Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met today in Tirana with a delegation from the Swedish Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, led by Morgan Johansson. During the meeting, Hoxha praised Sweden’s continued support for Albania’s European Union integration process. He also highlighted Sweden’s contribution to Albania’s democratic, institutional and …

Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi met today with the new Turkish Ambassador to Albania Barış Ceyhun Erciyes. Peleshi said Albania and Turkey share a long-standing friendship and a consolidated strategic partnership. Moreover, he stressed that the relationship continues to strengthen in support of peace, security and economic development. In addition, …

Prime Minister Edi Rama gave an interview marking the 35th anniversary of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” and 29 years since its burning. The interview was conducted by publisher Nikollë Lesi. During the discussion, Rama commented on the political opposition. He focused on the Democratic Party. Moreover, he said the Democratic …

Prime Minister Edi Rama took part in an interview marking the 35th anniversary of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” and 29 years since its burning. The interview was conducted by publisher Nikollë Lesi. Rama said the conversation reflects a period when free speech, as he put it, was threatened under an …

Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu visited the “Welcome Center” in Saranda, a multifunctional facility that will open soon. She said the project combines modern infrastructure and European standards with Albania’s tradition of hospitality. Moreover, Koçiu toured the new building together with Saranda Mayor Oltion Çaçi. The site includes 100 public …

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Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu, speaking from the city of Saranda, unveiled the action plan prepared by the responsible institutions to ensure a safe and successful tourist season. According to her, all necessary measures have been taken at the Port of Saranda to manage the flow of tourists, facilitate movement, …

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, …

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 …

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 …