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UEFA Women’s U-17 Euro: Albania Begin Camp as Coach Lulaj Calls Up 20 Players

Albania’s U-17 women’s national team begins its training camp today as the squad prepares for the first round of the 2027 UEFA Women’s U-17 European Championship qualifiers. Head coach Cyme Lulaj has announced a 20-player squad for Albania’s matches against Kosovo, Ireland and Azerbaijan. The young Reds and Blacks will …

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PISA Board to meet in Tirana for first time in October

The PISA Board will hold its meeting in Tirana for the first time in October, Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro said. She described the meeting as one of the major international events for education and quality assessment. Kumbaro said hosting the PISA Board meeting places Albania at the centre of discussions …

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‘Art Library’ Introduces Young People to Leading Figures of Albanian Visual Art

The National Center of Books and Reading has launched the “Art Library” series at the “Jordan Misja” Artistic Lyceum. The initiative brings together words and images while highlighting key figures in the history of Albanian visual art. The series will continue throughout the school year with monthly meetings. At the …

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Tirana hosts international convention on regional cultural cooperation

Tirana is hosting the SEEDS International Convention, held under the project “Strengthening Entrepreneurship Economic Development Sustainably in South Adriatic Area.” The opening ceremony on September 23 brought together Deputy Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Marinela Prifti, representatives of the European Union Delegation in Albania, the Joint Secretariat, project partners and …

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Fading Away: Sicily’s Ancient Albanian Community Fears its Identity Risks Erasure

Climate change, job losses and emigration threaten the future of the centuries-old Arbereshe community on the Italian island of Sicily. Original post Here

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Bringing the Balkans into Schengen: a Win-Win Scenario for Europe

Inviting Western Balkan countries into Europe’s borderless travel area would ease their frontier disputes and revive EU credibility at the same time. Original post Here

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French and Czech Companies Join Future2Tech 2026 Technology and Innovation Fair

Future2Tech 2026 has brought together public institutions, companies, entrepreneurs and other key players from Albania’s technology and innovation ecosystem. Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj, Interior Minister Ervin Demo, Deputy Environment Minister Gent Gazheli and National Cyber Security Authority Director General Bledar Kazia attended the opening ceremony. In her welcoming …

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Balla Meets Congressman Ritchie Torres in the Bronx, Home to Albanian-American Community

Socialist Party parliamentary group leader Taulant Balla met with U.S. Congressman Ritchie Torres during his visit to the United States. Torres represents New York’s 15th Congressional District, which includes parts of the Bronx, home to a large Albanian-American community. The Bronx also hosts institutions that help preserve Albanian language and …

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Begaj Meets Dukaj: Albanians in Montenegro a Strong Bridge of Friendship Between the Two Countries

President Bajram Begaj met today with Montenegro’s Minister of Public Administration, Marash Dukaj. They discussed achievements and the role of the Albanian community in Montenegro. During the meeting, Begaj highlighted the Albanian community’s contribution at both local and central levels to Montenegro’s integration process. Begaj also described Albanians in Montenegro …

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Muçaj: Tirana-Durrës Railway and Airport Link to Become Operational by 2027

Albania aims to significantly expand its railway network in the coming years. The country plans to improve connections between Tirana, Durrës, the airport and regional transport corridors by 2030. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enkelejda Muçaj said today that the Tirana-Durrës railway and the link to Tirana International Airport …