Balla Marks World Press Freedom Day and Defends Media Freedom
Taulant Balla marks World Press Freedom Day and highlights the importance of journalists and media workers in democratic life. Balla praises the professionalism and dedication of journalists in informing the public and supporting transparency. He warns that misinformation spreads widely at a global level and says independent journalism faces increasing …
Entrepreneurs Promote Albanian Tourism from Vlora to Lura, Rama Highlights Projects
Prime Minister Edi Rama hosts entrepreneur Ergys Vladi on the “Flasim” podcast, where they discuss initiatives promoting Albanian tourism from Vlora to Lura. Vladi presents the “Leaders on Tour” community, which connects entrepreneurs and CEOs through sports activities and networking events. He says the platform brings together around 2,000 members …
Albania Remembers Composer Agim Krajka on His Legacy
Albania remembers composer Agim Krajka and highlights his lasting contribution to national music and culture. Agim Krajka is born on 3 May 1937 in Kavajë and grows up in a family originally from Dibra. He develops an early passion for music, inspired by his father, a multi-instrumentalist. He studies music …
Rama Travels to Armenia for European Political Community Summit
Prime Minister Edi Rama travels to Yerevan, Armenia, to attend the European Political Community Summit. Rama shares a video from Berlin, where he opens a personal exhibition as part of the “Gallery Weekend” cultural event. He says international cultural circles show strong interest in Albania and its creative scene. Rama …
Peleshi Expresses Condolences Over Durrës Tragic Accident
Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi reacts to the serious accident in Durrës involving three children. Peleshi says the tragic loss of two innocent children leaves a deep wound for everyone. He says another child continues to fight for life and receives support and prayers. Peleshi expresses solidarity with the families during …
Rama Heads to Armenia to Attend the 8th European Political Community Summit
Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, traveled today to Armenia to participate in the 8th European Political Community Summit, which will take place on Monday, May 4, in the capital Yerevan. The summit aims to foster dialogue and political cooperation to address issues of common interest, as well as to …
Kurti on Official Visit to Armenia
Acting Prime Minister of the Kosovo, Albin Kurti, has traveled on an official visit to Armenia. According to a government statement, in Yerevan, Acting Prime Minister Kurti will participate in the European Political Community Summit and is expected to hold high-level meetings with officials and leaders of participating countries. He …
North Macedonia Begins Regular Gas Purchases from Azerbaijan at Higher Cost
North Macedonia has begun regularly purchasing gas from Azerbaijan since the beginning of 2026, although this supply is nearly twice as expensive as Russian gas, according to the Russian ambassador to the country, Dmitry Zykov. Zykov stated that in November 2024, the state oil company SOCAR and North Macedonia’s state …
Accident in Durrës where two children lost their lives, police provide details
The Durrës Police have provided details about the accident in which two children lost their lives. According to the police statement, the driver who caused the accident has been identified as Nikoll Radaçi. “At around 14:20, in neighborhood no. 15 in Durrës, a vehicle driven by citizen N.R., approximately 57 …
Balla on the tragedy in Durrës: This is not an accident. The perpetrator is a terrorist!
The head of the parliamentary group of the Socialist Party, Taulant Balla, has reacted to the tragic incident in Durrës, where two children lost their lives. In a statement on social media, Balla emphasized that the event should not be considered a road accident. “The tragic event in Durrës is …
By Marco Rubio Two hundred and fifty years ago today, in a brick hall in Philadelphia, our forefathers declared their independence from the most powerful empire on earth. They were not fools. They knew exactly what the words on that parchment would mean. They knew that in that moment, they …
Tirana Times, July 07, 2026 – The next NATO Summit, where the leaders of Allied member states gather annually, will take place on July 7–8, 2026, at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. It will be NATO’s 36th summit and the second hosted by Türkiye, after the Istanbul Summit of 2004. …
Albania’s Concrete Economy: How Construction Became the Country’s Dominant Growth Model Tirana Times, July 7, 2026 – A booming construction sector has made Albania an outlier in Europe, but behind the cranes and luxury towers lies a deeper story of weak productivity, distorted investment and suspected flows of illicit money. …
Edi Rama defends concert planned for Saturday by controversial US rapper, saying it will transform Tirana for a day into a ‘global capital of music’. Original post Here
Environmental Website A well-known environmental website has highlighted the Vjosa as Europe’s last major wild river, emphasizing its unique natural and cultural value. According to the Italian environmental platform LifeGate, the Vjosa River Basin remains one of the few places in Europe where water still flows freely and without barriers. …
The Parliamentary Youth Club and ten newly elected members of Albania’s Parliament completed a three-day study visit to the European Parliament as part of the Young Political Leaders (YPL) Programme for the Western Balkans. The European Parliament invited the delegation to take part in the visit, which took place from …
Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images on social media today showing the construction of a stadium in Kashar for the upcoming concert of Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. According to Rama, organizers built the venue specifically for what he described as the largest concert ever held in Albania. He …
The National Theatre of Opera and Ballet hosted a special concert last night featuring Hollywood film scores composed by Albanian composer Aldo Shllaku. The TKOB Symphony Orchestra and Choir performed Shllaku’s compositions, bringing to life music that has accompanied some of Hollywood’s most recognized films. Under the composer’s own direction, …
Albania honors the memory of Aleks Buda, one of the country’s most influential historians and scholars, on the anniversary of his passing on July 7, 1993. Buda left a rich intellectual legacy and established himself as a leading figure in Albanian historiography and academic life. As the first president of …
Albanian Alps attract thousands of domestic and international visitors as mountain tourism continues to grow during the summer season. In early July, visitors explore the National Park of the Albanian Alps, drawn by its spectacular landscapes, hiking routes, and unique natural attractions. Moreover, foreign tourists choose the region for outdoor …