Municipal Spending Increased by Around 18% in 2025
Municipal spending increased sharply during 2025, but most of the funds continued to be used for salaries and day-to-day operations, while only around one-fifth went towards investment. According to the “Local Government in Albania 2025” report by the Institute for Albanian Municipalities, the country’s 61 municipalities spent around 87.1 billion …
Sotira Farm in Kolonjë blends nature and Albanian hospitality in an agritourism experience
Sotira Farm in Kolonjë stands out as a successful agritourism investment. Located in southeastern Albania, the farm attracts thousands of foreign visitors each year. The farm supports the local economy while also creating tourism and employment opportunities for nearby residents. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Edi Rama shared footage of Sotira Farm …
Albania aims to close environment chapter in 2027
Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj met European Commissioner for Environment Jessika Roswall as Albania marked one year since it opened negotiations on Chapter 27, covering environment and climate change. In a video message on social media, Jaupaj said Albania remains committed to meeting European environmental standards. He presented the work carried …
Buildings record highest energy efficiency performance at 94%
Energy Efficiency Agency Director Ani Hasa said the agency has achieved 65% of its energy efficiency targets. Buildings recorded the highest performance, with 94% target achievement. During a parliamentary hearing, Hasa said the agency had taken several steps since late 2019 to promote energy efficiency and establish a specialized body …
Kosova PM Kurti discusses permanent U.S. base at Bondsteel with American congressman
Kosova Prime Minister Albin Kurti said he met American Congressman George Latimer during his stay in New York. They discussed developments in Kosova, cooperation with the United States and regional security. Kurti said the talks focused on economic development, security and strengthening Kosova’s international position. Meanwhile, the two also discussed …
Tonin Tershana, the voice time could not fade
Tonin Tershana died on September 22, 2015, at the age of 66. He was one of the most prominent names and distinctive voices in Albanian music. Born in Shkoder on June 1, 1949, Tershana began performing at a very young age. At 16, he took part in the 4th Song …
Vau i Dejës and Perugia move toward twinning agreement
The Municipality of Vau i Dejës has begun steps to establish a twinning agreement with the Municipality of Perugia in Italy. The initiative aims to strengthen institutional cooperation and exchange experiences. Vau i Dejës Mayor Kristian Shkreli met with Perugia Mayor Vittoria Ferdinandi in Perugia. They discussed opportunities to establish …
Information integrity in digital age: Suard highlights new challenges
Information integrity, the fight against disinformation and digital platform responsibility were at the center of the “Who Protects Information Integrity? EU Approaches and French Experience” conference in Tirana. Faktoje (Prove It) organized the event with Hibrid.info and the French embassies in Albania and Kosova. Representatives of institutions, media, civil society …
Around 100 armed forces personnel deployed to fight fires in Fier and Durrës
Defense Minister Ermal Nufi said around 100 Armed Forces personnel are taking part in firefighting operations at two sites identified last night. The fires broke out in Pojan, at the Apollonia Archaeological Park in Fier, and in the Gjiri i Lalëzit area of Durrës. Nufi said 68 Armed Forces personnel …
Kosova Constitutional Court sets October 6 deadline for president’s election
The Constitutional Court of Kosova has ruled that the 60-day deadline for electing the President of the Republic began on August 8 and ends on October 6, 2026. The court issued the ruling on Wednesday, September 23, after reviewing a request from the Democratic Party of Kosova. The request concerned …
Japan has supported 80 projects across Albania through grants under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects programme, Ambassador Kikuko Kato told the Albanian Telegraphic Agency. The projects address basic needs and directly support local communities, including through public hospitals, schools, local authorities and non-governmental organisations. Kato said Japan …
Albania will host Belarus at Air Albania Stadium on Saturday in its opening match of the Nations League. Kick-off is at 20:45. The game also marks Italian coach Rolando Maran’s first official match in charge of the national team. Maran said he had seen commitment and motivation from the players …
New US Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt formally began his diplomatic mission on Saturday. He presented his credentials to President Bajram Begaj at the Palace of Brigades. The two also held a private meeting. Wendt has more than 34 years of service in the US military, much of it with …
Eric Wendt officially took office this Saturday as the new U.S. Ambassador to Albania, following a meeting with President Bajram Begaj at the Palace of Brigades. Wendt was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in June with 51 votes in favor and 47 against, receiving final approval for his diplomatic post. …
Prime Minister Edi Rama urged the international community to establish a global agreement on sovereign and democratic artificial intelligence during his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. First, Rama warned that the misuse of content distribution now threatens freedom of speech. He said citizens must know …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania became the first country to introduce an artificial intelligence instrument into the architecture of government through Diella, the country’s AI minister. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Rama stressed that the initiative was not designed to transfer sovereignty from people …
The Albanian government has approved a decision declaring the village of Vuno an immovable cultural heritage site and a Historical Center, while also defining its protected zone. According to the decision, authorities established the boundaries of Vuno’s Historical Center based on zoning maps and coordinates within the Albanian Geodetic Reference …
Prime Minister Edi Rama is set to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York today. Before delivering his speech, Rama shared a photo on social media standing beside the Albanian flag at the UN headquarters. “Proud of Albania,” Rama wrote alongside the image. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister is …
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that Albania is developing an artificial intelligence-powered Digital Mirror designed to identify manipulation in real time. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Rama said the Digital Mirror will not act as an arbiter of opinion. Instead, it will serve as a …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has posted a photograph shortly before his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In the image shared on social media, Rama is seen standing beside the Albanian flag as he waits to take the podium at the UN. Rama is in New …