Assembly approves Adea Pirdeni as public administration minister
The Assembly has approved Adea Pirdeni’s appointment as Minister of Public Administration, with 76 votes in favour and none against or abstaining. In a message shared today, Pirdeni stressed the importance of dialogue, respect for the law and institutions, and shared responsibility as Albania moves towards European Union membership. She …
Albanian customs revenue reaches 186 billion ALL in nine months
Albania’s customs administration collected around 185.9 billion ALL in revenue from January to September 2026, an increase of 7.2 billion ALL compared with the same period in 2025. The General Directorate of Customs said the results represented 104% of the revenue target. It described the first nine months of 2026 …
Government plans four-pillar package to support up to 16,000 young people
Albania is preparing a new package to support young people through employment, housing, education and greater transparency, Deputy Minister of Economy and Innovation Olta Manjani said. The package initially aims to reach 10,000 young people, with the number potentially rising to 16,000. It includes expanding employment support to 5,000 young …
Rama Renews Invitation for Dialogue with Protesters, This Time Placing Invitations on Stone Benches
Prime Minister Edi Rama has once again invited protesters to engage in dialogue. In a video published on Thursday morning, Rama placed the invitations on stone benches, unlike the previous day, when he had placed them on chairs. Alongside the video, the Prime Minister wrote: “Good morning.” A day earlier, …
Kos: Coming Months Crucial for Western Balkans’ EU Integration, Albania Must Maintain Reform Momentum
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has praised Montenegro’s progress towards European Union membership, stressing that the coming weeks and months will be decisive for the European future of the Western Balkan countries. Speaking at the Berlin Process Summit in Budva, Montenegro, Kos highlighted that each country in the region …
Opposition Blocks Parliamentary Podium, Peleshi Moves Directly to Voting Amid Tensions
Following tensions in Parliament, where opposition MPs blocked the podium and Flamur Noka removed the microphone from Socialist Party parliamentary group leader Taulant Balla, Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi announced that the session would proceed directly to voting. As the electronic voting system had been damaged, Peleshi said the vote would …
Rama Compares Number of Injured Police Officers in Tirana with Other Countries Experiencing Protests
Prime Minister Edi Rama has once again commented on the protests that have been taking place in Tirana for more than a week. In a Facebook post, Rama criticised the media, accusing them of failing to report transparently on the number of police officers injured during clashes with protesters. Rama’s …
Berlin Process Needs to Level the Playing Field in Bilateral Disputes
A decade of declarations and commitments on good neighbourly relations have not prevented bilateral issues from impeding EU enlargement in the Balkans. A new solution must be found. Original post Here
Clouds, sunny spells and light rain expected across Albania
Albania will experience mostly stable weather on Thursday, according to the Military Meteorological Service. Clouds and sunny spells will prevail until the early morning hours. Occasional light rain is expected in the north and central regions. After midday, sunny spells will dominate. Few to moderate passing clouds will mainly affect …
Tirana hosts PISA board meeting with representatives from 91 countries
Albania is hosting the PISA Governing Board meeting for the first time. Representatives from 91 countries are attending the three-day event in Tirana. The programme includes meetings, panels and roundtable discussions on PISA priorities and development. Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro addressed the opening ceremony alongside Andreas Schleicher, the Organisation for …