Newsroom- Albania (D-REX III)
Legal practitioners in Albania strengthen expertise on the application of European Court of Human Rights case-law on property rights
Over 60 Albanian legal practitioners representing key justice institutions, including the State Advocate, the Supreme Court, the Constitutional Court and regular courts, boosted their expertise to protect property rights and support the effective execution of related judgments of the European...
Bringing property rights closer to citizens through clearer and accessible cadastral services
Access to clear and practical information is essential for safeguarding property rights, especially when it comes to owning home, land and property. While navigating cadastral procedures can often seem complex, these processes are essential to ensure that property is safe and protected. To...
Albania’s Constitutional and High Courts attend Council of Europe Superior Courts Meeting
Representatives of the Constitutional Court and the High Court of Albania attended the 11th session of the Superior Courts Network (SCN), held in Strasbourg on 4–5 June 2026. Ela Elezi, representing the Constitutional Court, and Emirijam Ahmetaga, representing the High Court, joined judges and...
Helping more than 2700 citizens in Albania to access their property rights
For many people in Albania, securing access to property rights can be a challenging process, as procedures often involve complex legal and administrative steps, while clear and understandable information is not always readily available, making it sometimes hard for individuals and families to...
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...
Modernising Property Rights in Albania: Inside the Transformation of the State Cadastre Agency
Interview with Ms. Lorena Goxhobelli, Director General of the State Cadastre Agency (SCA) How would you describe the ongoing reform undertaken at the State Cadastre Agency in Albania? At the State Cadastre Agency, we have initiated a structural and transformative reform aimed at the modernisation...
Constitutional Court advances coherent case-law for stronger protection of fundamental rights
Judges of the Constitutional Court of Albania gathered at a two-day workshop in Roshnik, Berat aiming to strengthen consistency and predictability of their decisions. The discussion focused on aligning Constitutional Court rulings with those of the European Court of Human Rights, ensuring...
Albania advances judicial dialogue and strengthens legal certainty
As part of the continuous efforts to advance judicial dialogue and legal certainty in Albania, 24 judges from the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court met in Tirana for a joint exchange. Supported by the European Union and Council of Europe, the event aimed to harmonise judicial approaches...
Applying European Court Standards on Liberty in Albania
Legal advisers of the Constitutional Court of Albania took an important step toward ensuring more consistent protection of the right to liberty and security. They enhanced their knowledge on the application of the European Court of Human Rights’ case law and standards under Article 5 of the...
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...
