Cultural heritage is continuously threatened by illegal trafficking, theft, and the illicit export of cultural property.

In response, the European Union and UNESCO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, Culture, and Innovation, have addressed this issue through specialized training for professionals in the judiciary and prosecution sectors.

This initiative is part of the EU-funded project “Combatting the Illegal Trafficking of Cultural Property in the Western Balkans,” which was also a focus last year. The project aims to strengthen institutional capacities, enhance the legal framework, and promote regional cooperation to safeguard Albania’s cultural treasures.

The Ministry, alongside European organizations, is dedicated to protecting our cultural heritage—an invaluable resource that shapes our history, identity, and collective memory.

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