
The National Chamber of Crafts participated in the 3rd Meeting of the EU–Albania Joint Consultative Committee (JCC), held with the participation of representatives from Albanian institutions, the European Union, business organisations, trade unions, and civil society.
The meeting focused on Albania’s progress in the European integration process, particularly within Cluster
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The National Chamber of Crafts participated in the Tripartite Exchange Seminar (TES) at high level on the theme: “The Role of Social Dialogue in the Digital Transition and Artificial Intelligence (AI)”.
The seminar was organized by the European Training Foundation, Cedefop, Eurofound, and the European Commission.

The National Chamber of Crafts participated in the High-Level Tripartite Meeting entitled “Improving Access to Social Protection for Domestic Seasonal Workers in the Tourism Sector in Albania,” held on March 25, 2026, in Tirana.
The event was organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) as part of its initiatives aimed
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The National Chamber of Crafts participated in the Integrated Policy Management Group (IPMG) Meeting on Human Capital Development, held on 11 March 2026 in Tirana. The meeting was organized and led by the Ministry of Economy and Innovation, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection and the Embassy
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BiznesAlbania and the National Chamber of Crafts held a meeting with the European Parliament Rapporteur for Albania, Andreas Schieder, as part of his official visit tour in Albania on January 29, 2026.
The meeting was attended by representatives of business organizations and trade unions, focusing on the social and
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On 21 November 2025, the Second Meeting of the EU–Albania Civil Society Joint Consultative Committee was held in Brussels. Among its members is Mr. Koli Sinjari, Executive Director of BiznesAlbania and Secretary General of the National Chamber of Crafts.
The meeting focused on the current state of EU–Albania relations, in
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Giovanni Firera, former Honorary Consul of Albania in Italy, has been appointed by the National Chamber of Crafts of Albania (DHKZ) as representative for the Piedmont region, with responsibilities extended across all of Italy.
This appointment aims to strengthen cooperation between Albanian and Italian institutions, opening new paths for economic,
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Giovanni Firera's interview for Gravita Zero
Craftsmanship represents a shared heritage between Albania and Italy and is a sector deeply rooted in tradition, creativity, and skill, with great potential for economic and cultural development.
In this context, Dr. Giovanni Firera has been appointed as the official representative of the National
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The National Chamber of Crafts participated in the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference, organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva, as a social partner and member of the official delegation from Albania.
During the proceedings in Geneva, the Chamber also held meetings with representatives of counterpart organizations
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The first meeting of the EU-Albania Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) took place on 4 April 2025 in Tirana, Albania. This platform, established within the institutional framework of the EU-Albania Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA), will enable representatives from both the EU and Albanian civil society to monitor the country's
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