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Measures for food security are relatively scarce
The Albanian Helsinki Committee supports and lauds the investigation of the “Fiks Fare” show on food safety. AHC deems it necessary to emphasize the fact that it is not the first time that food products have resulted out of standards, but is of the opinion that this issue has not been pursued to the end....PROTECT SCHOOL STUDENTS AND YOUTH FROM THE POISON OF NARCOTIC SUBSTANCES
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) appreciates and encourages efforts in the engagement for and intensification of the coordinated fight of the State Police against the production and trafficking of narcotics as well as cleaning up the infiltrated from police ranks. In consultation with citizens and in support of some partial data, AHC expresses...INFORMING THE PUBLIC AND TRANSPARENCY TO CITIZENS – IMPORTANT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES
The pages of daily newspaper “Shqiptarja.com” during August of this year have featured data about the assets of those subjects that, pursuant to law no. 9049, dated 10.06.2003 “On the declaration and audit of assets, financial liabilities of elected officials and some public servants (amended),” are obliged to declare their assets. The Albanian Hel...More Responsibility and Transparency
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) has followed with attention the notifications in the media and that have been reflected in the relevant High State Audit (HSA), which talks about a series of denunciations by this independent constitutional institution, about damages that have been caused to the state budget in very large amounts, in billions o...Inclusivity and transparency on water price
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) has followed the discussion and debate in the Tirana Municipal Council regarding the increase in water price tariffs. AHC may not analyze, assess or reach a conclusion on whether it is necessary to increase the price of water. The resolution of this issue, in our opinion, requires a study of...- 04/04/2017in Announcements, Declarations & Press Releases, Good Governance - Press Statement & Notice
Pollution in the Villages of Kruja is Jeopardizing the Lives and Health of Citizens
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) followed with concern the video footage published by investigative show “Fiks Fare” of Top Channel television. The footage showed the disturbing pollution caused by the burning of limestone furnaces in the villages of Borizana and Nikël of Kruja. A few weeks ago, AHC observers conducted verifications in ... Fast and Effective Solution Required for the Demands of the Zharrëz Inhabitants
Today, on February 27, 2017, representatives of the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) met with inhabitants of the Zharrëz village, in Patos Municipality. These inhabitants have started for some days now a rally and have walked toward Tirana, settling in front of the Ministry of Energy and Industry. For some time now, Zharrëz inhabitants have compla...DISTURBING ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION IN THE VILLAGES OF BORIZANA AND KADIAS, KRUJA
Based on media reports as well as some complaints by inhabitants of the villages of Borizana and Kadias of Kruja, regarding the continuation of limestone furnace burning continuing, the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) conducted a verification mission on site. AHC met with elected representatives, inhabitants of the area, owners of companies and, ...- 09/12/2016in Announcements, Declarations & Press Releases, Good Governance - Press Statement & Notice, Legal Clinic - Press Statement & Notice
On respect for human rights and freedoms in Albania during 2016
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) is preparing the annual report with regard to the situation of respect for human rights and freedoms in our country during 2016. Based on an annual tradition, we decided to inform you in this press conference in a concise manner about some of the main findings and issues of this...
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