TIRANA, January 14 – Schools across the country held the first phase of the National Albanian Language Contest, an initiative by the Ministry of Education and Sports to promote correct use of Albanian.

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared moments from the first phase and said the contest has become a tradition in the pre-university system. He added that it celebrates identity, shapes thinking, and strengthens society through a language that inspires generations.

The annual contest started on January 12 this year and includes all ninth-grade classes nationwide.

Officials said the contest benefits both students and teachers. It ensures Albanian is taught with quality across generations. They added that it encourages students to expand cultural horizons and learn more about the language and heritage. The initiative highlights the importance of Albanian as a core part of national identity in a fast-changing technological era.

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