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Albanian authorities have dismantled a significant migrant trafficking network operating between Albania and Greece, leading to 10 arrests and the seizure of 750,000 euros in illegal profits. The operation uncovered the trafficking of over 500 migrants.

In other news, the capital, Tirana, is set to host the EU-Balkans Forum from November 25-26, with a focus on energy, infrastructure, and tourism. Meanwhile, a report has revealed that Prime Minister Edi Rama received 753 gifts during his four terms in office, including from international leaders.

Student activists have escalated their response to protest-related regulations, taking normative acts to the Constitutional Court for review. This comes as Prime Minister Edi Rama continues his dialogue with students for the tenth consecutive day, again setting up the 'Stone Table' outside the Prime Ministry.

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Migrant Trafficking Network Dismantled

Albanian authorities have dismantled a large migrant trafficking network operating between Albania and Greece, resulting in 10 arrests, the trafficking of over 500 migrants, and the seizure of 750,000 euros in illegal profits.

Top Channel Migrant Trafficking Network Dismantled Between Albania and Greece ↗

Tirana to Host EU-Balkans Investment Conference

Tirana is preparing to host the EU-Balkans Forum from November 25-26, focusing on strategic partnerships and concrete investments in energy, infrastructure, and tourism.

BalkanWeb Tirana hosts EU-Balkans Forum: Energy, Infrastructure, Tourism in Focus ↗
Top Channel Tirana Hosts EU-Western Balkans Investment Conference ↗
Shqiptarja.com Tirana Hosts Second EU-Western Balkans Investment Conference ↗

Prime Minister Rama's Gifts Detailed in Report

A new report details 753 gifts received by Prime Minister Edi Rama during his four terms in office, including mentions of gifts from international leaders like Biden and Erdogan.

Reporter.al From Biden to Erdogan, 753 Gifts Received by Edi Rama in Four Terms ↗

Students Challenge Protest Regulations in Constitutional Court

Students have taken legal action, challenging normative acts related to protests by submitting them to the Constitutional Court. This occurs as Prime Minister Edi Rama continues his dialogue with students for the tenth consecutive day, using the 'Stone Table' initiative.

Top Channel Prime Minister Rama Continues Dialogue with Students ↗
Reporter.al Students Take Normative Acts Against Protest to Constitutional Court ↗

Concerns Over Systemic Corruption and Reforms

DW reports on systemic corruption within the Albanian government, suggesting that reforms face skepticism with a realistic deadline of 2027. Separately, the Albanian Parliament received a negative assessment from Brussels regarding the defense of former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, who is linked to a hidden villa in Dhërmi and faces requests for an independent investigation into the Rama-Veliaj conflict by SPAK.

BalkanWeb Systemic corruption within the government / DW: Albania's reform is met with… ↗
Reporter.al Balluk's Defense, Parliament Receives Failing Grade in Brussels ↗
Reporter.al Rama-Veliaj Conflict: Independent Investigation of Claims by SPAK Requested ↗
Reporter.al Traces of Belinda Balluku in a Hidden Villa in Dhërmi ↗

Drug Ring Supplying Schools in Fier Dismantled

A drug dealing group operating near schools in Fier has been busted, resulting in four arrests and the seizure of approximately 2.9 kilograms of cannabis.

Shqiptarja.com Drug Ring Supplying Near Schools in Fier Dismantled ↗

High Bank Fees Hinder Cashless Economy

A report by BIRN indicates that high bank fees are impeding Albania's transition to a cashless economy.

BalkanWeb BIRN: High bank fees hinder cash-less economy ↗