Sokol Olldashi’s wife, Enkelejda Olldashi, spoke today in a live broadcast on ‘Shqipëria Live’. She expressed that many things would be different if Olldashi were in the DP today. Before Olldashi tragically lost his life in a car accident on November 20, 2013, he was a Democratic Party deputy in the Assembly, elected in the … Read more
Millions of Americans change jobs throughout their careers, searching for better salaries, working conditions and opportunities. But when employees leave a company, one important financial detail can sometimes be overlooked: **retirement savings accumulated through a former employer**. For Albanian immigrants living in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and other states, this could be particularly relevant. … Read more
Evanthi Pango is the young woman who was injured a few minutes ago during the protest on Elbasani Street, in Tirana. She has been transported to the Trauma Hospital, where she is receiving the necessary medical care. There is still no official verdict on what hit the young woman in the head, however she was … Read more
Persons who provide false self-declarations to banks or other financial institutions may face fines ranging from 500 thousand to 1 million lekë. The measure is foreseen in the draft law “On the automatic exchange of financial account information”, recently submitted for public consultation by the Ministry of Finance. The draft also places responsibilities on customers, … Read more
Adriatik Kupi has announced his resignation from the position of Director General of Prisons, after seven months at the helm of this institution. Through a post on social media, Kupi said that this period was difficult, due to problems that required immediate intervention and decisions that had to be made responsibly. He announced that during … Read more
Changing jobs often means focusing on a new paycheck, a different schedule, and the next opportunity. But one financial detail can be easy to overlook: the retirement benefits connected to your previous employer. For Albanians who have worked for several companies in the United States, checking those old benefits could be a useful step toward … Read more
The digital platform “Price Mirror” is expected to be expanded with other products and commercial entities, so that consumers have the opportunity to be informed every day about market prices. Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced that the government’s objective is that by the end of this year, the number of articles included on the … Read more
For many Albanian immigrants living in America, building a good credit score is an important financial achievement. A strong credit history can help when applying for a mortgage, financing a car, renting an apartment or qualifying for certain financial products. But there is one detail that many borrowers overlook: having a credit score of 700 … Read more
The government has proposed amendments to the current housing law, where among the main programs to address the need for affordable housing will be payments for rents with the right to purchase for apartments in social housing and the provision of loans with 0% interest. The first scheme is the “Rent with the Right to … Read more
For many Albanian families living in America, raising children comes with significant financial responsibilities. Housing, groceries, childcare, transportation, school supplies and healthcare can consume a large portion of monthly household income. But when tax season arrives, some families may qualify for federal tax benefits that reduce their tax liability or increase their refund. Parents with … Read more