INSTAT: Albania’s labour costs rise 42.9% from 2020
TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Employers in Albania faced significantly higher labour costs in 2024, with average hourly labour costs reaching 559 leks, up 42.9% from 391 leks in 2020, according to a Labour Cost Survey published by the National Institute of Statistics (INSTAT). The average monthly labour cost per …
PM Rama: Sazan Island project remains under negotiation, no sale or lease agreement reached
TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Thursday that a proposed investment project on Sazan Island, southern Albania, was still under consideration, stressing that no decision had been made to sell, lease or grant the island under a concession agreement. Speaking to reporters upon arrival at …
PM Rama: Any NATO summit in 2028 will be held in Tirana
TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – The next NATO summit, if held in 2028, would take place in Tirana, Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters upon arriving at the 9th European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Dublin, Ireland, Rama was asked about recent discussions concerning the timing …
PM Rama meets Zelenskyy ahead of European Political Community summit in Ireland
TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday ahead of the opening of the 9th European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Dublin, Ireland. The summit brings together leaders from across Europe to discuss shared challenges and ways to strengthen political and …
PM Rama: Military support for Ukraine is right, but Europe should have kept dialogue open with Russia
TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Thursday that Europe had made a major mistake by focusing solely on military support for Ukraine while failing to keep diplomatic channels open with Russia. Speaking to reporters upon arrival at the 9th European Political Community (EPC) Summit in …
From Behind Bars, Tirana Mayor Turns on Albania’s PM Rama
Against a backdrop of anti-government protests, experts suspect Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj is seeking to portray himself as a ‘political prisoner’ as he awaits trial on corruption charges. Original post Here
Albania begins negotiations on European roaming
Albania has begun negotiations to join the European roaming area. The European Commission launched the process with all six Western Balkan countries after the European Council approved its proposal in June. RTSH has obtained a document outlining the legal conditions, including wholesale price caps, consumer protection, fair-use limits, call termination …
Rain across Albania on Thursday evening, with thunderstorms in the northwest
Albania will experience unsettled weather on Thursday, with cloudy skies and occasional sunny intervals. Rain will begin early in the northwest and south, while thunderstorms and lightning could bring moderate rainfall to the northwest. Meanwhile, light rain will spread across the country late in the afternoon and mainly in the …
Albania U-19 Begin European Qualifiers with Convincing 4-0 Win Over Cyprus
Albania’s U-19 national team opened the second round of the UEFA European Championship qualifiers in League B with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Cyprus. The Red and Blacks took the lead in the first half through Gabriel Kulla, who converted a pass from Alen Vukaj. Albania stepped up its attack …
Albania’s 2027 budget prioritises social support and tax relief
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu has outlined Albania’s proposed €10 billion budget for 2027 in an exclusive interview with RTSH journalist Sonila Agostini. She highlighted social protection, tax relief and support for pensioners, young families and students. Koçiu said the budget aims to improve public services, fund critical infrastructure and …