Ryanair Opens New Base at Tirana Airport
Ryanair officially opened its new base at Tirana’s “Mother Teresa” International Airport. The airline stations three planes in Tirana and adds 21 new destinations across Europe. The Civil Aviation Authority (AAC) says direct connections boost economic growth and increase GDP per capita. AAC adds the move supports government priorities: infrastructure, …
Rama: We Will Intervene in the Oil Market to Protect Consumers
Prime Minister Edi Rama met with the Socialist Party assembly in Unit 4, Tirana. Rama said the government will act in the oil market through a public company. The goal is to protect consumers and increase transparency. He added that the legal framework for strategic fuel reserves is also in …
“Mamalia,” the Mystical Creature, Stages Performance at COD
Artists Maéva Lessére and Simon Gabillet performed “Mamalia” last night at COD. The performance, guided by Edi Blloshmi, received warm applause. It blends contemporary ballet and theater, where the two characters interact across multiple dimensions. “Two curious souls explore each other’s existence through movements both primitive and modern. They highlight …
Parliamentary Committees Meet on Waste Management and Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sports announced a joint meeting of three permanent parliamentary committees: Natural Resources, Infrastructure, and Sustainable Development; Culture, Tourism, and Diaspora; and Citizen Initiatives, Cooperation, and Institutional Oversight. Officials from the central and local government discussed the implementation of the integrated waste management law and …
Rama: We will enter the oil market with a public company, aiming for real prices based on the stock exchange
Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that a public company will enter the country’s oil market to ensure that citizens do not pay more than they should. Rama announced this during the Socialist Party Assembly in Unit No. 4 in the capital. Rama added that fuel prices will reflect real market …
Holta Zaçaj elected First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Albania
Former President of the Constitutional Court, Holta Zaçaj, has been elected First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Albania. The decision was made by the Supervisory Council of the Bank of Albania, upon the proposal of Governor Gent Sejko. Holta Zaçaj began her role as a member of the Supervisory …
Government meeting, Ibrahimaj: No damage from cyberattacks! Demo: New regulation for public spaces
The Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, provided details on the decisions taken following the government meeting. Ibrahimaj stated that a board will review foreign investment requests in critical sectors. According to her, paper documents and correspondence will be eliminated. She also said that a support measure for enterprises …
Government approves funding for Religious Communities in 2026
On Wednesday, the government approved the allocation of funding in the 2026 state budget for religious communities that have signed agreements with the Council of Ministers. According to the decision, the total funding amounts to 203 million lek (two hundred and three million lek), dedicated to financially supporting the activities …
U.S. Embassy warns: Iran-linked groups may target Americans in Albania
The United States Embassy in Tirana has issued a warning notice, informing that groups linked to Iran may target entities associated with the United States, as well as members of the Iranian opposition located in Albania. According to the embassy, these groups may also target public and common locations, including …
Political deadlock in Kosovo, still no agreement on electing a new president
The main political parties in Kosovo have yet to take concrete steps toward reaching an agreement on electing a new president, even as the deadline set by the Constitutional Court of Kosovo has already begun to run. Last week, the Constitutional Court gave lawmakers 34 days to elect the head …