Interior minister and Swedish ambassador discuss closer policing
Interior Minister Ervin Demo met Sweden’s ambassador to Albania, Niklas Strom, to discuss community policing and stronger public trust in the State Police. Demo highlighted cooperation with Sweden as important for building a police service that stays closer to citizens. He stressed the importance of listening to their concerns and …
French media Silo Voyage highlights Albania among top October destinations
French media outlet Silo Voyage has included Albania among 12 destinations it recommends for travel in October. The article highlights the country’s mild temperatures, Mediterranean climate and rich mix of nature, history and culture. Silo Voyage presents October as a particularly pleasant time to explore Albania. The warmer temperatures allow …
Archive Museum brings Albania’s documentary heritage closer to public
Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared images of the Archive Museum at the General Directorate of Archives. He described it as a “Temple of Documents.” The new museum brings history and technology together. Visitors can explore the past through documents, images, sound and interactive displays. The museum brings Albania’s documentary …
Kumbaro, College of Europe rector discuss university internationalization
Minister of Education Mirela Kumbaro met with College of Europe Rector João Gomes Cravinho to discuss the internationalization of higher education and the development of the College of Europe campus in Tirana. The meeting took place as the new academic year begins. Kumbaro said they discussed new priorities for internationalizing …
Agriculture minister highlights Dardha Bio’s growth in poultry sector
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Andis Salla has highlighted the growth of Dardha Bio as an example of investment in Albania’s poultry sector. The company started with one production facility in 2002. Dardha Bio now operates 13 facilities with a capacity of around 1.5 million birds. The company also has …
Zog I: The Rise of Albania’s First Modern King
Ahmet Zogu rose from a powerful leader in Mat to become one of the most influential figures in Albania’s modern history. He served as prime minister, president and, ultimately, king, leading the country through a turbulent period of state-building and political transformation. Born on October 8, 1895, at Burgajet Castle …
Albania and Montenegro media authorities sign UHF frequency coordination deal
Albania’s Audiovisual Media Authority and Montenegro’s Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services have signed a final technical agreement on cross-border coordination of the UHF 470–694 MHz frequency band. AMA Chair Armela Krasniqi said the process began in 2022 with an agreement in principle between the two institutions. The sides …
Fuel price board sets retail prices at ALL 217 for diesel, ALL 193 for petrol
Albania’s Transparency and Temporary Price Limitation Board has set the maximum retail price of diesel at ALL 217 per litre and petrol at ALL 193 per litre. The new prices took effect on October 8 at 12:00 and will remain in force until the board’s next meeting. The board set …
Football Federation begins regional selections to identify young talent
The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) has begun selections for its Regional Representative Teams as part of a nationwide process to identify and select young football talent. The process covers players born in 2014 and 2015. The selections started in Gjirokastra on October 8 and will continue in seven other cities. …
Albanian Criminal Procedure Bill Slammed as Bid to ‘Neuter’ Anti-Graft Body
While addressing widely-held concerns about pretrial detention measures, a bill to rewrite a big chunk of Albania’s Code of Criminal Procedure has been met with consternation among judges, prosecutors and civil society groups worried it will ‘neuter’ a key anti-corruption body none too popular with PM Edi Rama. Original post …
Police made 23 arrests as violence erupted between students and police officers at a demonstration in Tirana linked to the ongoing ‘Flamingo Revolution’ anti-government protests. Original post Here
The European Union backs Albania’s ambition to conclude accession negotiations by the end of 2027, Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said on Tuesday. She spoke at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama and Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne, following the 10th Albania-EU …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Tuesday that the provisional closure of Chapter 20 marks another step towards Albania’s EU membership. Speaking in Luxembourg after the 10th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference, Rama described the milestone as recognition of the country’s reforms and ongoing transformation. Chapter 20 covers enterprise and industrial policy. …
The US Embassy in Tirana has urged American citizens to avoid protests and public gatherings after clashes erupted during a demonstration on Durrës Street, near Skanderbeg Square, on Tuesday. In a security alert, the embassy said the protest had turned violent after demonstrators threw stones. It warned that unrest could …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has reaffirmed Albania’s determination to join the European Union, saying the country will not stop until its national flag flies alongside those of EU member states. In a video message from Luxembourg on Tuesday, Rama spoke alongside Albania’s negotiating team following the 10th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference, …
Albania could join the European Union before 2030 if positive momentum among member states continues, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said on Tuesday. She made the remarks in Luxembourg after the 10th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference. Asked whether the EU’s new accession rules could pave the way for Albania to …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Tuesday that Albania had ended its culture of impunity and that no one stood above the law. He made the statement in Luxembourg after the 10th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference. Asked by The Kyiv Independent about investigations into senior officials, Rama said the justice system …
Albania has provisionally closed a fourth chapter in its EU accession negotiations, marking further progress towards membership. Speaking in Luxembourg on Tuesday, Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne, said Albania had entered the final phase of the accession process. The 10th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference formally …
Prime Minister Edi Rama described the investment project in Zvërnec as a model for developing projects in harmony with nature. He made the remarks on Tuesday in Luxembourg, following the 10th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference. Asked by The Kyiv Independent about Jared Kushner’s investment plans in Albania, Rama said international media …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met with Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden in Luxembourg on Tuesday to discuss bilateral ties and Albania’s EU accession process. After the meeting, Rama announced that Luxair will launch direct flights between Luxembourg and Albania in March 2027. The new route will strengthen air links between …