Kosova PM Kurti says weekend crucial for electing country’s president
Kosova Prime Minister Albin Kurti said the coming weekend will be crucial for electing the country’s president. He said he has already started communicating with opposition party leaders on the issue. Kurti made the remarks on Friday at the International Conference on Women’s Empowerment. Kosova must elect a president by …
Albania’s Friend of the Book campaign returns with author Vath Koreshi
The Friend of the Book campaign has returned this October, organised by the National Centre for Books and Reading. The first event took place at Ismail Qemali School and focused on Albanian author Vath Koreshi, marking the 90th anniversary of his birth. The campaign also coincides with Book October, a …
Albania, Greece and North Macedonia join efforts to seek UNESCO status for Lake Prespa
Albania, Greece and North Macedonia are joining efforts to include Great Prespa Lake on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The initiative seeks to protect and promote the area’s natural and cultural heritage, according to Greek newspaper Kathimerini. Greece launched the initiative in 2014. The European Union now supports the process …
Kurti: We have begun talks to reach an agreement on the president
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti said on Friday that talks have begun on reaching an agreement for the election of the country’s president. “We have started discussions and, of course, this weekend is crucial for reaching an agreement so that we can have a president next week,” Kurti said. Political …
PM Rama tells US Democrats: Don’t use Albania in your fight against Trump
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama launched a sharp attack on US Democrats over the ongoing “Flamingo Revolution” protests against a planned luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump. What began as protests against the project has evolved into broader anti-government demonstrations and is now entering …
Rama: From 2 to 12 million tourists, now we urgently need to improve quality
Prime Minister Edi Rama said that Albania has recorded a significant increase in tourist numbers in recent years, but that the main challenge now is improving the quality of tourism. Speaking at the first edition of the “Future Hospitality Forum 2026,” Rama said the number of tourists has risen from …
Kurti shares photo with Trump: US is Kosovo’s main ally and indispensable partner
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has shared a photo of himself with US President Donald Trump and his wife, Rita Augestad Knudsen. In his post, Kurti said the meeting took place on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the United Nations General Assembly. “I had the honour of meeting …
Defence Minister Nufi meets US Ambassador Eric Wendt: Albania and the US stand side by side
Defence Minister Ermal Nufi has met with the new US Ambassador to Albania, Eric Wendt. In a social media post, Nufi shared moments from his meeting with the US ambassador, highlighting the importance of the partnership between Albania and the United States in the fields of defence and security. “Ambassador …
Saudi Arabia Eases Visa Procedures for Kosovo Citizens
Tirana Times, October 2, 2026 – Saudi Arabia has introduced simplified visa procedures for Kosovo citizens, allowing them to apply for an electronic tourist visa or obtain a visa on arrival from October 1, 2026. The measure marks a significant easing of travel requirements for citizens visiting the Kingdom for tourism, family visits …
Security Expert Questions Albania’s Readiness to Learn from Spy Chief’s Arrest
Security expert Arjan Dyrmishi tells BIRN the “whole system of governance” has been brought into question by the arrest of the head of Albania’s State Intelligence Service. Original post Here
Albania have climbed one place to 66th in the latest FIFA world ranking. The national team recorded three wins and one defeat in its recent Nations League matches. However, the results brought only a one-place rise for the Reds and Blacks. Kosovo also improved its position. The Kosovo national team …
Interior Minister Ervin Demo met Sweden’s ambassador to Albania, Niklas Strom, to discuss community policing and stronger public trust in the State Police. Demo highlighted cooperation with Sweden as important for building a police service that stays closer to citizens. He stressed the importance of listening to their concerns and …
French media outlet Silo Voyage has included Albania among 12 destinations it recommends for travel in October. The article highlights the country’s mild temperatures, Mediterranean climate and rich mix of nature, history and culture. Silo Voyage presents October as a particularly pleasant time to explore Albania. The warmer temperatures allow …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared images of the Archive Museum at the General Directorate of Archives. He described it as a “Temple of Documents.” The new museum brings history and technology together. Visitors can explore the past through documents, images, sound and interactive displays. The museum brings Albania’s documentary …
Minister of Education Mirela Kumbaro met with College of Europe Rector João Gomes Cravinho to discuss the internationalization of higher education and the development of the College of Europe campus in Tirana. The meeting took place as the new academic year begins. Kumbaro said they discussed new priorities for internationalizing …
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Andis Salla has highlighted the growth of Dardha Bio as an example of investment in Albania’s poultry sector. The company started with one production facility in 2002. Dardha Bio now operates 13 facilities with a capacity of around 1.5 million birds. The company also has …
Ahmet Zogu rose from a powerful leader in Mat to become one of the most influential figures in Albania’s modern history. He served as prime minister, president and, ultimately, king, leading the country through a turbulent period of state-building and political transformation. Born on October 8, 1895, at Burgajet Castle …
Albania’s Audiovisual Media Authority and Montenegro’s Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services have signed a final technical agreement on cross-border coordination of the UHF 470–694 MHz frequency band. AMA Chair Armela Krasniqi said the process began in 2022 with an agreement in principle between the two institutions. The sides …
Albania’s Transparency and Temporary Price Limitation Board has set the maximum retail price of diesel at ALL 217 per litre and petrol at ALL 193 per litre. The new prices took effect on October 8 at 12:00 and will remain in force until the board’s next meeting. The board set …
The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) has begun selections for its Regional Representative Teams as part of a nationwide process to identify and select young football talent. The process covers players born in 2014 and 2015. The selections started in Gjirokastra on October 8 and will continue in seven other cities. …