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High Inspector of Justice in Albania enhances capacities on thematic inspections
The European Union and the Council of Europe are supporting the capacities of the High Inspector of Justice (HIJ) in Albania with the methodology for preparing and conducting classic thematic inspection missions, based on best European standards and practices. Participating in a training seminar...
Human Resources Forum organised in Tirana
The Council of Europe organised the Human Resources Forum, in collaboration with the Minister of State for Public Administration and Anti-corruption and the Department of Public Administration. Bringing together representatives from key partner institutions, including the Albanian School of...
Strengthening media engagement and freedom of expression: Albanian media magistrates raise their capacities
Albanian prosecutors and judges who serve as media magistrates in their judicial institutions participated in a two-day intensive training aimed at enhancing their understanding of freedom of expression standards and improving their media communication skills. This capacity building activity,...
Public Administration Week kicks off in Albania
Public Administration Week in Albania kicked off with the support of the Council of Europe. This refreshing initiative led by the Minister of State for Public Administration and Anticorruption aims at bringing closer the public institutions with the citizens they serve, by raising public...
Law enforcement and civil society representatives strengthen co-operation on protecting the rights of vulnerable groups
The European Union and the Council of Europe organised a peer exchange between law enforcement and civil society representatives from Albania, Kosovo* and Ukraine to strengthen their cooperation on protection of vulnerable groups. Organised as part of activities marking the International Day...
Students and teachers visit the former prison camp of Spaç
An informative and educational visit was organized for 40 students and teachers from high school At Shtjefën Gjeçovi, Kurbin and primary school Hamza Muça, Shkallnur at the former prison camp of Spaç. The visit aimed that young people learn and reflect about the past, especially the importance of...
Improving the right to employment, education, and health for the LGBTI community in Albania
As among the activities marking the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) in Albania, an important public discussion on access to services for LGBTI people was organised by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, with the support of the European Union and...
Albanian institutions commit to bring forward protection of freedom of expression and the media, in line with European standards
The second Steering Committee meeting of the EU and Council of Europe action on "Protecting Freedom of Expression and of the Media in Albania" (PRO-FREX-A), was held in Tirana to discuss with key stakeholders the current progress, and set main objectives for the upcoming year. The PRO-FREX-A...
Students engage in a dialogue with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Council of Europe, 20 young representatives of student governments from the high schools Eqrem Çabej, Sami Frashëri, Qemal Stafa, Aleks Buda, and Protagonistët were welcomed at the Ministry for Europe and Affairs by Minister Igli Hasani in a special...
Prosecutors from Western Balkans share their experiences on efficiency and quality in a regional seminar organised in Vlora
The European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) , in co-ordination with the Consultative Council of European Prosecutors (CCPE) organised in Vlora a peer-to-peer workshop for prosecution offices of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo* entitled “Good practices and shared...
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