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President Begaj Welcomes AADF Chief Granoff and Discusses “Toka” Initiative

President of the Republic Bajram Begaj met with Michael Granoff, Chairman of the Albanian-American Development Foundation (AADF), along with its executive directors. The discussion focused on the foundation’s latest projects. These projects aim to develop agriculture, tourism, education in artificial intelligence, and stronger links between diaspora researchers and Albanian institutions. …

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VanHorn Praises Albania–US Defense Cooperation at Anniversary Ceremony

The Chargé d’Affaires of the United States in Albania, Nancy VanHorn, attended the 25th anniversary ceremony of the State Partnership Program between the New Jersey National Guard and the Albanian Armed Forces. She said the New Jersey National Guard and the Albanian Armed Forces train together and strengthen each other. …

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Government Transfers State Properties for Two Major Investment Projects in Palasë

The Council of Ministers has approved the transfer of state-owned properties to the Albanian Investment Corporation for the development of two projects in Palasë: the “Public Services Center Palasë” and “Copëzat”. The decision enables the Albanian Investment Corporation to act as the developer of state properties on behalf of the …

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“Porta e Alpeve”: €50 Million Investment to Transform Shkodër–Shëngjin Tourism Corridor

The Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Rural Development approved a financial agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the “Porta e Alpeve” infrastructure project. The agreement provides a €50 million loan from the EIB to support infrastructure development in northern Albania. Deputy Minister of Finance Endrit Yzeiraj presented …

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Concert Celebrates 80th Birthday of Composer Shpëtim Kushta

The event was organized as part of the project “Nota mbi pentagram,” which was implemented by CEDI with support from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. During the concert, organizers presented a selection of Kushta’s works, and the program offered audiences an emotional artistic journey. Shpëtim Kushta, born in …

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Gogu: French Justice Minister Visits Albania, a Signal of Trust in the European Path

The Minister of Justice, Toni Gogu, will welcome French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin in Tirana today. He said this is the first time a French Justice Minister has visited Albania. He described the visit as a strong signal of trust in Albania’s European justice reform path. Gogu said the visit …

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President Begaj: Strategic partnership with United States a cornerstone of foreign and security policy

TIRANA, May 6 – President Bajram Begaj attended the ceremony marking 25 years of cooperation between the Albanian Armed Forces and the New Jersey National Guard. The event took place at the Land Force Command in Zall Herr. Meanwhile, senior defence officials joined the ceremony. Brigadier General Yvonne Mays also …

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Prime Minister Rama at Tribute Ceremony: Servet Pëllumbi Will Remain a Reference Point in the History of Change

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”0af0416d-2ce5-4a23-b5c4-be2969589642″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-9″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> Prime Minister Edi Rama attended the farewell tributes for Servet Pëllumbi, which were held in the hall of the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet. *]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:35fffbfa-013d-412b-bc0c-4eb2743af375-4″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-10″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Rama bowed before the coffin, …

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AADF and Ministry of Education Sign Agreement to Improve Educational Services in Albania

The Albanian-American Development Foundation (AADF) and the Ministry of Education signed today a cooperation agreement marking an important step toward reforming Albania’s educational services system through the establishment and strengthening of the National Agency for Educational Services (AKSHA). The agreement aims to transform the institution responsible for administering national examinations …

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Petition with Over 200,000 Signatures for Former KLA Leaders Reaches The Hague, Says Hysni Gucati

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”77dbc973-b507-4161-ab2d-4292ef43e4e8″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-19″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> The chairman of the Kosovo Liberation Army War Veterans Organization, Hysni Gucati, has submitted to the Special Court a petition containing more than 200,000 signatures calling for the release of former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army. *]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars …