Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected claims that a recent European Parliament amendment targets the Zvërnec investment project. Rama stated that the amendment does not concern Zvërnec and criticized attempts to connect the two issues. He argued that some groups have misinterpreted the resolution and spread inaccurate information about its purpose. …

Representatives of the Albanian and Montenegrin customs administrations held a coordination meeting today to prepare for the opening of the joint border crossing point at Zogaj–Ckla/Skje. Border police officials, local authorities, and infrastructure representatives also attended the meeting to discuss the next steps in the project. Participants reviewed progress on …

The Municipality of Pogradec rejected reports that authorities had reduced public beach areas in favor of private businesses. Instead, municipal officials stated that they have increased public beach space over the past four years and continue to prioritize access for residents and tourists. According to the municipality, authorities have designated …

European Union Ambassador to Albania Silvio Gonzato highlighted the crucial role of the media in informing citizens about Albania’s European integration process and the reforms required for EU membership. He delivered his remarks at the closing event of the training programme “Reporting Effectively on the EU Integration Process,” which aimed …

The head of the Socialist Party parliamentary group, Taulant Balla, said in a statement to the media outside Parliament that the European Parliament’s amendment regarding protected areas is “nothing more and nothing less” than what Prime Minister Edi Rama has already stated: that no construction will be allowed without a …

Prime Minister Edi Rama has once again reacted to the citizen protests that have been taking place in Tirana for the past 18 days. In a lengthy message on social media, Rama said he understands the concerns of citizens who joined the demonstrations over environmental issues. However, he accused political …

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded to the European Parliament amendment, clarifying that it is not related to Zvërnec or the protected Pishë Poro–Nartë landscape, but rather to the protected Nartë–Vjosa area, where, according to him, the government shares the same position as Members of the European Parliament. “The …

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has given an interview to Euronews.com on the current situation in Europe and the challenges facing the continent. Rama spoke about EU enlargement and the integration process of the Western Balkan countries. Is Europe Ready for Its Next Helmut Kohl Moment? Speaking in Berlin, the …

All real estate properties in Albania, whether residential units or business premises, will be taxed according to their market value under a new draft law proposed by the Ministry of Finance and submitted for public consultation. According to the draft legislation, the taxable base for the property tax will be …

The Socialist Party will hold an expanded meeting of its parliamentary group on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Palace of Brigades, according to sources cited by Euronews Albania journalist Eksiola Shehu. Members of Parliament were informed about the meeting only a short time ago. The gathering comes at a …