TKOBAP Invites Public to Discover the World of Theatre Beyond the Stage
The National Theatre of Opera, Ballet and Folk Ensemble (TKOBAP) will open its doors to the public on September 15 as part of “Open Opera – A Day at the Theatre.” The event will give visitors a chance to explore the theatre beyond the stage. They will discover the spaces, …
Albania, Greece and North Macedonia advance Lake Prespa UNESCO bid
Albania, Greece and North Macedonia aim to advance their joint bid to nominate the Lake Prespa region for UNESCO World Heritage status. The region spans all three countries. Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja discussed the initiative with Greece’s new ambassador to Albania, Lambrini Komini. Albania welcomes the proposal …
Albania and Japan seek stronger defence and security cooperation
Defence Minister Ermal Nufi met Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense Yohei Wakabayashi to discuss international and regional security developments. They also discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral defence and security cooperation. Nufi said Albania considers Japan an important partner. He said the two countries can expand cooperation through expert exchanges, stronger …
Tickets for Albania’s Nations League matches against Belarus and San Marino on sale at Air Albania
Tickets for Albania’s two UEFA Nations League matches at Air Albania Stadium can now also be bought in person. Albania will face Belarus on September 26 and San Marino on October 6. The Albanian Football Federation said fans can buy tickets online through the official ebileta.al platform. They can also …
September 16: Justice, History and Kosovo’s Statehood
By Sylë Ukshini Tirana Times, Sept. 15, 2026 – The September 16 judgment at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in the trial of former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi, former Assembly Speaker Kadri Veseli, former head of the Vetëvendosje parliamentary group Rexhep Selimi and former Assembly Speaker Jakup Krasniqi will not merely …
Wildfires Burn Thousands of Hectares, Exposing Albania’s Systemic Weaknesses
Thousands of hectares burned in wildfires this summer in Albania, demonstrating the state’s lack of readiness and coordination to confront the challenge, experts say. With climate change, the risks are growing. Original post Here
US-Albania Joint Training for Black Hawk Medical Evacuation Missions
The US and Albanian Armed Forces held a joint training exercise at Farka Air Base and the Land Forces Command. The exercise focused on medical evacuation missions. According to the US Embassy in Tirana, the teams prepared UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters for MedEvac missions. They equipped the cabins with the …
A Government Memorandum and Some Unanswered Economic Questions
By Zef Preçi Tirana Times, September 14, 2026 – According to media reports in recent days, Albania and the U.S. company Argent LNG have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to assess the possibility of building a major onshore liquefied natural gas storage and regasification terminal on the Albanian coast. …
Jaupaj: Saudi Investors Show Interest in Renewable Energy and Sustainable Tourism
Albania aims to attract new investments in the green economy, renewable energy, waste and water management, and sustainable tourism. Minister of Environment Sofjan Jaupaj met today with Prince Naif bin Abdullah bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and a delegation of investors from Saudi Arabia and partner countries. The meeting …
Agreement with European Academy of Law to Strengthen Public Procurement Capacity
The Centralized Purchasing Operator (OBP) and the European Academy of Law (ERA) have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen the professional skills of public procurement officials and align Albanian practices with European Union standards. OBP Director Jonaid Myzyri signed the agreement, which provides for ERA support in assessing the training …