Eurostat Report: Number of Albanians Returned from EU Countries
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”5aeb1120-6d1a-4003-ac1f-210cfcfe2c28″ data-turn-id-container=”5aeb1120-6d1a-4003-ac1f-210cfcfe2c28″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-19″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> More than 8,000 Albanians were returned from European Union countries during 2025. Eurostat data ranks Albania among the countries with the highest number of citizens returned from the EU. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:c7b68e64-d976-4584-869d-d0520b3fc14d-9″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:c7b68e64-d976-4584-869d-d0520b3fc14d-9″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-20″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> According …
Czech Tourists Choose the Shkumbin River: Albania an Ideal Destination for Nature Adventures
Adventure tourists from the Czech Republic have chosen the Shkumbin River and Albania’s natural landscapes for an active holiday filled with packrafting, camping, and exploring mountainous areas. Visitors praise the scenery, hospitality, and authenticity which, according to them, make Albania an ideal destination for adventure tourism. The group of Czech …
Trial of Former KLA Leaders: Defense Witness Says Prosecutor Pressured Her
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”eddee727-177e-4677-aa4b-303b07f10679″ data-turn-id-container=”eddee727-177e-4677-aa4b-303b07f10679″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-23″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> Forensic linguistics expert Helen Fraser stated that Special Prosecutor Joshua Hafetz exerted pressure on her during yesterday’s questioning in an attempt to make her admit that Artificial Intelligence tools had been essential to her evaluations. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” …
Konjufca Meets Sorensen: Kosovo Committed to Concluding Dialogue with Serbia
Acting Foreign Minister Glauk Konjufca has stated that Kosovo remains committed to concluding the dialogue with Serbia through mutual recognition. Konjufca said he reaffirmed this during a joint meeting with Kosovo’s chief negotiator in the dialogue with Serbia, Agron Bajrami, while hosting the European Union’s Special Envoy, Peter Sorensen, in …
Agreement on Migrants with Italy, Rama Responds: “It Will Continue for as Long as Our Neighbor Wants”
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”3baebb70-c69a-44e8-997f-b0d77b18be09″ data-turn-id-container=”3baebb70-c69a-44e8-997f-b0d77b18be09″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-13″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted on the platform “X” regarding the agreement with Italy on refugees, firmly stating that the pact will continue “for as long as the neighboring country wants it.” *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:c7b68e64-d976-4584-869d-d0520b3fc14d-6″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:c7b68e64-d976-4584-869d-d0520b3fc14d-6″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-14″ …
Albania Says Italy Migration Deal Ends in 2030
Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha says Tirana will not extend the controversial agreement beyond 2030, arguing that Albania expects to be inside the European Union by then Tirana Times, May 12, 2026 – Albania does not intend to extend its controversial migration agreement with Italy beyond 2030, Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha …
PM Rama says Albania has no “Plan B” on European Union integration
TIRANA, May 12 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania has never had a “Plan B” regarding European Union integration during the signing of a financing agreement between the European Investment Bank and Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania, which targets support for small and medium-sized enterprises. He said Albania continues to …
Early warning systems key for environmental risk management
TIRANA, May 12 – Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj highlighted early warning systems as a key tool in managing environmental risks during the international conference “United for Climate”, in a podcast moderated by Blendi Salaj, where he discussed the National Climate Adaptation Plan 2026–2036. He said the national plan includes 66 …
Albania reports progress in anti-corruption fight, six criminal investigations into senior officials
TIRANA, May 12 – Minister of State and Chief Negotiator Majlinda Dhuka addressed measures against corruption during a hearing at the Committee for Europe and Foreign Affairs. She outlined legislative and enforcement progress during 2025. Authorities implemented a package of five draft laws in the anti-corruption framework. To begin with, …
Twenty Albanian films screened at Babylon cinema in Berlin
TIRANA, May 12 – Twenty Albanian films have been screened at the “Babylon” cinema in Berlin since May 7. The selection includes restored classics from the former “Shqipëria e Re” [New Albania] film studio and recent Albanian productions, including documentaries and short films. Meanwhile, the programme continues for six consecutive …