Government Plans Pension Hikes; Property Survey Begins
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The government has announced plans to increase pensions in the lead-up to local elections, a move that could significantly impact voter sentiment. Concurrently, the Cadastre has launched a door-to-door survey in 23 Himara villages to tackle long-standing issues of property ownership, with a detailed schedule now made public.
In legal developments, Brazil's Supreme Court has approved the extradition of Ervin Matës, who is accused of international drug trafficking, to Albania, marking a notable step in cross-border crime efforts. This comes as Daniel Lawton, a US State Department official, praised the effectiveness of Albania's Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) in combating transnational criminal organizations. Separately, a court has declared the arrests of 14 protesters near the Prime Ministry earlier this month unlawful.
The 'Mountain Package' legislation is now facing scrutiny from the Constitutional Court, which will hear the case in a plenary session. Meanwhile, anti-government protests persist, with citizens vocalizing demands related to Prime Minister Edi Rama and Belinda Balluku, and a potential march towards parliament being indicated.