Minister Ervin Demo meets Tirana Fire Service: Fire prevention a priority for next season
Interior Minister Ervin Demo held a meeting with the leadership and personnel of the Tirana Fire Service, thanking them for their commitment during the fire season and for their response to various emergency situations. During the meeting, Demo said that preparations for the next season should begin now, stressing that …
PM Rama: Local associations to protect the territory, fund to support them
The creation of local associations for the protection of the territory and the establishment of a fund to support them are among the initiatives presented by Prime Minister Edi Rama during the “Flasim” podcast, where he spoke about tourism development and environmental protection. According to Rama, local communities will be …
Demo and Hita inspect Tirana Airport, minister: 9.2 million tourists in 8 months
Interior Minister Ervin Demo and State Police Director General Skënder Hita inspected the management of passenger flows and the work of Border Police units at Tirana International Airport. During the inspection, Demo stated that 9.2 million tourists entered Albania during the first eight months of the year, while around 1.7 …
1,200 new businesses in August, NBC processed 9,200 applications
The number of newly registered businesses reached 1,200 in August, while the National Business Center (NBC) processed 9,200 applications. The data show a considerable volume of services provided electronically to businesses, both in the area of registration and in that of licenses, permits and authorizations. Of the 9,200 applications submitted …
Country’s division into 46 municipalities to be voted on in Parliament on October 8
Discussions in the parliamentary committees on the Socialists’ draft for territorial reform will last two weeks. According to the calendar expected to be approved tomorrow at the Conference of Chairpersons, the vote in the plenary session is scheduled to take place on October 8. The Socialists’ draft to divide the …
Kurti: Kosovo Government Committed to Helping Overturn Specialist Chambers Verdict
Prime Minister Albin Kurti, who is visiting the United States, said the Government of the Republic of Kosovo is committed to providing support in every possible way and with all the means at its disposal to help overturn the Kosovo Specialist Chambers’ verdict against former KLA leaders, which he described …
Rama: Completing Negotiations and EU Integration Are Albania’s Goals
Prime Minister Edi Rama, in a video message delivered as part of the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Moment, reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda and integration into the European Union as part of a single transformation process. According to Rama, since 2018, poverty has fallen from 23.7% to 19%, …
Albania commits 6 million dollars to accelerate Sustainable Development Goals
Prime Minister Edi Rama reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda and European Union integration. He described both as part of a single transformation process. In a video message for the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Moment, Rama said poverty had fallen from 23.7% in 2018 to 19%. He also said …
Albania records more than 9.4 million foreign visitors in eight months
More than 9.4 million foreign visitors entered Albania in the first eight months of 2026, up 5.3% from the same period last year. Tourism Minister Blendi Gonxhja said more than 2.4 million foreign tourists visited Albania in August alone, marking a 2% annual increase. Meanwhile, Gonxhja said Albania must turn …
Serenights Festival Brings Korça to Life with the Magic of Serenades
Korça has come alive with the sounds of serenades during the third edition of the “Serenights Festival.” The four-day celebration brings one of the city’s best-loved traditions back to its streets, squares and iconic venues. The festival began last night and will run through September 20. It features a music …