Begaj Received by UAE President, Focus on Investment and Bilateral Cooperation
President Bajram Begaj paid an official visit to the United Arab Emirates, marking the first visit by an Albanian president to the country. The visit reaffirmed Albania and the UAE’s commitment to strengthening their future-oriented partnership. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received President Begaj during the visit. …
Balla in Kavajë: PISA 2025 Results Motivate Albania to Reach European Education Standards
Socialist Party political leader for Tirana County Taulant Balla congratulated students, teachers and parents on the start of the new school year during a visit to a school in Kavajë. At the “Charles Telford Erickson” vocational high school in Golem, Kavajë, Balla described Albania’s PISA 2025 results as good news …
Marinas, Sailing and Sports Tourism Attract International Investors in Albania
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja met today with Prince Naif bin Abdullah bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and a delegation of investors from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Syria. They discussed investment opportunities and strategic partnerships in Albania. The talks focused on development projects in tourism, culture …
Rama in Naples for Inauguration of Albania’s Honorary Consulate
Prime Minister Edi Rama traveled to Italy today to attend the inauguration of Albania’s Honorary Consulate in Naples. Honorary Consul Giuseppe Lettieri will lead the consulate, which will cover the Campania region. It will serve as a reference point for the Albanian community and support the delivery of consular services. …
New school year, State Police Director General: We will ensure students’ journey is safe
State Police Director General Skender Hita on Monday wished all students well on the start of the new school year. Hita stressed that the State Police will work to ensure that students’ journey is safe. He emphasized that when it comes to children’s safety, there will be no compromise and …
Rama continues criticism over judges’ salaries: A judge can never speak like this
Prime Minister Edi Rama has further intensified his rhetoric in the debate over judges’ salaries and the way their requested pay increase should be implemented. In another reaction on the X platform, Rama rejected the claim that judges could directly obtain from the State Treasury the funds related to their …
Hidden inside a chicken meat shipment, 41 kg of cocaine seized in Durrës
Another attempt to smuggle cocaine into Albania through the Port of Durrës has been foiled by police. Within one month, authorities have uncovered three attempts to traffic narcotics through the port. As part of the operation codenamed “Anchor 3,” police seized 41 kilograms and 350 grams of cocaine, with an …
Berisha after returning from the US: We attended the most impressive convention; three similarities with my visit 35 years ago
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha held a press conference on Monday, speaking about his several-day visit to the United States. During his remarks, Berisha described the Republican midterm election convention as the most impressive convention organized in the US. Speaking about the similarities between his trip 35 years ago and …
35,959 flights a day: Europe records record-breaking summer air traffic, Albania among most visited destinations
A significant increase in flights to Europe was recorded during the summer holiday period from July to August, despite disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East, according to Eurocontrol data. Albania was also listed among the most visited destinations. According to the European aviation safety organization, Europe recorded …
Oil at $108 a barrel, pressure mounts for prices to exceed 220 lek in Albania
Oil prices on international markets are rising rapidly, increasing pressure for fuel prices at filling stations in Albania to exceed 220 lek per liter. The increase comes amid tensions in the Middle East and a sharp decline in supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices rose to $108 per …
Against a backdrop of anti-government protests, experts suspect Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj is seeking to portray himself as a ‘political prisoner’ as he awaits trial on corruption charges. Original post Here
Albania has begun negotiations to join the European roaming area. The European Commission launched the process with all six Western Balkan countries after the European Council approved its proposal in June. RTSH has obtained a document outlining the legal conditions, including wholesale price caps, consumer protection, fair-use limits, call termination …
Albania will experience unsettled weather on Thursday, with cloudy skies and occasional sunny intervals. Rain will begin early in the northwest and south, while thunderstorms and lightning could bring moderate rainfall to the northwest. Meanwhile, light rain will spread across the country late in the afternoon and mainly in the …
Albania’s U-19 national team opened the second round of the UEFA European Championship qualifiers in League B with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Cyprus. The Red and Blacks took the lead in the first half through Gabriel Kulla, who converted a pass from Alen Vukaj. Albania stepped up its attack …
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu has outlined Albania’s proposed €10 billion budget for 2027 in an exclusive interview with RTSH journalist Sonila Agostini. She highlighted social protection, tax relief and support for pensioners, young families and students. Koçiu said the budget aims to improve public services, fund critical infrastructure and …
Defence Minister Ermal Nufi has rejected interpretations of his remarks reported by international media outlet POLITICO, insisting that Albania has not proposed postponing the next NATO summit or holding it virtually. Nufi said Albania had already begun preparations to host the summit in Tirana, in line with the alliance’s decision. …
Albania’s State Police have prepared a plan of measures for the Albania–Finland football match on 12 November 2026. Police officials have coordinated with the Albanian Football Association and security representatives to ensure the safety of players and fans. Traffic restrictions will apply from 17:00 until the match ends. They will …
Spanish cinema, known for its original storytelling and ability to blend humour with human drama, takes centre stage in Albania as part of Spanish Cultural Week. The programme features A House on Fire (Casa en flames), directed by Dani de la Orden. The film explores family relationships, expectations and human …
Kosova’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti met European Union Special Representative for the Belgrade-Prishtina Dialogue Peter Sorensen on the sidelines of the Paris Peace Forum. They discussed prospects for normalising relations with Serbia, with a focus on mutual recognition. Kurti said the talks also covered Kosova’s institutional stability following the election …
TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Albania has not proposed postponing the next NATO summit or holding it virtually, Defence Minister Ermal Nufi said on Wednesday, rejecting what he described as a misinterpretation of his recent remarks reported by POLITICO. Nufi said his comments had been taken out of context, giving …