Newsroom- Albania (D-REX III)
Advancing digital property administration and legal certainty in the Western Balkans through regional co-operation
Strengthening co-operation on the right to property, digital transformation and good governance in property administration was the focus of the Regional Roundtable “From Property to Progress: Digital Transformation and EU Integration of the Western Balkans”, which brought together senior...
Agency for the Treatment of Property enhances public communication
Under the European Union and Council of Europe joint Action Improving the protection of the right to property and facilitating execution of ECtHR judgments in Albania (D-REX III), 20 senior staff from the Agency for the Treatment of Property (ATP) completed a two-day peer-learning workshop...
Council of Europe and Albanian public authorities step up co-operation towards more inclusive education in Korça
Senior representatives from the Council of Europe Office in Tirana and public institutions and local authorities met in Korça to discuss progress on the execution of the European Court judgement about the segregation of Roma and Egyptians pupils in “Naim Frashëri” school (‘X and Others v....
Free legal aid Helpline and outreach activities strengthen access to property rights support in Albania
Between April and December 2025, a total of 358 individuals accessed free legal information and support on property rights through a dedicated legal aid Helpline and accompanying outreach activities in Albania. Women accounted for approximately 46% of all beneficiaries, reflecting steady...
Strengthening the alignment with European Court case law and European standards on pre-trial detention in Albania
To mark the International Human Rights Day, the Council of Europe Office in Tirana hosted a workshop that brought together 35 judges, state advocates, legal advisors, and judicial experts to engage in a critical discussion on the European Court of Human Rights' case law concerning pre-trial...
Marking 16 Days of Activism in Albania by highlighting women’s property rights
Women and girls from the Shkoza community marked the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence by learning how property rights protect dignity, security and independence. Organised by the Tirana Legal Aid Society (TLAS) with the support of the action Improving the protection of the...
Albanian magistrates strengthen their capacities in the protection of property rights
How protection of property rights looks like in practice? This was the focus of an interactive training at the School of Magistrates, organised with the support of the European Union and the Council of Europe, and attended by more than 40 magistrates, judges and legal professionals, who explored...
75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights: Advancing Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law in Albania
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights (the Convention). Signed in Rome in 1950, it was the first convention of the Council of Europe to contribute to the creation of a common legal and political culture of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law...
Albanian Supreme Court learns from Portuguese experience to strengthen efficiency
A delegation from the Documentation Centre of the Supreme Court of Albania concluded an exchange visit in Lisbon focused on strengthening case management and judicial research practices, in line with European standards. 12 legal advisors and staff members met with representatives of key judicial...
Albanian judges drive judicial harmonisation with European Court standards
Over 40 judges and senior legal advisors from Albania’s Supreme Court and appeal courts participated in the Judicial Harmonisation Forum to strengthen uniform and coherent judicial practices, in line with the standards of the European Court of Human Rights (The Court). During the two-day forum,...
Regional School of Human Rights strengthens regional dialogue on property rights
The Regional School of Human Rights brought together 11 law students from 6 Western Balkan jurisdictions, including Albania, for an immersive four-day programme in Trebinje. They explored the intricacies of property rights under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) through a mix of...
Albania’s School of Magistrates attends the 2025 HELP Conference in Strasbourg on the harmonisation of legal training
Ador Koleka, senior representative of the School of Magistrates of Albania, has joined legal professionals and judicial training institutions from across Europe at the 2025 Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals (HELP) Network Conference, taking place in Strasbourg on 3–4 July. The...
Strengthening inter-institutional co-operation and supporting Albanian authorities to implement European Court judgments on property rights
Senior representatives from the State Advocate’s Office, the State Cadaster Agency, and Agency for the Treatment of Property held a constructive discussion on legal and institutional challenges surrounding property registration in Albania and how to comply with the jurisprudence of the European...
State Cadastre Agency in Albania strengthens communication efforts to better serve citizens
In order to address a core institutional need of the State Cadastre Agency (SCA) to ensure that citizens consistently receive clear and helpful communication, a workshop was organised in Tirana with the support of the EU and Council of Europe. More than 45 staff from the Agency and its regional...
Constitutional and Supreme Courts of Albania participate in the annual meeting of the Council of Europe Superior Courts Network
Representatives of the Constitutional and the Supreme Courts of Albania participated at the 10th session of the Superior Courts Network (SCN), held in Strasbourg on 5–6 June. Ama Kraja, from the Constitutional Court, and Emirjam Ahmetaga, representative of the Supreme Court, attended the session...
New Albanian Supreme Court case law compendium published
A new case law compendium of the Supreme Court of Albania, covering the period from 2021 to 2024, has been published with the support of the European Union and the Council of Europe. This new edition forms part of ongoing efforts to consolidate national jurisprudence and further contribute to...
Empowering Albania’s future legal professionals to protect human rights
Jon Kola, an Albanian law student and Secretary General of the European Law Students’ Association (ELSA) in Albania, was part of the 2025 Helga Pedersen Moot Court competition, a premier annual event for aspiring legal professionals focused on human rights law at the premises of the European...
From Losing Hope to Finding Legal Certainty: A Journey to Claim Your Property Rights in Albania
The small apartment on the second floor of a former communist-era building, located in a main road not far from the centre of the capital Tirana is always busy. Under the watchful eyes of concerned citizens, the officials of Tirana Legal Aid Society (TLAS) explain procedures in a simplified...
Advancing inter-institutional co-operation, for better protection of property rights in Albania
Enhancing inter-institutional co-operation is key in the efforts to strengthen property rights and ensure a more effective execution of European Court of Human Rights judgments in Albania. This was highlighted during the 3rd Steering Committee Meeting of the D-REX III action, a joint initiative...
State Cadaster Agency adopts new communication strategy for more transparency and efficiency
The State Cadaster Agency (the Cadaster) of Albania has adopted its first Communication Strategy, marking a major step towards greater transparency, efficiency, and citizen engagement. Developed with the support of the European Union and the Council of Europe, the Strategy will further enhance...
