PM Rama urges EU to bring accession candidate countries to negotiating table
TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/ – The European Union should adopt a new political approach to enlargement and bring candidate countries negotiating membership directly to the table, while preserving the principle of merit-based accession, Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Paris Peace Forum, Rama discussed Albania’s EU …
Malaj: Thirty percent of the 2027 budget goes to social protection—from baby bonuses to pensioners and foster families
TIRANA, November 10 /ATSH/ – Minister of Finance Petrit Malaj stated today that, “The 2027 budget will hit a record 10 billion euros, focusing on citizen support and social protection.” While presenting some of the key priorities of next year’s budget in a television interview, Malaj noted that, “The budget …
Minister: Government to increase cultural heritage funding by 80% in 2027
TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/ – The government will increase funding for cultural heritage by 80% under its 2027 state budget, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja said on Tuesday, announcing plans for restoration, conservation and the development of new museum spaces and archaeological sites. Speaking in a video message …
Rama in Paris: Europe must confront “devil” of social media
TIRANA, November 10 /ATSH/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that the European Union’s primary challenge in the coming years concerns not only the enlargement process and candidate countries, but also the Union’s own capacity to manage political shifts and the influence of social media. During a discussion at the …
Albania records 742 more births than deaths in third quarter, Tirana leads
TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/ – Albania recorded 742 more births than deaths in the third quarter of 2026, with the capital Tirana posting the highest positive natural population growth, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) on Tuesday. A total of 5,787 births and 5,045 deaths …
Rama attends reception hosted by Macron at Élysée Palace
TIRANA, November 10 /ATSH/ – Accompanied by his wife, Linda Rama, Prime Minister Edi Rama shared image of his arrival at the Élysée Palace, where he was greeted by French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron. “At the Élysée Palace, during a reception hosted by French President Emmanuel …
Majlinda Dhuka says 2027 budget supports decisive phase of EU integration
Albania’s 2027 draft budget will support European Union accession negotiations and prepare the country for membership, State Minister and Chief Negotiator Majlinda Dhuka said on Tuesday. Speaking to the Assembly’s Committee on European Affairs and Foreign Policy, Dhuka said Albania had opened all negotiating chapters, received a positive assessment of …
Albanian embassy in Canada to highlight European identity and heritage in Ottawa
Albania’s European identity, cultural heritage and aspirations for the future will take centre stage during Albania’s European Week in Ottawa in 2026. The Embassy of the Republic of Albania to Canada will organise the event in collaboration with the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at the University of Ottawa. …
Public safety is the true measure of success against drugs
Interior Minister Ervin Demo said police success depends on how safe citizens feel, how well authorities protect young people and how effectively they restrict criminal groups’ activities. Speaking at a joint conference of the State Police and Italy’s Guardia di Finanza on 2026 aerial monitoring results, Demo praised 15 years …
Interior minister Demo: Albania is part of Europe’s security frontline
Interior Minister Ervin Demo said Albania plays an active role in Europe’s security architecture and in tackling cross-border threats. He made the remarks opening the international conference “Regional security: New risks, stronger cooperation” in Tirana. The event brought together Regional Cooperation Council Secretary-General Amer Kapetanović, Italian Interior Ministry representatives, the …