State Police Director General Skënder Hita is leading a delegation on a working visit to Italy, where Italian Police Chief Prefect Vittorio Pisani welcomed him in Rome. During the meeting, both officials praised the excellent bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership and investigative and operational …

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha expressed Albania’s full solidarity with France following devastating cyberattacks on an unprecedented scale. He said an offensive cyber unit linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had carried out the attacks. Hoxha stressed that Albania understands the threat firsthand, as Iranian state …

Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania aims to complete its European Union accession negotiations by the end of 2027, describing the target as ambitious but achievable. Speaking in Dublin, Ireland, at an event hosted by the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), Rama addressed an audience of European and …

Prime Minister Edi Rama said it was too early to express optimism about recent political developments in Serbia and their potential impact on the region’s European integration process. Speaking at a discussion in Dublin, Ireland, with European and Balkan experts and diplomats, organised by the Institute of International and European …

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha is on an official visit to Budapest, where Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Orbán welcomed him. During their talks on Albania’s European integration, Hoxha praised Hungary’s strong support and its role as an influential voice for the …

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has criticized Europe’s approach to the war in Ukraine, calling it a major mistake to abandon diplomacy with Russia and focus its efforts on arming Ukraine. Speaking at the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) in Dublin, Rama said Europe had traditionally favored diplomacy …

Albania’s State Police Director General, Skënder Hita, was received in Rome by his Italian counterpart, Prefect Vittorio Pisani, Director General of the Italian Police. The official meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the two countries in tackling organized crime, illicit trafficking and cybercrime. During the bilateral meeting, the two police …

Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, is on an official visit to Budapest, where he was received by Hungary’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Orban. The meeting focused on Albania’s path to EU membership. Hoxha welcomed Hungary’s continued support for Albania’s integration and …

TIRANA, Nov 11 /ATA/ Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu on Wednesday outlined the main features of the 2027 draft budget. Speaking in an interview with public broadcaster, Koçiu highlighted its social priorities, tax relief for individuals and businesses, and measures targeting pensioners, young couples and students. The draft budget for …

TIRANA, November 11/ATSH/ – The International Scientific Conference “The Vlachs of Albania in the Balkan Context” concluded its proceedings at the Academy of Sciences of Albania, featuring the participation of researchers from within the country as well as from various international scientific and academic institutions. The conference addressed the history, …