Rama: Number of factories and enterprises in Albania continues to grow
Prime Minister Edi Rama visited an industrial complex in Durrës today. Several companies operate there in transport, recycling, and industrial processing. During the visit, Rama praised the companies’ growth. He said many started with limited resources and a big dream. Now they produce high-value products, like gold rings and pendants …
Rama: New pension scheme will complement the current system
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that the Albanian government is preparing a new pension scheme. He emphasized it will not replace the current system but enrich it. During a visit to an industrial complex in Durrës, Rama explained the scheme. Employees can save a portion of their salary in a …
Rama: Albania to complete EU accession talks by 2027
Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama said today that Albania aims to finish negotiations with the European Commission by 2027 and join the European Union by 2030. At a Socialist Party Assembly in Lezhë, Rama explained: “When I said we would complete negotiations by 2027, many thought it …
Ibrahimaj: We will advance wage growth policy
Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, said today that Albania is promoting an economy focused on attracting investments and exporting higher-value products. She spoke during a visit to an industrial complex in Durrës, alongside Prime Minister Edi Rama and Mayor Emiriana Sako. “This business processes and exports precious metals. …
Rama: We aim to reach €35 billion total production by 2030
Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama outlined the government’s ambition to raise Albania’s total gross production to €35 billion by 2030. At a Socialist Party Assembly meeting, Rama said, “We inherited an economy with less than €10 billion total production. Today, it stands at around €27 billion. We …
Albania welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges inclusive dialogue
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs welcomed the two-day ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, aimed at paving the way for a sustainable resolution to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. In an official statement, the Ministry highlighted Albania’s consistent support for de-escalation, restraint, and meaningful …
Rama: 83 mandates are our strength, we cannot let integration be held hostage
Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader, Edi Rama, met today with the Party Assembly in Lezhë. He discussed Albania’s EU accession negotiations, aiming for membership by 2030. Rama said Albania has opened all negotiation chapters in record time, thanks to national effort and EU readiness. “Today is our moment. We …
Kurti: Kosovo Security Force members should take part in NATO exercises
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, hosted a meeting with Charlotte Hallengren, NATO’s Director for Operations. During the meeting, Kurti expressed gratitude for NATO’s commitment to maintaining peace, security, and stability, as well as for the important role of the NATO Advisory and Liaison Team (NALT), …
Special Court cancels two hearings in Thaçi case over obstruction of justice
The Special Court announced this Wednesday that the hearings scheduled for next week in the case against former president Hashim Thaçi for obstruction of justice have been cancelled. According to the statement, the hearings had been set for April 14 and 17. “Thaçi and others have had their hearings scheduled …
Inflation reaches 2.6% in March, driven mainly by fuel prices and rents
Inflation in Albania reached 2.6% in March, up from 2.1% a year earlier, according to the latest data. Compared to February, prices increased by 0.7%. The rise in inflation is mainly linked to the transport and energy sectors. Fuel prices increased due to geopolitical tensions between the United States and …