Minister Hasani with his Bosnian counterpart: We support the sovereignty of Bosnia
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, held a meeting in Tirana with his Bosnian counterpart, Elmedin Konakovic. During the joint press conference, Hasani stated that the potential of developing bilateral relations, still untapped, as he added that the reopening of the respective embassies shows the will to intensify the …
Muslims join Christians in criticism of Olympic Opening ceremony appearing to mock biblical scene
TIRANA, July 29, 2024 – Albanian media has been covering the controversy surrounding the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games for the reenactment of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper by drag queens, something condemned by both Chrisitans and Muslims. “This ceremony unfortunately included scenes in which Christianity was …
In surprise move, PM makes key changes to cabinet
TIRANA, July 29, 2024 – In a surprise move at his Socialist Party congress, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced changes in some of the most important cabinet positions in his government a year before the next general election. Ministers of interior, finance and defense have been sacked and …
The chief prosecutor of Vlora arrested by order of SPAK
The chief prosecutor of Vlora, Aurel Zarka, was arrested by order of the Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK). Journalist Elton Nika reports that the reasons for Zarka’s arrest are still unknown. Meanwhile, two people were detained, one of them a lawyer./abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post Here
Parliament to vote changes in govt tuesday
Parliament will gather Tuesday in an extraordinary session to vote the new members of the government. The session was supposed to be held this evening at 18:00 pm but the President, needed more time to verify the new members of the cabinet and decree them. On the last year of his …
Rama puts everyone in test for a post in the MPs list
Socialists should work hard to earn a post in a list for Members of Parliament as starting this elections most of them are in the hands of the chairman of the party. Prime Minister Edi Rama, called this Monday the meeting of the Socialist Party parliamentary group where he underlined …
Socialist Party Congress, Rama: Immigrants voting is already a reality
The Congress of the Socialist Party has started, the proceedings of which are taking place in the Palace of Congresses. Prime Minister Edi Rama is keeping his word. “This is an important station in the journey of our party. Not simply that today we will choose the representatives in the …
Rama: I want a spectacular result in the next elections
A spectacular result, Rama asked for the upcoming parliamentary elections, which are expected to be held next year. From the SP congress, Rama said that Albanians should see the SP as a mirror of hope and ambition for the future. The further strengthening of the SP, but also for the …
Rama for the fourth term: To hold the NATO Summit in Tirana
Prime Minister Edi Rama said that projects such as the blue corridor or Vlora airport will be completed within the fourth mandate of the Socialist Party. In his speech to the Congress, Rama declared that the number of foreign tourists will reach 20 million. The head of the government added …
Rama’s proposals for changes in government sent to Presidency
Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced changes in the government. In his speech to the Congress, the head of the government declared that he will propose to the President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, changes in the government cabinet. Rama said that Taulant Balla will be proposed to the post …
Eqrem Çabej University in Gjirokastër is expanding its cooperation with international universities, creating more opportunities for academic exchanges and training for students and academic staff. Currently, the institution has around 100 cooperation agreements with universities across Europe and the United States. Rector Jaho Cana emphasized that most agreements involve countries …
Li Jianhong, chairman and president of Xinjiang Grand Scape Group, has died in a car accident in Albania during a business trip, Chinese media report. The incident occurred on Monday on the Librazhd–Elbasan road, near Xibrakë. According to reports, the 60-year-old died at the scene, while six other people were …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said in his podcast “Flasim” that the $6 billion agreement with the United States and Greecewill enable Albania to be supplied with liquefied natural gas (LNG) for 20 years. Rama emphasized that this investment is expected to create a stable foundation for diversifying the country’s energy …
Elbasan is gaining increasing attention from tourists, becoming one of the country’s key destinations. During the past month, more than 3,500 tourists have visited the city, mainly on day trips. The most frequented sites remain the Elbasan Castle and the Ethnographic Museum of Elbasan, which offer insight into the city’s …
Strategic ambitions, unresolved disputes, and a relationship caught between political narratives and diplomatic inertia. Tirana Times, May 02, 2026 – The latest encounter between Edi Rama and Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Delphi Economic Forum was meant to signal momentum in a relationship long burdened by history. Instead, it exposed a …
By Ferit Hoxha Anyone who knows even a little about Albania is aware that the cornerstone of Albanian foreign policy in the post-communist period has been a clear orientation toward the Euro-Atlantic world, as a guarantee of democracy, security, and the country’s development, and as an expression of our aspiration …
TIRANA, May 1 – The Jerusalem Post presents Albania as an emerging tourism hotspot in Europe. It highlights its mix of culture, history, coastline, and mountain landscapes. Located in the Balkans next to Greece, the country increasingly positions itself as an alternative to more crowded Mediterranean destinations. In recent years, …
In a world that increasingly finds itself turned upside down, our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week tries to make sense of the past, present and future. Original post Here
Prime Minister Edi Rama presented 13 of his drawings at the premises of the Embassy of Italy in Berlin, as part of an event linked to his personal exhibition “Chrysalizing”, currently being held at Société Gallery. The exhibition also includes sculptures created by Rama, who has long been known for …
At a meeting held this Friday, the Working Group for amendments to the Statute of the Democratic Party of Albaniaapproved both the working methodology and a detailed calendar for the process of reviewing the party’s founding document. According to the decision taken, the process will extend throughout the month of …