Energy security a top priority, Karakaçi says after agreement with US and Greece
TIRANA, April 28 – Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi said energy security is a key state priority. He described it as a core element of economic stability and national resilience. He spoke at a meeting in Tirana where Albania signed an agreement with the United States and Greece on …
Agreement with the U.S, Greece and Albania. U.S. Ambassador in Athens: Strengthens regional security
The U.S. Ambassador to Greece was in Tirana this Tuesday, where she participated in a ceremony marking Albania’s inclusion in an energy agreement with the United States and Greece, worth $6 billion. The signing ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Edi Rama, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Enea Kakaraçi, and …
Meeting with PM Rama, U.S. Ambassador in Athens reacts. $6 billion agreement signed
The United States Ambassador to Athens paid a visit to Tirana, where she took part in the signing ceremony of an important agreement in the energy sector between Albania, international companies, and American partners. The agreement предусматриes a 20-year contract for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the …
Rama Highlights “Huqi” Agrotourism as Growing Rural Success Story
Prime Minister Edi Rama promotes the agrotourism site “Huqi” in Radë, Durrës. He presents it as a successful example of a fast-growing sector in Albania. He says agrotourism investments attract more interest every year. He notes that people with strong rural ties join the sector. He also points out that …
Egnatia becomes third team to secure Final 4 spot in “Abissnet Superiore”
TIRANA, April 28 – Egnatia has become the third team to mathematically secure a place in the Final 4 of the “Abissnet Superiore” championship. Three rounds remain in the regular season. Despite losing its last match against Vora, Egnatia remains nine points ahead of Dinamo City and Partizani. The team …
Albania hosts MONEYVAL mission, Deputy PM Koçiu highlights progress in anti-money laundering efforts
TIRANA, April 28 – Albania has welcomed the MONEYVAL assessment mission, which focuses on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing efforts. The FATF (Financial Action Task Force) removed Albania from its grey list in 2023. Authorities present this decision, along with improving financial indicators, as evidence of progress, saying it strengthens …
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. …
“Vatra”, symbol of Albanian nationalism and patriotism
TIRANA, April 28 – On 28 April 1912, in Boston, Albanian diaspora leaders founded the Pan-Albanian Federation of America “Vatra” (the Hearth). Fan Noli, Faik Konica and other patriots led the initiative. They united several Albanian associations into one federation. The first meeting took place on 24 December 1911. The …