Clear weather with temperatures up to 34 degrees Celsius
TIRANA, June 10 – The Military Meteorological Service said Albania will face stable atmospheric conditions on Wednesday. Meanwhile, weather will remain mostly clear across the country. In addition, during midday and afternoon hours, light to moderate passing cloudiness will appear. At the same time, eastern mountainous areas will see occasional …
Protests, Ibrahimaj says government holds stronger electoral mandate one year after elections
TIRANA, June 10 – Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj took part in the Albanian Radio and Television talk show Trialog, hosted by journalist Alba Alishani. She said the recent protests in Albania began as a public reaction to images of violence that shocked public opinion. Meanwhile, Ibrahimaj said protest …
Sejko and CEF Director Discuss Expanded Cooperation in Banking Supervision
Governor of the Bank of Albania Gent Sejko met with the Director of the Center of Excellence in Finance (CEF), Jana Repanšek, in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He also met with Robertina Gjoka Vasilieva, CEF Manager for Albania. Furthermore, both sides reviewed their cooperation in developing professional skills and sharing financial knowledge. …
PM Rama to Associated Press: No final Zvërnec project yet, misinformation fuels opposition
TIRANA, June 10 – Prime Minister Edi Rama told Associated Press that Albania will continue with plans for a luxury tourism investment linked to Jared Kushner despite ongoing protests against the project. Rama rejected environmental criticism and described it as a result of misinformation. He said the investment reflects growing …
FM Hoxha meets Bulgarian counterpart, discusses energy and infrastructure cooperation
TIRANA, June 10 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha arrived in Sofia, where foreign ministers are meeting at the close of Bulgaria’s chairmanship of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) for 2025–2026. Earlier, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova received Hoxha for bilateral talks. The meeting reaffirmed the …
Albania women reach 2027 World Cup play-offs after 5-2 win over Montenegro
TIRANA, June 10 – Albania’s women’s national team beat Montenegro 5-2 at the “Loro Boriçi” stadium and secured a place in the first round of the 2027 World Cup play-offs in Brazil. Albania started strongly and pushed forward from the opening minutes. Fortesa Berisha hit the crossbar in the 4th …
Kosova’s Acting President Haxhiu to attend Southeast European Cooperation Process Summit in Sofia
TIRANA, June 10 – Albulena Haxhiu, Acting President of Kosova, will travel to Sofia, Bulgaria, to take part in the Southeast European Cooperation Process (SEECP) Summit. The summit will bring together leaders from Southeast Europe to discuss regional cooperation, security, connectivity, European integration and sustainable development. KosovaPress reported the information. …
Albania’s Civic Awakening: A Year After Rama’s Landslide, the Illusion of Invincibility Breaks
by Elez Biberaj Tirana Times, June 09, 2026 – One year after Prime Minister Edi Rama swept to a fourth consecutive term, Albania finds itself in a profoundly different place than the triumphant narrative he projected. The government that claimed unrivaled authority now faces the most sustained civic uprising in …
PM Rama: Kushner and Ivanka Trump Are Investors, Not Political Actors
Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected claims that a planned Zvërnec project involves political backing from the White House or former U.S. President Donald Trump. He addressed journalists from EU member states at a press conference. He said public debate distorts the facts and focuses on family connections. Furthermore, he said …
Kurti Meets Austrian Chancellor: Kosovo’s Council of Europe Membership a Priority
Acting Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, met in Vienna with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker during an official visit to Austria. Kurti thanked Austria for its long-standing support for Kosovo since the 1990s. He also highlighted Austria’s role in state-building efforts and its contribution through the NATO-led KFOR mission. Furthermore, …