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Initial Screening for prisoners with mental health disorders successfully piloted in Albanian prisons and remand facilities.
With support from the European Union and the Council of Europe, the Albanian Prison Service has rolled out an Initial Screening for prisoners with mental health disorders as a health care priority from day one of their admission. The new approach, launched in March 2026, with a capacity-building...
From students to engaged citizens: The Power of the First Vote
Geraldina Priftaj’s path from student to engaged citizen is filled with anticipation and excitement. Fresh out of "Qemal Stafa" High School in Tirana, Geraldina is looking forward to starting her journey to become a journalist. At 18, she stands ready for a rite of passage: casting her first vote...
Albania Deepens Co-operation with Council of Europe on European Court Judgment Execution
A delegation from the Albanian State Advocate’s Office participated in a study visit to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, aimed at strengthening institutional dialogue and advancing the effective execution of the European Court of Human Rights judgments in Albania. Organised under the joint...
Council of Europe supports Anti-Corruption Reforms in Albania
Together with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and beneficiary institutions, we gathered for the Second Steering Committee Meeting of the project Enhancing Public Sector Resilience Against Corruption to review the progress achieved during the past six months of implementation and...
Strengthening the Right to Liberty and Security in Albania: Partners and Beneficiaries discuss key achievements and priorities
Key partners of the project Strengthening the Capacities of the Albanian Judiciary to Better Apply Standards on the Right to Liberty and Security gathered in Tirana in the second Steering Committee meeting, to review progress and shape future priorities. The project team provided an overview of...
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...
Partners review progress and priorities to strengthen property rights protection in Albania
"At the heart of the Council of Europe’s work are people: their dignity, their rights, and their trust in justice and public institutions, and this is also why the D-REX Action continues to matter." was highlighted by the Head of the Council of Europe Office in Tirana, Giulia Re, during the 5th...
Albania’s Central Election Commission advances strategic planning for 2027-2031
The Central Election Commission of Albania held a two-day institutional strategic planning retreat to review the implementation of its current Strategic Plan 2022-2026 and lay the foundations for the development of the new Strategic Plan 2027-2031. The Central Election Commission leadership,...
Cognitive Behavior Therapy successfully piloted in four Albanian prisons
The European Union and Council of Europe are assisting the Albanian Prison Service in delivering the Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), aimed at better preparing prisoners for release. In this framework, on 23 June 2026, an evaluation visit was conducted in Fier Prison by a team composed of a...
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...
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