Albanian lawmaker Taulant Balla meets US General Wesley Clark in New York
Albanian lawmaker Taulant Balla met US General Wesley Clark during his visit to New York. Clark served as Supreme Allied Commander Europe and led NATO’s air campaign in 1999 during the war in Kosova. Balla expressed gratitude to Clark for his role during NATO’s intervention and for his support for …
Shëngjin bypass in Lezha expected to be completed in March 2027
Work is continuing on the Shëngjin bypass in Lezha, which will ease traffic and improve access to coastal tourist areas. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared footage from the construction site and said the bypass is expected to be fully completed by March 2027. The 8.1-kilometre road runs along the slopes …
Rama makes strong statement from New York: Joe Biden betrayed Hashim Thaçi, “the George Washington of Pristina”
Prime Minister Edi Rama has stated from New York that the United States could have done more to prevent, in his view, the start of the process that led to the conviction of former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague. During a speech at …
Vuno officially declared a “Historic Centre”, government approves protected area
The Council of Ministers has officially declared the village of Vuno an immovable cultural property with the status of a “Historic Centre”. The decision, approved at the government meeting on September 25, 2026, also provides for the designation of a protective zone, as well as the approval of a plan …
Rama at the European Corporate Council: Peace is a prerequisite for economic development
Prime Minister Edi Rama took part in the eighth edition of the European Corporate Council, where he focused in his remarks on the importance of peace, economic development and creating opportunities for future generations. Rama described his participation in the forum as a “special honour and privilege”, praising its role …
“They attack us through social media,” Rama: I am not advocating for shutting it down
During the gala evening organized by the Albanian-American Relations Council in New York, Prime Minister Edi Rama said that society is facing a digital “barbarism,” where cyberattacks and content on social media are directly affecting young people. Despite his criticism of the negative impact of these platforms, Rama clarified that …
DP Parliamentary Group submits draft law on Albania’s territorial division: 100 municipalities and 12 counties
The Parliamentary Group of the Democratic Party officially submitted this Friday a draft law on the administrative-territorial division of local government units in Albania. The DP Parliamentary Group has proposed that the country have 100 municipalities and 12 counties. The DP Parliamentary Group’s proposal is accompanied by a detailed 168-page …
Minister Hoxha from New York: Regional cooperation is essential for security and well-being in the Western Balkans
As part of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha took part in a discussion on strengthening regional cooperation, organized within the framework of Romania’s chairmanships of the Central European Initiative (CEI) and the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP). Minister …
U.S. Embassy: We look forward to working with Kosovo’s new Government and Assembly
The U.S. Embassy in Pristina said it looks forward to working with Kosovo’s new Government and Assembly to “advance shared priorities, including regional peace, stability and mutual prosperity.” The Embassy’s announcement, published on social media, comes two days after the Constitutional Court said that Kosovo’s new Government, led by Albin …
Rama in New York: Albania has built immunity against corruption, once it was not fought
Prime Minister Edi Rama stated in New York that Albania has undergone a profound transformation in recent years, highlighting economic growth, infrastructure development and the strengthening of institutions in the fight against corruption. During his speech at the gala evening of the Albanian-American Relations Council, Rama said that the country …