Public broadcaster director-general Eni Vasili calls for modern production studio to renew programming
Eni Vasili, director-general of Albanian Radio and Television (RTSH), has identified modern television infrastructure as a key priority for the public broadcaster. Speaking to the Committee on Human Rights and Public Information, she stressed the need to bring its production studio into operation. RTSH currently produces most of its own …
Economy minister Delina Ibrahimaj presents ALL 10.5 billion plan for vocational education, business and innovation
Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj has presented a 2027 budget plan allocating ALL 10.5 billion to vocational education, entrepreneurship and innovation. The ministry’s overall budget stands at ALL 42 billion. Vocational education and employment services will receive ALL 8.9 billion. Investment of ALL 1.22 billion will support vocational schools, …
Gjirokastër Castle Attracts 300,000 Visitors in Ten Months
Gjirokastër Castle welcomed 300,000 domestic and foreign visitors between January and October 2026. Visitor numbers rose by 6.5% compared with the same period in 2025. Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja shared the latest figures and reported a 10.5% increase in revenue over the same period last year. “Between …
Valbona Transforms into a Canvas of Autumn Colours
Valbona Valley remains one of Albania’s most treasured mountain destinations, offering a unique experience for visitors seeking tranquillity, unspoilt nature and breathtaking scenery. During autumn, vibrant seasonal colours make the valley even more captivating, turning it into a natural postcard of the Albanian Alps. Prime Minister Edi Rama today shared …
Public broadcaster outlines priorities for international services in 2027
Eni Vasili, director-general of Albanian Radio and Television, has outlined RTSH’s priorities for services aimed at Albanians abroad and foreign-language audiences in 2027. She presented them during a hearing with the Committee on Civic Initiatives as part of discussions on the 2027 budget. The priorities include establishing an international correspondent …
Restoration continues at Rozafa Castle in Shkodër as museum façade work is completed
Restoration teams are improving the infrastructure at Rozafa Castle in Shkodër, one of the country’s most important historical and cultural monuments. Work began around two months ago. Crews have completed the Castle Museum’s façade and are now repairing the cobblestone paving in an inner courtyard. “We are currently working on …
Inflation rises to 3.4% in October as food and transport prices increase
Albania’s annual inflation rate reached 3.4% in October 2026, up from 2.3% in the same month last year. Consumer prices also rose by 0.5% compared with September, according to the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT). Food and non-alcoholic beverages made the largest contribution to annual inflation, adding 1.36 percentage points. Transport …
New visitor centre at Byllis Archaeological Park expected to open next year
TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/Work on the construction of a new multifunctional centre at the Byllis–Klos Archaeological Park is well underway, with the facility expected to be completed next year, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja has announced. Construction teams are currently focusing on reinforcement work and the erection of …
Jaupaj: ALL 1 billion allocated to environmental infrastructure in 2027 draft budget
TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/The Ministry of Environment has been allocated 3.23 billion lek under Albania’s 2027 budget, with 1 billion lek set aside for investment projects. Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj said in a social media post that the funding would be directed towards major investments, environmental infrastructure, the protection of …
Tirana Bypass set to ease traffic and strengthen links to Blue Corridor
TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/ Construction work on the Tirana Bypass, a major road infrastructure project, is progressing steadily. The 21-kilometre route is designed to link the Tirana–Durrës and Tirana–Elbasan motorways directly, allowing traffic to avoid the capital and improving connections to routes forming part of the Blue Corridor. Prime Minister Edi …
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 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’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 …
Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj chaired a meeting of the Investment Council, bringing together business representatives and international partners to discuss ways to improve the investment climate, align businesses with European Union standards and simplify administrative procedures. The meeting presented an analysis by the Investment Council Secretariat, along …
Elbasan marked the 82nd anniversary of its liberation on Wednesday with a ceremony honouring fallen members of the 15th Assault Brigade. Veterans of the National Liberation War, relatives of the fallen, local residents and local government representatives gathered at the monument dedicated to the 23 partisans who gave their lives …
The Transparency Board has set new nationwide price caps for retail and wholesale sales of diesel and petrol. At its meeting on Wednesday, 11 November, the Board set the maximum retail price for diesel at 205 lek per litre and the maximum wholesale price at 193 lek per litre. Petrol …
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti has set a clear condition for Serbia’s next government to recognise Kosovo’s independence. In an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI), Kurti expressed hope that the Student List, which reportedly won Serbia’s 25 October parliamentary elections, would take a new approach to Kosovo and commit …
Anti-government protests continued on Wednesday, marking the 165th day of public mobilisation. A nationwide protest was announced in Tirana, with students and residents from several cities across the country expected to attend. The rally is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. outside the Ministry of Education. Protesters are then expected …
Arianit Shehu, executive director of the American Center for Countering Extremism and Terrorism (ACCET), says the European Commission’s progress report confirms that Albania is moving closer to European Union membership. In an opinion piece, Shehu argues that EU integration should take precedence over party interests. He describes the report, published …
TIRANA, Nov 11 /ATA/ Justice Minister Toni Gogu held three meetings in Rome with representatives of Italian institutions, focusing on strengthening cooperation between Albania and Italy in the field of justice. During his visit to the Italian Senate, Gogu met with the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee, …