Guri i Bardhë Attracts Visitors with History and Untouched Nature in Klos
Guri i Bardhë in Klos attracts visitors with its history, stone architecture, and untouched mountain nature. The village stands as the birthplace of Pjetër Budi and develops over centuries as a large settlement surrounded by hills, greenery, and flowers. Authorities include the village in the “100 Villages” project and improve …
Customs meetings focus on declaration accuracy and modernization
TIRANA, May 1 – General Director of Customs Besmir Beja held meetings with customs agency representatives in Tirana and Durrës. The meetings took place within ongoing dialogue with the business community and customs stakeholders. He underlined the role of customs agencies as an intermediary link between economic operators and the …
Back from Syria’s Islamic State Camps, Albanians Struggle to Reintegrate
A young Albanian woman’s return from a camp for Islamic State supporters has delighted her family – but officials warn that the repatriation process for others won’t be easy, particularly if they hold radical beliefs. Original post Here
Rama Highlights Justice Reform as Tirana Prepares Legal Forum
Prime Minister Edi Rama says Tirana hosts a key international event this week focused on the rule of law and the future of justice. Rama announces that an event on May 6–7 in Tirana will serve as a preview of the World Law Congress, which will take place next year …
Kurti Meets Armenian PM, Calls for Alliance of Democracies
Kosovo’s acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti met Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a bilateral meeting in Yerevan. Kurti thanked Armenia for its contribution to KFOR through its armed forces and for the growing cooperation between the two countries. He also expressed appreciation for the invitation to the “Yerevan Dialogue” …
Albania Honors Franz Nopcsa on 149th Birth Anniversary
Albania’s Academy of Sciences marked the 149th anniversary of the birth of Franz Nopcsa, a renowned paleontologist, geologist and one of the most important figures in Albanology. Franz Nopcsa was born on 3 May 1877 in Transylvania, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, into an aristocratic family of Romanian origin. …
Begaj Calls for Stronger Road Safety Measures After Durrës Accident
President Bajram Begaj expressed deep shock over the fatal accident in Durrës, where two children died and another was seriously injured. He called on responsible institutions to strengthen road safety measures and conduct a full investigation into the incident. Begaj said he prays for the souls of the victims and …
Rama Mourns Durrës Crash, Sends Condolences to Victims’ Families
Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted to the tragic accident in Durrës, where two children died and another was seriously injured. Rama expressed condolences to the families who lost their children and wished a full recovery for the injured child who remains in hospital. He said he learned about the tragedy …
Rama Attends European Political Community Summit in Armenia
Prime Minister Edi Rama attends the 8th European Political Community Summit in Armenia and joins leaders in talks on strengthening European cooperation. Rama joins the welcome dinner hosted by Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The summit gathers 48 heads of state and government on May 4–5 …
Kurti Travels to Armenia to Join European Political Community Summit
Kosovo’s acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti travels to Armenia on an official visit to attend the European Political Community Summit. Kurti participates in the summit in Yerevan and holds high-level meetings with participating state leaders and officials. He joins European leaders in discussions on regional cooperation and strategic issues. Kurti …
Ermal Nufi met with Gegë Lleshi on Wednesday to discuss closer cooperation in defense and security. During the meeting, both sides highlighted their shared commitment to expanding cooperation in military education, joint training, and exercises. In addition, they discussed cooperation in civil protection and emergency management. Nufi stressed that Kosovo …
Ervin Demo welcomed Monika Zach and an Austrian delegation in Tirana on Wednesday. The delegation included 14 mayors and around 60 senior local government representatives. The group was led by Johannes Pressl. During the meeting, both sides discussed the role of local government in the European integration process. In addition, …
Eva Palatova called for the rapid formation of a new government in Kosovo following the June 7 elections. Speaking during Europe Day activities in Prishtina, Palatova also urged political parties to reach a compromise on electing the country’s president. She stressed that the future government should have a strong parliamentary …
Adriatik Kupi welcomed a delegation from the United States Embassy in Tirana during an introductory meeting held at the General Directorate of Prisons. During the meeting, the US representatives praised the cooperative approach of the prison administration. They also highlighted the importance of continued institutional cooperation in support of reforms …
Ermal Nufi welcomed Cosmin Dobran in Tirana on Thursday. The meeting focused on the Security and Defense Partnership between Albania and the European Union. Both sides described the partnership as an important platform for structured cooperation. Albania reaffirmed its commitment to continuing dialogue and achieving concrete results. Meanwhile, Nufi stressed …
TIRANA, May 7 – Albania and France are deepening cooperation in the justice sector. Talks in Tirana focus on judicial reform, criminal legislation and the fight against organised crime during a visit by French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin. The issue featured in a joint press appearance with Albanian Justice Minister …
Sofjan Jaupaj presented a national climate plan for 2026–2036 in Tirana on Wednesday. He said the plan includes 66 priority measures. It targets climate impacts such as fires, floods, and droughts. Jaupaj explained that the measures fall into soft interventions, green actions, and infrastructure investments. He added that the total …
Petrit Malaj presented in Parliament a new emergency ordinance on excise tax changes for fuel. He said the government approved the measure to soften the impact of international fuel price fluctuations and to protect consumers. Malaj explained that the decision responds to global market shocks linked to the conflict in …
Joshua Volz said the United States is increasing its engagement in the Western Balkans to strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on Russian supplies. In an interview, he stressed that energy is a matter of national security. He linked it directly to economic growth, investment, and political stability in the …
Vath Koreshi is being commemorated today, marking 90 years since his birth in Lushnjë on May 7, 1936. Koreshi became one of the most influential figures in Albanian literature and cinema. He wrote novels and film scripts that shaped modern Albanian cultural identity. He studied Albanian language and literature at …