“We have provided €12.5 million for food safety,” Gonzato: Quality improvement a condition for the EU
The European Union Ambassador to Albania, Silvio Gonzato, during a meeting with Prime Minister Edi Rama and representatives of the food business sector, stated that food safety is an important area for Albania’s progress toward the EU, as it is directly linked to access to the European market. He underlined …
Food safety, Rama: 900 businesses risk closure if they fail to meet EU standards
Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting with food business operators, where he emphasized that food safety is one of the most difficult and complex challenges in the process of European Union accession. The Prime Minister stated that 900 food-related businesses operating in the country risk closure or exclusion from …
Rama visits Greece, to attend the Delphi Economic Forum; meeting also with Mitsotakis
Prime Minister Edi Rama will pay a working visit to Greece at the invitation of the Delphi Economic Forum, which will take place from April 21 to 23. Rama will hold a meeting with his counterpart, the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations, deepening economic …
Record state budget revenues, €240 million more than last year
Revenues from taxes and customs have increased by around €240 million at the beginning of this year. VAT and social contributions have recorded the most significant growth. The state budget collected approximately 205 billion ALL in the first three months of the year. This figure is about 24 billion ALL, …
U.S. Ambassador to NATO visits Kosovo, welcomed by Anu Prattipati
The Chargé d’Affaires of the United States of America in Kosovo, Anu Prattipati, welcomed on Tuesday the U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO, Ambassador Matthew Whitaker, during his visit. Through a post on “X,” the U.S. Embassy in Pristina stated that this visit is an opportunity to discuss shared security interests. …
Haxhiu meets U.S. representative to NATO: America’s support vital for Kosovo
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, received on Tuesday the United States Permanent Representative to NATO, Matthew G. Whitaker. It is reported that the two interlocutors discussed current political developments, security in the Kosovo region, and the importance of close coordination among allies in facing the …
Albania 2030: Minister Hoxha invites Albanian professionals to join the diplomatic team in Brussels
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, in a post on “X,” has invited Albanian professionals to join the diplomatic team in Brussels as part of the Albania 2030 objective. Hoxha writes that this is a key moment to contribute directly to a historic process that will shape …
Applications open for soft loans in the Municipality of Tirana, registration through e-Albania
The Municipality of Tirana has opened applications for housing support through soft loans. In the first phase, which lasts until May 19, interested individuals must apply through the e-Albania platform. The Municipality of Tirana has launched the call for soft loans for the year 2026, defining the criteria, deadlines, and …
Albania moves to align services market law with European Union standards
TIRANA, April 21 – The Parliamentary Committee on Europe and Foreign Affairs approved a draft law on the freedom of establishment and provision of services in Albania. The legislation aims to align domestic rules with European Union market regulations. Lawmaker Anila Denaj, who sponsored the bill, said the reform strengthens …
Kosova and Albania advance cooperation on Mediterranean Games “Prishtina 2030”
TIRANA, April 21 – The Government of Kosova approved a draft law on Monday ratifying agreements with the Council of Ministers of Albania for the organisation of the Mediterranean Games “Prishtina 2030”. The decision marks a formal step in joint preparations for the event. Kosova Prime Minister Albin Kurti said …
Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a large Hellenistic temple at Bushat in northern Albania, providing new insights into Illyrian history. The excavation team from the University of Warsaw and the University of Tirana made the discovery during the latest research season at a site that many scholars believe was …
Blendi Gonxhja announced that Albania welcomed more than 3 million foreign visitors between January and May 2026. Speaking at Tirana International Airport, Gonxhja said connectivity drives tourism growth. He described the arrival of the first direct flight from Canada to Tirana as a historic milestone for both civil aviation and …
Prime Minister Edi Rama attended the inaugural ceremony of the first direct flight between Tirana and Toronto, describing it as a new bridge connecting Albania and Canada. Speaking at Tirana International Airport, Rama said Albania has joined the map of transatlantic flights for the first time. He noted that what …
Albania has entered the era of transatlantic flights with the launch of the first direct route between Tirana and Toronto. At the inauguration ceremony, Enea Karakaçi described the new service as a historic milestone for Albanian civil aviation and a major opportunity for tourism, business, and people-to-people connections between Albania …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has praised Kapllani Guesthouse in Berat as a successful example of traditional hospitality and rural tourism development in Albania. In a social media post, Rama described the family-run guesthouse as a model of authentic tourism. The guesthouse welcomes both domestic and international visitors and offers traditional …
Albania and France have strengthened their cultural partnership through a new agreement on film co-production. The Albanian Council of Ministers approved the agreement with the French government, creating a new legal and financial framework to support joint film projects between the two countries. Under the agreement, co-produced works will receive …
The Albanian government has approved a direct loan agreement with the United States under the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program. The agreement provides $302 million to support Albania’s defense modernization and strengthen its military capabilities. Under the deal, Albania’s Ministry of Finance will sign the agreement on behalf of the …
Prime Minister Edi Rama says Albania has completed an important phase of tourism transformation and must now move toward a new stage of development focused on higher revenues and higher-spending visitors. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Tirana–Toronto route at Tirana International Airport, Rama stressed that Albania should now …
Prime Minister Edi Rama says Albania has completed an important phase of tourism transformation and must now move toward a new stage of development focused on higher revenues and higher-spending visitors. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Tirana–Toronto route at Tirana International Airport, Rama stressed that Albania should now …
Cities across Albania will host a wide range of cultural, entertainment, and sporting events this weekend, offering activities for residents and visitors of all ages. One of the highlights is the Wheat Festival in Fier, which takes place at the Archaeological Park of Apollonia on Friday evening. Now in its …