Rama: Albania Aims to Complete EU Accession Talks by End of 2027
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania aims to complete its European Union accession negotiations by the end of 2027, describing the target as ambitious but achievable. Speaking in Dublin, Ireland, at an event hosted by the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), Rama addressed an audience of European and …
Hungary reaffirms support for Albania’s EU integration during Hoxha’s visit to Budapest
Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, is on an official visit to Budapest, where he was received by Hungary’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Orban. The meeting focused on Albania’s path to EU membership. Hoxha welcomed Hungary’s continued support for Albania’s integration and …
Hita meets Italian police chief in Rome to discuss organized crime and police cooperation
Albania’s State Police Director General, Skënder Hita, was received in Rome by his Italian counterpart, Prefect Vittorio Pisani, Director General of the Italian Police. The official meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the two countries in tackling organized crime, illicit trafficking and cybercrime. During the bilateral meeting, the two police …
PM Rama says Europe made a ‘major mistake’ by abandoning diplomacy with Russia over Ukraine
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has criticized Europe’s approach to the war in Ukraine, calling it a major mistake to abandon diplomacy with Russia and focus its efforts on arming Ukraine. Speaking at the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) in Dublin, Rama said Europe had traditionally favored diplomacy …
Koçiu: Students from low-income households to receive ALL 25,000 per month in 2027
TIRANA, Nov 11 /ATA/ Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu on Wednesday outlined the main features of the 2027 draft budget. Speaking in an interview with public broadcaster, Koçiu highlighted its social priorities, tax relief for individuals and businesses, and measures targeting pensioners, young couples and students. The draft budget for …
International conference on history and heritage of Balkan Vlachs
TIRANA, November 11/ATSH/ – The International Scientific Conference “The Vlachs of Albania in the Balkan Context” concluded its proceedings at the Academy of Sciences of Albania, featuring the participation of researchers from within the country as well as from various international scientific and academic institutions. The conference addressed the history, …
Rama: Serbia must normalise ties with Kosovo to move beyond its past
TIRANA, Nov 11 /ATA/ Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that it was too early to draw optimistic conclusions from the latest political developments in Serbia and their possible implications for the region’s EU integration prospects. Addressing European and Balkan experts and diplomats in Dublin, Ireland, at an event organised …
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 …
TIRANA, Nov 14 /ATA/ – The Customs Administration collected 207 billion leks in revenue in the January-October period of 2026, an increase of 7.6 billion leks compared with the same period a year earlier, official data showed on Saturday. The figure marks the highest customs revenue recorded for the first …
TIRANA, Nov 14 /ATA/ – Main opposition Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has called on opposition forces to unite behind joint candidates in the upcoming local elections. Speaking during an online exchange with citizens on Saturday, Berisha said guidelines setting out the procedures for selecting candidates for mayoral positions had …
TIRANA, Nov 14 /ATA/ – Albania is showcasing its tourism potential at the PHILOXENIA 2026 International Tourism Fair in Thessaloniki, Greece, from Nov. 13 to 15, seeking to expand its reach in international markets and strengthen tourism ties with neighbouring countries. As part of the event, Jola Hysaj, director-general of …
The uncertainty over the summit exposes tensions between Prime Minister Rama’s international ambitions, Albania’s limited resources and a deepening political crisis at home. TIRANA, Albania – Albania will not host a NATO summit in 2027, Prime Minister Edi Rama has acknowledged, reversing months of confident government announcements about what had been …
By Sidonja Manushi TIRANA, Albania – The Federation of Saudi Chambers has launched International Business Concierge (IBC), a new platform designed to facilitate the entry of foreign companies into the Saudi market, support business establishment and encourage international investment in the Kingdom. The initiative forms part of Saudi Arabia’s broader …
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced changes to the Socialist Party’s regional leadership at a meeting of its National Assembly taking place this Saturday in Lalzi Bay. Under the reshuffle, Ervin Demo and Albana Koçiu will jointly lead the party’s operations in Tirana. The changes come as the Socialist Party prepares …
Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Prime Minister Edi Rama discussed the European Commission’s latest enlargement report, describing its recommendation for Albania as historic. Rama said the report contained a passage that, in his view, had received too little attention given its significance for Albania’s European integration. He was …
Prime Minister Edi Rama commented on the protests that have taken place across Albania in recent weeks, saying demonstrators had thrown stones and Molotov cocktails. He said the Socialist Party would step up its efforts to engage with citizens. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Rama said the opposition …
Prime Minister Edi Rama responded to criticism of media freedom in Albania, claiming that government critics are widely represented in the Albanian media and that Albania stands apart from other countries when it comes to freedom of expression. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Rama said 60% of the …
TIRANA, November 14 /ATA/ – Democratic Party Chairman Sali Berisha spoke today during an online discussion with supporters. He addressed Prime Minister Rama’s speech at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, as well as recent developments—specifically the European Commission’s report and the decision against holding the 2027 NATO summit in Tirana, …