United States invests over $40 million to strengthen Albania’s cyber defences
The United States has invested more than $40 million to strengthen Albania’s defences against cyber threats sponsored by foreign governments. Speaking at the National Cybersecurity Conference, US Ambassador Eric Wendt highlighted progress in strengthening digital resilience and training future experts through cooperation with the United States. This partnership includes programmes …
EU enlargement chief urges Albania to maintain reforms to close accession talks in 2027
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has praised Albania’s progress in implementing key reforms but urged continued efforts to meet the target of concluding accession negotiations by the end of 2027. Kos presented the European Union’s 2026 Enlargement Package at an extraordinary meeting of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee …
Environment Ministry advances waste management study with French support
The Environment Ministry has held the second steering committee meeting for a French-funded feasibility study aimed at improving waste management. The study receives support through FASEP, France’s Fund for Studies and Support to the Private Sector. Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj said discussions focused on technical solutions, required infrastructure and efficient …
Government to allocate record ALL 30 billion for justice in 2027
Justice Minister Toni Gogu has presented the government’s draft justice budget for 2027 to the Assembly’s Law Committee. The plan allocates around ALL 30 billion to the justice system, the highest amount to date. Gogu said the funding aims to bring justice closer to citizens. The draft allocates ALL 29.95 …
Albania drawn with Serbia, Belgium and Romania in 2027 women’s Nations League
Albania’s women’s national team will face Serbia, Belgium and Romania in Group B1 of the 2027 UEFA Women’s Nations League. The draw took place in Nyon, Switzerland. The league phase will follow a home-and-away format. Each team will play every group opponent twice, once at home and once away. The …
PM Rama says Albania receives highest-ever European Commission progress assessment
Prime Minister Edi Rama said the European Commission’s annual progress report had given Albania its highest assessment to date. He described the result as another proud moment for the country’s European future. Rama called the report encouraging and a further step towards the historic goal of joining the European Union. …
U.S. invests more than 40 million dollars to strengthen Albania’s defences against cyber threats
TIRANA, Nov. 4 (ATA) – The United States has invested more than 40 million dollars to strengthen Albania’s defences against foreign state-sponsored threats. Speaking at Albania’s National Cybersecurity Conference, Ambassador Eric Wendt highlighted Albania’s progress in building digital resilience and training future experts through partnership with the United States, including …
PM Rama: Albania receives highest-ever assessment in EU progress report, membership prospects more realistic than ever
TIRANA, Nov. 4 /ATA/ – Albania has received its highest-ever assessment in the European Commission’s annual progress report, Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Wednesday, describing the country’s prospects of joining the European Union as more realistic than ever. Rama called the assessment another source of pride for Albania’s European …
Albania making progress on key reforms, continued progress needed to conclude EU accession talks in 2027
BRUSSELS, Nov. 4 /ATA/ – Albania has made progress in implementing key reforms required for EU membership but the country must maintain momentum to meet the target of wrapping up accession negotiations by the end of 2027, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said on Wednesday. Kos was speaking at …
Ibrahimaj: An additional 24 billion lekë has been allocated for indexation and increase of pensions in 2027
TIRANA, November 4 /ATSH/ – While presenting the 2027 draft budget to the Committee on Health and Social Welfare, Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj emphasized that the support for pensioners, improvement of their income and ensuring the sustainability of the social security system is a priority. “This program …
United States Ambassador Eric Wendt has outlined his priorities in a video message posted on X. He identified defence, economic prosperity and security as the main areas for cooperation. He also thanked President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their trust, along with the Albanian people for …
Personnel from Albania’s Civil Emergencies Support Base and the Kosova Security Force held a joint mountain search and rescue exercise in Prevalla, near Prizren. According to Defence Minister Ermal Nufi, the exercise took place from 2 to 5 November. Participants exchanged experience, tested new equipment and practised rescue techniques in …
Albania will allocate 2.08 billion lek to the Cultural Heritage and Museums programme in 2027, marking an 80% increase compared with 2026, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja announced on Thursday. Presenting the draft budget to the Parliamentary Committee on Culture, Tourism and Diaspora, Gonxhja said the increased …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met Romania’s new Foreign Minister, Dan Neculaescu, in Bucharest to discuss bilateral ties and regional security. Both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation, with a particular focus on expanding economic and trade relations and making full use of their potential. Hoxha …
Albania and India are exploring ways to strengthen tourism ties following a meeting at the World Travel Market London 2026. Jola Hysaj, director general of the National Tourism Agency, met India’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, during the international travel fair. The two officials discussed exchanging experience …
Albania’s Arts and Culture programme will receive a budget of 3.37 billion lek in 2027, with around 1.5 billion lek, or 45% of the total, earmarked for public investment, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja announced. The draft budget also allocates 495.9 million lek to artistic projects, marking …
The European Commission’s 2026 report highlights Albania’s new law on the Bank of Albania and progress in central bank independence, payment systems and banking stability. The report notes that the new legislation aligns with European Union rules on central bank independence and the prohibition of monetary financing for the public …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has stressed the need for an inspection system that supports businesses and promotes economic growth without creating unnecessary barriers. Speaking at a conference organised by the General Inspectorate on investment and compliance with legal requirements, he said inspections should serve a practical purpose rather than burden …
Justice Minister Toni Gogu has pledged to align Albania’s anti-corruption legislation with European Union standards. He also proposed three priorities for stronger regional cooperation at the EU–Western Balkans Ministerial Forum on Justice and Home Affairs in Budva, Montenegro, on 5–6 November. Speaking at a session on the judicial dimension of …
Defence Minister Ermal Nufi presented the 2027 draft budget to the Assembly’s Committee on Internal Affairs and Defence. The plan allocates ALL 76.284 billion, a 10% increase on 2026, equivalent to 2.6% of gross domestic product. Capital spending accounts for ALL 43.6 billion, while current expenditure totals ALL 32.6 billion. …