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Foreign Minister calls for global diaspora “atlas” to map Albanian networks

TIRANA, April 15 – President Bajram Begaj met Kate Forbes, President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, in Tirana. The meeting focused on humanitarian cooperation and emergency response support in Albania. The Presidency said Begaj expressed gratitude for assistance provided during emergency situations in Albania. …

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Burned Apartment Building in Tirana: Edi Rama Reacts

This Wednesday, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted to the fire that engulfed an apartment building in a complex in the “Farmacia 10” area of Tirana, an घटना that occurred a day earlier. In his response, the head of government stressed that the damaged building will be fully rebuilt by …

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Tourist Ports Law: EU Delegation in Tirana Reacts to Euronews Albania

The European Union Delegation in Albania has reacted to the recent amendments approved by Parliament to the Law “On Tourist Ports in the Republic of Albania,” in a response to Euronews Albania journalist Eksiola Shehu. In its official statement, the EU Delegation said it is aware of the developments and …

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Construction Company Arlis Construction Responds After Fire in Tirana Residential Building

The construction company Arlis Construction has officially responded following a fire that engulfed a residential building in the “Farmacia 10” area in Tirana a day earlier. Through a press statement, the company expressed solidarity with the affected residents, emphasizing that it stands by them during this difficult situation and shares …

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KED Bars Alaudin Malaj from Candidacy for Member of the Constitutional Court

The Justice Appointments Council (KED) has officially decided to bar Alaudin Malaj from running for the position of judge at the Constitutional Court. The decision is related to the vacant position announced by the Institution of the President of the Republic on October 31, 2025. “The Justice Appointments Council (KED), …

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Transparency Board Lowers Fuel Prices Again, Diesel Drops to 207 Lek per Liter

The Transparency Board has published the new fuel prices. Starting from 13:30 today, diesel will be sold at retail for 207 ALL per liter, while gasoline will be sold at no more than 174 ALL per liter. Full statement: At its meeting on April 15, 2026, the Transparency Board decided: …

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Konjufca on Presidential Issue: We Will Go to Elections if That Is the Opposition’s Will

Kosovo’s First Deputy Prime Minister and at the same time Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Glauk Konjufca, said that the issue of electing the country’s new president depends on the will of the opposition parties. “We will go to new elections if this is the will of the opposition …

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Mediterranean Games in Kosovo: 5,000 People to Be Engaged, Aliti Speaks on Economic Benefits

The Secretary General of the Kosovo Olympic Committee, Besim Aliti, has unveiled plans to establish a special academy to prepare young people who will be involved in organizing the Mediterranean Games Prishtina 2030, emphasizing that the initiative aims to meet human resource needs. Speaking about the concept of the academy …

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U.S. and Albanian Armies Conduct “Puma” Drone Training in Bizë

The United States Army carried out a joint training exercise with the Albanian Army on “Puma” drone operations at the Bizë Training Area. The U.S. Embassy shared footage from the exercise, which it said aims to strengthen cooperation based on shared strategic interests. “U.S. technology continues to enhance security; the …

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Kosovo Bans Import of Sheep and Goats from Albania Due to Disease Outbreak

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, in coordination with the Food and Veterinary Agency, has imposed a temporary ban on the import of sheep and goats from the entire territory of Albania. The decision comes after confirmed cases of the disease PPR (Peste des Petits Ruminants) in the …