EU Ambassador in Tirana Meets with Civil Society to Discuss the 2026 Albania Report, Focusing on Environment, Transparency and Healthcare
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, …
Guardia di Finanza: Traffickers Are Moving Cannabis Plantations to Remote Areas, We Detect Them from the Air Using Modern Technology
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 …
Transparency Board Announces New Fuel Prices
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 …
Albania Allocates 250 Million Lek for Public PET Scan Services in 2027
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 …
“742 More Births Than Deaths” – INSTAT: Tirana Leads in Natural Population Growth
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, …
2027 Fiscal Package: Public Transport Operators Call for Exemption from Road Tax
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 …
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. …
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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 …