PM Rama says ‘Faithful Presence’ meetings will continue across Albania
Prime Minister Edi Rama says the ‘Faithful Presence’ (Prania besnike) meetings will continue across Albania every Friday at 5 p.m. Rama says the initiative forms part of a system designed to make listening to citizens a condition for public representatives to respond. Citizens should know in advance where and when …
Speaker Peleshi welcomes US Ambassador Wendt to Assembly of Albania
Assembly of Albania Speaker Niko Peleshi received United States Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt at the Assembly’s headquarters. Peleshi welcomed Wendt and wished him success in his new post. He highlighted the special friendship and strategic partnership between Albania and the United States. Meanwhile, Peleshi stressed the role of the …
Albania addresses challenges from rapid growth in renewable energy
Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi met electricity producers, members of the Assembly of Albania’s Natural Resources Committee and energy sector officials. The meeting focused on new developments and challenges linked to the rapid growth of renewable energy capacity. Karakaçi said Albania’s new energy law brings the country closer to …
German Cultural Week Brings German Art, Music and Traditions to Tirana
Electronic music, contemporary art, exhibitions, German traditions and cuisine will become part of Tirana’s cultural life during the five-day German Cultural Week 2026. The events will run from Oct. 2 to 6. They will offer the Albanian public a diverse program and create opportunities to discover and experience German culture …
PM Rama urged US Democrats not to use Albania in dispute with Trump
Prime Minister Edi Rama has urged his Democratic friends in the United States not to use Albania to pursue political disputes with President Donald Trump. Rama made the remarks in an interview with German newspaper Die Welt. He was referring to ongoing protests in Albania over a controversial development project …
New Cardiac Surgery Hospital, Rama: We Will Address All QSUT Needs with the 2027 Budget
The University Hospital Center “Mother Teresa” has put its new Cardiac Surgery Hospital into operation. The new facility has modern premises and services and aims to provide patients with higher standards of care. During an inspection of the new facilities, Prime Minister Edi Rama and Health and Social Welfare Minister …
Danish Studio BIG Wins “Tirana Fountain Plaza” Project
Danish architecture studio Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has won the “Tirana Fountain Plaza” project in an international competition that presented architectural visions for Tirana 2030 from five international studios. The jury described the winning project as ambitious and distinctive. It said the proposal offers a strategy not only for the …
COMMENT – EU Considers Bringing Albania and Montenegro into EU Institutions Before Membership
Countries such as Albania and Montenegro could send a commissioner to Brussels before formally joining the European Union. The European Commission is considering the idea as part of new plans, Magnus Lund Nielsen and Eddy Wax report, citing Rapporteur. Senior EU officials are considering ways to increase the involvement of …
Hoxha Meets Troccaz: France’s Support Is Strategically Important for Albania’s EU Path
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met with France’s Special Envoy for the Western Balkans, René Troccaz, during his stay in Pržno, Montenegro. The two officials discussed Albania’s European Union accession process, developments in the Western Balkans and the strategic importance of strengthening regional cooperation, connectivity and security. …
“Tirana Fountain Tower”: Mixed-Use Building and Public Space Transformation at Rinia Park
Danish architecture studio Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has won the international competition for the “Tirana Fountain Tower” project. The project includes a mixed-use building and plans to transform the public space at Rinia Park in the capital. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video presenting the project today. He said …
Fifteen municipalities are expected to disappear under Albania’s proposed new territorial map. While the government presents the reform as a matter of efficiency and consolidation, communities that may lose municipal status fear that services will move farther away, local representation will weaken, and already shrinking peripheral areas will become even …
Members of the Parliamentary Committee on Citizens’ Initiatives, Cooperation and Institutional Oversight held a two-day working visit to Berlin. They focused on handling petitions and citizens’ initiatives, strengthening parliamentary oversight and deepening institutional cooperation. At the German Bundestag, the delegation attended a meeting of the Committee on Petitions and exchanged …
The Albanian parliamentary delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, led by Igli Hasani and including Bledar Çuçi, Damian Gjiknuri and Fatmir Mediu, attended the 109th Rose-Roth Seminar in Chisinau, Moldova, on October 6-7. The seminar, organized with Moldova’s Parliament, focused on NATO-Moldova cooperation, regional and Black Sea security, and the …
More than 200 Albanian law enforcement professionals earned certifications in 2026 after completing crime investigation training. The US Embassy in Tirana congratulated State Police crime specialists who completed the Level 1 Crime Investigation Course at the Security Academy. The US Department of Justice’s International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) …
The Council of Ministers approved the founding act and statute of the state-owned company “Operator of State-Owned Companies” sh.a. during its meeting on Wednesday. The decision, proposed by the Minister of Economy and Innovation, also sets the company’s initial capital. The new company will start with ALL 100 million in …
Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, congratulated newly elected Kosova President Justina Shiroka-Pula. He described her election as an important moment for democracy in Kosova and evidence of the maturity of its democratic institutions. Hoxha said the development responds to the need to further strengthen institutions, consolidate …
Gryka e Vanave in Kukës is attracting visitors with its dramatic landscape and pristine nature. Surrounded by mountains, water and rugged terrain, the area offers striking views and a unique experience for tourists and nature lovers. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the area and highlighted its distinctive natural …
Albania’s Transparency and Temporary Price Limitation Board has cut the maximum retail prices for fuel. The new ceiling is ALL 210 per litre for diesel and ALL 190 per litre for petrol. Both prices fell by ALL 3. The Board also set new wholesale price limits. Diesel meeting the SSH …
The annual painting exhibition “Nëntor 29” has opened at the FAB Gallery, bringing together 32 artists. The exhibition will remain open to the public until October 13. The event creates a meeting point for different generations and artistic approaches. Through diverse styles, techniques and creative perspectives, the exhibition presents a …
State Agency for Strategic Programming and Aid Coordination (SASPAC) Director General Eridana Çano said Albania is strengthening institutional readiness for a new phase of European integration. She said the country is moving from implementing reforms towards delivering measurable results. Çano also serves as National Coordinator for the Reform and Growth …