Albania drawn with Serbia, Belgium and Romania in 2027 women’s Nations League
Albania’s women’s national team will face Serbia, Belgium and Romania in Group B1 of the 2027 UEFA Women’s Nations League. The draw took place in Nyon, Switzerland. The league phase will follow a home-and-away format. Each team will play every group opponent twice, once at home and once away. The …
PM Rama says Albania receives highest-ever European Commission progress assessment
Prime Minister Edi Rama said the European Commission’s annual progress report had given Albania its highest assessment to date. He described the result as another proud moment for the country’s European future. Rama called the report encouraging and a further step towards the historic goal of joining the European Union. …
U.S. invests more than 40 million dollars to strengthen Albania’s defences against cyber threats
TIRANA, Nov. 4 (ATA) – The United States has invested more than 40 million dollars to strengthen Albania’s defences against foreign state-sponsored threats. Speaking at Albania’s National Cybersecurity Conference, Ambassador Eric Wendt highlighted Albania’s progress in building digital resilience and training future experts through partnership with the United States, including …
PM Rama: Albania receives highest-ever assessment in EU progress report, membership prospects more realistic than ever
TIRANA, Nov. 4 /ATA/ – Albania has received its highest-ever assessment in the European Commission’s annual progress report, Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Wednesday, describing the country’s prospects of joining the European Union as more realistic than ever. Rama called the assessment another source of pride for Albania’s European …
Albania making progress on key reforms, continued progress needed to conclude EU accession talks in 2027
BRUSSELS, Nov. 4 /ATA/ – Albania has made progress in implementing key reforms required for EU membership but the country must maintain momentum to meet the target of wrapping up accession negotiations by the end of 2027, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said on Wednesday. Kos was speaking at …
Ibrahimaj: An additional 24 billion lekë has been allocated for indexation and increase of pensions in 2027
TIRANA, November 4 /ATSH/ – While presenting the 2027 draft budget to the Committee on Health and Social Welfare, Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj emphasized that the support for pensioners, improvement of their income and ensuring the sustainability of the social security system is a priority. “This program …
Cashless Payments, Sejko: Cutting annual transaction costs by over ALL 500 million for consumers and around ALL 1 billion for businesses
TIRANA, Nov 4 /ATA/ Albania is expected to take a significant step towards modernising its payment infrastructure through the regional TIPS Clone project, which will enable real-time fund transfers, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In his address at the 8th International Conference on Regional Card Schemes and …
Duka receives “Lega Nazionale Dilettanti” delegation at House of Football
TIRANA, November 4 /ATSH/ – President of the Albanian Football Association Armand Duka hosted a delegation from the “Lega Nazionale Dilettanti” this Wednesday at the House of Football. The delegation was led by Christian Mossino, the organization’s first vice president. In the beginning, the delegation toured the House of Football, …
Tabaku: EC Progress Report highlights need for far-reaching institutional reform in Albania
TIRANA, Nov 4 /ATA/ Democratic Party MP Jorida Tabaku today commented on the European Commission’s annual Progress Report on Albania, stressing that the country needs far-reaching changes in the way its institutions and state function. Tabaku said the report “reveals some sad truths about Albania, showing that, beyond the rhetoric, passing …
National libraries of Albania and Hungary establish scientific and professional cooperation
TIRANA, November 4 /ATSH/ – The National Library of Albania and the National Széchényi Library of Hungary have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening professional, scientific and cultural cooperation between the two institutions. Attending the signing ceremony was Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Lira Pipa and …
TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – Gjirokastër Castle welcomed 300,000 domestic and international visitors between January and October 2026, marking a 6.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Sharing the latest visitor statistics for Gjirokastër Castle, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja highlighted that alongside the rise …
TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – Minister of Health and Social Welfare Klodiana Spahiu announced that the 2027 draft budget includes an allocation of 50 million euros to revise the “Baby Bonus” scheme. The initiative aims to transform the bonus into a monthly support payment for children up to the age …
TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – The “Speak with the Prime Minister” platform is a new social space for direct communication with Prime Minister Edi Rama, open to students and any other citizen who wishes to engage in dialogue. Rama describes this as a space for dialogue—accessible via anyone’s phone or …
TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – The Valbona Valley remains one of the gems of Albanian mountain tourism, offering a unique experience for visitors seeking tranquility, pristine nature and breathtaking scenery. Autumn colors make this destination even more alluring, transforming it into a living postcard of the Albanian Alps. Prime Minister …
TIRANA, Nov 7 /ATA/ – The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs on Saturday expressed shock and condolences following a deadly shooting in Krakow, Poland, in which six people were killed and at least 15 others injured. In a statement posted on social media platform X, the ministry extended its …
Two separate protests took place in Tirana on Saturday, one organised by students and the other by the opposition Democratic Party. Students gathered outside the Ministry of Education. Democratic Party supporters marched from the Prime Minister’s Office towards the Education ministry, seeking to join the students. The students rejected their …
TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Albania has made progress in aligning its legislation on culture and intellectual property with European Union standards, Tourism, Culture and Sport Minister Blendi Gonxhja said following a meeting with EU Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa on Saturday. The talks focused on the country’s …
TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Clashes escalated outside the Ministry of Education in Tirana on Saturday after several protesters set fire to two rubbish bins and pushed them towards police officers. Protesters also threw various objects at police, who responded with pepper spray and tear gas. Tensions intensified further when …
TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu has condemned acts of violence during Saturday’s protest outside the Ministry of Education in Tirana, after footage she shared on social media showed masked demonstrators throwing stones at police officers. In her post, Koçiu denounced the violence and expressed support …
TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Protesters moved from the area outside the Ministry of Education, where clashes with police had erupted earlier, and marched towards the Prime Minister’s office in Tirana on Saturday. The march was marked by rising tensions and further incidents, with protesters attempting to block the road …