This is the news from Wednesday 18 December.
Albanian parliament is set to vote on Friday on a law allowing the legalisation of cannabis for medical purposes. The ruling Socialist Party will vote in favour while the opposition opposes the law, stating it was tabled for voting without proper consultation. They also say that the law will pave the way for an increase in drug trafficking.
The Partnership Document between Albania and the European Union was signed today in Brussels. The agreement provides for cooperation and assistance with Albania in the field of defense and security. The EU’s chief diplomat Kaja Kallas stated that this agreement is an investment in Europe’s common security.
The Albanian government has opened a competition for the construction of a railway to connect Albania with Montenegro. The project has a cost of about 350 million euros, is 120 kilometers long and will start from Vore near Tirana and stretch to the border Hani I Hotit at the border with Montenegro.
Artan Grubi, the former deputy prime minister of North Macedonia is still wanted by the Skopje Courts following allegations of corruption while in public office. The former deputy prime minister has been out of North Macedonia for several days.
