Albanian president receives credentials of new Turkish ambassador
TIRANA, April 17 – President Bajram Begaj received the credentials of Turkey’s new ambassador to Albania, Barıs Ceyhun Erciyes. The ceremony took place in Tirana as part of formal diplomatic procedures. During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral relations, regional cooperation and their partnership within NATO. They also addressed European …
EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos tells BBC Albania making steady progress toward membership
TIRANA, April 17 – European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said Albania is progressing steadily on its path toward European Union membership. She made the remarks in an interview with BBC. Kos said Albania continues to advance in its reform agenda as enlargement returns to the European Union’s strategic priorities. …
Week in Review: Big Changes and Steep Climbs
A momentous election spells change not just for Hungary but also for much of the Western Balkans, as our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week highlights. Original post Here
In Albania, Is Tailor-Made Legislation Being Written for Tycoons?
New legal amendments allowing ‘strategic investors’ to develop port facilities at tourist resorts without competitive tenders represent the latest custom-written legislation brought in by Edi Rama’s government to benefit big business, critics claim. Original post Here
Albania introduces new foreigners’ regulation with online applications and one-day provisional permit
TIRANA, April 17 – The Albanian government has approved a set of regulatory changes for foreign nationals aimed at reducing bureaucracy and speeding up procedures. The reform also seeks to align migration and labour rules with European standards. The changes were published in the Official Gazette. The new framework introduces …
Kategoria Superiore: “Final Four” match tickets go on sale
The Albanian Football Federation announced ticket sales for the “Final Four” of the Abissnet Superiore. Fans can buy tickets starting today. The four best teams will play six matches to decide the champion. All games will take place at Air Albania Stadium. First and second round matches will be held …
Ylli in Rome: Italian support for establishing Albanian Paralympic Committee
Fidel Ylli, President of the Albanian National Olympic Committee, visited the Italian Paralympic Committee headquarters in Rome. He met President Marco Giunio De Sanctis. They discussed technical assistance for creating the Albanian Paralympic Committee. They called it an important step for Paralympic sport in Albania. The process follows recent changes …
Director General of Albanian Customs meets World Customs Organization chief, focus on digitalisation and EU integration
TIRANA, April 17 – Director General of Albanian Customs Besmir Beja met World Customs Organization Secretary General Ian Saunders in Brussels during the Annual Meeting of European regional customs leaders. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation and accelerating customs digitalisation. The Albanian side highlighted ongoing reforms aimed at modernising customs …
Albania advances pharmaceutical system digitalisation to improve access to medicines
TIRANA, April 17 – Health and Social Protection Minister Evis Sala outlined reforms to modernise Albania’s pharmaceutical system at a national conference marking 20 years of the Order of Pharmacists. She said the government aims to improve access to safe and effective medicines for citizens. The ministry is advancing digitalisation …
OSCE hosts Albania–North Macedonia meeting on preventing violent extremism
TIRANA, April 17 – The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe held a cross-border meeting in Pogradec on preventing violent extremism and radicalisation. The discussion focused on online radicalisation and related security risks. The OSCE Presence in Albania and the OSCE Mission to Skopje organised the roundtable. Officials from …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
TIRANA, April 22 – Hilë Mosi, poet, publicist and politician, was born in Shkodër on 22 April 1885. He became known for his publicist and political activity in support of the Albanian national cause. Mosi completed his early education in Shkodër in a strong cultural and patriotic environment shaped by …
TIRANA, April 22 – The International Student Film Festival is being organized in Tirana as a new initiative supporting young filmmakers and strengthening links between film education and the industry. The project highlights student creativity while expanding professional opportunities in cinema. The festival brings together animation, feature film and documentary …
TIRANA, April 22 – Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reaffirmed support for Albania’s European Union accession after meeting Edi Rama in Athens. Speaking after the talks, Mitsotakis described the meeting as an opportunity to advance bilateral relations. He said both sides can address outstanding issues and build what he called …