More Public Spaces on Velipojë Beach and Price Caps for the Tourist Season
Velipojë Beach is expected to see positive changes during this tourist season, with an increase in public spaces and a better-organized service structure. More than 30% of the coastline will be available as free public beach areas, while municipally managed zones with reduced prices will also operate. “For this season, …
Peleshi Requests Venice Commission Opinion on Political Party Financing Draft Law
The Venice Commission has announced that the Speaker of the Albanian Parliament, Niko Peleshi, has officially submitted a request for an opinion on the draft law “On the Financing of Political Parties.” According to the announcement, through a letter dated April 27, 2026, Peleshi requested the assessment of the Venice …
Candidate Lists for Kosovo Parliamentary Elections Submitted, 917 Names in the Race
The deadline for submitting candidate lists for parliamentary elections to the Central Election Commission of Kosovoofficially ended this Wednesday, moving the electoral process into the institutional verification phase ahead of the June 7 elections. According to the Central Election Commission of Kosovo, a total of 23 political entities have registered …
Head of the High Inspector of Justice: Prosecutors Must Be Protected from Interference, but Held Accountable for Professional or Ethical Violations
The High Inspector of Justice, Artur Metani, accompanied by Deputy High Inspector of Justice Elena Pelushi, hosted a meeting this Wednesday with representatives of the Association of Prosecutors of Albania, led by prosecutor Gëzim Spahiu. Spahiu informed Metani about the objectives of the association, established in December 2025, with the …
Government Approves Support Package for Public Transport, 50 Lek Compensation per Liter of Fuel
*]: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=”cbe21aee-961f-400d-a560-5d109514c974″ data-turn-id-container=”cbe21aee-961f-400d-a560-5d109514c974″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-11″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> The Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Enea Karakaçi, announced that the government has approved a support package for public transport operators across the country. *]: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:b1605ab2-2958-4cc9-ba1f-6378db8a34fb-5″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:b1605ab2-2958-4cc9-ba1f-6378db8a34fb-5″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-12″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> During today’s meeting of the Council …
Consultations with Elbasan Local Leaders: Hearing Held on Territorial Reform
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Prime Minister Rama Visits Germany, Attends Charlemagne Prize Ceremony
Prime Minister Edi Rama will pay a visit to Aachen, Germany, on May 13 and 14 to attend the traditional ceremony of the Charlemagne Prize, considered one of Europe’s most prestigious honors since 1950 for individuals and institutions with outstanding contributions to the unity and progress of Europe. This year, …
Albanian Telegraphic Agency exhibition at Tirana Castle draws interest from foreign tourists
TIRANA, May 13 – The exhibition “A Journey Through the History of News”, opened by the Albanian news agency (ATSH) on May 9 at Tirana Castle, is attracting strong interest from local and foreign visitors. Visitors described the exhibition as an important contribution to understanding the history and development of …
Balkan Mixed Martial Arts Championship, Albania wins four bronze medals in Belgrade
TIRANA, May 13 – The Albanian Mixed Martial Arts Federation took part in the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation Balkan Championship held from May 7 to 10 in Belgrade, Serbia. The federation said the team completed its participation successfully and delivered a strong performance at international level. Turning to competition …
250 million euro for businesses, Economy and Innovation Minister, Ibrahimaj: boost to investment and employment
TIRANA, May 13 – A new government–bank agreement aims to strengthen business financing in Albania. The programme “Double Your Entrepreneurship” supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It also targets wider economic growth. At the event in Tirana, Prime Minister Edi Rama met banking sector representatives. Minister of Economy and Innovation …