Balla Meets Bulgarian Philanthropist Milen Vrabevski, Discusses Regional Cooperation
Chairman of the Socialist Party parliamentary group Taulant Balla met Bulgarian philanthropist Milen Vrabevski in Tirana on Wednesday. Vrabevski is the founder of the Bulgarian Memory Foundation. The two discussed cultural, educational and youth initiatives in the Western Balkans. They focused on strengthening regional cooperation and building mutual understanding between …
Antonio Costa to Visit Tirana on 2 June as Part of Western Balkans Tour
President of the European Council António Costa will visit six Western Balkan countries ahead of the EU–Western Balkans Summit. The diplomatic tour starts on 1 June in Sarajevo. Costa will meet members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the country’s Council of Ministers. On 2 June, he will …
Abdixhiku and Osmani Hold Rally With Citizens in Lugu i Baranit: When the People Rise, Change Cannot Be Stopped
LDK’s candidate for prime minister, Lumir Abdixhiku, together with presidential candidate Vjosa Osmani, held a rally with citizens in Lugu i Baranit, delivering messages of change and political mobilization. Abdixhiku emphasized that the unity of citizens transforms hope into a movement that cannot be stopped. Full post: “From Lugu i …
Rama From Korça: The Socialist Party Will Achieve an Extraordinary Victory in the Next Elections
Prime Minister Edi Rama continued the 35th anniversary tour of the Socialist Party this Thursday, stopping in Korça, where he held a meeting with supporters and members of the Socialist Party in the city. During his speech, Rama predicted that the Socialist Party would achieve what he described as an …
Berisha Receives Representative of Sweden’s “Moderate” Party, Focus on Cooperation Among European Right-Wing Forces
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha shared photos on Facebook from a meeting with Margaret Ceterfeld, a representative of Sweden’s “Moderate” Party. Berisha wrote that Ceterfeld expressed her support for his candidacy for chairman of the Democratic Party. According to the Democratic Party leader, the discussions focused on political developments in …
National Film Archive resumes archival filming after 27 years
TIRANA, May 28 – The Central State Film Archive announced the resumption of archival filming after a 27-year interruption. Archive Director Eljan Tanini described the move as an important step. He said the initiative gives the institution a new opportunity to document Albanian life and preserve the country’s collective memory. …
Albania rises to 48th place in global tax transparency index
TIRANA, May 28 – Albania improved its position in the Global Tax Expenditures Transparency Index, an international ranking that measures transparency and reporting quality in tax expenditures. Finance Minister Petrit Malaj said Albania ranked 48th among 116 countries with 51.73 points out of 100. He said the country previously ranked …
Farmers receive assistance for 2026 National Support Scheme applications
TIRANA, May 28 – Farmers across Albania receive assistance for applications under the 2026 National Support Scheme. Staff work at offices of the Agricultural and Rural Extension Agency (AREB) and Agropoints and guide farmers through applications on the e-Albania portal. Meanwhile, Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Andis Salla called on …
State Minister Demo presents “Renewal 2.0” programme with 11 objectives for territorial intervention and regional development
TIRANA, May 28 – Minister of State for Local Government Ervin Demo presented today the “Renewal 2.0” programme, a package of 11 strategic objectives focused on territorial intervention and sustainable regional development. Meanwhile, Demo said the programme aims to establish a new model of local development by combining cultural identity, …
Defence Minister Nufi announces three government
TIRANA, May 28 – Defence Minister Ermal Nufi said today that the Council of Ministers approved three decisions related to the defence sector. Meanwhile, Nufi said the first decision concerns the extension of Albania’s mission in Latvia. He said Albania currently deploys a platoon in Latvia. He added that the …