EU ambassadors expected to approve IBAR assessment report on Albania
TIRANA, May 21 – The EU Enlargement Working Group (COELA) has approved the Interim Benchmark Assessment Report (IBAR) on Albania’s progress in the European Union integration process. Meanwhile, the 27 EU member states have agreed on a common draft. Media reports say EU ambassadors will consider the text on Thursday …
EU confirms to Euronews Albania: IBAR has passed in COELA
Sources from the European Union have confirmed to Euronews Albania that the IBAR draft passed today in the COELA working group, marking another important step in Albania’s European integration process. According to EU sources, COELA reached an agreement on the draft of the EU’s common temporary position (EUCP), meaning that …
Aurel Domi on Ola Foods success at TuttoFood and the brands global growth
The participation of Albanian companies in major international trade fairs is increasingly becoming a sign of the growing standards and ambitions of Albanian businesses to position themselves in global markets. One of the companies that participated this year in TuttoFood, the largest food industry fair in Italy and one of …
Albania advances in EU negotiations, IBAR passes to COREPER
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Foreign Minister reacts to Israel’s treatment of activists: Shocking images
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha reacted on the platform X regarding footage published by Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, showing the treatment of detained flotilla activists. He described the images as shocking and unacceptable, stressing that all detainees must be treated with dignity and with full respect for human …
Berisha’s One-Man Contest for Albanian Opposition Leadership Risks Dooming Party
The Democratic Party has barred all rivals to Sali Berisha from its leadership contest this week – cementing his grip on the party but also, critics warn, undermining its credibility. Original post Here
Clear skies and alternating cloudiness, weak local rainfall
TIRANA, May 21 – The Military Meteorological Service said the country on Thursday will be under relatively unstable atmospheric conditions. The weather will bring clear skies and alternating moderate and locally dense cloudiness in mountainous areas. Rainfall will be weak and local. It will mainly affect the east and south. …
“Albanianness is with Skopje” students in Tirana to march to North Macedonia embassy on May 26
TIRANA, May 21 – Students in Tirana have announced a protest on May 26 in Skanderbeg Square at 17:00. The Student Alliance said the march will continue from the square toward the Embassy of North Macedonia. They used the slogan “Albanianness is with Skopje” and called on all young people …
Albania Tightens Rules on Plant Protection Products
The Albanian government approved new changes to the rules on the registration and use of plant protection products. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development proposed the amendments. The changes aim to improve the regulatory framework for phytosanitary products in agriculture. The new rules define the concept of “minor use.” …
Parliament Monitors Albanian Film Archive Progress
The Parliamentary Committee on Culture, Tourism and Diaspora conducted a monitoring visit to the National Film Archive of Albania. The committee reviewed the institution’s work and ongoing projects. It also assessed challenges and operational needs. Director Eljan Tanini presented the archive’s activities. He highlighted digitization efforts and cooperation with other …