Dinamo complete comeback as Egnatia maintain perfect start
TIRANA, September 7 – Dinamo City closed the third round of the 2026-2027 Abissnet Superiore season with a 2-1 comeback win over AF Elbasani at Elbasan Arena. The victory was Dinamo’s second in a row and lifted Ilir Daja’s side to six points. Elbasani took the lead in the 25th …
New statue of Mother Teresa unveiled at Saint Paul Cathedral in Tirana
TIRANA, September 7 – A new statue of Mother Teresa was unveiled at Saint Paul Cathedral in Tirana on Sunday, marking the 10th anniversary of her canonization. Archbishop of Tirana-Durres Arjan Dodaj and dozens of citizens attended the ceremony. The statue stands in the cathedral courtyard and depicts Mother Teresa …
New statue of Mother Teresa unveiled at Saint Paul Cathedral in Tirana
TIRANA, September 7 – A new statue of Mother Teresa was unveiled at Saint Paul Cathedral in Tirana on Sunday, marking the 10th anniversary of her canonization. Archbishop of Tirana-Durres Arjan Dodaj and dozens of citizens attended the ceremony. The statue stands in the cathedral courtyard and depicts Mother Teresa …
HOY Aragon recommends Albania among Mediterranean destinations for September holidays
TIRANA, September 7 – Spanish digital media outlet HOY Aragon recommends Albania among three Mediterranean destinations for beach holidays in September, alongside Malta and Sicily. The outlet highlights September as a suitable period for Mediterranean travel after the peak summer season. According to HOY Aragon, the travel blog Inteligencia Viajera …
HOY Aragon recommends Albania among Mediterranean destinations for September holidays
TIRANA, September 7 – Spanish digital media outlet HOY Aragon recommends Albania among three Mediterranean destinations for beach holidays in September, alongside Malta and Sicily. The outlet highlights September as a suitable period for Mediterranean travel after the peak summer season. According to HOY Aragon, the travel blog Inteligencia Viajera …
Businessman Luan Muça Reacts to Conflict in Vlora
Businessman Luan Muça has publicly responded to the conflict with Vasil Bedinaj, the owner of a hotel in Radhimë. In a statement, Muça gives his version of the confrontation, claiming that it concerns a property dispute and that he met with Bedinaj in an attempt to resolve it. Muça says …
SafeJournalists: Meta must urgently clarify recent restrictions affecting media and public-interest accounts in Albania
The SafeJournalists Network expresses concern over a growing number of unexplained restrictions and account-access problems affecting media, activists and other public-interest voices on Meta platforms in Albania. On 5 September, the official Instagram account of Euronews Albania, a private main television and digital news outlet, became inaccessible. Later the same …
US and EU: Mother Teresa’s legacy should inspire us
TIRANA, September 5 – The US Embassy and EU Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa have paid tribute to Mother Teresa, highlighting her humanitarian legacy and message of service, solidarity and inclusion. Moreira de Sousa recalled one of Mother Teresa’s best-known messages, saying that people may not all do …
Foreign Minister Hoxha receives new European Union ambassador
TIRANA, September 5 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha received new European Union Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa for their first meeting. The two officials discussed Albania’s progress towards European Union membership. During the meeting, Hoxha stressed the importance of maintaining the pace and momentum …
UGSH reacts to Euronews Albania’s Instagram account: Transparency sought over closure of Albanian accounts
The Association of Albanian Journalists (UGSH) has reacted following the blocking of access to Euronews Albania’s official Instagram page, expressing concern over the situation and calling for immediate clarification. In its statement,UGSH emphasized that the inability to access the media outlet’s account on one of the main platforms used to …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has confirmed Albania’s support for diplomat Lana Nusseibeh, nominated by the United Arab Emirates for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. In a post on X, the prime minister described her candidacy as an opportunity for a fresh start for the UN at a …
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Western Balkan countries to strengthen regional cooperation and continue reforms for European Union membership. Speaking at the Berlin Process summit in Budva, Montenegro, he also stressed that violence must never be an option during protests. Merz said EU enlargement must continue and bring …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared footage on social media showing protesters’ response to his invitation for dialogue. The video shows protesters removing stone benches that the government had symbolically placed as an invitation to discuss their demands. The benches were intended to provide a setting for dialogue between the …
Albania has ratified the Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer, the first legally binding international treaty dedicated entirely to safeguarding the legal profession. Justice Minister Toni Gogu outlined five key obligations the state assumes under the Convention. These include ensuring lawyers can practise freely, …
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu has praised public administration employees and frontline service workers for continuing to serve citizens amid heightened tensions. In a video message, Koçiu highlighted the daily work of doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers, police officers, firefighters, emergency teams and municipal workers who clean and maintain cities. …
Albania’s National Institute of Cultural Heritage has marked 61 years since its establishment, celebrating decades of research, documentation, conservation and restoration of the country’s historic monuments. The institution traces its roots to 1965, when Albania established the Institute of Cultural Monuments to bring these activities under one organization. It later …
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has condemned violence and intimidation against journalists covering recent protests in Albania. The organization is calling for independent investigations, accountability and stronger protection for media workers. RSF documented 28 reports of violence, intimidation and attempts to obstruct reporting, affecting at least 23 media professionals. At least …
Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video on Facebook this Thursday showing his arrival in Budva, Montenegro, where the Berlin Process Summit is taking place. Alongside the post, Rama also shared his brief remarks to journalists, expressing his happiness at once again attending the annual gathering. “Actually, the only place …
From Spajić to Merz and Kos, Rama Shares Photos from Meetings at Berlin Process Summit in Montenegro
Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared more moments from his visit to Budva, Montenegro, where he attended the Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit. This time, the Prime Minister shared several photos showing him meeting with Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, Kosovo …
The stone benches placed outside the Prime Minister’s Office as part of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s invitation for dialogue have been overturned during today’s protest. Earlier, the Prime Minister had shared images of the benches, where he had placed invitations for dialogue with protesters. However, his call has not led …