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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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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

An immigrant trafficking network operating between Albania and Greece has been dismantled, resulting in 10 arrests, the trafficking of over 500 migrants, and the seizure of 750,000 euros in illegal profits.

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

Tirana is preparing to host the EU-Balkans Forum from November 25-26, with a focus on energy, infrastructure, and tourism.

Top Channel: Tirana Hosts EU-Western Balkans Investment Conference

Tirana is hosting the second EU-Western Balkans Investment Conference, focusing on strategic partnerships and concrete investments.

Shqiptarja.com: Tirana Hosts Second EU-Western Balkans Investment Conference

Tirana is hosting the second EU-Western Balkans Investment Conference for two consecutive days, focusing on strategic partnerships and investments.

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

A report details 753 gifts received by Edi Rama during his four terms as Prime Minister, with mentions of gifts from leaders like Biden and Erdogan.

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

Prime Minister Rama has once again set up the 'Stone Table' outside the Prime Ministry and is inviting students for a dialogue for the tenth consecutive day.

Reporter.al: Students Take Normative Acts Against Protest to Constitutional Court

Students have challenged normative acts related to protests by taking them to the Constitutional Court.

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…

DW reports on systemic corruption within the Albanian government, suggesting reforms face skepticism and a realistic deadline of 2027.

Reporter.al: Balluk's Defense, Parliament Receives Failing Grade in Brussels

Regarding the defense of Belinda Balluku, the Albanian Parliament has received a negative assessment from Brussels.

Reporter.al: Rama-Veliaj Conflict: Independent Investigation of Claims by SPAK Requested

An independent investigation by SPAK has been requested concerning the conflict between Rama and Veliaj.

Reporter.al: Traces of Belinda Balluku in a Hidden Villa in Dhërmi

Evidence has been found linking Belinda Balluku to a hidden villa in Dhërmi.

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

A group involved in drug dealing near schools in Fier has been busted, with four individuals arrested and one sought by authorities. Approximately 2.9 kilograms of cannabis were seized.

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

BIRN reports that high bank fees are impeding the transition to a cashless economy.

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