Qamile Metan Marra, the 117-year-old Albanian woman who has become known as one of the oldest women in the world, will receive a special state pension.
The decision was made by the Council of Ministers following widespread attention to her story in Albania and abroad.
Marra, who was born on August 19, 1909, became known to the public after journalist Blendi Fevziu shared her story. According to publicly available information, she is two days older than the woman currently recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest person in the world, reports Top Channel.
The story of the 117-year-old woman quickly attracted attention on social media and in foreign media outlets. One aspect that drew particular interest was her diet. Mother Qamile has said that her diet over the years has consisted of simple foods, including leafy greens, beans and dairy products.
She worked for around 35 years at an agricultural cooperative and had been receiving a pension of approximately 7,700 lek per month.
Following the publication of her story, the matter reached the Council of Ministers, which decided to grant her an additional special state pension.
Under the decision, Qamile Metan Marra will receive a supplement equivalent to ten times the social pension. However, the total amount of her pension, together with other benefits provided for by law and the new supplement, may not exceed twelve times the social pension.
Decision of the Council of Ministers
GRANTING A SPECIAL STATE PENSION SUPPLEMENT TO MS. QAMILE METAN MARRA
Pursuant to Article 100 of the Constitution and Article 5 of Law No. 7703, dated May 11, 1993, “On Social Insurance in the Republic of Albania,” as amended, upon the proposal of the Prime Minister, the Council of Ministers
DECIDES:
To grant Ms. Qamile Metan Marra a special state pension supplement in an amount equal to ten times the social pension. However, the total amount of the pension determined under Law No. 7703, dated May 11, 1993, and the benefits provided under laws governing supplementary schemes and special benefits, together with this supplement, shall not exceed twelve times the social pension.
