TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ Moderate to locally very heavy showers, accompanied by thunderstorms, are expected this afternoon across the Shkodër and Kukës districts. The Institute of Geosciences and the Military Meteorological Service forecast heavy to locally very heavy rainfall tomorrow, 13 November, in the districts of Lezhë, Durrës, Vlorë and Gjirokastër. …

TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ The Democratic Party (DP) has officially launched the process of selecting its candidates for the local elections scheduled for 9 May 2027. DP leader Sali Berisha and Secretary-General Flamur Noka have signed the guideline setting out the criteria and procedures for nominating candidates for mayoral positions. The …

TIRANA, November 12 /ATA/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a photo on social media today from the 9th European Political Community (EPC) Summit, showing European leaders and high-level officials descending an escalator together. At the center of the photo, Prime Minister Rama stands alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. The …

TIRANA, Nov 12  /ATA/ Police are stepping up security measures ahead of today’s Albania–Finland match at the Air Albania Stadium, which kicks off at 20:45. Officers are implementing a security plan to maintain public order and ensure the safety of supporters and the public before, during and after the match. …

The Spring 2026 edition brings together international scholars, diplomats and policy experts to examine European integration, geopolitical challenges, diplomacy and Albania’s foreign relations. TIRANA, Albania – The Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) has released the latest issue of Tirana Observatory, its quarterly academic journal of foreign policy and international relations, …

Albanian poet Lasgush Poradeci, born Llazar Gusho, died in Tirana on 12 November 1987. He remains one of the most distinguished figures in 20th-century Albanian literature. Born on 27 December 1899 in Pogradec, Gusho grew up in an urban family with strong cultural traditions. His hometown became his greatest source …

Albania head coach Rolando Maran has expressed optimism ahead of Friday’s match against Finland. The game will kick off at 20:45 at Air Albania Stadium. Speaking to the media, Maran praised the support of Albanian fans. He said their presence in the stands showed their belief in the national team. …

Shkodra will become Albania’s comedy capital from November 14 to 21 as the nationwide comedy festival “Tano Fest” takes over the stage of the Migjeni Theatre. The festival honours legendary Albanian comedian Tano Banushi ahead of the 100th anniversary of his birth. Over eight nights, audiences will enjoy eight different …

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is attending the ninth European Political Community summit in Dublin, Ireland. Leaders are discussing European security, European Union enlargement and hybrid threats. RTSH24 reporter Denada Shkodrani reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Kosova’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte are also …

Albanian State Police Director General Skënder Hita visited the Italian Police Academy during an official trip to Italy. Academy Director Mario Viola welcomed Hita and his delegation. Hita highlighted cooperation between the two institutions and stressed that education and professional training are essential to building a modern police force. He …