Foreign tourist arrivals in Albania rise 16 percent in May
TIRANA, June 25 – Foreign arrivals in Albania increased significantly in May 2026, reflecting the start of the tourist season and a higher flow of visitors into the country. The Institute of Statistics said 1,143,595 foreign citizens entered Albania during the month, marking a 15.9 percent increase, or around 16 …
Foreign real estate investment in Albania reaches 172 million euros, up 65 percent
TIRANA, June 25 – Foreign investment in real estate in Albania increased in the first quarter of this year. It became one of the main components of foreign direct investment in the country. The Bank of Albania reported 172 million euros in foreign real estate investment. It recorded a 65 …
Customs chief stresses integrity and performance at Morina border crossing with Kosova
TIRANA, June 27 – Director General of Customs Besmir Beja visited the Morina customs branch at the border crossing point with Kosova. He inspected operational activity at the border. He also met customs staff during the visit. Meanwhile, Beja emphasized law enforcement, professionalism and integrity in duty performance. He praised …
Facing Down Protests, Albania’s Rama Chooses to Discredit and Deflect
In confronting an unprecedented wave of anti-government protests, Albania’s prime minister is trying to discredit those taking part and deflect attention from their legitimate grievances. The strategy may yet backfire. Original post Here
Ali Ahmeti says protests create economic uncertainty in Albania
TIRANA, June 25 – Ali Ahmeti, leader of the Democratic Union for Integration, an ethnic Albanian political party in North Macedonia, expressed concern over the political situation in Albania. He referred to ongoing protests in the capital that have lasted 25 days. In addition, he said the situation creates two …
Light rainfall expected today as temperatures remain high
TIRANA, June 25 – The Military Meteorological Service said Albania will face relatively stable atmospheric conditions on Thursday. The weather will feature clear skies. It will also include alternating cloudiness. In addition, light rainfall will affect most of the territory from midday to the afternoon. Meanwhile, isolated thunderstorms with lightning …
HOLR Magazine: Albania, Europe’s most exciting destination from the Albanian Alps to the Shala River and the Ionian Riviera
TIRANA, June 25 – Canadian media outlet “HOLR Magazine” describes Albania as one of Europe’s most exciting emerging destinations. The publication highlights a journey from the Albanian Alps to the Shala River and the Ionian Riviera. The article says Albania remained outside mainstream European tourism for years. It adds that …
PM Rama: “No force can stop our mission toward Albania 2030 in the EU”
TIRANA, June 25 – Prime Minister Edi Rama shared on social media a long message sent by a citizen from Vlora living in Italy. The citizen urged him to continue his political path. Rama said he receives hundreds of similar messages and cannot read them all, while he thanked all …
PM Rama to attend Ukraine Recovery Conference in Poland
TIRANA, June 25 – Prime Minister Edi Rama will take part in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2026), which takes place on 25–26 June in Gdańsk, Poland. The event brings together heads of state and government, international financial institutions, business representatives and civil society organisations from around the world. According …
Balkan Film Food Festival, annual festival in Pogradec
The 16th edition of the Balkan Film and Culinary Festival is taking place in Pogradec. It brings days filled with film, culture, taste, and inspiring encounters. First, the festival runs from June 23 to June 27. It includes screenings, artist talks, and culinary activities. As a result, it offers a …
The constant flow of laundered drug money into Albania through organised crime has enriched a tiny minority at the cost of distorting politics and impoverishing the rest of the population. Original post Here
TIRANA, July 2 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said any political instability could halt Albania’s European Union accession process and warned that restarting it could take considerable time. Speaking during a meeting with pensioners, Rama said Albania has reached the final stage of its path toward EU membership. He stressed …
TIRANA, July 2 – Albania’s National Emergency Service has added 13 new ambulances to its fleet, aiming to strengthen emergency response and lifesaving care across the country. During the inauguration ceremony, Health and Social Protection Minister Evis Sala said timely first aid remains the most important factor in saving patients’ …
The XXI edition of Chamber Fest Durrës 2026 has opened in the coastal city of Durrës. The international chamber music festival brings together artists from Albania, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Italy, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and the United States. The opening night took place at the National Archaeological Museum. The “Arola” quartet …
TIRANA, July 2 – Chief Inspector Dashnor Sula described Berat County as one of Albania’s most important tourist destinations, highlighting its strategic role in both the summer season and year-round tourism. Speaking to reporters before a training session for inspectors in Berat, Sula said the General Inspectorate will focus on …
Young artists in Elbasan held a musical evening at the city’s Ethnographic Museum. First, they transformed the museum garden into a performance stage for a night of music and artistic expression. The event brought together young talents who performed with emotion, passion, and quality musical interpretation. The city’s Directorate of …
TIRANA, July 2 – Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said Albania’s economic growth will finance additional support for pensioners, with total extra assistance reaching ALL 17 billion during 2026. Speaking at a meeting with pensioners attended by Prime Minister Edi Rama, Ibrahimaj said recent economic growth has allowed the …
TIRANA, July 2 – Prime Minister Edi Rama met pensioners in Tirana. He said foreign investment does not threaten sovereignty or territorial integrity. He said patriotism means strengthening the economy and increasing citizens’ income. He added that Albania must improve competitiveness to attract foreign capital. Rama said rejecting foreign investment …
The Director of the National Theatre of Opera, Ballet and Folk Ensemble, Aulon Naçi, shared images on social media from the ensemble’s concert in Udine, Italy. He said another important chapter in the international journey of Albanian iso-polyphony concluded successfully in Italy. The performance took place within the Piccolo Opera …
TIRANA, July 2 – Finance Minister Petrit Malaj said the government strengthens national defence through the 2026 budget normative act. He said the measure also fulfils Albania’s NATO commitments. Malaj said the normative act allocates an additional ALL 10.3 billion for the defence sector. He also said the Armed Forces …