Lasgush Poradeci, an unmistakable voice of Albanian lyric poetry
Albanian poet Lasgush Poradeci, born Llazar Gusho, died in Tirana on 12 November 1987. He remains one of the most distinguished figures in 20th-century Albanian literature. Born on 27 December 1899 in Pogradec, Gusho grew up in an urban family with strong cultural traditions. His hometown became his greatest source …
Albania head coach Rolando Maran urges Albania to show maximum focus against Finland
Albania head coach Rolando Maran has expressed optimism ahead of Friday’s match against Finland. The game will kick off at 20:45 at Air Albania Stadium. Speaking to the media, Maran praised the support of Albanian fans. He said their presence in the stands showed their belief in the national team. …
“Tano Fest” Brings Eight Nights of Comedy to Shkodra’s Migjeni Theatre
Shkodra will become Albania’s comedy capital from November 14 to 21 as the nationwide comedy festival “Tano Fest” takes over the stage of the Migjeni Theatre. The festival honours legendary Albanian comedian Tano Banushi ahead of the 100th anniversary of his birth. Over eight nights, audiences will enjoy eight different …
PM Rama to meet EU Council President Costa and Italian PM Meloni at Dublin summit
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is attending the ninth European Political Community summit in Dublin, Ireland. Leaders are discussing European security, European Union enlargement and hybrid threats. RTSH24 reporter Denada Shkodrani reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Kosova’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte are also …
Skënder Hita visits Italian Police Academy to strengthen professional training
Albanian State Police Director General Skënder Hita visited the Italian Police Academy during an official trip to Italy. Academy Director Mario Viola welcomed Hita and his delegation. Hita highlighted cooperation between the two institutions and stressed that education and professional training are essential to building a modern police force. He …
Albanian Music Nights opens first edition with new works by local composers
The first edition of the Albanian Music Nights festival has opened with a concert dedicated to Albanian chamber music and new compositions. The opening evening presented five world premieres to a full audience. The programme featured Folk Game for Five by Hajg Zaharia, Spring Breeze on the Coast by Maksim …
PM Rama: Sazan remains Albanian property as investment talks continue
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has stressed that Sazan Island remains Albanian property and has not been sold to American investor Jared Kushner. Speaking to reporters in Dublin ahead of the European Political Community summit, Rama said negotiations had continued for three years. The government aims to become a shareholder …
PM Rama says Tirana will host next NATO summit
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has told RTSH that Tirana is due to host the next NATO summit in 2028. Speaking to RTSH journalist Denada Shkodrani in Dublin, Rama said NATO members had not yet agreed on a date for the meeting. He ruled out 2027 as a possible year. …
Family photo from European leaders’ summit in Dublin
European leaders have gathered in Dublin, Ireland, for the ninth European Political Community summit. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama shared the official family photo from the meeting, attended by around 50 European leaders. Discussions focus on the war in Ukraine, European security, economic challenges, competitiveness and artificial intelligence. Canadian Prime …
U.S. ambassador meets technology students in Tirana
US Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt met students from the Rochester Institute of Technology at the American Academy of Technology in Tirana (AATT). During the meeting, Wendt saw how advanced American education and innovation are preparing students to become leaders. He also heard their ideas on concrete steps that could …