HEADLINES
POLITICS
? U.S Ambassador makes public US assistance for local elections
? Meta presents ruling coalition candidate for mayor of Libohova
? Basha introduces the DP?s candidate for Gjirokast?r mayor
? President Nishani in Kukes urges people not to leave Albania
? Premier Rama met with Vice-President of German Bundestag, Singhamm
? Veliaj meets the residents of St. George, promises roads and better services
? Halim Kosova: Transparency and direct communication with citizens
? Albanian government takes an open stance against Russia
? A new wave of people leaving the country sparks strong political debates in Albania
? Veliaj: People who are leaving come from the communes governed by the opposition
? German ambassador: No asylum application is granted
? Decriminalization- Peleshi: ?We sill rigorously consider the USA declaration
? Integration Conference, Hahn: EU interested in Western Balkan consolidation
ECONOMY
? Currency Market /Euro appreciating against the ALL; Dollar falling
? Compensation of electricity; The government claims distribution, not reflected in the budget
? Kosovo, Albania?s second largest exports market
? In 2016 each consumer will have smart meters
? The first trimester- BoA restricts the crediting standards
? Northern areas – Agriculture Ministry initiates the grants distribution process
? Council of Ministers will set procedures for ?shops released from obligations?
? Shehi: Insurance companies increase by 23% in 2014
? Panariti: Farmers increased incomes due to selling
? MF-trimester: the revenue increase from excise
? Oil price increases again from the increase of price on stock exchange
? The APC sells to EDO surpluses with stock price
? Currency values today
CHRONICLE
? Tirana, 3 gunmen rob a car carrying a company?s money
? Albania urged to increase exchange of information with Europol
? Prosecution demands 53 years of imprisonment for 7 narcotics substances traffickers
SOCIETY
? Meta: Gjirokaster will see an exceptional growth in tourism this year
? A new wave of people leaving the country sparks strong political debates in Albania
? Exodus to be prevented by police forces, claims Police Director Cako
WEATHER
? Weather forecast tomorrow
