Replay Elka Cup 2026 held its Tirana semifinals at the “House of Football”
The event promoted school football and youth participation in sports. It brought strong support from students and fans. The semifinals delivered strong competition. Both matches were decided by penalties. Petro Nini Luarasi Gymnasium beat Sami Frasheri Gymnasium 4–3 on penalties after a 0–0 draw. Qemal Stafa Gymnasium defeated Ismail Qemali …
Ermal Nufi Meets U.S. General McKinney to Strengthen Defence Cooperation
Ermal Nufi met U.S. Army Brigadier General Chris McKinney from United States European Command. They discussed regional security issues. They focused on defence cooperation and increased military spending. They also talked about military mobility. They highlighted the importance of the Pan-European Corridor VIII. Both sides discussed cyber defence. They noted …
Edi Rama: No Compromise on Food Safety for EU Integration
Edi Rama said there will be no compromise on food safety. He spoke in Berat with olive oil producers. First, he highlighted food safety as a key condition for EU integration. He said standards must match those of the European Union. Then, he warned producers. He said non-compliant products will …
Delina Ibrahimaj said investment and cooperation in agro-processing are key for exports and EU integration
She spoke during a visit to an olive oil processing business. Edi Rama and other cabinet members were present. First, she stressed higher standards in production. She said agriculture and agro-processing must improve to enter the EU market. Then, she highlighted a new model of cooperation. Over 70 olive oil …
Blendi Gonxhja said traditional crochet art is a candidate for UNESCO recognition
Blendi Gonxhja said traditional crochet art is a UNESCO candidate. He announced the nomination of “ojnat.” He submitted it in a joint file with Romania and Turkey. First, he highlighted its cultural value. He said Albanian women passed it down through generations. Then, he explained the technique. Artisans use fine …
Orthodox Believers Mark Good Friday with Holy Procession in Tirana
Joani of Tirana, Durres and All Albania led the Holy Epitaph procession in Tirana. Orthodox believers marked Good Friday. They gathered at the Cathedral “Resurrection of Christ.” First, they lit candles. They prayed together. They remembered the Passion of Christ. Then, the procession moved through the streets of Tirana. Clergy …
Karakaçi Meets Lorkowski to Review Albania’s Energy Progress
Karakaçi meets Lorkowski to review Albania’s energy progress. Officials discuss Albania’s energy sector performance. The Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Enea Karakaçi, hosts Artur Lorkowski, Director of the Energy Community Secretariat, in Tirana. Both sides review Albania’s progress report in the energy sector. They exchange views on expectations for 2026. …
Rama: No blockage in Albania’s EU negotiation process
Rama says there is no blockage in Albania’s EU negotiation process. He makes the statement during a meeting in Berat with pensioners. First, he presents government support policies. Then, he updates citizens on EU integration progress. Next, he responds to the EU Ambassador, Silvio Gonzato. He says negotiations continue normally. …
PACEP II: A Project Aiming to Strengthen Parliamentary Oversight in Albania
In a context where the quality of governance and institutional transparency are increasingly at the center of public and political debate, the project “Support to Parliament and Civil Society” (PACEP II) comes as a direct intervention to address some of the most structural challenges of the country’s democratic system. This …
Fuel Prices Increase in Albania
The Transparency Board held its regular meeting this Friday, April 10, 2026, where it set the ceiling prices for the sale of petroleum by-products in the country. According to the decision, the retail price of diesel (standard SSH EN 590) will be no more than 217 ALL per liter, while …
TIRANA, June 15 – Six years ago, on June 15, 2020, poet, scholar and archaeologist Moikom Zeqo passed away. He was born on June 3, 1949 in Durrës. His family originated from Libohova. Zeqo began his studies in 1967 at the Faculty of History and Philology. He graduated from the …
TIRANA, June 15 – Ilir Dojka and Erjonilda Dojka present a new study titled “Shooting Sport around 1895–1990”. The study examines more than 100 years of shooting sport history in Albania. The publication places shooting within Albania’s sporting tradition. It presents a discipline that combines tradition, skill and national identity. …
Albania is increasingly attracting Italian tourists thanks to its natural beauty, affordable prices, and diverse tourism offer, writes the Italian media outlet CoratoLive.it. The report highlights that Albania offers Mediterranean-style beaches, historic cities with Ottoman heritage, and stunning mountain landscapes. As a result, it positions the country as a complete …
TIRANA, June 15 – Digitalization of tax services is delivering tangible benefits for citizens and businesses. It reduces the time needed to obtain documents. It also eliminates the need for physical procedures at service counters. Data published by the General Directorate of Taxation show that five of the most-used tax …
TIRANA, June 15 – The public beach managed by the municipality of Shkodër will offer symbolic prices and improved conditions for all visitors during this tourist season. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images from the coastal area of Shkodër, where the municipality is introducing a new management model this year. …
TIRANA, June 15 – Shkodër is experiencing a promising start to the tourist season. The city reaffirms its position as one of the most popular destinations in northern Albania. Streets and squares host daily groups of foreign tourists. Weekends bring an even higher flow of visitors from different countries. They …
TIRANA, June 15 – Albania’s Under-19 men’s national team learned its opponents on Monday for the second round of the UEFA European Under-19 Championship 2027 qualifiers. UEFA held the draw in Nyon, Switzerland. The process placed Albania U-19 in Group B6 alongside Armenia and Cyprus. The team will compete in …
TIRANA, June 15 – Himara municipality has started implementing changes to road circulation from today. The measures aim to manage vehicle flow more efficiently during the tourist season. Mayor Vangjel Tavo told Albanian news agency (ATSH) that the changes entered into force following a decision by the municipal council. He …
TIRANA, June 15 – Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj attended the “Albania’s Foreign Direct Investment Screening Framework” event, organized by AmCham Albania in cooperation with the Center for International Private Enterprise. The event brought together representatives of state institutions, the business community, domestic and foreign investors, international organizations, diplomats …
TIRANA, June 15 – Albania has improved living standards significantly over the past 10 years, according to a new analysis by the Albanian Tax-Economic Center. The analysis, which the Media and Information Agency shared, reviews the 2025–2026 Living Standards Index. It shows that Albania recorded notable progress in well-being, human …