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Former NYC mayor Eric Adams was granted Albanian citizenship and a passport by a presidential decree, following a visit to Albania where he praised Tirana and discussed collaboration with Prime Minister Edi Rama, underscoring stronger ties between Albania and New York.
Morocco, Albania and Greece are set to join Indonesia in the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, which will supervise ceasefire lines and potentially border issues; Indonesia plans a deployment starting in April with about 1,000 troops and up to 8,000 by June, with no specified deployment timelines yet for the other two countries.
Thousands gathered in Tirana for an anti-government demonstration led by opposition leader Sali Berisha; clashes with police escalated as protesters hurled Molotov cocktails and stones, police used teargas and water cannons; at least 10 officers injured and 25 protesters arrested; protesters demand Prime Minister Edi Rama resign and a technical government ahead of early elections.
A lion and a bear rescued from illegal captivity in Albania have been relocated to wildlife sanctuaries in Germany, highlighting ongoing issues with illegal wildlife trade and private pet ownership in the region.
A lion and a bear rescued from illegal captivity in Albania have been relocated to wildlife sanctuaries in Germany, highlighting ongoing issues with illegal wildlife trade and weak legislation in Albania. The animals, in poor health, are now receiving care and starting new lives in species-appropriate environments, thanks to the efforts of FOUR PAWS and authorities.
Sandra and Jeff Mayernik retired early by selling everything and moving abroad to Albania, where they enjoy a slower pace of life, healthier eating, and lower costs, but face challenges like loneliness and adapting to new languages and currencies.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama reassures that Russia will not attack Albania or other European countries, emphasizing NATO's strength and criticizing the EU's lack of a peace plan for Ukraine, while highlighting regional tensions and the importance of diplomatic efforts.
A judge in Albania was shot and killed during a court trial by a man who expected to lose his case, marking the first such incident in 35 years, prompting calls for increased security and harsher penalties for weapons possession.
New footage shows European leaders laughing at President Trump's frequent confusion between Albania and Armenia during a meeting, highlighting his struggles with country names and the perception that world leaders mock him behind his back.
Albania introduced an AI-generated government 'minister' named Diella in parliament to promote transparency and innovation, as part of its efforts to join the EU by 2030. The initiative received mixed reactions, with government officials praising its potential to improve efficiency and fight corruption, while opposition lawmakers criticized it as a possible tool for hiding graft. Diella, developed with Microsoft, is intended to assist with public service inquiries and symbolize technological progress.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama introduced an AI-based digital assistant named Diella as a 'Minister' in parliament to promote transparency and reduce corruption, but the opposition criticized it as a propaganda stunt, leading to a brief and tumultuous parliamentary session.
Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama appointed an AI-powered virtual assistant named Diella as a symbolic minister to combat corruption and improve transparency in public procurement, aiming to set an example and potentially influence government reform, despite mixed reactions and concerns about its constitutional validity.
Albania has appointed the world's first AI-made minister as part of its efforts to combat corruption and facilitate its EU accession, reflecting a growing interest in using artificial intelligence for governance.
Albania's prime minister Edi Rama has proposed replacing government ministers with AI models like ChatGPT to combat corruption and increase transparency, suggesting a future where AI could run the entire government, although this remains theoretical amid Albania's ongoing struggles with corruption and economic transition.
Albania is exploring the use of artificial intelligence to combat corruption and facilitate its accession to the European Union, amidst efforts to modernize and improve governance.