Fier school theatre group wins three awards at Zagreb festival
The theatre group from Andon Xoxa nine-year school in Fier has won three awards at the International Theatre Festival for Children in the Albanian Language in Zagreb, Croatia. Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro announced the achievement on social media. The students received recognition for their performance of the play “Gjaku i …
New road in Tale, Lezha, aims to boost coastal tourism
Tale, in the Lezha area, has become an increasingly popular tourist destination, attracting more visitors each year. New road infrastructure has improved access to the area and increased the value of nearby properties, creating new opportunities for the local community. Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared images of the new …
Albania drawn with Serbia, Belgium and Romania in 2027 women’s Nations League
Albania’s women’s national team will face Serbia, Belgium and Romania in Group B1 of the 2027 UEFA Women’s Nations League. The draw took place in Nyon, Switzerland. The league phase will follow a home-and-away format. Each team will play every group opponent twice, once at home and once away. The …
Government to allocate record ALL 30 billion for justice in 2027
Justice Minister Toni Gogu has presented the government’s draft justice budget for 2027 to the Assembly’s Law Committee. The plan allocates around ALL 30 billion to the justice system, the highest amount to date. Gogu said the funding aims to bring justice closer to citizens. The draft allocates ALL 29.95 …
Environment Ministry advances waste management study with French support
The Environment Ministry has held the second steering committee meeting for a French-funded feasibility study aimed at improving waste management. The study receives support through FASEP, France’s Fund for Studies and Support to the Private Sector. Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj said discussions focused on technical solutions, required infrastructure and efficient …
PM Rama says Albania receives highest-ever European Commission progress assessment
Prime Minister Edi Rama said the European Commission’s annual progress report had given Albania its highest assessment to date. He described the result as another proud moment for the country’s European future. Rama called the report encouraging and a further step towards the historic goal of joining the European Union. …
Albania making progress on key reforms, continued progress needed to conclude EU accession talks in 2027
BRUSSELS, Nov. 4 /ATA/ – Albania has made progress in implementing key reforms required for EU membership but the country must maintain momentum to meet the target of wrapping up accession negotiations by the end of 2027, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said on Wednesday. Kos was speaking at …
PM Rama: Albania receives highest-ever assessment in EU progress report, membership prospects more realistic than ever
TIRANA, Nov. 4 /ATA/ – Albania has received its highest-ever assessment in the European Commission’s annual progress report, Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Wednesday, describing the country’s prospects of joining the European Union as more realistic than ever. Rama called the assessment another source of pride for Albania’s European …
U.S. invests more than 40 million dollars to strengthen Albania’s defences against cyber threats
TIRANA, Nov. 4 (ATA) – The United States has invested more than 40 million dollars to strengthen Albania’s defences against foreign state-sponsored threats. Speaking at Albania’s National Cybersecurity Conference, Ambassador Eric Wendt highlighted Albania’s progress in building digital resilience and training future experts through partnership with the United States, including …
Duka receives “Lega Nazionale Dilettanti” delegation at House of Football
TIRANA, November 4 /ATSH/ – President of the Albanian Football Association Armand Duka hosted a delegation from the “Lega Nazionale Dilettanti” this Wednesday at the House of Football. The delegation was led by Christian Mossino, the organization’s first vice president. In the beginning, the delegation toured the House of Football, …