Transparency Board cuts fuel prices
The Transparency Board held its second meeting today and set new prices for fuel products. The Board set the retail price of diesel at no more than 213 ALL per litre. The wholesale price will be no more than 201 ALL per litre. For petrol, the retail price will be …
Erblin Osmani chooses Kosova over Germany, Bild reports
German newspaper Bild has highlighted Bayern Munich talent Erblin Osmani after his decision to join the Kosova national team. The 17-year-old had previously represented Germany at youth level. In January, he played two friendly matches for Germany Under-17 against Portugal. Kosova coach Franco Foda has now included Osmani in his …
Former American Chamber of Commerce head Crawford: 1.1 billion euros in foreign investment in six months
Former head of the American Chamber of Commerce in Albania Mark Crawford said Albania is seeing a boom in home purchases by the diaspora and foreign citizens, particularly in Tirana and coastal areas. Speaking to Klan News, Crawford said many Albanians living and working abroad are investing in property and …
Albania collected 4.7 billion euros in tax revenue in 2025, waived 450 million euros in 2026
Albania’s Tax Administration collected more than 4.7 billion euros in revenue in 2025, up 11.8% from the previous year. Tax Administration Director General Ilir Binaj presented the figures today to the parliamentary Committee on Civic Initiatives, Cooperation and Institutional Oversight. He said the administration’s priorities included higher collection efficiency, risk …
RTSH Symphony Orchestra opens new season with Tchaikovsky cycle
The RTSH Symphony Orchestra has opened its new artistic season with a concert on September 15. Artistic Director Blerta Ristani says the orchestra has returned from its summer break well prepared. The next concert takes place on September 26 and focuses entirely on Spanish music. Opera singers Bela Marian and …
Restoration of Koshtan Tekke Highlights Commitment to Cultural Heritage
Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja described the restoration of the Koshtan Tekke as a major investment that reflects Albania’s commitment to protecting cultural heritage and preserving national identity. Located in Memaliaj, the Koshtan Tekke is a Cultural Monument currently undergoing restoration and conservation works. The site preserves the …
Maggie Gyllenhaal to Compete at TIFF with Short Film
American actress and director Maggie Gyllenhaal will take part in the Tirana International Film Festival (TIFF) as a competitor with her short film “Flesh Impact.” Although Gyllenhaal recently served as President of the Jury at the Venice Film Festival, she will appear at TIFF through her work rather than in …
Arbëria Digital Fest 2026 Promotes Arbëresh Heritage and Local Development
The second edition of Arbëria Digital Fest will take place in the Arbëresh villages of Carfizzi, Pallagorio and San Nicola dell’Alto in southern Italy, aiming to transform Arbëresh cultural heritage into a driver of local development. The festival will be held from October 23 to 25, 2026, under the motto …
Albania supports stronger regional defence and security cooperation
Defence Minister Ermal Nufi attended the Central European and Western Balkans Defence Cooperation (CEDC) Ministerial, which focused on strengthening regional cooperation in defence and security. The meeting brought together senior representatives of participating countries to discuss joint capabilities, common security challenges and threats, and coordination of policies and efforts within …
House Arrest Ordered for Albania’s Intelligence Chief
Tirana Times, September 22, 2026 – Albania’s Special Court has ordered house arrest and suspension from office for Vlora Hyseni, director of the State Intelligence Service, SHISH, in an extraordinary development that has brought a major criminal investigation into the highest levels of the country’s security establishment. Hyseni is suspected of …
Roland Sejko’s documentary “Film di Stato” (“State Film”) has been selected as Albania’s entry for the 2027 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. The film draws on an extensive collection of archival material. Through historical footage and images, it tells the story of Albania during the communist …
Prime Minister Edi Rama discussed Albania’s economic growth and tourism targets during a meeting with members of the Albanian community in Staten Island, New York. Rama said Albania has undergone significant economic transformation over the past decades. He also linked this progress to the contribution of the Albanian diaspora. “The …
Three young Albanians have returned from abroad and chosen to build their professional futures in their home country. Their stories, ranging from tourism to medicinal and aromatic plants, featured in the “Flasim” podcast with Prime Minister Edi Rama. The three entrepreneurs all share a similar journey. They left Albania, gained …
Wizz Air brought a group of travellers, content creators and media representatives from Warsaw to Albania with its mystery “Let’s Get Lost” flight. The participants discovered their destination only after they landed at Tirana International Airport. Tirana International Airport “Nënë Tereza” announced the initiative on social media. The airport said …
The Albanian Parliament will host the Inter-Parliamentary Conference “A Strategic Agenda for EU Enlargement and Albania’s Accession” tomorrow, Sept. 28, in Tirana. The conference will bring together representatives of Albanian institutions, the European Parliament and parliaments from other European countries. Participants will discuss the EU enlargement process and Albania’s path …
Albania secured their first UEFA Nations League win with a 2-0 victory over Belarus in Group I. A crowd of 18,150 watched the national team claim the win in Italian coach Maran’s first official match in charge. Belarus started strongly and controlled possession early in the game. The visitors held …
Farka Lake, 9.6 kilometers from central Tirana, turned into a sports arena on Sunday as the sixth edition of “Tiranathlon” brought together cycling, running and swimming. The international triathlon attracted sports fans and participants of different ages. They competed across the three disciplines in one of Tirana’s natural settings. This …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, in a video message from Mother Teresa International Airport shortly after returning from the United States, described the measure imposed on the former head of Albania’s State Intelligence Service (SHISH) as extreme. “I have just returned from New York, where, as you know, I represented Albania …
Interest among public administration employees in 0% interest housing loans has significantly exceeded the number of available quotas. By the application deadline, 2,164 applications had been submitted for 300 new home-purchase loans, around seven times the number of expected beneficiaries. The Ministry of Health recorded the highest number of applications, …
Prime Minister Edi Rama responded to opposition demands for explanations regarding the appointment of Vlora Hyseni as head of Albania’s State Intelligence Service (SHISH). In a message from Mother Teresa International Airport, Rama said that Hyseni’s appointment to lead the State Intelligence Service was also based on assessments and references …