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Travel and Tour World highlights Albania’s tourism and construction investment potential

Travel and Tour World reports that Albania has attracted around €1.14 billion in foreign investment, highlighting opportunities in tourism, real estate, construction and hospitality. Tirana is emerging as a key centre for hotel and property development. Along the coast, Durrës, Vlora, Saranda and Ksamil offer opportunities in accommodation, restaurants and …

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European Commission praises progress on business legislation

Albania has made good progress in aligning its business legislation with European Union standards, according to the European Commission’s 2026 report. The country has reached a good level of preparation in company law, covered by Chapter 6, with advances in business registration, financial transparency and auditing. Among the key developments, …

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FM Hoxha discusses closer ties and European Union support with Romanian prime minister

Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha met Romanian Prime Minister Luca Niculescu in Bucharest during his working visit. They discussed strengthening the partnership between the two NATO allies and their shared European future. Hoxha said the talks focused on expanding bilateral economic cooperation and investment. They also discussed closer coordination on challenges …

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FM Hoxha and Romanian Senate president discuss closer institutional ties

Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha met Romanian Senate President Mircea Abrudean in Bucharest during a working visit. They reaffirmed the longstanding friendship and strategic partnership between the two countries. Both stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations through parliamentary cooperation and parliamentary diplomacy. Their discussions also covered Albania’s path towards European …

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Tirana to host second European Union–Western Balkans investment forum

Tirana will host the second European Union–Western Balkans Investment Forum on 25–26 November 2026. The event will bring together key political, financial and economic stakeholders to explore investment opportunities and strengthen regional cooperation. The forum returns to Tirana after its first edition, aiming to attract new investment, build strategic partnerships …

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Albania and Montenegro join forces to digitalize and modernize public services

TIRANA, November 6 /ATSH/ – Minister of Justice Toni Gogu held a meeting in Podgorica with Minister of Public Administration of Montenegro Marash Dukaj. The two officials discussed the digitalization of public services, cybersecurity and the modernization of public administration. Gogu described the meeting as a friendly conversation, noting Dukaj’s …

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Rama renews call for dialogue with students

TIRANA, November 6/ATA/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama has issued another call for students to join the negotiating table, placing a stone table—symbolizing a traditional communal dining surface—in front of the Prime Minister’s Office, along with invitations bearing the word “Dialogue.” Meanwhile, the youth protest continues, with students sharing differing …

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Egnatia suffers first Conference League defeat with 2-0 loss to Universitatea Craiova

TIRANA, November 6 /ATA/ – Egnatia suffered a 2–0 defeat against Universitatea Craiova in the third round of the Conference League. Playing at the Ion Oblemenco Stadium in Craiova, the Albanian side started strongly and put early pressure on the hosts, with Adjesa missing an early chance to open the …

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Sveçla: Kosovo remains a reliable Europol partner

Kosovo’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Xhelal Sveçla, met Europol Executive Director Jürgen Ebner on Thursday on the sidelines of the EU–Western Balkans Ministerial Forum on Justice in Budva, Montenegro. Sveçla said Kosovo remains a reliable partner for Europol, with consistent results under their cooperation agreements. He also highlighted the success …

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I will emerge completely innocent at the end of this journey

The team of former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi has published a message from him on its official Facebook page, marking the sixth anniversary of his transfer to The Hague. “I want to shake each of your hands, embrace you all and assure you that I will emerge completely innocent at …