Save Youth platform helps students report school bullying
A new online platform called Save Youth aims to simplify reports of bullying, harassment and violence in schools. Students conceived the initiative. The Agency for Innovation developed the platform, with the Centre for the Prevention of Juvenile and Youth Crime acting as intermediary. The platform was presented at Sevasti Qiriazi …
American travel outlet Travelbinger presents a 10-day budget trip to Albania
American travel outlet Travelbinger, in an article by Marco Kopinke, outlines how visitors can explore Albania on a limited budget without sacrificing comfort. The guide examines whether travellers can manage a 10-day stay on approximately $28 per day. The article covers accommodation, food, transport and sightseeing costs. It recommends shared …
Deputy PM Koçiu: Albania records 32 million cyberattack attempts in nine months
Albania recorded nearly 32 million cyberattack attempts against its digital infrastructure during the first nine months of 2026. Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu said the average reached 81 attempts per minute at the National Cybersecurity Conference. She stressed that cybersecurity protects public services, state operations and citizens’ trust. Koçiu also …
Dinamo snatch a late draw against Vora
Dinamo and Vora shared the points after a 2-2 draw in the 10th round of Albania’s Abissnet Superiore championship. The decisive goal came in the final seconds of the match. Vora, playing at home under coach Arian Bellai, took the lead in the 13th minute through Brajan Gjyla. However, Dinamo …
Four NATO warships arrive in Vlora for joint naval exercises
Four NATO warships arrived at the port of Vlora on November 2 for joint activities with the Albanian Naval Force. The group includes two German ships, one Italian ship and one Spanish ship. The vessels will remain in the Bay of Vlora until November 6. Their programme includes port visits …
EU deputy ambassador highlights cybersecurity support and Albania’s integration progress
European Union Deputy Ambassador to Albania Andre Rico reaffirmed the bloc’s support for strengthening the country’s cybersecurity framework. Speaking at the 2026 National Cybersecurity Conference, he described cyber protection as essential to national security, economic security and stability. Rico warned that cyber threats against the European Union and its member …
Albanian prime minister to meet NATO chief Mark Rutte in Brussels
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is due to meet NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte today at the alliance’s headquarters in Brussels. NATO confirmed the meeting in its official schedule. The two officials have met several times before to discuss Albania’s cooperation with NATO, security in the Western Balkans and the …
Czech prime minister reaffirms support for Albania’s European Union membership
Albanian Assembly Speaker Niko Peleshi met Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis in Prague at the end of his official visit to the Czech Republic. Their talks focused on bilateral relations and Albania’s European Union accession process. Peleshi welcomed Czech support for Albania’s membership bid and for EU enlargement in the …
Albanian prime minister attends Euronews enlargement summit in Brussels
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is visiting Brussels today to attend the Euronews Enlargement Summit. The high-level forum focuses on European Union enlargement and the membership prospects of candidate countries. Rama is due to discuss Albania’s progress with Euronews journalists as technical talks continue on closing further negotiating clusters. Albania …
Albanian Journalists Complain of Police Violence, Abuse During Anti-Govt Protests
Just in the last two weeks, reporters and media watchdogs have documented dozens of cases of verbal abuse and physical violence directed against members of the press covering anti-governments protests in Albania. In most cases, police officers were the perpetrators. Original post Here
United States Ambassador Eric Wendt has outlined his priorities in a video message posted on X. He identified defence, economic prosperity and security as the main areas for cooperation. He also thanked President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their trust, along with the Albanian people for …
Personnel from Albania’s Civil Emergencies Support Base and the Kosova Security Force held a joint mountain search and rescue exercise in Prevalla, near Prizren. According to Defence Minister Ermal Nufi, the exercise took place from 2 to 5 November. Participants exchanged experience, tested new equipment and practised rescue techniques in …
Albania will allocate 2.08 billion lek to the Cultural Heritage and Museums programme in 2027, marking an 80% increase compared with 2026, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja announced on Thursday. Presenting the draft budget to the Parliamentary Committee on Culture, Tourism and Diaspora, Gonxhja said the increased …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met Romania’s new Foreign Minister, Dan Neculaescu, in Bucharest to discuss bilateral ties and regional security. Both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation, with a particular focus on expanding economic and trade relations and making full use of their potential. Hoxha …
Albania and India are exploring ways to strengthen tourism ties following a meeting at the World Travel Market London 2026. Jola Hysaj, director general of the National Tourism Agency, met India’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, during the international travel fair. The two officials discussed exchanging experience …
Albania’s Arts and Culture programme will receive a budget of 3.37 billion lek in 2027, with around 1.5 billion lek, or 45% of the total, earmarked for public investment, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja announced. The draft budget also allocates 495.9 million lek to artistic projects, marking …
The European Commission’s 2026 report highlights Albania’s new law on the Bank of Albania and progress in central bank independence, payment systems and banking stability. The report notes that the new legislation aligns with European Union rules on central bank independence and the prohibition of monetary financing for the public …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has stressed the need for an inspection system that supports businesses and promotes economic growth without creating unnecessary barriers. Speaking at a conference organised by the General Inspectorate on investment and compliance with legal requirements, he said inspections should serve a practical purpose rather than burden …
Justice Minister Toni Gogu has pledged to align Albania’s anti-corruption legislation with European Union standards. He also proposed three priorities for stronger regional cooperation at the EU–Western Balkans Ministerial Forum on Justice and Home Affairs in Budva, Montenegro, on 5–6 November. Speaking at a session on the judicial dimension of …
Defence Minister Ermal Nufi presented the 2027 draft budget to the Assembly’s Committee on Internal Affairs and Defence. The plan allocates ALL 76.284 billion, a 10% increase on 2026, equivalent to 2.6% of gross domestic product. Capital spending accounts for ALL 43.6 billion, while current expenditure totals ALL 32.6 billion. …