Albanian internationals score abroad, with Muçi adding an assist
Albanian footballers continued to make an impact in foreign leagues, with Ernest Muçi leading the weekend’s performances through a goal and an assist. Cristian Shpendi and Indrit Tuci also found the net for their clubs. Muçi helped Trabzonspor beat Gaziantep 2-0 in the Turkish league. He provided an assist late …
Partizani end losing streak as Egnatia lead Albania’s top league
Partizani beat Teuta 1-0 in Durrës on Monday to close the 10th round of Albania’s Abissnet Superiore. The away win ended a run of six consecutive defeats and earned Partizani three important points. Egnatia strengthened their lead with a 2-1 victory over Tirana at Vora’s stadium. Teuta’s defeat also helped …
Jailed Albanian Mayor Accuses PM of Sending Threats Via Minister
The jailed Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, accused Prime Minister Edi Rama had demanded his resignation as relation between two old political friends further deteriorate. Original post Here
Unsettled weather brings rain and mountain snow, with temperatures of 4–19°C
Albania will see unsettled weather on Tuesday, with moderate to dense cloud cover and occasional clear spells. Temperatures will range from 4°C in Dibër to 19°C in Berat and Saranda, according to the Military Meteorological Service. Light, intermittent rain and brief thunderstorms are expected across most of the country from …
Save Youth platform helps students report school bullying
A new online platform called Save Youth aims to simplify reports of bullying, harassment and violence in schools. Students conceived the initiative. The Agency for Innovation developed the platform, with the Centre for the Prevention of Juvenile and Youth Crime acting as intermediary. The platform was presented at Sevasti Qiriazi …
American travel outlet Travelbinger presents a 10-day budget trip to Albania
American travel outlet Travelbinger, in an article by Marco Kopinke, outlines how visitors can explore Albania on a limited budget without sacrificing comfort. The guide examines whether travellers can manage a 10-day stay on approximately $28 per day. The article covers accommodation, food, transport and sightseeing costs. It recommends shared …
Deputy PM Koçiu: Albania records 32 million cyberattack attempts in nine months
Albania recorded nearly 32 million cyberattack attempts against its digital infrastructure during the first nine months of 2026. Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu said the average reached 81 attempts per minute at the National Cybersecurity Conference. She stressed that cybersecurity protects public services, state operations and citizens’ trust. Koçiu also …
Dinamo snatch a late draw against Vora
Dinamo and Vora shared the points after a 2-2 draw in the 10th round of Albania’s Abissnet Superiore championship. The decisive goal came in the final seconds of the match. Vora, playing at home under coach Arian Bellai, took the lead in the 13th minute through Brajan Gjyla. However, Dinamo …
Four NATO warships arrive in Vlora for joint naval exercises
Four NATO warships arrived at the port of Vlora on November 2 for joint activities with the Albanian Naval Force. The group includes two German ships, one Italian ship and one Spanish ship. The vessels will remain in the Bay of Vlora until November 6. Their programme includes port visits …
EU deputy ambassador highlights cybersecurity support and Albania’s integration progress
European Union Deputy Ambassador to Albania Andre Rico reaffirmed the bloc’s support for strengthening the country’s cybersecurity framework. Speaking at the 2026 National Cybersecurity Conference, he described cyber protection as essential to national security, economic security and stability. Rico warned that cyber threats against the European Union and its member …
TIRANA, Nov 7 /ATA/ First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Albania Holta Zaçaj participated in the “Fast Payments in the Western Balkans” panel in Tirana, where she highlighted the significance of Albania’s accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). She noted that SEPA membership is expected to lower …
TIRANA, Nov 7 /ATA/ A complex operation to remove a giant tumour on the side of the nose has been successfully carried out at the Mother Teresa University Hospital Centre (QSUT). According to a social media post by QSUT, the patient was initially assessed by the Otorhinolaryngology Department, where a comprehensive …
TIRANA, Nov 7 /ATA/ State Police Director General Skënder Hita visited Malësia e Madhe to meet and thank two officers, Inspectors Hilmi Smajlaj and Samet Bajri, who serve with the General Patrol Unit of the Malësia e Madhe Police Commissariat and sustained knife injuries while attempting to apprehend a German national …
TIRANA, Nov 7 /ATA/ The Democratic Party (DP) staged another nationwide protest on Saturday in front of the Prime Minister’s Office, expressing support for students and young people who have taken to the streets for several days to protest against the government. DP leader Sali Berisha called on citizens to …
TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Air traffic in Albania is expected to grow by 18.3% in 2026, with Tirana International Airport forecast to handle more than 13.5 million passengers, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi said on Saturday. Speaking during a visit to the airport, Karakaçi welcomed the expansion of …
TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – The government plans to allocate 50 million leks in 2027 to develop and upgrade youth facilities in seven municipalities across Albania, as part of broader efforts to expand employment opportunities, improve skills and encourage young people’s participation in public life. The funding, included in next …
TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Students staged another protest outside the Ministry of Education on Saturday, with the gathering beginning at around 2 p.m. The students assembled to voice their demands and positions as part of demonstrations that have continued for several weeks. They have vowed to maintain their protests …
TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Tensions flared outside Ministry of Education on Saturday in Tirana as students protesting there blocked representatives and supporters of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) from joining their rally. The students formed a human cordon to prevent the opposition protesters from approaching the demonstration. Holding …
TIRANA, Nov 7 /ATA/ Prime Minister Edi Rama today reiterated his invitation to the protesting students to engage in dialogue, expressing the government’s readiness to consider their proposals and address the concerns they have raised. Rama shared footage on social media of the stone table set up outside the Prime …
TIRANA, Nov 7 /ATA/ Despite being part of the “100 Villages” programme, the stone-paved streets of Arrëz and Sinicë, in Upper Devoll, remain largely off the tourist trail, attracting relatively few visitors. The villages are easily accessible, either by road from Bilisht towards Miras or via a hiking trail starting …