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Rama Responds to Senator Bernie Sanders: Albania Is Not a Stage for Foreign Political Battles

Prime Minister Edi Rama responded to a statement by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, who claimed that over 100,000 Albanian citizens protested a tourism investment project in Zvërnec. Rama reacted on the social media platform “X.” He said no approved project, construction permit, or final development plan exists. Furthermore, he said …

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Rama to EU Journalists: Albania Is a Free Country Where People Can Protest

Prime Minister Edi Rama said that Albania guarantees the right to protest and allows citizens to demonstrate freely. He spoke at a press conference with EU journalists at the Prime Minister’s Office. Furthermore, he addressed recent protests against the Zvërnec investment project. He said a violent incident involving a security …

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Hoxha: Albania to Open Embassy in Ireland Soon, Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met in Dublin with Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Helen McEntee. He said both sides reaffirmed excellent bilateral relations between Albania and Ireland. Furthermore, Hoxha said the two countries held constructive discussions on strengthening political dialogue. They also agreed to …

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Peleshi Meets Greek Counterpart: Greece Supports Albania’s EU Membership

Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi held an official visit in Athens, where he met the Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament Nikitas Kaklamanis. Furthermore, the visit took place as part of Albania’s parliamentary diplomacy tour with key strategic partners in Europe and the region. During the meeting, both sides praised the …

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PM Rama: Pashaliman Shipbuilding Project to Create Up to 800 Jobs

Prime Minister Edi Rama said the planned shipbuilding project in Pashaliman will create major employment opportunities and strengthen vocational education in Albania. He spoke at the 3rd National Conference on Vocational Education. He said the project will initially create 400 jobs and later expand to 800. Furthermore, Rama highlighted an …

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Rama: New Major Investment Planned Between Kavaja and Durrës

Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that a major new investment will soon take place between Kavaja and Durrës. He made the statement during the 35th anniversary event of the Socialist Party in Fier. Furthermore, Rama said Albania will continue to attract large-scale investments. He added that another major project will …

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Rama: There Are Threats Within the Protests, People Are Not Allowed to Speak

Prime Minister Edi Rama, during a press conference with journalists from European Union countries, also addressed the protests taking place in Tirana and several other Albanian cities regarding the Zvërnec project. He stated that the situation becomes entertaining through the use of memes, the participation of young people who find …

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Diabetes Alert in Europe: Albania Among Countries with High Prevalence Rates

Diabetes remains one of the major health challenges in the European Region, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warns of a continuous rise in cases and insufficient access to treatment. According to WHO, more than 85 million people in Europe are living with diabetes, while millions of others remain undiagnosed …

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Tax Administration Reopens the Process: Parents Rejected for Education Expense Deductions Can Reapply Through DIVA

Parents whose applications for compensation through the deduction of their children’s education expenses were rejected will now have the opportunity to reapply through the DIVA declaration system. The Tax Administration has announced that it has reopened the system for submitting the required documentation. Individuals whose applications were rejected due to …

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Will the Strategic Investments Law Be Repealed? Rama: We Will Approve a New Draft Law

Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced that the government will repeal the Strategic Investments Law. He made the statement during a press conference with journalists from European Union member states. The head of government said that the law has fulfilled its purpose and is no longer necessary. He noted that …

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Hoxha: Ratko Mladić’s Death Does Not Erase His Guilt, War Victims Deserve to Be Remembered

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha reacted today to the death in prison of Ratko Mladić, who received a life sentence for genocide and war crimes. Hoxha described Mladić as a brutal killer who faced convictions for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. The International Criminal Tribunal …

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Thoma Turtulli Children’s Library transformed into modern space in Korça

TIRANA, August 28 – Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the Thoma Turtulli Children’s Library in Korça on social media this morning. The library has been transformed into a modern space for children. In his Facebook post, Rama highlighted the renovated facilities and the spaces created for reading, learning …

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Friday to bring stable weather, isolated mountain showers and high temperatures

TIRANA, August 28 – Albania will have mostly stable weather on Friday, according to the Military Meteorological Service. Temperatures will remain high. The weather will alternate between clear skies and moderate cloud cover around midday and in the afternoon. Mountainous areas will mainly see these conditions. Meanwhile, isolated light rain …

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Daily Mail: Tirana tops European ranking for affordable short breaks

TIRANA, August 28 – British newspaper Daily Mail has highlighted Tirana as Europe’s most affordable destination for short breaks. The report cited a new study by British travel agency Thomas Cook. The study ranked 51 popular European destinations. It found that 18 destinations could be visited for less than 100 …

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Rama: “Sophie” Guesthouse in Libohovë Promotes Rural Tourism and Local Products

“Sophie” Guesthouse in Libohovë, Gjirokastër, has received support through the IPARD Programme. The investment has helped develop rural tourism and promote local products. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the guesthouse, which Marika Karanxha runs. The property offers 11 rooms and combines local traditional elements with modern comfort. Moreover, …

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“One House, Two Eras”: Former home of Albanian poet Migjeni links his legacy with a religious mission

TIRANA, August 28 – The former home of Albanian poet Migjeni still stands in Shkodër. The building now links the poet’s literary legacy with the religious mission of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Child Jesus. Migjeni remains one of Albania’s most important poets. His work focused on poverty, hardship …

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“Estado de Minas”: Giant Underground Lake and Thermal Waters Reveal a Hidden Treasure Beneath Albania’s Mountains

Brazilian magazine “Estado de Minas” has highlighted one of Albania’s most remarkable natural wonders: Lake Neuron in the Vjosa Valley. The underground thermal lake lies near Përmet and the Bënjë thermal springs. It holds around 8.3 million liters of water. The magazine described Lake Neuron as a hidden treasure beneath …

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World Lakes Day: AKKSHI Highlights the Role of Science and Innovation in Protecting Aquatic Ecosystems

World Lakes Day, marked on August 27, highlights the importance of scientific research and innovation in protecting and sustainably managing lakes. The National Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation (AKKSHI) said people should view lakes not only as natural treasures and beautiful landscapes, but also as natural laboratories for scientific …

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High Scardus Trail Connects Untouched Landscapes Across Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia

The High Scardus Trail is emerging as a major mountain tourism destination in the Western Balkans. The cross-border route connects Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia. The German Embassy in Albania says the trail offers more than spectacular mountain landscapes. It also creates economic opportunities for local communities and helps protect …

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Ibrahimaj: “Pasqyra Albania” to Monitor Prices and Analyze the Supply Chain

Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said the “Pasqyra Albania” platform will allow citizens to compare product prices and find where they can buy them more cheaply. At the same time, the government will use the platform to analyze how prices form across the entire value chain. Ibrahimaj told ATSH …

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Hoxha: Ratko Mladić’s Death Does Not Erase His Guilt, War Victims Deserve to Be Remembered

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha reacted today to the death in prison of Ratko Mladić, who received a life sentence for genocide and war crimes. Hoxha described Mladić as a brutal killer who faced convictions for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. The International Criminal Tribunal …

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Thoma Turtulli Children’s Library transformed into modern space in Korça

TIRANA, August 28 – Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the Thoma Turtulli Children’s Library in Korça on social media this morning. The library has been transformed into a modern space for children. In his Facebook post, Rama highlighted the renovated facilities and the spaces created for reading, learning …

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Friday to bring stable weather, isolated mountain showers and high temperatures

TIRANA, August 28 – Albania will have mostly stable weather on Friday, according to the Military Meteorological Service. Temperatures will remain high. The weather will alternate between clear skies and moderate cloud cover around midday and in the afternoon. Mountainous areas will mainly see these conditions. Meanwhile, isolated light rain …

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Daily Mail: Tirana tops European ranking for affordable short breaks

TIRANA, August 28 – British newspaper Daily Mail has highlighted Tirana as Europe’s most affordable destination for short breaks. The report cited a new study by British travel agency Thomas Cook. The study ranked 51 popular European destinations. It found that 18 destinations could be visited for less than 100 …

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Rama: “Sophie” Guesthouse in Libohovë Promotes Rural Tourism and Local Products

“Sophie” Guesthouse in Libohovë, Gjirokastër, has received support through the IPARD Programme. The investment has helped develop rural tourism and promote local products. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the guesthouse, which Marika Karanxha runs. The property offers 11 rooms and combines local traditional elements with modern comfort. Moreover, …

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“One House, Two Eras”: Former home of Albanian poet Migjeni links his legacy with a religious mission

TIRANA, August 28 – The former home of Albanian poet Migjeni still stands in Shkodër. The building now links the poet’s literary legacy with the religious mission of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Child Jesus. Migjeni remains one of Albania’s most important poets. His work focused on poverty, hardship …

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“Estado de Minas”: Giant Underground Lake and Thermal Waters Reveal a Hidden Treasure Beneath Albania’s Mountains

Brazilian magazine “Estado de Minas” has highlighted one of Albania’s most remarkable natural wonders: Lake Neuron in the Vjosa Valley. The underground thermal lake lies near Përmet and the Bënjë thermal springs. It holds around 8.3 million liters of water. The magazine described Lake Neuron as a hidden treasure beneath …

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World Lakes Day: AKKSHI Highlights the Role of Science and Innovation in Protecting Aquatic Ecosystems

World Lakes Day, marked on August 27, highlights the importance of scientific research and innovation in protecting and sustainably managing lakes. The National Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation (AKKSHI) said people should view lakes not only as natural treasures and beautiful landscapes, but also as natural laboratories for scientific …

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High Scardus Trail Connects Untouched Landscapes Across Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia

The High Scardus Trail is emerging as a major mountain tourism destination in the Western Balkans. The cross-border route connects Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia. The German Embassy in Albania says the trail offers more than spectacular mountain landscapes. It also creates economic opportunities for local communities and helps protect …

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Ibrahimaj: “Pasqyra Albania” to Monitor Prices and Analyze the Supply Chain

Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said the “Pasqyra Albania” platform will allow citizens to compare product prices and find where they can buy them more cheaply. At the same time, the government will use the platform to analyze how prices form across the entire value chain. Ibrahimaj told ATSH …