General legislation on culture Following the objectives of the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, the Ministry of Culture approved the Strategy for Culture 2019-2025 in 2019, providing directions and measures regarding the creative industries, culture in economic development, digitalization of cultural expressions, promotion of new artistic expressions, intensifying cultural exchanges, the inclusion of civil society and youth in cultural policy and legal framework debates, etc. Participation in international activities and promotion of Albanian culture are priorities and Law Nr. 27/2018 on Cultural Heritage and Museums sets rules on the trade and movement of cultural assets. Other important... read more →
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If you are not happy with the results below please do another searchOther areas of general legislation No legal actions regarding intellectual property rights and royalties. No status for artists based on the UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of the Artist146
Data protection laws Law Nr. 9887, date 10.03.2008 “On protection of personal data”, changed by Law Nr. 48/2012 "On some additions and changes to Law Nr. 9887/2008 "On the protection of personal data", changed to Law Nr. 120/2014 "On some additions and changes to Law Nr. 9887/2008" On the protection of personal data"141. The Constitution of the Albanian Republic and Law Nr.119/2014 “For the right to information”142 are directly related to the right to information encouraging integrity, transparency and responsibility of public authorities. The Commissioner for the Right to Information and Protection of Personal Data143 is the authority in charge of supervising and monitoring... read more →
Copyright provisions Until 1993, there were no author’s rights and related royalties as the works belonged to the government regime of 1945-1990, and in 1994 Albania signed the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works. On February 19, 2007 Albania ratified the Hague Agreement of 1960 and on March 23, 2000 ratified the 1999 Geneva Act on the international registration of industrial designs. In April 2005, the Albanian Parliament passed Law Nr. 9380 on Copyright and other related rights which abolished all previous parliament and government acts dating since 1992. The Albanian Copyright Office (ACO) was established for authors'... read more →
Labour laws According to article 18 of the Republic of Albania’s Constitution, everyone is equal before the law. No one can be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, language, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, or educational, economic, or social status. No one can be discriminated against except for instances where there is a legal or objective reason for not getting a job. During hiring and after employment, an Albanian employer may not discriminate amongst employees, must allow them the right to unions, protect them from corruption, and follow laws regarding the minimum age of employees. Other items are covered... read more →
Tax laws130 Law nr. 87/2014 “On some changes in law no. 9136, dated 11.9.2003, "On the collection of compulsory social and health insurance contributions in the Republic of Albania", as amended Law nr. 86/2014 “On some changes and additions to law no. 9975, dated 28.7.2008, "On National Taxes", as amended Law no. 85/2014 “On some changes in law no. 9632, dated 30.10.2006, "On the Local Tax System", as amended Law no. 84/2014 “On some changes in the law no. 9920, dated 19.5.2008, "On Tax Procedures in the Republic of Albania", as amended Law no. 83/2014 “On some changes in law no. 8438, dated 28.12.1998, "On... read more →
Social security frameworks The Social Insurance Institute129 is the main institution for the administration of social insurance in general, and of pension policies in particular. Largely beginning in 2015-2016, social security agreements have been made with Belgium, Luxemburg, North Macedonia, Turkey, Kosovo, Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany, Canada (2019), with more expected to be completed soon with Bulgaria, Croatia, USA, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands and France.
Allocation of public funds Public Institution budgets are created and administered based on the Law and Decision by the Council of Ministers Nr. 432, date 28.06.2006 “For creation and administration of income, generated by budgeting institutions” and other guidelines by the Minister of Heritage and Finance.
Constitution Constitution of the Republic of Albania128: Article 10 In the Republic of Albania there is no official religion. The state is neutral in questions of belief and conscience, and also, it guarantees the freedom of their expression in public life. The state recognizes the equality of religious communities. Article 14 The official language in the Republic of Albania is Albanian. The national flag is red with a two-headed black eagle in the centre. The seal of the Republic of Albania presents a red shield with a black, two-headed eagle in the centre. At the top of the shield, in gold colour, is the helmet... read more →
Other main cultural policy issues Sources of further information: Albania Covid-19 and Culture Report 2019-2021, Compendium of Cultural Policies and Trends87 Socio-economic impact assessment of Covid-19 on cultural and creative sectors in Albania, Commissioned by UNESCO, through its Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe, in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture of Albania, 202088