Rutte praises Albania’s commitment to NATO obligations
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed Prime Minister Edi Rama at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Monday. Their meeting focused on Albania’s progress in defence and its commitment to NATO obligations. Following the meeting, Rama described Rutte as a strong friend of Albania and an attentive observer of developments in …
Durres Port Authority promotes regional cooperation at Sarajevo transport forum
The Durres Port Authority took part in Waterborne Transport Week 2026, an international event held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Permanent Secretariat of the Transport Community organised the forum under the motto “Connecting Transport, Connecting People”. The event brought together representatives of European institutions, transport authorities and regional partners. …
Albania showcases tourism potential at London’s international travel fair
Albania is promoting its tourism potential at WTM London 2026, one of the world’s leading travel industry events. The country has opened its national pavilion with a programme that highlights tourism, culture, traditions and innovation. The fair runs from November 3 to 5 in London. It brings together tourism officials, …
Four NATO Warships Arrive in Vlora for Joint Exercises with the Albanian Navy
Four NATO warships have arrived at the Port of Vlora as part of a joint military activity with the Albanian Navy. The fleet consists of two German vessels, one Italian vessel, and one Spanish vessel. The ships will remain in port until November 6. During this period, port activities and …
29th Tirana Book Fair Postponed to December, Organizers Cite Tensions in the Capital and Concerns Over Visitor Attendance
The 29th Tirana Book Fair “Tirana 2026” will no longer take place from November 11 to 15, as originally scheduled. The Publishers’ Association and the organizing committee announced on Tuesday that the event has been postponed until December. In their statement, the organizers explained that the decision was made following …
PM Rama on Student Protests: They Demand My Resignation but Refuse Dialogue
Prime Minister Edi Rama commented on the student protests in Tirana, now in their 22nd day, during an interview in Brussels on Tuesday. The head of government emphasized that protesters are refusing dialogue and insisting on calls for his resignation, without presenting a clear set of demands. “It’s not easy …
PM Rama at Euronews Summit: We Are Working Hard to Conclude EU Accession Negotiations by the End of 2027
Prime Minister Edi Rama said during his speech at the Euronews Enlargement Summit in Brussels that Albania aims to conclude accession negotiations with the European Union by the end of 2027. Rama expressed skepticism about the deadlines periodically set by the European Union regarding Albania, but emphasized that the country …
Rama in Brussels: Serbia Must Recognize Kosovo and Deliver Results to Join the EU
During an interview with journalist Maria Tadeo at the Euronews Enlargement Summit in Brussels, Prime Minister Edi Rama commented on the Western Balkans’ path toward the European Union and Serbia’s regional role. He emphasized that although Serbia’s EU integration is important for regional stability, Belgrade must demonstrate concrete progress, meet …
Kosovo’s Draft 2027 Budget Exceeds €4 Billion: How Is the Money Allocated and Who Gets What?
Kosovo’s total planned budget for 2027 amounts to €3,293,763,000, according to the draft budget tables. The document, obtained by Euronews Albania, also reveals several changes involving the new ministries established by the Kurti 4 government. Of this amount, the largest share, approximately €1.4 billion, has been allocated to subsidies and …
Rama Meets NATO Chief in Brussels, Mark Rutte Praises Albania
Prime Minister Edi Rama met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Alliance’s headquarters in Brussels. In a social media post, Rama shared details of the meeting, saying that his discussions with the NATO chief are always special. He described Rutte as someone with extensive knowledge of Europe and …