Rama in Paris: Kushner project sparked mass protests, while a small group escalated them into violence
Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke about the specific nature of protests in Albania during his participation in the Paris Peace Forum, comparing them with similar movements in Italy and France. During a discussion on European Union enlargement and the future of younger generations, Rama was asked what distinguishes protests in …
EU ambassador: Business consultation is essential for drafting legislation
Businesses play an important role in Albania’s European integration process and have many opportunities to benefit from it, EU Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa said. During a meeting with business representatives, the ambassador presented the 2026 Albania Report and discussed key issues affecting the business environment, including the …
Rama: AI, a real blessing for Albania’s European integration; with AI-powered procurement proving to be a true game-changer
TIRANA, November 10 /ATSH/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama stated today that democracy is an ongoing process that requires continuous improvement from every nation. He also highlighted the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in accelerating reforms and aligning Albanian legislation with European Union standards. During the “Peace Forum” held at …
PM Rama: Kosovo is independent state; sooner Serbia accepts this, the better
TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/ – Albania has consistently pursued a peaceful approach and actively promoted regional cooperation in the Western Balkans over the past decade, Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Tuesday, describing the normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia as an unresolved issue. Speaking at the Paris Peace …
PM Rama urges EU to bring accession candidate countries to negotiating table
TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/ – The European Union should adopt a new political approach to enlargement and bring candidate countries negotiating membership directly to the table, while preserving the principle of merit-based accession, Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Paris Peace Forum, Rama discussed Albania’s EU …
Rama: Emigration of young people is part of country’s development journey
TIRANA, November 10 /ATSH/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama stated today that the desire among young people to emigrate does not represent an upward trend, but is rather part of the country’s development journey. During a discussion entitled “Europe’s Shared Future: Enlargement and the Next Generation”—focused on European Union enlargement …
Rama in Paris: Europe must confront “devil” of social media
TIRANA, November 10 /ATSH/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that the European Union’s primary challenge in the coming years concerns not only the enlargement process and candidate countries, but also the Union’s own capacity to manage political shifts and the influence of social media. During a discussion at the …
Minister: Government to increase cultural heritage funding by 80% in 2027
TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/ – The government will increase funding for cultural heritage by 80% under its 2027 state budget, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja said on Tuesday, announcing plans for restoration, conservation and the development of new museum spaces and archaeological sites. Speaking in a video message …
Malaj: Thirty percent of the 2027 budget goes to social protection—from baby bonuses to pensioners and foster families
TIRANA, November 10 /ATSH/ – Minister of Finance Petrit Malaj stated today that, “The 2027 budget will hit a record 10 billion euros, focusing on citizen support and social protection.” While presenting some of the key priorities of next year’s budget in a television interview, Malaj noted that, “The budget …
Rama attends reception hosted by Macron at Élysée Palace
TIRANA, November 10 /ATSH/ – Accompanied by his wife, Linda Rama, Prime Minister Edi Rama shared image of his arrival at the Élysée Palace, where he was greeted by French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron. “At the Élysée Palace, during a reception hosted by French President Emmanuel …
The proposed amendments to Albania’s sponsorship law aim to encourage businesses to fund sports, arts and cultural activities through tax incentives, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja said today. Under the proposed scheme, businesses could deduct up to 30% of their corporate income tax through sponsorships of activities …
The Albanian government today approved amendments to its agreement with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), which supports the country’s EU accession negotiations. The Council of Ministers approved Amendment No. 1 to the implementation agreement between the Ministry of Economy and Innovation and GIZ. The agreement forms part of …
Defence Minister Ermal Nufi today expressed his condolences following the deaths of four members of the Turkish Armed Forces in an S-70 helicopter crash in Malatya, Turkey. In a message posted on social media, Nufi expressed his sorrow over the tragic accident and extended his deepest sympathies to the victims’ …
Prime Minister Edi Rama today shared a photo on social media from the 9th European Political Community (EPC) Summit, showing a group of European leaders and senior representatives walking down an escalator together. At the centre of the photo, Rama appears alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. The European Political Community …
Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, has called for a stronger focus on economic diplomacy, highlighting its role in the country’s development and European Union integration. Hoxha made the remarks during a discussion at Ludovika University of Public Service in Budapest, where he presented Albania’s vision for …
Albania’s Interior Minister Ervin Demo met his Italian counterpart, Matteo Piantedosi, in Rome. They discussed stronger security cooperation and easier access to public services for Albanians living in Italy. The talks focused on three main issues. First, the two ministers discussed developing Albania’s Security Academy with support from Italian expertise. …
Albania’s government has approved changes to the composition and responsibilities of the country’s negotiating team for European Union membership. The Council of Ministers adopted the decision today. It amends the previous decision of May 6, 2020, by redistributing responsibilities across several negotiation chapters and appointing new members to the team. …
Albania beat Finland 2-0 at Air Albania Stadium in Tirana in the fifth round of UEFA Nations League Group C1. The victory lifted Albania to 12 points and first place in the group. Ernest Muçi opened the scoring in the 35th minute with a fine long-range strike. Rey Manaj doubled …
Albanian Defence Minister Ermal Nufi attended the 2026 Future of the North Atlantic Forum in Oslo, Norway. The forum is organised by the British and Norwegian governments and brings together senior political and military officials and defence industry representatives from allied countries. Speaking aboard the British aircraft carrier HMS Prince …
Albanian Interior Minister Ervin Demo met his Italian counterpart, Matteo Piantedosi, to discuss drawing on Italy’s experience to develop Albania’s Security Academy, finalising bilateral security agreements and securing automatic recognition in Italy of birth certificates issued through e-Albania. The ministers paid particular attention to the future of the Security Academy …