Over past six years, government has funded 112 public university laboratories to modernize country’s scientific infrastructure
TIRANA, November 11 /ATA/ – Over the last six years, the Ministry of Education and the National Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation modernized national scientific infrastructure by funding 112 public university research labs. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video on social media today featuring the Electronic Design and …
Wendt meets with Albanian alumni to discuss US help to bring their local solutions to life
TIRANA, November 13 /ATSH/ – United States Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt met with young U.S. exchange alumni. During the meeting, they discussed ideas and solutions proposed by the youth for the development of their respective communities. The U.S. Embassy in Tirana noted that the meeting focused on hearing their …
Bodo meets with British Ambassador to discuss prison modernization and inmate transfers
TIRANA, November 13 /ATSH/ – General Director of Prisons Sadleva Bodo held a meeting with the British Ambassador to Albania Nicholas Abbott. Officials met to review their long-standing cooperation, emphasizing recent investments in prison infrastructure, modernization and logistics. The General Directorate of Prisons reported that talks centered on ongoing joint …
Berisha: Opposition unity at the heart of Electoral Reform
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ The Democratic Party convened its parliamentary group to review the work of the Electoral Reform working group and assess OSCE/ODIHR recommendations. Berisha said that Albanian authorities had addressed almost none of the recommendations, adding that progress depended on agreement between both sides in the bipartisan committee. …
EU Ambassador: Violence against women in politics undermines democracy
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – Violence, intimidation and online abuse targeting women in public life have no place in politics and undermine democratic representation, the European Union’s ambassador to Albania, Sofia Moreira de Sousa, said on Friday. Speaking ahead of the international campaign known as the 16 Days of Activism …
Next NATO summit to be held in Tirana, date to be decided by alliance
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – The Agency for Media and Information (MIA) said on Friday that the decision to host the next NATO summit in Tirana remained unchanged, clarifying that only the timing of the event was yet to be determined. In a statement posted on social media, MIA said …
Bylykbashi presents DP’s Electoral Reform package, proposes 45 articles to separate state and ruling party
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ Oerd Bylykbashi, co-chair of the Special Commission on Electoral Reform, presented the Democratic Party’s package on separating the state from the ruling party. The package envisages interventions in eight key areas, aimed at preventing the use of public administration, funds and state resources for electoral gain. …
Crypto-Asset Markets, Kajo: More comprehensive legal framework to support development of new services
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ The draft law “On Crypto-Asset Markets” seeks to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital finance in Albania, strengthen consumer protection and define operators’ responsibilities. Deputy Minister Martin Kajo said it would help the economy capitalise on technological advances and create opportunities for investment, entrepreneurship and …
Economy growing close to potential, lending expands by 15.5%
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – Albania’s economy maintained solid growth momentum in 2026, supported by consumption, investment, exports and expanding credit, with economic output rising by 3.6% in the second quarter, following growth of 3.7% in the first quarter, the Bank of Albania said. In its quarterly Monetary Policy Report, …
Rain across Albania on Friday, with winds reaching 30 m/s
Albania will experience unsettled weather on Friday, with cloud cover, rain and strong winds, mainly along the coast and in valleys. The Military Meteorological Service forecasts moderate to dense cloud cover, with occasional sunny intervals. Rain will begin in the early hours across most of the country, with light intensity …
TIRANA, November 11 /ATA/ – Over the last six years, the Ministry of Education and the National Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation modernized national scientific infrastructure by funding 112 public university research labs. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video on social media today featuring the Electronic Design and …
TIRANA, November 13 /ATSH/ – United States Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt met with young U.S. exchange alumni. During the meeting, they discussed ideas and solutions proposed by the youth for the development of their respective communities. The U.S. Embassy in Tirana noted that the meeting focused on hearing their …
TIRANA, November 13 /ATSH/ – General Director of Prisons Sadleva Bodo held a meeting with the British Ambassador to Albania Nicholas Abbott. Officials met to review their long-standing cooperation, emphasizing recent investments in prison infrastructure, modernization and logistics. The General Directorate of Prisons reported that talks centered on ongoing joint …
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ The Democratic Party convened its parliamentary group to review the work of the Electoral Reform working group and assess OSCE/ODIHR recommendations. Berisha said that Albanian authorities had addressed almost none of the recommendations, adding that progress depended on agreement between both sides in the bipartisan committee. …
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – Violence, intimidation and online abuse targeting women in public life have no place in politics and undermine democratic representation, the European Union’s ambassador to Albania, Sofia Moreira de Sousa, said on Friday. Speaking ahead of the international campaign known as the 16 Days of Activism …
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – The Agency for Media and Information (MIA) said on Friday that the decision to host the next NATO summit in Tirana remained unchanged, clarifying that only the timing of the event was yet to be determined. In a statement posted on social media, MIA said …
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ Oerd Bylykbashi, co-chair of the Special Commission on Electoral Reform, presented the Democratic Party’s package on separating the state from the ruling party. The package envisages interventions in eight key areas, aimed at preventing the use of public administration, funds and state resources for electoral gain. …
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ The draft law “On Crypto-Asset Markets” seeks to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital finance in Albania, strengthen consumer protection and define operators’ responsibilities. Deputy Minister Martin Kajo said it would help the economy capitalise on technological advances and create opportunities for investment, entrepreneurship and …
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – Albania’s economy maintained solid growth momentum in 2026, supported by consumption, investment, exports and expanding credit, with economic output rising by 3.6% in the second quarter, following growth of 3.7% in the first quarter, the Bank of Albania said. In its quarterly Monetary Policy Report, …
Albania will experience unsettled weather on Friday, with cloud cover, rain and strong winds, mainly along the coast and in valleys. The Military Meteorological Service forecasts moderate to dense cloud cover, with occasional sunny intervals. Rain will begin in the early hours across most of the country, with light intensity …