that there is no telephone or electricity connection in the area.

Thus, the tourists can fully enjoy the beautiful nature and crystal water while taking the most beautiful moments and fantastic landscapes on their cameras./k.s/p.s./

Minister of Tourism and Environment Mirela Kumbaro shared today in the social media views of this river, calling it the magic of the north.

“A tour along the Shala River, one of the magic of the north. The whole valley has become part of the protected areas for the first time. It gives us the opportunity not only to love it, but above all to take care of it”, said Kumbaro.

Shala Valley is attracting special attention due to its pristine nature and the many opportunities it offers. The local inhabitants of the area used to know it by the name “Guri i Lekës” which is related to the history of Lekë Dukagjini, a symbol of the province of Dukagjini.

What makes it so special is the fact that there is no telephone line or electricity line in the area. This makes tourists enjoy the beautiful nature and crystal water to the maximum, while capturing the most beautiful moments and fantastic landscapes on their phones or cameras.

You can beach only if you resist the low temperatures in the crystal clear water with an emerald green./k.s // a.a/p.s./

“We spoke the same language and talked about concrete joint projects,” said Kumbaro.

“We are all eyes and ears to help Albanian-majority communes and municipalities everywhere in the region, but also to learn from them, because there is always room to do things better together,” she said.

This cooperation comes even more naturally, because as Kumbaro put it, “the environment does not recognize administrative boundaries.”

“Therefore, we must cooperate in every space to protect nature, but also to develop the potentials it offers us,” she stressed./p.s./

Prime Minister Edi Rama posted today images from the Drini valley, inviting local and foreign visitors to enjoy the attractive landscape with rare beauty in these summer days.

The Drini River that hides the island of Sarda or Shurdhah, where the Dukagjins had their headquarters, an important liaison center until the 15th century between Malësia, Mirdita and Zadrima and that attracts visitors with the colors of this autumn.

The Drini Valley hides many ancient sites along its course, but it is also a treasure in itself due to the variety of species that live it. The Drini stream contains a wealth of 4,000 species and micro-organisms.

The Drini Valley is a testament to the great natural, tourist, hydrological and cultural values. Drini is the longest river of Albanian lands with a total length of 335 km. It flows into the Adriatic Sea near Lezha and into the Buna River, a tributary that formed after a flood in the 19th century./p.s./