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Travelers must declare amounts exceeding 10,000 euros at border crossing points

TIRANA, June 15 – Travelers entering or leaving Albania must declare cash, negotiable instruments, precious metals, precious stones, valuables or antiques worth more than 10,000 euros or the equivalent in other currencies. The measure aims to ensure transparency and prevent money laundering and the illegal transport of high-value items. Travelers …

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Ksamil Strengthens Beach Safety Measures as Summer Tourism Season Begins

Ksamil has welcomed a growing number of local and foreign tourists as the summer tourism season begins. Visitors are already enjoying the destination’s crystal-clear waters and warm June weather. At the same time, upgraded tourism infrastructure is expected to attract even more holidaymakers throughout the season. Meanwhile, local authorities have …

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Albania and U.S. Strengthen Defense Partnership in Washington Meetings

Ermal Nufi meets senior officials at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, where both sides reaffirm their commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between Albania and the United States. He holds talks with Sonata Coulter and Rachel Schiller. During the meetings, he focuses on cooperation within the NATO alliance. …

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Rama: PS 35th Anniversary Finds Albania Better Than Ever and Closer to the EU

Edi Rama states that the 35th anniversary of the Socialist Party finds Albania in its strongest position ever and closer than ever to European Union membership. He opens the podcast “Flasim” and explains that the anniversary was planned in advance. He also frames the moment as both a celebration and …

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Rama: Human Capital Is Key to Albania’s Economic Success in the Next Decade

Edi Rama highlights the importance of vocational education and human capital as key drivers of Albania’s economic development over the next decade. He opens the latest episode of the podcast “Flasim” and stresses that a strong workforce determines much of the country’s future economic success. First, he explains that Albania …

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Success Stories from Albanians in Tourism, Innovation and Medical Tourism Featured in “Flasim”

The latest episode of the podcast “Flasim” highlights Albanian success stories in medical tourism, sustainable construction, and tourism entrepreneurship. The program focuses on how these sectors support economic growth and expand Albania’s international profile. Edi Rama hosts the episode and presents guests who share their experiences and business developments. He …

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Balla: Irrigation, Legalization and Pensions Remain Government Priorities

Taulant Balla meets residents of Bago in Kavaja and discusses key issues affecting daily life. He focuses on agriculture, legalization, and pensions. He says the government restores attention to irrigation systems under Prime Minister Edi Rama. He explains that investments bring around 300,000 hectares of agricultural land back under irrigation …

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Albania Launches Regional Project to Strengthen Mediation Systems in Southeast Europe

Albania’s Ministry of Justice hosted representatives from partner institutions in Kosovo and North Macedonia during the Regional Forum on Strengthening Mediation Mechanisms. During the event, officials officially launched the “SEE Mediation – Strengthening Mediation Systems in Southeast Europe” project. The forum brought together justice sector representatives, judges, prosecutors, and mediators …

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Yll Limani Concerts Turn Tirana into a Major Music Event Hub

Two nights of concerts by Yll Limani bring tens of thousands of young people to Tirana and turn the capital into a major center of music and entertainment. The events take place at the Athletics Track near the Grand Park of Lake Tirana. As a result, the concerts attract audiences …

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Gjon Mili Retrospective Opens at “Marubi,” Celebrating Pioneer of Modern Photography

The exhibition “Gjon Mili: Retrospective” opens at the National Museum of Photography Marubi National Museum of Photography and brings the work of photographer Gjon Mili back to Albania. The museum presents original works curated by Howard Greenberg. It showcases Mili as a pioneer of modern photography. First, the exhibition displays …