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Albania: Government announces pension increases, property action — FrontPages.eu, September 16, 2026

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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.

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The Albanian government is planning to increase pensions ahead of local elections, while the Cadastre has initiated an on-site survey in 23 Himara villages to identify and address properties lacking ownership documents, with a schedule for the door-to-door identification now published.

Reporter.al: Government Promises Pension Hikes Ahead of Local Elections

The Albanian government is reportedly planning to increase pensions as local elections approach, a move that could influence voter sentiment.

Top Channel: Property Ownership Issues in Himara: Cadastre Begins On-Site Survey

The Cadastre is going door-to-door in 23 villages in Himara to identify properties lacking ownership documents, with a schedule now published.

Brazil's Supreme Court has approved the extradition of Ervin Matës to Albania, where he is accused of international drug trafficking. This development comes as Daniel Lawton, a US State Department official, commended Albania's Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) for its effective work and continued cooperation in combating transnational criminal organizations. Additionally, a court has ruled that the arrests of 14 protesters near the Prime Ministry earlier this month were unlawful.

Top Channel: SPAK's Work Effective, US Official Praises Cooperation Against Transnational…

A US State Department official, Lawton, praised the effectiveness of Albania's Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) and affirmed ongoing cooperation to combat transnational criminal organizations.

Top Channel: Accused of International Drug Trafficking, Brazil's Supreme Court Approves…

Brazil's Supreme Court has approved the extradition of Ervin Matës, accused of international drug trafficking, to Albania.

Reporter.al: Court Declares Arrests of 14 Protesters Near Prime Ministry Unlawful

A court has ruled that the arrests of 14 protesters who gathered near the Prime Ministry were unlawful.

Anti-government protests are ongoing, with demonstrators alleging 'Rama and Belinda in prison' and signaling a potential march towards parliament. This comes as the 'Mountain Package' legislation has been appealed to the Constitutional Court for a plenary session, and a new chapter in the salary conflict between Prime Minister Edi Rama and the justice system is unfolding.

BalkanWeb: Protests and Arrests: 'Rama and Belinda in Prison' Allegations Spark…

Protests are underway with allegations of 'Rama and Belinda in prison', leading citizens to gather and signaling a potential march towards parliament.

Top Channel: 'Mountain Package' Challenged in Constitutional Court

The 'Mountain Package' has been appealed to the Constitutional Court, and the case will be heard in a plenary session.

Reporter.al: Salary Conflict: A New Chapter in Rama's Clashes with Justice

A conflict regarding salaries marks a new phase in the ongoing disputes between Prime Minister Rama and the justice system.

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