Rama: In June we apply for the euro payment area
In June, Albania intends to apply to the common euro payments area. The statement was made by Prime Minister Rama, during his speech at the EU-Western Balkans summit in Tirana. In his speech, Rama said that Albania will work hard to carry out this exercise, as he considered, not easy. …
NAPOKON …. SË FUNDI… КОНЕЧНО
By Marko Čadež As of 1 March this year, citizens of Serbia, Albania and North Macedonia will FINALLY be able to live and work in any of the three countries as in their own. In boring bureaucratic words “The Agreement on the Conditions for Free Access to the Labor Market …
In Tirana summit, Ukrainian President Zelensky thanks Albania for support, seeks joint munitions production
TIRANA, Feb. 28, 2024 – Making his first visit to Albania, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Balkan nations, and Albania in particular, for support in countering Russian aggression in his country, calling specifically for cooperation in munitions production, which Ukraine urgently needs in its fight against Russia. He made the …
Rama-Zelensky discuss over potential joint arms production
The Albanian Prime Minister, Edi Rama and Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with each-other even for a possibility of joint arms production. Ukrainian President, Zelenskyy said after the meeting that since the first days of the full-scale invasion, Albania has supported Ukraine in our struggle for freedom and territorial integrity. …
Rama: Zelensky’s presence is a reminder that Putin has not succeeded
Prime Minister Edi Rama has again expressed Albania’s support for Ukraine, regarding its war against Russia. During his speech at the Summit for Ukraine in Tirana, Rama declared that Zelensky’s presence is a reminder that Russian President Vladimir Putin has not succeeded. “This is a war that neither Ukraine nor …
Zelensky propose a joint forum on the field of defense
During his speech, at the summit for Ukraine in Tirana, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed to organize a joint forum for the field of defense between Ukraine and the Balkans. He thanked all the nations for the good work that has been done for Ukraine. So, he said that …
Rama in the conference with Zelensky: Honored to welcome a leader of the resistance, Albanian nation supports Ukraine
At the end of the summit held in Tirana, Prime Minister Edi Rama is holding a summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the end of the summit in Tirana. The head of the government appreciated the fact that the Ukrainian president is fighting, but also working hard for his …
Rama before he summit: Solidarity meeting against Russian aggression
Prime Minister Edi Rama started the day with a post about the summit that will be held today for Ukraine. The head of the government stated that he is proud of Albania, which today hosts the summit and the Ukrainian leader. “Good morning and with pride for Albania, which today …
Albania to open the embassy within a year in Ukraine
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, held a press statement with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba, before the start of the summit for Ukraine that will be held in Tirana. Hasani emphasized that Albania supports territorial integrity while adding that work is underway to open the Albanian embassy in …
Kuleba in Tirana: Grateful to Albania for the support, Russia should be held responsible for war crimes
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmyrti Kuleba expressed his gratitude for the organization of Albania for the the summit for Ukraine. In a joint press conference in Tirana with his Albanian counterpart, Igli Hasani, Kuleba said that Russia should be held responsible for war crimes. “It is really good to be …
Halfway into a 12-month ban on TikTok in Albania, anecdotal evidence suggests the prohibition is being widely flouted while the government remains silent on promised filters to weed out ‘undesirable’ content. Original post Here
Our selection of Premium stories this week looks at the challenges facing the region as the summer season winds down and business-as-usual resumes. Original post Here
Court again bans MPs from forming institutions deriving from the February elections while it considers a complaint about the failure to elect a deputy speaker from the Serb community, as guaranteed in the constitution. Original post Here
On the eve of Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Week, which will take place in Tirana from September 16–20 at the Palace of Congresses, the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of Albania, Mr. Faisal bin Ghazi Hafzi, through a press statement, praised this event as …
When Denisa Kasa returned from abroad and saw the state of Albania’s filthy waterways, she was shocked. Now she has formed an independent collective of young people dedicated to the ‘dream of clean rivers’. Original post Here
Tirana will soon open its doors to the sights, sounds, and flavors of Arabia. From 16 to 20 September 2025, the Palace of Congresses will transform into a vibrant stage for Saudi Cultural Week, a five-day celebration of art, heritage, and creativity hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Culture. The festival promises to be more …
Albania’s hosting of an exiled Iranian opposition group was never likely to be easy. Now it’s under criminal investigation. Original post Here
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week sheds light on police brutality, hidden influence, strained bilateral relations and other turbulent issues across the region. Original post Here
The city of Durres on Albania’s Adriatic coast boasts a fine selection of Roman-era mosaics. But due to a lack of initiative by the local authorities, progress has been slow to preserve them and make them available for the public to view. Original post Here
As Mediterranean fire seasons grow in intensity, Albania’s government faces calls to invest in firefighting and reforestation. Original post Here