Delphi Economic Forum, Hoxha meets Greek minister: A new chapter in bilateral relations
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, held a meeting with his Greek counterpart, George Gerapetritis, during the Delphi Economic Forum. Through a post on the platform X, Hoxha shared details from the meeting, noting that they reaffirmed their joint commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation. Hoxha added that …
“Montenegro closer to the EU,” Kos: Member states begin accession treaty procedures
The European Union Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, announced in a post on X that Montenegro is very close to joining the European Union. In her post, Kos emphasized that Member States have decided to begin drafting Montenegro’s Accession Treaty to the EU, a process which, according to her, is …
Fire at “Farmacia 10”, Tirana Municipal Council approves financial aid for affected families
The Tirana Municipal Council has approved financial assistance for families affected by the fire in a residential building on Rruga e Dibrës. It is reported that at least 30 families will receive compensation of 40,000 lek per month as a rent bonus for temporary housing. “Fortunately, based on the inspections, …
Albanian PM Rama meets Greek PM Mitsotakis, pushes for new strategic partnership
TIRANA, April 22 – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama met Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens on Wednesday during a working visit. The meeting took place on 22 April alongside the Delphi Economic Forum, a regional platform for political and economic dialogue. The talks focused on strengthening relations between …
Jutta Benzenberg presents diaspora photo project in Tirana
Photographer Jutta Benzenberg presents a special project titled “Zemra mes këtej dhe andej” (“Heart Between Here and There”) at the Prime Minister’s Office Library in Tirana. The project explores the Albanian diaspora through photography. In cooperation with GIZ Albania, Benzenberg displays 16 portraits accompanied by personal stories, journeys, and reflections …
FM Hoxha attends Delphi Forum, focus on EU enlargement in Western Balkans
TIRANA, April 22 – Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, is participating in the Delphi Economic Forum in Greece. The agenda includes high-level discussions on regional cooperation and European Union enlargement. Hoxha joins a ministerial meeting of foreign ministers from the Western Balkans and European Union member …
Albania to participate in World Urban Forum in Baku
Albania participates in the World Urban Forum 13 in Baku, organized by UN-Habitat. Ervin Demo meets Azerbaijani Ambassador Anar Huseynov in Tirana to prepare Albania’s participation. Demo says Albania strengthens its voice on housing, urban development, and local governance. He says the country uses the forum to promote sustainable and …
CNN highlights Tirana Airport as fast and efficient model in Europe
Tirana International Airport attracts international attention as CNN highlights its fast and efficient passenger control system. CNN reports that the airport stands out in Europe for its simplified and rapid security procedures. It describes Tirana as a model of efficient air travel, despite tighter security rules and longer queues in …
Metsola praises Albania as leading country in EU accession process
TIRANA, April 22 – European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has described Albania as one of the most advanced countries in the European Union enlargement process, highlighting the pace of reforms and progress in accession negotiations, eudebates.tv reported. Speaking during a debate on EU enlargement, Metsola placed Albania and Montenegro among …
Albanian Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra presents classical evening with works by Haydn and Beethoven
TIRANA, April 22 – The Albanian Radio and Television (RTSH) Symphony Orchestra will perform a special classical music evening featuring works by Joseph Haydn and Ludwig van Beethoven. The concert brings together solo performance and orchestral interpretation under international direction. The programme includes Joseph Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 1 in …
Prosecutors lift the lid on an alleged corruption scam involving the government body tasked with handling Albania’s digital public services. A handful of people made millions. Original post Here
Hasan Prishtina was born on April 27, 1873, in Vushtrri, Kosovo. He came from a wealthy family. He studied in Thessaloniki and Istanbul. He later became a strong voice in the Ottoman Parliament between 1908 and 1912. He defended the rights of Albanians in the Balkans. He played a leading …
The 33rd week of the Abissnet Superiore ends with two final matches. The round confirms strong competition in the decisive stage of the championship. AF Elbasani wins an important match 3–1 against Vllaznia at “Elbasan Arena”. The team moves to first place with 62 points. Vllaznia drops to second place …
Kosovo commemorates April 27 as the Day of Missing Persons from the war. The country holds various activities and symbolic visits. Institutions, organizations, and families take part. The day highlights the ongoing need for justice. It also stresses the importance of finding the truth. Families continue to seek answers about …
TIRANA, April 27 – Spring has increased visitor numbers at Viroi Park in Gjirokastër. Camper travellers now stop there during trips in southern Albania. The park offers a quiet setting, clean air, and open space. It attracts visitors who seek nature and calm conditions. Meanwhile, Jolanda and Frans Koopman from …
TIRANA, April 27 – Kosovo’s parliament approved the draft law ratifying an agreement with Albania for the Mediterranean Games “Prishtina 2030”. Lawmakers voted 93 in favour, with no votes against and no abstentions. The agreement formalises cooperation between the two countries for the organisation of the Games. Opposition parties, including …
TIRANA, April 27 – Justice institutions signed an agreement to standardise statistics across the justice system. The Ministry of Justice, judicial and prosecutorial bodies, the Prosecutor General’s Office, the High Inspectorate of Justice, and the School of Magistrates took part. The EU Delegation in Albania attended the signing. Justice Minister …
TIRANA, April 27 – Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Fatmir Guri described the cooperation protocol with Germany as an important and concrete step for aligning Albanian agriculture with European Union standards. He said the timing of the agreement matches Albania’s progress in the EU integration process. He also …
TIRANA, April 27 – The government and the parliamentary group of the Socialist Party held their expanded end-of-month meeting. Prime Minister Edi Rama chaired the meeting, which also included members of the cabinet. PM Rama said the discussion focused on communication with party structures under the framework of “Affairs of …
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Agron Gjekmarkaj meets Italian MP Giulio Cesare Sottanelli in the Parliament building. Sottanelli represents the “Azione” party. Gjekmarkaj thanks Italy for its long-standing support to Albania. He highlights Italy as a key and stable partner. He also praises the role of the Italian government, the Chamber …