Hoxha Says KFOR Plays Vital Role in Kosovo’s Peace and Stability
Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha praised the vital role of KFOR in maintaining peace, security and stability in Kosovo. Hoxha made the remarks on Monday during a meeting with KFOR commander Özkan Ulutaş. In a message shared on X, Hoxha thanked NATO member states involved in …
Customs Approve New Guarantee Rules to Ease Business Procedures
Albania’s Customs Authority has approved a new instruction on global guarantees. It aims to simplify procedures for businesses. It also reduces administrative costs. Customs Director General Besmir Beja signed the new manual. It sets standard procedures for global guarantees, reduced guarantees, and exemptions. It also defines how these tools will …
Rama Reacts to Greek Media Coverage: Albania Aiming for “Tourism Olympus” with Major Project
Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted to reports from Greek media about developments in Zvërnec. He shared comments from the head of the Albanian diaspora in Greece, Edmond Guri. Rama said Greek media attention has increased significantly. He added that he has not seen such a reaction in 35 years. Meanwhile, …
President Begaj and First Lady Host Children of Armed Forces Women for Children’s Day
President Bajram Begaj and First Lady Armanda Begaj hosted a special Children’s Day event on 1 June in Tirana. They welcomed children of women serving in the Albanian Armed Forces. They organized the annual reception to celebrate 1 June, International Children’s Day. The President praised the service of female military …
Violence Against Protesters in Zvërnec: Rama Responds to Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded to former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras regarding reactions in Greece to the recent incident in Zvërnec. In a lengthy post on X, Rama expressed surprise that Tsipras’ newly established party had “contributed to transforming a completely isolated incident into an issue of …
President Begaj Decrees the Dismissal and Appointment of Several Ambassadors
In a press release published on Monday, the Presidency announced that the President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, has signed decrees concerning the dismissal and appointment of several ambassadors of the Republic of Albania in diplomatic missions across different countries around the world. As part of these changes, the President …
Kosovo to Host the Balkan Cycling Championship for the First Time
The Cycling Federation of Kosovo will hold a press conference on June 3 ahead of the BCU Balkan Cycling Championship 2026, an event that will be organized in Kosovo for the first time. The conference is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m., during which federation officials will present details regarding …
Expert Shuperka: 11% of Albanian Adolescents Use Tobacco, It Must Be Stopped
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Economic Confidence Indicator Rises Slightly in May, Supported by Construction and Services
The Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) recorded a slight increase of 1.1 points in May. According to the latest survey by the Bank of Albania, the indicator remains close to the average level observed over the past two years and stands approximately 7 points above its historical average. The increase in …
Eurostat: 3 Million Young People Unemployed in the EU, Albania Has 40% Fewer Young People
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:22bf80af-98aa-4fc2-b16a-86844b1c9ad9-7″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:22bf80af-98aa-4fc2-b16a-86844b1c9ad9-7″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-16″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Unemployment in the European Union remains close to its lowest historical levels, with the labor market continuing to show resilience despite economic slowdowns in several member states. According to the latest data published by Eurostat, the unemployment rate stood at …
TIRANA, August 18 – Around 2,000 hectares of farmland in Vrina, Saranda are gaining better protection from flooding, erosion and saltwater intrusion. The work covers the rehabilitation of the K-17 canal embankment and the irrigation and drainage system. Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Andis Salla visited the investment site in …
TIRANA, August 18 – Acting President of Kosova Albulena Haxhiu said the country could face new elections. She linked this possibility to the lack of an agreement on the next president. Haxhiu said political leaders should discuss specific names for a consensus candidate. She added that acting Prime Minister Albin …
TIRANA, August 18 – British newspaper The Sun has highlighted Albania as one of Europe’s fastest-growing holiday destinations. The article cites Thomas Cook data showing a 293% increase in bookings for Albania compared with a year earlier. The Sun points to Albania’s beaches, affordable summer holidays and capital Tirana. It …
TIRANA, August 18 – Italian tourists continue to arrive at the Port of Vlora in large numbers in late August. Many others are returning home after spending their holidays on Albania’s beaches and in its cities. Albanians living abroad are also arriving for their holidays. As a result, Vlora continues …
Albania continues to attract foreign tourists. Visitors particularly praise its hospitality, cuisine and coastline. Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu shared today the views of several foreign tourists who chose Vlora for their holidays. “For the first time in Vlora, and certainly not the last, new friends of Albania are coming …
Berat’s rich historical and cultural heritage continues to attract more visitors. The city of a thousand windows remains one of Albania’s leading cultural tourism destinations. Data from the first seven months of 2026 show growing interest in the “Onufri” Iconographic Museum and the Ethnographic Museum. Miklor Pasku, director of the …
TIRANA, August 18 – Large wildfires have affected Albania and several other European countries. The fires have claimed lives and damaged homes, ecosystems, farmland, infrastructure, cultural heritage and local economies. The European Union Delegation in Tirana said Europe remains united in response to the fires. It stressed that no country …
Gjirokastër continues to inspire young generations with its distinctive houses, architecture and rich cultural heritage. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Blendi Gonxhja shared a video featuring young artist Ajden Nora. He highlighted how young people are keeping Albania’s cultural heritage alive through music and art. “When tradition finds the …
TIRANA, August 18 – Tourist numbers in Shkodër region have risen significantly this summer. The increase has created new challenges for local institutions. Authorities are focusing on visitor safety and service quality. For the Regional Administration of Protected Areas in Shkodër, visitor safety remains a key concern. The focus has …
TIRANA, August 18 – Authorities continue to monitor a wildfire in the Fushë-Laja area of Puka Municipality, in the forests of Mount Tërbun. The Puka Fire Protection and Rescue Service and forestry service have worked at the site for several days. Local service employees, residents, volunteers and personnel from the …