Fino: Chapter 31 Among the Most Advanced in Albania’s EU Negotiations
Deputy Foreign Minister Megi Fino said Chapter 31 remains one of the most advanced areas in Albania’s EU accession negotiations. She spoke during a hearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Europe and Foreign Affairs. She serves as chief negotiator for Chapter 31 and co-negotiator for Chapter 30. First, Fino said …
Lekë Dukagjini and the Legacy of the Kanun
Prince Lekë Dukagjini died on June 15, 1481. He left behind a lasting legacy linked to the “Kanun,” Albania’s customary law system. First, the Kanun developed over a long historical period. However, Lekë Dukagjini’s name became strongly associated with it due to its widespread use and influence in northern Albania. …
Koçiu: Albania Leads the Region in Price Stability with 2.8% Inflation
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu said Albania continues to deliver strong economic results. As a result, the country ranks among the region’s best performers in both economic growth and inflation control. According to the latest statistics, Albania recorded an inflation rate of 2.8% in April 2026. This figure was lower …
EU: Kushner-Linked Project Must Meet European Environmental Standards
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said Albania has assured the European Commission that the €1.4 billion tourism project linked to Jared Kushner will fully comply with EU environmental standards. The Albanian government pledged to carry out a full environmental impact assessment. It also committed to following all EU rules on …
Customs Administration Prepares Businesses for EU Common Transit System
Albania’s Customs Administration is advancing the implementation of the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS), a major step toward integration with the European Union’s Common Transit Convention. To support the process, customs authorities are conducting dedicated training sessions for system users. In these activities, representatives of the company developing the platform, …
Ibrahimaj: New Foreign Investment Screening Mechanism Strengthens Economic Security and Investor Confidence
Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj said Albania’s new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) screening mechanism will strengthen economic security and increase investor confidence. She made the remarks during the event “Albania’s Foreign Direct Investment Screening Framework,” organized by AmCham Albania in cooperation with Center for International Private Enterprise. The …
Montenegro Rejects Vučić’s Claims of Waging a Hybrid War Against Serbia
Montenegro’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed as unfounded allegations that Podgorica is conducting a hybrid war against Serbia, stating that such claims reflect the unwillingness of certain political structures in Belgrade to accept Montenegro as a sovereign state. The reaction came after Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić claimed that Montenegro …
Chief Prosecutor Olsian Çela Before the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs: Criminal Proceedings Increase, 76% Related to Crimes
Albania’s Prosecutor General, Olsian Çela, reported to the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs on Monday regarding the institution’s annual activity and the state of crime in 2025. During his presentation, Çela provided data showing an increase in workload and in the number of cases handled by the general jurisdiction prosecution …
Rama Shares Comment from a Young Woman in Vlora: “She Was Attacked Online Because She Doesn’t Support the Protest”
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”4910866e-baec-481b-b0ba-d7c458e23242″ data-turn-id-container=”4910866e-baec-481b-b0ba-d7c458e23242″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-3″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted on Monday to the debates surrounding the protest against the project planned in the Narta area, sharing on social media a comment written by a young woman from Vlora. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:e0d73d65-af79-4afc-9170-4d52382bb8c4-1″ …
FDI Presentation, VanHorn: Investors Need Confidence That the Rules Are Clear and the Playing Field Is Level
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:e0d73d65-af79-4afc-9170-4d52382bb8c4-3″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:e0d73d65-af79-4afc-9170-4d52382bb8c4-3″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-8″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> The U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Tirana, Nancy VanHorn, participated on Monday in the American Chamber of Commerce’s presentation on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). During her remarks, VanHorn stated that Albania is open for business, but in a way that protects …
Blendi Gonxhja announced that Albania welcomed more than 3 million foreign visitors between January and May 2026. Speaking at Tirana International Airport, Gonxhja said connectivity drives tourism growth. He described the arrival of the first direct flight from Canada to Tirana as a historic milestone for both civil aviation and …
Prime Minister Edi Rama attended the inaugural ceremony of the first direct flight between Tirana and Toronto, describing it as a new bridge connecting Albania and Canada. Speaking at Tirana International Airport, Rama said Albania has joined the map of transatlantic flights for the first time. He noted that what …
Albania has entered the era of transatlantic flights with the launch of the first direct route between Tirana and Toronto. At the inauguration ceremony, Enea Karakaçi described the new service as a historic milestone for Albanian civil aviation and a major opportunity for tourism, business, and people-to-people connections between Albania …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has praised Kapllani Guesthouse in Berat as a successful example of traditional hospitality and rural tourism development in Albania. In a social media post, Rama described the family-run guesthouse as a model of authentic tourism. The guesthouse welcomes both domestic and international visitors and offers traditional …
Albania and France have strengthened their cultural partnership through a new agreement on film co-production. The Albanian Council of Ministers approved the agreement with the French government, creating a new legal and financial framework to support joint film projects between the two countries. Under the agreement, co-produced works will receive …
The Albanian government has approved a direct loan agreement with the United States under the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program. The agreement provides $302 million to support Albania’s defense modernization and strengthen its military capabilities. Under the deal, Albania’s Ministry of Finance will sign the agreement on behalf of the …
Prime Minister Edi Rama says Albania has completed an important phase of tourism transformation and must now move toward a new stage of development focused on higher revenues and higher-spending visitors. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Tirana–Toronto route at Tirana International Airport, Rama stressed that Albania should now …
Prime Minister Edi Rama says Albania has completed an important phase of tourism transformation and must now move toward a new stage of development focused on higher revenues and higher-spending visitors. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Tirana–Toronto route at Tirana International Airport, Rama stressed that Albania should now …
Cities across Albania will host a wide range of cultural, entertainment, and sporting events this weekend, offering activities for residents and visitors of all ages. One of the highlights is the Wheat Festival in Fier, which takes place at the Archaeological Park of Apollonia on Friday evening. Now in its …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:56288df9-49f5-45b2-affa-9d9567f8af40-5″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:56288df9-49f5-45b2-affa-9d9567f8af40-5″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-12″ data-turn=”assistant”> The number of children in Albania is declining, while investments in education and social protection continue to lag behind European Union standards. These are among the key findings of UNICEF’s latest report on Albania, which outlines the priorities for cooperation with …