Abissnet Superiore week 30 on RTSH: three-day schedule opens with Flamurtari-Tirana
TIRANA, April 1 – The national team takes a break as Abissnet Superiore returns with its 30th week, scheduled across three days starting Friday. The week opens on Friday with the survival clash between Flamurtari and Tirana at 19:00 in Flamurtari Stadium. On Saturday, three more matches follow, including key …
Justice Minister Toni Gogu meets Council of Europe rapporteurs, focuses on judicial reform and anti-corruption
TIRANA, April 1 – Justice Minister Toni Gogu met yesterday with Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly rapporteurs Ionut-Marian Stroe and Pawel Jablonski. The discussion centered on the progress of judicial reform and upcoming challenges. Gogu emphasized that the vetting process is nearing completion, while judicial institutions have entered a new …
National Padel Championship Concludes, Winners Announced
Albania’s national padel championship concluded today, highlighting the sport’s rapid growth in the country. Around 120 athletes competed over three days across multiple categories, showcasing high skill, dedication, and sportsmanship. The Albanian Padel Federation organized the event with support from the Albanian National Olympic Committee. Winners: Men’s Category 1: Alensio …
Socialist Parliamentary Leader Taulant Balla meets CoE rapporteurs: Ready to advance electoral and territorial reform with opposition
TIRANA, April 1 – Chairman of the Socialist Party parliamentary group, Taulant Balla met today with the rapporteurs for Albania at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Ionuț-Marian Stroe and Paweł Jabłoński. Balla assured that the parliamentary majority is ready to move forward together with the opposition on …
Inspection reform in focus: Chief Inspector Sula highlights strengthening field controls and consumer protection as key for EU integration
TIRANA, April 1 – Chief Inspector Dashnor Sula organized a working session to review the implementation of inspection system reforms in daily field practice. The meeting aimed to improve control standards and ensure consumer protection, both essential for meeting European Union requirements. Sula stressed that a well-functioning inspection system increases …
20 cm of snow reported on Boboshtica–Dardha road in Korça, route remains open for traffic
TIRANA, April 1 – Snowfall reached up to 20 cm overnight on the Boboshtica–Dardha road in the Korça area, according to the Albanian Road Authority, Central-East Directorate. Authorities confirmed that vehicle movement continues without major problems. Drivers are advised to exercise caution, follow road signs, and adjust speed according to …
Bylis-Klos set for new cultural and tourist transformation
TIRANA, April 1 – Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja announced that the Archaeological Park of Bylis and Klos is entering a new development phase. The project will turn the sites into a full cultural and tourist experience. At yesterday’s meeting of the National Council for Territory and …
Albanian power company signs 22.5 million euro deal with European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for underground substation
TIRANA, April 1 – The Albanian electricity company OSHEE signed a 22.5 million euro financing deal with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The agreement covers the construction of a new underground substation. Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi said the project will strengthen the power network. It …
The WISA project for women in media and digital safety launched at Europe House
Europe House hosted the launch ceremony of “Weaving Digital Safety – Albania’s Women in Media Network Initiative (WISA)” today. The project aims to empower women in media and boost digital security in the sector. WISA responds to the challenges and needs of women working in media. It builds on their …
Albania marks 17 years in NATO, President Begaj: Country a pillar of stability and security
TIRANA, April 1 – Albanian President Bajram Begaj marked the 17th anniversary of the country’s NATO membership, calling it a historic achievement. He said joining the alliance strengthened Albania’s security, sovereignty, and role in the Euro-Atlantic community. In a social media post, Begaj highlighted Albania’s contribution as a reliable ally …
Fed by demand for new guns and leftovers from depots looted in the 1990s, Albania has become a key hub for small-arms trafficking. Original post Here
Albania will perform 13th in the second semifinal of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on May 14. The contest will take place in Vienna. Alis will represent Albania with the song “Nân”. The public and professional juries will select the top 10 countries from each semifinal. These countries will advance …
The first two semifinal matches of the Albanian Cup ended in draws. Egnatia and Elbasani drew 1–1 in the first semifinal. The match in Rrogozhinë stayed open for both teams. Everything remains undecided for the return leg. The home side started strongly. Sota gave Egnatia the lead in the 5th …
Minister Enea Karakaçi presented the new energy law. He said the reform aligns Albania with EU rules. It creates a more open and competitive market. It also reduces state intervention. The law shifts away from a centralized model. It promotes liberalization. Competition will drive the sector. Meanwhile, new energy sources …
Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari met a high-level delegation from Poland today. Lt. Col. Tomasz Czyż led the delegation. Lamallari and Czyż discussed strengthening cooperation in fire protection and civil emergencies. They focused on experience sharing and professional capacity building. “Exchanging experiences and investing in professional skills are essential,” Lamallari said. …
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that the Albanian government is preparing a new pension scheme. He emphasized it will not replace the current system but enrich it. During a visit to an industrial complex in Durrës, Rama explained the scheme. Employees can save a portion of their salary in a …
Prime Minister Edi Rama visited an industrial complex in Durrës today. Several companies operate there in transport, recycling, and industrial processing. During the visit, Rama praised the companies’ growth. He said many started with limited resources and a big dream. Now they produce high-value products, like gold rings and pendants …
Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, said today that Albania is promoting an economy focused on attracting investments and exporting higher-value products. She spoke during a visit to an industrial complex in Durrës, alongside Prime Minister Edi Rama and Mayor Emiriana Sako. “This business processes and exports precious metals. …
Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader, Edi Rama, met today with the Party Assembly in Lezhë. He discussed Albania’s EU accession negotiations, aiming for membership by 2030. Rama said Albania has opened all negotiation chapters in record time, thanks to national effort and EU readiness. “Today is our moment. We …
Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama outlined the government’s ambition to raise Albania’s total gross production to €35 billion by 2030. At a Socialist Party Assembly meeting, Rama said, “We inherited an economy with less than €10 billion total production. Today, it stands at around €27 billion. We …