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OSCE Presence in Albania hosts workshop to empower women in cybersecurity
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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October 24, 2024
With the aim to empower aspiring women in cybersecurity, the OSCE Presence in Albania, in partnership with the National Cybersecurity Authority, organized a workshop featuring testimonies and panel discussions from successful women leaders in the...
Op-ed: Does the Rome court’s refusal to validate the detention order of the first asylum seekers brought to Albania mark the end of the Italy-Albania deal?
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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October 24, 2024
By Andreina De Leo, member of ECRE member organisation the Association for Juridical Studies on Immigration (ASGI) On 18 October, the Civil Court of Rome blocked the detention of 12 asylum seekers from Bangladesh and Egypt, who had been...
MEDITERRANEAN: Confusion regarding future of Italian migration centres in Albania ― ECtHR criticises Malta’s regime again ― Asylum seekers still trapped in Cyprus buffer zone ― Cyprus President calls for normalisation of relations with Syria ― NGOs cal…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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October 24, 2024
A decision by the Civil Court of Rome has led to uncertainty regarding the future of the recently opened Italian migration centres in Albania. The European Court of Human Rights has again criticised Malta’s treatment of vulnerable children and...
OSCE Presence in Albania organizes 10th annual Media Development Forum
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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October 23, 2024
Representatives from local media, public institutions, academics, and civil society gathered at the OSCE Presence in Albania's 10th annual Media Development Forum, a key event focused on the future of media freedom and integrity in the country....
Assistance from the OSCE Presence in Albania helps enhance informant management for Albanian law enforcement bodies
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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October 23, 2024
From 21 to 23 October 2024, the OSCE Presence in Albania conducted a comprehensive three-day training course focused on Informant Management, specifically designed for the Albanian State Police Informant Management Unit. This initiative also...
OSCE Presence organizes study visit on out-of-country voting for Albania’s Central Election Commission
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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October 18, 2024
From 14 to 17 October 2024, a delegation from Albania’s Central Election Commission (CEC), including representatives from the Regulatory Commission and the technical staff, conducted a study visit to Sarajevo, focused on the administration of the...
MEDITERRANEAN: Italian migration centres in Albania finally operational ― ECtHR ruling may give hope to people stranded in buffer zone ― ‘Historic’ ECtHR ruling on Samos refugee camp
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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October 17, 2024
The two Italian migration centres in Albania have finally opened and received their first intake of people seeking asylum. A recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) may provide encouragement to the people who are stuck in the...
Enhancing co-operation between the public sector and financial institutions in countering the financing of terrorism focus of OSCE training course in Albania
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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September 27, 2024
With a focus on further enhancing co-operation between the public sector and financial institutions to counter the financing of terrorism (CFT), the OSCE’s Transnational Threats Department with the support of the OSCE Presence in Albania organized...
ITALY: Recent Increase in Arrivals But Overall Decrease from 2023 ― Albanian PM Rejects Any Replicas of Italy-Albania Protocol ― Prosecutors Demand Six-Year Jail Term for Deputy PM in Rescue Vessel ‘Kidnapping’ Case ― New Security Decree Creates Concer…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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September 27, 2024
More than 1,200 people arrived in Italy irregularly on 21-22 September but the overall number in 2024 is significantly lower than the previous year. Albania Prime Minister Edi Rama has reminded EU leaders that the Italy-Albania Protocol is a...
OSCE Presence in Albania organizes Democracy Week series of events to mark International Democracy Day
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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September 16, 2024
On 16 September 2024, the OSCE Presence in Albania kicked off a week-long series of events branded Democracy Week to mark the International Democracy Day, 15 September. During the first event, together with the Central Election Commission (CEC),...
OSCE Presence supports Albania’s Data Protection Commissioner strengthen data protection in healthcare system
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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September 17, 2024
Data protection in healthcare is essential for preserving patient confidentiality, securing sensitive medical data, and maintaining trust in the healthcare system. On 17 September 2024, the OSCE Presence supported the Commissioner for the Right to...
OSCE Presence in Albania organizes workshop on illicit firearms trafficking
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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September 4, 2024
On 3 and 4 of September 2024, the OSCE Presence in Albania organized a two-day workshop on illicit firearms trafficking, involving members of the Trafficking Investigation Sectors of the Albanian State Police (ASP) at both the central and local...
Minister Fajon in Tirana: "I hope for Albania's early progress on the EU path"
Government of Slovenia
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August 26, 2024
SLOVENIA, August 26 - Minister Tanja Fajon concluded her official visit to Tirana, where she met with Albania's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Iglio Hasani, President Bajram BegaJ, Prime Minister Edi Rama and Speaker of Parliament Elisa...
Gender-responsive policing in focus at cadet training organized by OSCE and Albanian Security Academy
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 26, 2025
More than 400 police cadets in Albania strengthened their skills in gender-responsive policing during a series of one-day introductory training courses organized by the OSCE’s Transnational Threats Department, the OSCE Presence in Albania, and the...
Annual report of the European Commission on the rule of law: Slovenia achieves significant progress
Government of Slovenia
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July 8, 2025
SLOVENIA, July 8 - Slovenia will continue to actively build an open, democratic and inclusive legal order based on respect for the rule of law, human rights and the independence of institutions, and will remain committed to the fundamental values...
OSCE and the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel (‘CT Travel’) Programme provide expert support to Turkmenistan with establishing an Advance Passenger Information (API) system
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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July 8, 2025
8 July 2025, Ashgabat – Officials from the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan held a two-day online consultation with experts from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel...
Balkans Heat Wave Projected to Ease, While Wildfire Threat Remains
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The intense heat wave scorching the Balkans is projected to ease starting Tuesday, according to meteorologists, as regional authorities continue to battle dozens of wildfires fueled by scorching temperatures and dry conditions. In Bosnia...
OSCE leads regional effort to prevent youth violence across South-Eastern Europe
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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July 7, 2025
As peer violence and early criminal behavior among young people become growing concerns, the OSCE held an intensive two-day regional training in Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 2 and 3 July. The event brought together key frontline...
OSCE Presence presents feasibility study for Research Centre on Local Development at Gjirokastra University
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 24, 2025
On 24 June, the OSCE Presence in Albania, in partnership with the University of Gjirokastra, presented the findings of a feasibility assessment for a Research Centre for Local Development. The event convened academic staff, government...
Albanian Parliament launches e-Legislation Portal with OSCE and Swiss support
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 23, 2025
On 23 June 2025, in an important milestone for Albania’s legislative process, the Assembly of Albania launched the e-Legislation Portal, created through a project of the OSCE Presence in Albania with funding from the Swiss government. The Portal,...