Minister Demo: Albania Is Not Europe’s Backyard, but Part of Its Front Door. Security Is a Shared Responsibility
Albania is an important part of Europe’s security architecture and an active partner in addressing threats that cross national borders. With this message, Minister of Internal Affairs Ervin Demo opened the international conference “Regional Security: New Risks, Stronger Cooperation” in Tirana today. The event was attended by the Secretary General …
PM Rama in Paris: Jared Kushner’s Project Sparked Public Anger, Violence Is Unacceptable
Prime Minister Edi Rama commented on the protests held in Albania during a discussion at the Paris Peace Forum, describing the violence used by protesters as unacceptable. Asked about the similarities between protests in Albania, Italy, and France, Rama said that the situation in Albania had its own particular characteristics. …
Kumbaro: Revising law on higher education paves way for a legal solution to increase academic staff salaries
TIRANA, November 10 /ATSH/ – Speaking before the Committee on Economy, Finance and Employment regarding the 2027 budget, Minister of Education Mirela Kumbaro explained that the draft of the revised law on higher education includes a legal mechanism for increasing the salaries of academic staff. As they are part of …
FM Hoxha extends condolences after deadly road accidents in Bulgaria
TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/ – Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha on Tuesday expressed condolences to the families of those killed in road accidents in Bulgaria, offering solidarity with the victims and the Bulgarian people. “Deeply saddened by the tragic accident in Bulgaria, which has claimed numerous lives and left others injured. …
An evening of cultural heritage at Palace of Brigades
TIRANA, November 10 /ATSH/ – From north to south, the country’s cultural treasures took center stage last night at the Palace of Brigades during a special gala hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sports and attended by UNESCO experts. The event took place within the framework of the …
EU ambassador urges political will and genuine dialogue on Albania’s electoral reform
TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/ – European Union Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa on Tuesday met with Damian Gjiknuri and Oerd Bylykbashi, co-chairs of parliament’s Special Committee on Electoral Reform, to discuss the progress of the reform process and its priorities. Discussions focused on the committee’s tight timeframe, the …
UEFA Fair Play Report: Albania ranks first in Europe for progress
TIRANA, November 10 /ATSH/ – Albania has topped the UEFA Fair Play progress rankings for the 2025/26 season, marking another significant milestone in the country’s rising European football profile. According to the official UEFA report, Albania led all of Europe in year-on-year improvement. The country raised its Fair Play score …
State police chief honours two Guardia di Finanza officials for anti-drug cooperation
TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/ – State Police chief Skender Hita has honoured two senior Italian Guardia di Finanza officials for their contribution to joint efforts to combat organised crime, illegal trafficking and drug cultivation in Albania. The awards were presented at a joint press conference on Tuesday showcasing the results …
Youth Guarantee: 5,000 young people register for pilot phase- Ibrahimaj
TIRANA, November 10 /ATSH/ – Five thousand young people have registered for the pilot phase of the Youth Guarantee scheme, which is supported by the European Union. Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj announced today that Youth Guarantee has helped 3,400 young people enter employment, vocational training, or professional …
EU Ambassador: Civil society key partner in Albania’s EU accession process
TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/ – Civil society plays a key role in Albania’s European Union accession process, with many of its concerns reflected in the European Commission’s 2026 country report, EU Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa said on Tuesday. Speaking at a presentation of the Commission’s latest progress …
Albania’s 2027 draft budget will support European Union accession negotiations and prepare the country for membership, State Minister and Chief Negotiator Majlinda Dhuka said on Tuesday. Speaking to the Assembly’s Committee on European Affairs and Foreign Policy, Dhuka said Albania had opened all negotiating chapters, received a positive assessment of …
Albania’s European identity, cultural heritage and aspirations for the future will take centre stage during Albania’s European Week in Ottawa in 2026. The Embassy of the Republic of Albania to Canada will organise the event in collaboration with the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at the University of Ottawa. …
Interior Minister Ervin Demo said police success depends on how safe citizens feel, how well authorities protect young people and how effectively they restrict criminal groups’ activities. Speaking at a joint conference of the State Police and Italy’s Guardia di Finanza on 2026 aerial monitoring results, Demo praised 15 years …
Interior Minister Ervin Demo said Albania plays an active role in Europe’s security architecture and in tackling cross-border threats. He made the remarks opening the international conference “Regional security: New risks, stronger cooperation” in Tirana. The event brought together Regional Cooperation Council Secretary-General Amer Kapetanović, Italian Interior Ministry representatives, the …
The European Union Ambassador to Tirana, Sofia Moreira de Sousa, held a meeting with representatives of civil society organizations, during which she presented the 2026 Albania Report. In a post published on Tuesday, the EU Delegation announced that the meeting addressed issues related to the environment, transparency, land ownership rights, …
Aerial monitoring and the use of modern surveillance equipment have increased the Guardia di Finanza’s ability to identify suspected cannabis cultivation sites in Albania. During a joint press conference with the Albanian State Police, a representative of the Italian authorities emphasized that cooperation between the two sides has delivered concrete …
The Transparency Board decided to reduce fuel prices during its meeting on Tuesday. During the meeting, the Board decided that gasoline will be sold at no more than 167 lek per liter, while diesel will be sold at no more than 208 lek per liter. “The retail price of diesel …
For the first time, PET scan examinations will be publicly funded. The project has been included in the draft 2027 budget, with an allocation of 250 million lek, and approximately 2,500 patients are expected to benefit from the service. The announcement was made by the Minister of Health and Social …
Albania recorded positive natural population growth in the third quarter of 2026, with 742 more births than deaths. According to data from INSTAT, a total of 5,787 births and 5,045 deaths were registered during this period. However, the birth rate continues to decline. Compared to the same period in 2025, …
Around 450,000 to 500,000 citizens across Albania use public transport, but the cost of the service and the tax burden on operators risk becoming even heavier. This concern was raised by the National Association of Urban Transport in a letter addressed to Parliament, outlining a series of requests for tax …