Day 24 of Protests in Tirana: Activists and Citizens Gather Outside the Prime Minister’s Office
Tuesday marked the 24th consecutive day of protests in Tirana, with citizens once again gathering in Skanderbeg Square before marching along the main boulevard and positioning themselves in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. The protest began with two minor verbal confrontations. A woman in Skanderbeg Square and a man …
Day 24 of Protests in Tirana: Activists and Citizens Gather Outside the Prime Minister’s Office
Tuesday marked the 24th consecutive day of protests in Tirana, with citizens once again gathering in Skanderbeg Square before marching along the main boulevard and positioning themselves in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. The protest began with two minor verbal confrontations. A woman in Skanderbeg Square and a man …
Labour Market in 2025: Unemployment Falls to 8.4%, Average Salary Reaches 84,000 Lekë
The number of employed people in Albania reached 1.17 million in 2025. Compared to the previous year, employment recorded a slight decline of 0.4%. According to data published by INSTAT, the unemployment rate for people aged 15 and over fell to 8.4%, down from 8.5% a year earlier. However, the …
Labour Market in 2025: Unemployment Falls to 8.4%, Average Salary Reaches 84,000 Lekë
The number of employed people in Albania reached 1.17 million in 2025. Compared to the previous year, employment recorded a slight decline of 0.4%. According to data published by INSTAT, the unemployment rate for people aged 15 and over fell to 8.4%, down from 8.5% a year earlier. However, the …
Lack of Lifeguards Raises Concerns Over Safety on Durrës Beaches
Although the 2026 summer season has only just begun and has not yet reached its peak, three children lost their lives by drowning in the Adriatic Sea during the past week alone. The latest victim was an 11-year-old boy who died yesterday at a beach in Durrës. The tragedy has …
Lack of Lifeguards Raises Concerns Over Safety on Durrës Beaches
Although the 2026 summer season has only just begun and has not yet reached its peak, three children lost their lives by drowning in the Adriatic Sea during the past week alone. The latest victim was an 11-year-old boy who died yesterday at a beach in Durrës. The tragedy has …
Rama: Albania Is Taking a Strategic Role in Europe’s Energy Security
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania is taking on a strategic role in Europe’s energy security. He made the remarks during an interview at the Future Investment Initiative Europe 2026 summit. Speaking about Europe’s future, Rama stressed that the continent needs stronger political unity. According to him, Europe must improve …
Duka Attends FIGC Elections and Congratulates Malagò
Armand Duka attended the Electoral Assembly of the Italian Football Federation in Italy. He represented UEFA and delivered a formal address during the proceedings. First, Duka expressed UEFA’s support for Italian football. Then, he praised the role of FIGC in European football and emphasized the importance of cooperation between federations. …
Berat Museum Unveils Earliest Archaeological Artifacts
The Ethnographic Museum of Berat has unveiled two of the earliest archaeological objects ever discovered within the grounds of Berat Castle: a stone axe and a stone hammer dating back to the Early Bronze Age. Archaeologist Hëna Spahiu discovered the artifacts during excavations in the 1970s. However, the museum kept …
Finalist Teams Present Designs for New University Campus
Today, Prime Minister Edi Rama attended presentations by the five finalist teams in the international competition for the new Aleksandër Moisiu University campus in Durrës. Earlier, the competition attracted 41 Albanian and international teams. After a rigorous selection process, organizers chose five finalists to present their projects. The new campus …
Minister of Defense Ermal Nufi welcomed today members of the US Senate and House of Representatives staff at the Ministry of Defense. The US officials are taking part in the “Balkans Forward Congressional Fellowship 2026”, organized by the Atlantic Council. During the meeting, Nufi highlighted Albania’s growing role in Euro-Atlantic …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that planned investments in Sazan and Zvërnec will not harm protected areas. Speaking in an interview on “Flasim Shqip”, Rama explained that Sazan is not a protected area. He added that Zvërnec holds the status of a protected landscape under Category V. According to …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that investments in Zvërnec and Sazan are expected to attract other high-level investors to Albania. Speaking to journalist Rudina Xhunga on the “Flasim Shqip” program, Rama highlighted several major projects that could follow the investments in Sazan and Zvërnec. “They will create an experience …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that investors have never asked to buy Sazan Island and that the Albanian state will become a partner in the investment. Speaking to journalist Rudina Xhunga on the “Flasim Shqip” program, Rama addressed the investment plans for Sazan. He stressed that no one has …
The two floating thermal power plants will receive licenses, Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi said today. Karakaçi explained that the Energy Regulatory Entity (ERE) postponed its licensing decision because the authorities still need to complete several documents. Speaking to reporters after the government meeting, the minister addressed the …
Geotechnical and geophysical field surveys have started for the Korçë gasification project, Mayor Sotiraq Filo announced today. Filo described gasification as one of the city’s most important projects for the future. The project aims to build a modern natural gas distribution network. It will provide a more efficient energy and …
The Goddess of Butrint, one of Albania’s best-known archaeological heritage works, has returned to the place where archaeologists discovered it, the ancient city of Butrint. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja announced the return after the statue travelled from Butrint to Rome and later to the National Historical …
The Council of Ministers has proposed amendments to the Law on Environmental Protection to strengthen nature restoration, carbon removal certification and financial support for environmental projects. The draft law adds the “restoration of natural elements” as a new measure for environmental protection. The Council of Ministers will approve specific measures …
The National Theatre of Opera, Ballet and Folk Ensemble opened its new artistic season last night with an “Opera Gala”. The special evening celebrated lyrical music and brought together powerful voices, orchestral music and emotion on stage. The artists performed a rich program of world opera masterpieces. The gala marked …
Skënderbeu and Tirana shared the points after a dramatic 1-1 draw in Korçë in the fourth week of the Abissnet Superiore. A packed stadium created an intense atmosphere, with strong support from both sets of fans. The match also saw moments of tension between the two fan groups. Tirana started …