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EU Accession Push: Prime Minister Edi Rama marked the 1996 election anniversary by saying Albania now lives in “two worlds,” linking the disputed past to today’s EU momentum after Brussels moved talks into the closing phase; Albania also says it never sought EU veto rights as it advances toward membership. EU Talks Milestone: The 8th Albania–EU Intergovernmental Conference confirmed Albania met interim benchmarks in the “Fundamentals” cluster and set closing benchmarks, opening the way to start closing negotiating chapters, with Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos calling it a major step. Border Trade Agenda: Albania’s CEFTA chairmanship in 2026 will focus on faster border crossings and paperless trade, including shorter waits, better digital systems, and wider recognition of electronic signatures. Poverty and Living Costs: INSTAT revised data show over 10% of Albanians struggle to cover basic living needs, with about 245,015 people in extreme poverty and persistent bill-payment delays. Crime and Justice: Eurojust backed an Italy–Albania operation that arrested suspects tied to drug trafficking and money laundering; in Fier, a lawyer and translator were sent to trial over alleged document forgery. Environment in Qerret: Residents in Qerret’s Blue Lagoon area accuse local authorities of cutting pine trees, demolishing walls, and building a new shoreline access road without consultation. Tourism Update: Foreign visitor numbers rose again in April, with more than 891,000 arrivals.

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