The U.S. Embassy in Tirana welcomes the establishment of the High Prosecutorial Council and the High Judicial Council. We congratulate the prosecutors and judges who took part in the voting for their courage and for choosing to change Albania’s history. The formation of the Councils marks a crucial step in the implementation of Albania’s justice ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 12 December, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Albania
Good morning and thank you to OSHEE CEO, Mr. Adrian Cela. I am honored to be here for this MoU signing and to mark the newest stage of partnership between our two governments. Not long ago, Albania faced a real energy crisis. Power outages, high import prices, and energy losses estimated as high as 45 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 12 December, 2018 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, Speeches, U.S. & Albania, U.S. Agencies
People’s Advocate Ballanca, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. This past summer, several of my Embassy colleagues attended a ceremony at the site of the former communist labor camp in Tepelena. They gathered there with many others, including several of you here today, to honor the former inmates of that camp. During that ceremony, President Meta ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 11 December, 2018 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy, Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Albania
An independent, accountable, and professional judiciary will benefit Albanian citizens who have overwhelmingly expressed support for justice sector reform. A fully functioning justice system is also in the clear interest of Albanian judges and prosecutors. We call on Albanian judges and prosecutors to ensure a free and transparent election process for magistrates in the High Prosecutorial ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 10 December, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Albania
This year, the U.S. Embassy has called upon honest, patriotic judges and prosecutors with integrity to serve their country on the High Judicial Council and High Prosecutorial Council. With the formation of these justice institutions on the horizon, Albania is on the verge of creating a justice system that truly serves the interests of its ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 7 December, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Albania
Prosecutor General Marku, students and faculty of the School of Magistrates, In December 1999, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 54/134, proclaiming November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This day is the official start of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a yearly campaign where we ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 6 December, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Gender Issues, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Albania
On behalf of the United States government and the American people, I congratulate the people of Albania as you celebrate your Independence Day. As you commemorate your 106 years of independence, we in America celebrate and recognize our enduring friendship with Albania. The United States values Albania’s commitment to NATO and the Global Coalition to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 28 November, 2018 | Topics:
History, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Albania, U.S. Secretary of State
Download the full resolution Independence Day poster
here .
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 27 November, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy, Europe & Eurasia, History, News, U.S. & Albania
Sokol Balla: Good evening and welcome to this second edition of Real Story here on Vizion Plus, every Monday and Thursday, at 9 pm. I am Sokol Balla. It’s a new studio, a new season, and we start the program with an invitee who comes here for the first time and, unfortunately, also for the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 13 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Embassy, Events, History, News, Policy, Political Affairs, U.S. & Albania
In a ceremony held on June 21 at the U.S. Embassy, U.S. Charge D’Affaires Ryan Roberts and U.S. Defense Attaché James Hilton presented the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) Acceptance Certificate to Albanian Cadet Enea Hilaj who was accompanied by his family. Mr. Hilaj is the fourth Albanian Cadet to attend the Academy but the first ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 21 June, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Education, Embassy, Events, News, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., Success Stories, U.S. & Albania
Are you a journalism student and want to help combat corruption? Apply to be a part of the investigative journalism lab! Selected students who demonstrate passion and courage for independent, investigative journalism will participate in a mentoring program and write investigative stories on important issues in Albania. Cutting-edge equipment and journalism training will be provided ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 1 June, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Albania
MS NAUERT: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the State Department. Thank you for coming in so early this morning for the unveiling of the
International Religious Freedom Report . I’d like to first introduce Secretary Pompeo, who will give some brief remarks and an announcement. And then Ambassador Sam Brownback, who is our global ambassador for religious freedom, will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 29 May, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, News, Reports, Speeches, U.S. & Albania, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Minister Ahmetaj, Minister Nikolla, Amb. Ndisi, Mr. Ilirjani, Director Micko, Ms. Laçi, dear graduates, One of my first jobs was as a baker. It was my first year in university and I woke up every day at five in the morning and learned to bake bread, cookies, pies and cakes. It was a great job ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 6 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Albania, U.S. Agencies
Today U.S. Ambassador Donald Lu and Albanian Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka welcomed the delivery of the first shipment of U.S. disaster response equipment to Albania’s Directorate of Civil Emergencies to enhance their capacity to respond to future flooding. The shipment was sent from Livorno, Italy after extensive coordination with the European Command (EUCOM) Humanitarian Assistance ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 30 January, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Press Releases, U.S. & Albania
Minister Xhaçka, Director Premçi, brave men and women of the Albanian Armed Forces, Good afternoon. I come with a simple message from your American allies — We believe in the heroism of Albanian soldiers, sailors and airmen. We have seen this heroism in Afghanistan, in Iraq, in Bosnia, in Mali and in Latvia. We have ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 30 January, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Albania
Rector Gjana, Professor Hajderi, Rector Teliti, religious leaders, professors, dear students, Good morning. I am joining you today to say bravo to you about your work on promoting religious tolerance. So I will begin with some comments about religious tolerance in my life and here in Albania. Then I want to talk about Holocaust Remembrance ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 30 January, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Speeches, U.S. & Albania
U.S. Embassy Tirana celebrated Albania’s Independence Day with a very special show. Embassy staff dressed in traditional folk costumes from all regions of Albania, showcasing not only their beautiful and unique craftsmanship, but also Albania’s culture and art that was passed from generation to generation.
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 28 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Culture, Embassy, Events, History, U.S. & Albania
by Zylfie Braha, from “Bajram Abdiu” high school, in Bicaj, Kukes, who is currently placed at the “Three rivers” high school, in Michigan. The experience till now has been so exciting! At the begging I thought this was going to be the most exciting part but now I’m not really sure which is the most ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 22 November, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., Success Stories, U.S. & Albania
Minister Gjiknuri, Minister Ahmetaj, colleagues, My colleagues dared me to start today’s workshop with an energy joke. Here goes: Why did the gardener plant a light bulb? He thought he would get a power plant! Albania has been pulling energy from the ground for more than 100 years. Crude oil was first discovered at Patos ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 7 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, Government Offices, News, Speeches, U.S. & Albania
Good morning. It is a pleasure to back in Berat. This is the second of many meetings that we are having with young people in towns across Albania. When I was asked where I might want to speak to young people, my first answer was Berat – which is probably my favorite town in Albania ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 7 November, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy, News, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Albania
* as prepared for delivery Mr. Kola, Mr. Kacorri, Mrs. Reci, dear students, Good morning. This is my first visit to Rrëshen and I love it here. This is also our first of many meetings with young people in towns across Albania. We have a message for you, but we also hope to learn something ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 28 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Embassy, Events, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Albania
Representatives Devin Nunes and Rick Crawford visited Albania, where they met with a variety of leaders to discuss a range of issues, including the NATO alliance, regional security, defense and counterterrorism cooperation, and other bilateral affairs. During their visit, Representatives Nunes and Crawford met with President Meta, Democratic Party leader Lulzim Basha, and other government ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 2 August, 2017 | Topics:
Embassy, Events, News, U.S. & Albania
From April 10 – 24th, the Public Affairs Section brought international NGO 10 Million Discs to Albania to spread the concepts of teamwork, conflict resolution, leadership, personal accountability, and mutual respect through the sport of Ultimate Frisbee. They worked with P.E. teachers and students from Shkoder, Lezha, Tirana, Durres, Kavaja, Vlora, and Fier. Ultimate Frisbee ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 24 April, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Embassy, Events, Public Affairs, U.S. & Albania
U.S. Senator John McCain visited Albania on Friday, where he highlighted the U.S.- Albania military partnership, the importance of the country’s judicial reform, and efforts to defeat ISIS. Senator McCain, who serves as the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, met with President Bujar Nishani, Prime Minister Edi Rama, Parliamentary Leader Ilir Meta, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 14 April, 2017 | Topics:
Embassy, Events, Government Offices, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Albania
What happens when you put an amazing Albanian band, Ambassador Lu and our U.S. Embassy staff in the same room? Check it out. Happy holidays to everyone!
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By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 31 December, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Public Affairs, U.S. & Albania, Video
