Emanuela Rusta to referee Paris Saint-Germain–Frankfurt in Women’s Champions League
TIRANA, September 1 – Albanian referee Emanuela Rusta will officiate another major European fixture. She will referee the second leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League between Paris Saint-Germain and Frankfurt. The match will take place on September 2 at 18:30 at the PSG Campus …
27 wildfires reported in 24 hours, 4 remain active
TIRANA, September 1 – The Ministry of Defence reported 27 wildfires across Albania over the past 24 hours. Four fires remain active, while authorities are monitoring 4 others. Firefighters deployed 432 operational personnel and 43 vehicles, with support from 70 military personnel and 3 Air Force helicopters. Today, authorities plan …
The Hague: 80 seats available for September 16 verdict on former KLA leaders
TIRANA, September 1 – More than 220 people have requested access to the courtroom for the September 16 verdict in the case of Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi and Rexhep Selimi. The Kosova Specialist Chambers in The Hague will allocate only 80 seats in the public gallery. Forty seats …
FM Hoxha meets Slovenian counterpart; Albania committed to advancing EU accession reforms
TIRANA, September 1 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met his Slovenian counterpart Tone Kajzer in Bled, Slovenia. The meeting took place during the Bled Strategic Forum 2026. The ministers discussed Albania’s European Union membership process, Europe’s future and the strategic importance of the Western Balkans. They …
“Style Magazine”: Berat blends history, adventure and exceptional wines
Berat offers travelers a rare mix of history, adventure, gastronomy and hospitality. Pier Andrea Canei highlights the city in Italy’s “Style Magazine”. He presents Berat as an increasingly popular destination for international travelers. The UNESCO-listed city combines its historic “thousand windows” with the medieval Berat Castle, the Osum Canyon and …
Reimbursed medicines fund to rise 28% in 2027, reaching 17.28 billion ALL
TIRANA, September 1 – Albania plans to increase funding for reimbursed medicines by 28% in 2027. The fund will reach 17.28 billion ALL, up from 13.5 billion ALL in 2026. The 2027–2029 Medium-Term Budget Programme projects an expansion of the reimbursed medicines list by 20 items. The list will grow …
Monastery of the Archangels in Derviçan undergoes restoration
The Monastery of the Archangels in Derviçan has entered the restoration phase. The project also covers the eastern and western guest quarters of the complex. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja shared images of the ongoing work at the important cultural and religious heritage site. The restoration will …
Deputy Prime Minister Koçiu: “After School” program expands to 408 schools
TIRANA, September 1 – The “After School” program will operate in 408 schools across Albania. Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu announced the expansion as the new school year approaches. The program will offer activities in art, culture, creativity, practical skills and learning. It will cover 117 schools in Tirana, 96 …
Animals in Tirana Zoo Struggle in Sweltering Summer Heat
A predominance of young trees and limited water resources are compounding the effects of climate change at Tirana Zoo. Original post Here
Tirana-Durrës highway works: Traffic to close temporarily from September 1 to 3
Authorities will temporarily close the Tirana-Durrës highway in both directions on September 1, 2, and 3, 2026. The Albanian Road Authority (ARRSH) said the closures will take place at night, from 23:00 to 05:00. The restrictions will allow crews to continue work on Phase III of the Tirana-Durrës Superstrada expansion …