Lake Shkodër highlighted as major tourism and nature destination
Lake Shkodër continues to attract growing numbers of domestic and foreign visitors as one of the region’s major tourism and nature destinations. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared evening images of the lake, highlighting its tourism and natural attractions. UNESCO declared Lake Shkodër a Transboundary Biosphere Reserve in June. The lake …
Over 816,000 visitors stayed in Albanian hotels in July
More than 816,000 visitors stayed in accommodation facilities across Albania in July, with foreign tourists accounting for most of the increase. Data from the Institute of Statistics show that visitors from Kosova, Italy and Poland formed the largest groups among foreign tourists. According to the latest data, accommodation facilities recorded …
International Criminal Tribunal researcher Nevenka Tromp says Special Chambers were created to satisfy Serbia
The appeal process could change the sentences imposed by the Specialist Chambers in The Hague on September 16 on four former leaders of the Kosova Liberation Army, according to Nevenka Tromp, a researcher at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. The court found Hashim Thaçi, Jakup Krasniqi, Kadri …
Legal expert Kadri Kryeziu calls Hague sentences legally unfounded and hostile
Constitutional expert Kadri Kryeziu has described the Hague sentences against four former leaders of the Kosova Liberation Army as a major disappointment for people in Kosova and Albanians worldwide. Speaking live to RTSH-24 from Prishtina, he said the ruling had shocked public opinion. Kryeziu said the four defendants had served …
New visual identity, Radka Betcheva: EBU supports RTSH transformation
Albanian Radio and Television (RTSH) has presented its new visual identity and the new television season at a ceremony attended by representatives of institutions, ministers, journalists, artists and well-known figures from the world of media and art. Radka Betcheva, EBU Head of Member Relations for Central and Eastern Europe, also …
RTSH with a new identity, Director General Ms. Vasili: We open a new era. We restore trust and audience in public media
Albanian Radio Television (RTSH) is starting the new television season with a new visual identity and a series of innovations in its programming. The presentation took place this Wednesday at the RTSH premises, in a ceremony attended by representatives of institutions, journalists, artists and well-known television figures. The Director General …
RTSH begins a new chapter with a new visual identity and new projects for the television season
A new visual identity and a new television season. Albanian Radio Television (RTSH) presented its new projects and vision this Wednesday, September 16, at a ceremony held in the “Gjon Simoni” hall of the institution, marking another step in its journey towards a more modern and dynamic appearance. Members of …
Energy and infrastructure remain among the main priorities of EU support
The European Union is supporting Albania in several key sectors. Energy and infrastructure remain among the main priorities. According to the European Commission’s “Energy Factsheet – Albania,” the EU has provided €588 million through the Global Gateway initiative since 2021. Meanwhile, this support could mobilize around €1.5 billion in total …
Duka Attends Greek Football Federation Gala Marking 100th Anniversary
Albanian Football Federation President Armand Duka attended a gala evening hosted by the Greek Football Federation to mark its 100th anniversary. During the important milestone for Greek football, Duka congratulated Greek Football Federation President Chrysostomos Gkagkatsis and the entire Greek football community. Duka praised the history and contribution of Greek …
Alternating clear spells and cloud cover, temperatures up to 33 degrees Celsius
Albania will experience mainly stable atmospheric conditions on Thursday, according to the Military Meteorological Service. The weather will bring alternating clear spells and moderate to locally dense cloud cover. Cloudiness will be more pronounced in mountainous areas. Winds will be light, mainly from northwest to southeast, with an average speed …
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Heavy rainfall and rising water levels have caused flooding in Theth, a tourist destination in northern Albania. Overflowing streams have sent water towards several tourist businesses, reaching areas around guesthouses and disrupting their activities. Meanwhile, the area has been without electricity for around 24 hours due to the conditions. Continuous …
Kosova’s Assembly is expected to vote again on the law governing the Specialist Chambers in The Hague. The vote concerns the same text approved on October 6 and returned for reconsideration by President Justina Shiroka Pula on October 22. If at least 61 lawmakers vote in favour, the assembly will …
Albania’s National Library hosted Polish writer Malgorzata Rejmer on Thursday as part of “READ FOR REAL – European Authors Day 2026”. The European literary initiative promotes authors, reading and cultural dialogue between countries. This marks Albania’s first participation in the initiative, joining the European network of countries hosting literary events. …
The Academy of Sciences of Albania has organised the two-day international scientific conference “AI Horizon – A New Space for Creativity and Innovation”. The conference focuses on developments in artificial intelligence and the opportunities it offers across different fields. It began on November 12. The Academy’s Section of Technical and …
The Butrint Management Foundation is preparing to launch an emergency conservation project covering seven monuments at Butrint National Park. Experts identified the sites as priorities after documenting and assessing their condition. The project will focus on the Western Gate, the fresco near the Western Gate, the Northern Gate, the Lake …
Albania is preparing a more comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptoasset markets to support new digital financial services, clarify operators’ responsibilities and strengthen consumer protection. Deputy Minister of Economy and Innovation Martin Kajo presented the draft law to the Committee on Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Sustainable Development. He said technological advances …
The Agency for Media and Information (MIA) said the decision to host the next NATO summit in Tirana remains unchanged. In a social media post, MIA clarified that Prime Minister Edi Rama’s statement a day earlier concerned only the summit’s timing, not the cancellation or reversal of the decision to …
Albania’s 2–0 win over Finland caught the attention of Prime Minister Edi Rama, who shared a story from a dinner he attended during the European Political Community summit. Rama said he was seated at the same table as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the prime minister of Finland, the …
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti met with Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset on the sidelines of the European Political Community (EPC) summit. Kurti announced the meeting in a Facebook post, saying the talks focused on Kosovo’s accession to the Council of Europe. The prime minister said membership would …