Transparency Board Lowers Fuel Prices Again, Diesel Drops to 207 Lek per Liter
The Transparency Board has published the new fuel prices. Starting from 13:30 today, diesel will be sold at retail for 207 ALL per liter, while gasoline will be sold at no more than 174 ALL per liter. Full statement: At its meeting on April 15, 2026, the Transparency Board decided: …
Konjufca on Presidential Issue: We Will Go to Elections if That Is the Opposition’s Will
Kosovo’s First Deputy Prime Minister and at the same time Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Glauk Konjufca, said that the issue of electing the country’s new president depends on the will of the opposition parties. “We will go to new elections if this is the will of the opposition …
Mediterranean Games in Kosovo: 5,000 People to Be Engaged, Aliti Speaks on Economic Benefits
The Secretary General of the Kosovo Olympic Committee, Besim Aliti, has unveiled plans to establish a special academy to prepare young people who will be involved in organizing the Mediterranean Games Prishtina 2030, emphasizing that the initiative aims to meet human resource needs. Speaking about the concept of the academy …
U.S. and Albanian Armies Conduct “Puma” Drone Training in Bizë
The United States Army carried out a joint training exercise with the Albanian Army on “Puma” drone operations at the Bizë Training Area. The U.S. Embassy shared footage from the exercise, which it said aims to strengthen cooperation based on shared strategic interests. “U.S. technology continues to enhance security; the …
A US Kosovo Pull-Out? The Wrong Move at a Bad Time
Reports say Washington is considering the withdrawal of US forces from the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR), sparking pushback in Washington and across Europe. By David J. Kostelancik Lawmakers from both parties in Congress, NATO allies, and regional governments responded to the report by warning that a premature withdrawal could destabilize the fragile …
Tourism students graduate from Swiss program in Albania
The Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, attended the graduation ceremony of the first cohort of students from the professional Hotel and Tourism school program in Albania. The students studied under the Swiss École Hôtelière de Lausanne program. They received internationally recognized training that improves their job prospects and …
Kokona invites diaspora to invest in Albania’s transformation
The Director of the Albanian Investment Corporation, Elira Kokona, called on the diaspora to trust Albania and take part in its transformation during the Albanian Diaspora Summit in Tirana. She said the summit builds real bridges with the diaspora, not abstract ideas. She invited Albanians abroad to invest in the …
“Through roots we rise” marks day three of diaspora summit focused on integration and Arbëresh heritage
TIRANA, April 15 – The third day of the 4th Diaspora Summit opened on Wednesday in Tirana with a symbolic event titled “Brotherhood Breakfast.” The gathering brought together representatives of Albania’s religious communities from the country and abroad. Organisers held the event at the Palace of Congresses. Journalist Monika Stafa …
Fuel prices capped as diesel set at 207 Lek per litre
TIRANA, April 15 – Albania’s Transparency Board set new maximum fuel prices on Wednesday, with diesel capped at 207 Lek per litre. The decision takes effect at 13:30 local time. Under the ruling, retail diesel (SSH EN 590 standard) must not exceed 207 Lek per litre. Wholesale diesel stands at …
Municipalities seen as key drivers of local economic development, MP Mazniku says
TIRANA, April 15 – Municipalities must act as key drivers of economic development, not just service providers, Arbjan Mazniku said on Wednesday. He spoke at the conference “Implementation of the City Climate Contract” in Elbasan. Mazniku, co-chair of the Special Parliament Committee on Territorial Reform, addressed the session on structuring …