Adriatic coast hosts “La Nave della Salute” health services for citizens during tourist season
TIRANA, April 28 – The Adriatic coast has welcomed a new health initiative, “La Nave della Salute” [The Health Ship], launched by the One Health Foundation. The programme aims to bring prevention and healthcare services closer to citizens. Minister of Health and Social Welfare Evis Sala highlighted the importance of …
Expanded Tirana–Durrës motorway section opens to traffic up to Rinas (TIA) overpass
TIRANA, April 28 – The expanded section of the Tirana–Durrës motorway up to the Rinas (TIA) overpass has fully opened to vehicle traffic. Prime Minister Edi Rama, together with Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi, inspected the road section, which has now been upgraded to a Category A motorway. …
eDreams: Tirana among top choices for Italian tourists during 1 May long weekend
TIRANA, April 28 – With the arrival of summer, the 1 May long weekend marks one of the first opportunities to travel for a few days away from home. eDreams analysed bookings made during the past month and tracked travel trends among Italian travellers and foreign visitors to Italy. This …
Gjirokastër Hosts “Money Tells the Story” Exhibition Marking 100 Years of Bank of Albania
The Bank of Albania opened the traveling exhibition “Money Tells the Story: 100 Years of Life and Events, Bank of Albania” in Gjirokastër. The exhibition presents the history of the central bank and the Albanian currency. It showcases numismatic and museum objects, archival documents, photographs, film materials, and explanatory content. …
U.S. Special Forces Train Jointly with Albanian Special Forces in Zall-Herr
Albanian Special Forces conduct intensive training with U.S. Special Forces instructors at the Zall-Herr Special Forces Regiment. The exercise focuses on movement and reconnaissance in complex environments. The U.S. Embassy in Tirana announces the training. It says the program improves field operations and stealth movement. It also strengthens the unit’s …
In an Albanian Graft Case, Fake Buyers, ‘Friendly’ Rates, Cash in Crates
Prosecutors lift the lid on an alleged corruption scam involving the government body tasked with handling Albania’s digital public services. A handful of people made millions. Original post Here
Kosovo Marks Day of Missing Persons from the War
Kosovo commemorates April 27 as the Day of Missing Persons from the war. The country holds various activities and symbolic visits. Institutions, organizations, and families take part. The day highlights the ongoing need for justice. It also stresses the importance of finding the truth. Families continue to seek answers about …
Week 33 of Superiore Ends, AF Elbasani Takes Top Spot
The 33rd week of the Abissnet Superiore ends with two final matches. The round confirms strong competition in the decisive stage of the championship. AF Elbasani wins an important match 3–1 against Vllaznia at “Elbasan Arena”. The team moves to first place with 62 points. Vllaznia drops to second place …
Hasan Prishtina Remembered as a Key Figure of Albanian National Cause
Hasan Prishtina was born on April 27, 1873, in Vushtrri, Kosovo. He came from a wealthy family. He studied in Thessaloniki and Istanbul. He later became a strong voice in the Ottoman Parliament between 1908 and 1912. He defended the rights of Albanians in the Balkans. He played a leading …
Cooperation with Germany seen as key step for Albanian agriculture toward EU standards
TIRANA, April 27 – Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Fatmir Guri described the cooperation protocol with Germany as an important and concrete step for aligning Albanian agriculture with European Union standards. He said the timing of the agreement matches Albania’s progress in the EU integration process. He also …