Police step up traffic measures to ease congestion in Tirana after road signage damage
TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/ – Interior Minister Ervin Demo has called for stepped-up traffic management measures in Tirana to reduce congestion, improve road safety and help commuters reach work and school more easily. During an inspection on Monday in the city’s 21 Dhjetori area, where traffic police have increased their …
Rama holds bilateral talks with Macron while in Paris for Peace Forum
TIRANA, November 9 /ATSH/ – Prime Minister Rama is in Paris for the Peace Forum, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. Today evening, PM Rama was received for a bilateral meeting by President Macron at the Élysée Palace. In a world shaped by geopolitical shifts, tech evolution, and …
Protests are still ongoing outside Prime Minister’s Office as a group of citizens gathered there
TIRANA, November 9 /ATSH/ – A group of citizens continued their protest this evening in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. Now in its 163rd consecutive day, the demonstration holds firm to its core demands: the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and the removal of the old political establishment. …
Constitutional Court to hear journalists’ challenge to special court media rules
TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/ – The Constitutional Court has agreed to consider a complaint filed by the Albanian Journalists Association (AGSH) challenging the internal regulations of the Special Court against Corruption and Organised Crime (GJKKO). The case is expected to be heard in a plenary session in November. The journalists’ …
More than 223,000 taxpayers benefit from 465 million euro tax debt write-off
TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/ – More than 223,000 taxpayers have so far benefited from the government’s tax amnesty law, with a total of 465.1 million euros in tax liabilities written off, the General Directorate of Taxes said on Monday. Value-added tax (VAT) accounted for the largest share of the write-offs, …
“Spain in Democracy 1975–2000” – Koçiu: Healing divisions is essential for democracy
TIRANA, November 9 /ATSH/ – Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu attended today the promotion event of the book “Spain in Democracy 1975–2000” by author Charles Powell. Koçiu participated in a discussion regarding Spain’s democratic transition, alongside author Charles Powell and translator Kita Sallabanda. The deputy prime minister emphasized that dialogue, …
A new school project is underway in Saranda
TIRANA, November 9 /ATSH/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images on social media today of the design for a new 9-year school to be built in Saranda. Rama announced that this investment is part of 39 new educational projects to be implemented across the country, through a collaboration between …
State Police warns of SMS scams, urges public not to share banking details
TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/ – State Police has warned citizens about new SMS phishing campaigns, known as “smishing”, in which scammers impersonate public institutions and service providers to steal personal and banking information. The Cybercrime Investigation Directorate has identified fraudulent messages falsely claiming to come from Tirana Municipality and its …
U.S. Ambassador Outlines Three Priorities for Albania
Defense cooperation, economic ties and the fight against transnational crime take center stage in Eric Wendt’s agenda, signaling a more pragmatic approach to U.S.-Albanian relations. TIRANA, Albania – U.S. Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt has identified defense cooperation, increased trade and investment, and the fight against transnational crime as Washington’s …
Albania’s $6 Billion Gas Deal: Who Will Pay the Bill?
By Zef Preçi TIRANA, Albania – At the end of April, in the presence of Albania’s prime minister and U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, the state-owned company Albgaz signed a 20-year agreement with Greece’s Aktor LNG USA for the supply of American liquefied natural gas (LNG). The government presented …
Against a backdrop of anti-government protests, experts suspect Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj is seeking to portray himself as a ‘political prisoner’ as he awaits trial on corruption charges. Original post Here
Albania has begun negotiations to join the European roaming area. The European Commission launched the process with all six Western Balkan countries after the European Council approved its proposal in June. RTSH has obtained a document outlining the legal conditions, including wholesale price caps, consumer protection, fair-use limits, call termination …
Albania will experience unsettled weather on Thursday, with cloudy skies and occasional sunny intervals. Rain will begin early in the northwest and south, while thunderstorms and lightning could bring moderate rainfall to the northwest. Meanwhile, light rain will spread across the country late in the afternoon and mainly in the …
Albania’s U-19 national team opened the second round of the UEFA European Championship qualifiers in League B with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Cyprus. The Red and Blacks took the lead in the first half through Gabriel Kulla, who converted a pass from Alen Vukaj. Albania stepped up its attack …
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu has outlined Albania’s proposed €10 billion budget for 2027 in an exclusive interview with RTSH journalist Sonila Agostini. She highlighted social protection, tax relief and support for pensioners, young families and students. Koçiu said the budget aims to improve public services, fund critical infrastructure and …
Defence Minister Ermal Nufi has rejected interpretations of his remarks reported by international media outlet POLITICO, insisting that Albania has not proposed postponing the next NATO summit or holding it virtually. Nufi said Albania had already begun preparations to host the summit in Tirana, in line with the alliance’s decision. …
Albania’s State Police have prepared a plan of measures for the Albania–Finland football match on 12 November 2026. Police officials have coordinated with the Albanian Football Association and security representatives to ensure the safety of players and fans. Traffic restrictions will apply from 17:00 until the match ends. They will …
Spanish cinema, known for its original storytelling and ability to blend humour with human drama, takes centre stage in Albania as part of Spanish Cultural Week. The programme features A House on Fire (Casa en flames), directed by Dani de la Orden. The film explores family relationships, expectations and human …
Kosova’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti met European Union Special Representative for the Belgrade-Prishtina Dialogue Peter Sorensen on the sidelines of the Paris Peace Forum. They discussed prospects for normalising relations with Serbia, with a focus on mutual recognition. Kurti said the talks also covered Kosova’s institutional stability following the election …
TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Albania has not proposed postponing the next NATO summit or holding it virtually, Defence Minister Ermal Nufi said on Wednesday, rejecting what he described as a misinterpretation of his recent remarks reported by POLITICO. Nufi said his comments had been taken out of context, giving …