{"id":84087,"date":"2026-04-23T14:11:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T12:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=84087"},"modified":"2026-04-23T16:14:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:14:27","slug":"albanian-parliament-holds-a-minute-of-silence-for-the-passing-of-rexhep-qosja","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/albanian-parliament-holds-a-minute-of-silence-for-the-passing-of-rexhep-qosja\/","title":{"rendered":"Albanian Parliament holds a minute of silence for the passing of Rexhep Qosja"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"278\">The <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Parliament of Albania<\/span><\/span> held a minute of silence during today\u2019s plenary session in honor of the passing of <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Rexhep Qosja<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"410\">The proposal was made by the head of the Socialist Party\u2019s parliamentary group, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Taulant Balla<\/span><\/span>, who stated:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"991\">\u201cAcademician Rexhep Qosja, whose work represents an irreplaceable contribution to our national memory and our dignity as a nation, remains of vital importance. As a sign of respect for his contribution to the Albanian language, it is only fitting that we honor his legacy. In accordance with the rules of Parliament, once the chamber meets the protocol for such a solemn moment, we will commemorate his work by holding a minute of silence. The family has requested privacy and no official ceremony will be held. May the memory of Academician Rexhep Qosja be eternal,\u201d said Balla.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Parliament of Albania held a minute of silence during today\u2019s plenary session in honor of the passing of Rexhep Qosja. 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