Albania presents its cyber incident response model in Bucharest
TIRANA, November 11 /ATA/ – Bledar Kazia, General Director of the National Authority for Cyber Security, presented the Albanian approach to strengthening cyber resilience in critical sectors during the ImpactSEE conference held in Bucharest. Kazia represented Albania on the panel entitled “Strengthening Security: Cyber-Resilience and Defence in Critical Sectors,” where …
Rama: Albania aims to conclude EU accession talks by 2027; Next steps rest with member states
TIRANA, Nov 11 /ATA/ Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that Albania aims to conclude its European Union accession negotiations by the end of 2027, describing the target as ambitious but achievable. Speaking at a meeting in Dublin, Ireland, hosted by the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), where …
Rama: Flamingo revolution was fueled by hatred of Trump
TIRANA, November 11 /ATSH/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama stated today that the protests which erupted in early June against a proposed tourist resort in Zvërnec—dubbed the flamingo revolution—were fueled by hatred of U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking at the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) in Dublin, Rama …
Ibrahimaj unveils programme to bring Albanian businesses in line with EU standards
TIRANA, Nov 11 /ATA/ Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj chaired the latest meeting of the Investment Council, attended by representatives of the business community and international partners. Discussions focused on improving the investment climate, bringing businesses into line with European Union standards and streamlining administrative procedures. The meeting …
Rama: Zvërnec investment will make Albanians proud; Sazan development limited to just 8% of island
TIRANA, November 11 /ATSH/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama stated today that the project to construct a tourist resort in Zvërnec and on the island of Sazan will make Albanians proud. Rama emphasized that the project is fully transparent and represents a vital opportunity for national development, harmonizing tourism investment …
Rama: Growth Plan brings candidate countries a step closer to EU
TIRANA, November 11 /ATSH/ –Speaking today at an event in Dublin organized by the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) – themed “Albania’s European Journey: From Aspiration to Integration” – Prime Minister Edi Rama highlighted the importance of gradual integration. He described this approach as a way to bridge …
Rama: Iranian regime used social media to stoke unrest
TIRANA, November 11 /ATSH/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama stated today that the protests which took place in the country in early June—known as the Flamingo Revolution—were subject to foreign influence, noting that the Iranian regime had intervened via social media to incite the demonstrations. During a discussion in Dublin, …
Kosova Prime Minister Albin Kurti seeks French support for European Union membership bid
Kosova Prime Minister Albin Kurti has asked France to support Kosova’s progress towards European Union membership, including candidate status and the opening of accession negotiations. Kurti made the request during a meeting at the French National Assembly with representatives of its Foreign Affairs and European Affairs committees. He discussed democratic …
Intensive food safety inspections to begin on January 1
Intensive food safety inspections will begin on January 1 to verify product standards and labelling, Agriculture Minister Andis Salla told a parliamentary committee during discussions on the 2027 draft budget. The Ministry of Agriculture will work with the National Food Authority and food safety laboratories to monitor products and check …
Albania to host European constitutional courts congress in 2027
Albania’s Constitutional Court will host the Congress of European Constitutional Courts in October 2027, providing a platform for exchanging ideas and initiatives on constitutional justice, Secretary-General Eugen Papandile told a parliamentary committee during discussions on the 2027 draft budget. Papandile said the event would strengthen Albania’s role in European judicial …
Regional development priorities, support for strategic investments and new opportunities for economic growth were at the centre of the latest meeting of the Albanian Development Fund’s Board of Directors. Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu attended the meeting, alongside Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Andis Salla, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister …
Albania’s 2027 budget for the Ministry of Environment will support investment in protected areas. The main priorities include improving infrastructure, protecting biodiversity and managing natural resources more effectively. Juxhina Spahiu, Director General of the National Agency of Protected Areas, said the investments aim to strengthen environmental protection and preserve natural …
9Albania’s Director General of Archives, Auron Rrokaj, held a series of meetings with international counterparts during the Regional Branch of Europe of the International Council on Archives (EURBICA) Assembly in Bucharest, Romania. The meetings focused on strengthening international relations, exchanging professional expertise and developing joint projects in the archival field. …
Albania’s Director General of Prisons, Sadleva Bode, met British Ambassador to Albania Nicholas Abbott to discuss cooperation on prison modernisation and the transfer of Albanian prisoners serving sentences in the United Kingdom. The meeting reviewed years of cooperation between the two institutions. Particular attention focused on British support for investment, …
Albania presented its wines at ProWine Shanghai 2026 for the first time, marking an important step towards entering the Chinese and wider Asian markets. The exhibition took place from November 10 to 12 in Shanghai, China. The Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA) organised the country’s first national pavilion at one …
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has called for progress in the country’s path towards EU membership, stressing that the process of obtaining candidate status and opening accession negotiations should not face further delays. On the sidelines of the European Political Community Summit in Dublin, Kurti met representatives of the Irish …
US Ambassador Eric Wendt continued his series of meetings after taking up his new post, this time meeting with students who took part in an exchange program in the United States. The US Embassy shared details and photos from the meeting. According to the embassy’s post, the discussion focused on …
November 14 marks World Diabetes Day, which aims to raise awareness of the disease and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Doctors are calling for greater awareness because diabetes, often described as a silent disease, can cause serious complications if left unmanaged. In Albania, around 100,000 adults and 300 …
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – The Bank of Albania on Friday warned the public about fraudulent messages, known as phishing, circulating under the central bank’s name. The messages falsely claim that recipients’ bank accounts have been suspended and urge them to click on a link to update their personal information, …
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ Albania made its debut with a national pavilion at “ProWine Shanghai 2026”, one of Asia’s largest wine trade fairs. The event was held from 10 to 12 November in Shanghai, China, with the Albanian pavilion among exhibitors from around the world. It was organised by the …