Electricity exports rose 55.4% in second quarter
TIRANA, August 27 – Domestic electricity production increased by 34.4% in the second quarter of 2026, while exports rose sharply and imports declined, according to data released by INSTAT. Net domestic production reached 2,361 GWh, up from 1,757 GWh in the same quarter of 2025. Hydropower plants accounted for most …
Foreign residents in Albania rise 46.6% as workforce demand grows
TIRANA, August 27 – The number of foreign nationals holding residence permits in Albania reached 32,163 at the end of 2025, up 46.6% from a year earlier. Men accounted for 65% of the total, while women made up 35%. Employment remained the main reason for residence, accounting for 55.1% of …
PM Rama to meet regional political coordinators and ministers on Friday
TIRANA, August 27 – Prime Minister Edi Rama will meet regional political coordinators and cabinet ministers on Friday, August 28. The meeting will take place at the Socialist Party headquarters. The meeting will follow recent gatherings in Pogradec. There, Rama called for greater attention to citizens’ concerns. He also called …
Letter from Washington: Buying Trump’s Favour with UFC in Serbia, Arms in Albania
The countries of the Balkans are coming to understand just how much Donald Trump enjoys transactional displays of admiration. Original post Here
Malaj: Public Revenues Have Increased by 31% Over the Past Three Years
Albania’s public revenues have increased by 31% over the past three years. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Finance aims to increase public revenues by €1.2 billion compared with 2024 by the end of this year. Finance Minister Petrit Malaj said the increase reflects sustained economic growth and the formalization of Albania’s …
Conference League: Dinamo City Face Decisive Second Leg Against Pafos
Dinamo City will face Pafos on Thursday, August 27, at 19:00 in the second leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off. The match will take place at Limassol Stadium and will decide which team advances to the league phase of the competition. The 1-1 draw at Elbasan Arena has left …
Clear weather with temperatures of up to 39 degrees Celsius
TIRANA, August 27 – The Military Meteorological Service said stable atmospheric conditions would affect Albania on Thursday. The weather would remain clear across most of the country. Meanwhile, some passing clouds would appear over mountainous areas in the east and northeast. Winds would blow from the southeast to the northwest …
Ibrahimaj: “PriceWatch Albania” platform to launch in September for price transparency and comparison
Albania will make basic product prices more transparent for consumers through the new “PriceWatch Albania” platform. The government plans to launch the platform in September. Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said today that the platform will allow citizens to view and compare the prices of basic products. They will …
Koçiu: Government’s Main Focus Starts with Housing for Young Couples and Families
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu has presented the government’s new political priority, focusing on improving citizens’ quality of life. This autumn, the “Social Albania” initiative will launch a new housing program for young couples and families. As the new political season begins, the government will put “Social Albania” at the …
Kosovo to Compete with Seven Judokas at “Taranto 2026”, Aiming for Medals
Following competitions in various sports, it is now judo’s turn at the “Taranto 2026” Mediterranean Games, a sport that has brought Kosovo some of its greatest successes on the international stage. Kosovo’s judokas will compete on August 28 and 29 in Taranto, Italy, aiming to win medals at this major …
Albanian skier Lara Colturi opened the 2026–2027 Alpine Ski World Cup season with a silver medal in the giant slalom in Sölden, Austria, finishing just 0.01 seconds behind the winner. Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja congratulated Colturi on her performance, calling it another achievement that brings pride to …
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu warned on Sunday that violence fueled by media coverage and longstanding political resentment poses a serious threat to the lives of both protesters and citizens. In a social media post, Koçiu described the injury of a young man from Elbasan as a wake-up call about …
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu said on Sunday that the government would introduce six measures to curb urban violence. The measures aim to protect citizens and public and private property. Koçiu stressed that authorities would uphold the constitutional right to protest but punish anyone who incites violence, exploits minors or …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Sunday that he had personally arranged medical treatment in Italy for the young man from Elbasan who suffered an eye injury during protests. He also secured an air ambulance to transport the youth to what he described as Italy’s best hospital. Rama warned that …
Foreign tourists visiting Tirana have encountered unusual scenes in the capital in recent days. A group of visitors stopped outside the Prime Minister’s Office, where stone chairs and tables now stand following Prime Minister Edi Rama’s invitation to protesters. The tourists sat down and took photos. “Welcome to Tirana, and …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Sunday that citizens had every right to demand his resignation and protest against the government, but no one could force him from office through violence. He made the remarks while presenting a new legislative package against urban violence. Rama defended the package, saying it …
Prime Minister Edi Rama presented a new law on Sunday that would require individuals to pay for damage they cause during public gatherings. The law sets fines of up to 500,000 lek for people who remain at violent protests after police warn them to leave. Rama said the law follows …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha on Sunday urged Albanians in Serbia’s Presheva Valley to turn out in large numbers for the country’s snap parliamentary elections. Hoxha described voting as a fundamental democratic right and an opportunity for citizens to make their voices heard. He stressed that every …
Skënderbeu defeated Partizani 2-0 in the eighth round of Albania’s Abissnet Superiore on Friday, deepening the capital club’s crisis. Meanwhile, Laçi secured a narrow 1-0 win over Vora. The Korçë side broke the deadlock in the 56th minute when Totre converted a penalty. Dejvid Janaqi sealed the victory in the …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced a new legislative package aimed at combating violence and urban anarchy, a day after Saturday’s protest in Tirana, which was marked by clashes, Molotov cocktail attacks on institutions, and damage to public and private property. Rama stressed that the package is based on the …