Fading Away: Sicily’s Ancient Albanian Community Fears its Identity Risks Erasure
Climate change, job losses and emigration threaten the future of the centuries-old Arbereshe community on the Italian island of Sicily. Original post Here
Bringing the Balkans into Schengen: a Win-Win Scenario for Europe
Inviting Western Balkan countries into Europe’s borderless travel area would ease their frontier disputes and revive EU credibility at the same time. Original post Here
French and Czech Companies Join Future2Tech 2026 Technology and Innovation Fair
Future2Tech 2026 has brought together public institutions, companies, entrepreneurs and other key players from Albania’s technology and innovation ecosystem. Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj, Interior Minister Ervin Demo, Deputy Environment Minister Gent Gazheli and National Cyber Security Authority Director General Bledar Kazia attended the opening ceremony. In her welcoming …
Balla Meets Congressman Ritchie Torres in the Bronx, Home to Albanian-American Community
Socialist Party parliamentary group leader Taulant Balla met with U.S. Congressman Ritchie Torres during his visit to the United States. Torres represents New York’s 15th Congressional District, which includes parts of the Bronx, home to a large Albanian-American community. The Bronx also hosts institutions that help preserve Albanian language and …
Begaj Meets Dukaj: Albanians in Montenegro a Strong Bridge of Friendship Between the Two Countries
President Bajram Begaj met today with Montenegro’s Minister of Public Administration, Marash Dukaj. They discussed achievements and the role of the Albanian community in Montenegro. During the meeting, Begaj highlighted the Albanian community’s contribution at both local and central levels to Montenegro’s integration process. Begaj also described Albanians in Montenegro …
Porto Romano Military Port: Abrazhda Receives Italian Delegation
An Italian military delegation, led by Major General Luigi Casali, paid an official visit to Albania as part of cooperation on the Porto Romano military port project. Deputy Defense Minister Blerina Abrazhda received the Italian delegation at the Ministry of Defense. During the visit, the delegation held a working meeting …
Muçaj: Tirana-Durrës Railway and Airport Link to Become Operational by 2027
Albania aims to significantly expand its railway network in the coming years. The country plans to improve connections between Tirana, Durrës, the airport and regional transport corridors by 2030. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enkelejda Muçaj said today that the Tirana-Durrës railway and the link to Tirana International Airport …
Gaza Mission, Nufi: Albania Stands Shoulder to Shoulder with US in Peace Efforts
The Albanian Parliament approved Albania’s participation in a peacekeeping mission as part of the International Stabilization Force in Gaza. Following the parliamentary vote, Defense Minister Ermal Nufi described the decision as a step that turns Albania’s commitment to peace into a concrete contribution on the ground. “A decision that turns …
Pirdeni Meets EU Ambassador: Focus on Public Administration Reform and Fight Against Corruption
Minister of State for Public Administration and Anti-Corruption Adea Pirdeni met today with European Union Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa. During the meeting, Pirdeni and Ambassador Moreira de Sousa discussed the next steps in Albania’s EU accession negotiations, public administration reform and the fight against corruption. Pirdeni highlighted …
“Unbounded Voices”: Photo Exhibition in Tirana Celebrates Women of the Balkans
Agence France-Presse (AFP) has brought “Unbounded Voices: Women of the Balkans – Strength & Legacy” to Tirana. The photography exhibition opened today at Vila 31 x Art Explora with support from L’Oréal Group. The exhibition brings together intimate portraits of nine women from across the Balkans. Their stories explore daily …