Albania’s Nations League match against Belarus in Budapest to be played behind closed doors
Albania will play their final Group C1 match in League C of the UEFA Nations League against Belarus on November 15 at the Illovszky Rudolf Stadium in Budapest, Hungary. The match will take place without spectators due to UEFA sanctions against Belarus. Under a decision adopted by the UEFA Executive …
Transparency Board cuts diesel and petrol prices
The Transparency Board has set new maximum wholesale and retail fuel prices following the declaration of a special situation in the hydrocarbon market. Retail diesel prices must not exceed ALL 210 per litre, while wholesale prices must remain below ALL 198. Retail petrol prices must not exceed ALL 169 per …
EU Ambassador Presents Progress Report, PM Rama: Albania Enters Final Stretch of EU Accession Negotiations
Prime Minister Edi Rama and the European Union Ambassador to Albania, Sofia Moreira de Sousa, held a joint press conference on Thursday, one day after the European Commission published its progress report on Albania. During his remarks, Rama said the report showed that Albania’s European future is now entirely in …
Hoxha: European Commission Progress Report reflects Albania’s progress on its path toward EU membership
TIRANA, November 5 /ATSH/ – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha held a meeting in Berlin with members of the German Bundestag Committee on the European Union affairs. During the meeting, Hoxha presented the progress Albania has made on its path toward EU membership—as reflected in the European …
INSTAT requests an extra 60 million Lekë for 2027 agricultural census
TIRANA, November 5 /ATSH/ – The Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) is requesting an additional 60 million lekë in the 2027 budget to conduct the agriculture census. The funds will focus on investments in technological infrastructure and providing incentives for the human resources involved in this statistical operation. During a report …
Malaj: Revenues for 2027 budget are estimated at 907.9 billion lekë
TIRANA, November 5 /ATA/ – Minister of Finance Petrit Malaj stated today that budget revenues for 2027 are estimated at 907.9 billion lekë, i.e. 30.9% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). During his remarks to the Parliamentary Committee on Economy, Employment, and Finance— where the 2027 draft budget projections are …
Tabaku: EC Progress Report backs opposition; demands end to unilateral reforms
TIRANA, November 5 /ATSH/ – Democratic Party MP Jorida Tabaku stated today that the European Commission’s progress report on Albania confirms the opposition’s long-standing concerns regarding EU integration, the rule of law and democratic governance. Speaking at a press conference from the Assembly premises, Tabaku remarked that the citizen protests, …
Rama renews call for dialogue with students
TIRANA, November 5 /ATSH/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama has renewed his call for dialogue with protesting students and lecturers, whose demonstration has now entered its 24th day. By placing a traditional stone table—a sofra—outside the Prime Minister’s Office alongside invitations marked “Dialogue,” he again urged the protesters to come …
Begaj: EC Progress Report, evidence of advancement in integration process
TIRANA, November 5 /ATSH/ – President Bajram Begaj met today with the Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa, who presented him with the European Commission’s progress report on Albania. The president appreciated this year’s progress report as evidence of advancement in the integration process …
EU Progress Report on Albania: PM Rama receives Ambassador De Sousa
TIRANA, November 5 /ATSH/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama met today with the European Union Ambassador Sofia Moreira de Sousa who presented him with the European Commission’s progress report on Albania. Following the meeting, Rama and Ambassador De Sousa are expected to hold a press conference to discuss the achievements …
Prime Minister Edi Rama once again presented the new “Speak to the Prime Minister” platform this Sunday, aimed at establishing a direct channel of communication and dialogue with citizens regarding their requests, complaints and concerns. In a Facebook post, Rama shared an excerpt from the platform’s description, emphasizing that it …
Four people have been arrested and seven others are facing criminal proceedings following acts of violence during a protest held in Tirana the previous day. According to police, protesters confronted officers, attacked them with hard objects and pyrotechnic devices, blocked traffic and set waste bins on fire. As part of …
Polling stations opened across Serbia on Sunday for the election of members of national minority councils. The Kosovo government and political representatives of Albanians in Serbia have called on the Albanian community to vote in the elections for the Albanian National Council. Polling stations will remain open from 7:00 a.m. …
TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – Tourism will remain a key priority for Albania’s economic development in 2027, with a focus on increasing competitiveness, diversifying the tourism offering, extending the tourist season and improving the quality of services. For 2027, the “Tourism Development” program is supported by a budget of 848.5 …
TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – Democratic Party Chairman Sali Berisha confirmed today that the Democratic Party (DP) is open and prepared to reach a compromise with opposition political forces in order to topple the government. During an online discussion with citizens, Berisha emphasized that, “The Democratic Party is sincere, open …
TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – Over 300 Albanian and international enterprises from 12 countries gathered for four consecutive days in Tirana for the 32nd edition of Tirana International Fair. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared highlights today from this significant event—organized by the Klik Ekspo Group—which held its 32nd edition from …
TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – Democratic Party Chairman Sali Berisha commented on yesterday’s protest in the capital, stating that there were no incidents involving the students themselves. In a message to citizens via social media, Berisha remarked that the “democratic public” was present at yesterday’s protest and he once again …
TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – Gjirokastër Castle welcomed 300,000 domestic and international visitors between January and October 2026, marking a 6.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Sharing the latest visitor statistics for Gjirokastër Castle, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja highlighted that alongside the rise …
TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – Minister of Health and Social Welfare Klodiana Spahiu announced that the 2027 draft budget includes an allocation of 50 million euros to revise the “Baby Bonus” scheme. The initiative aims to transform the bonus into a monthly support payment for children up to the age …
TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – The “Speak with the Prime Minister” platform is a new social space for direct communication with Prime Minister Edi Rama, open to students and any other citizen who wishes to engage in dialogue. Rama describes this as a space for dialogue—accessible via anyone’s phone or …