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Ola flour introduces new 5 kg, 10 kg and 15 kg pack sizes

Ola Flour expands its packaging range with three new formats: 5 kg, 10 kg and 15 kg. These new pack sizes are designed to better meet the everyday needs of both consumers and businesses. Ola Foods, part of Atlas Corporation, introduces this new development following many years of presence in …

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UEFA Nations League: Albania begins preparations for Finland and Belarus fixtures

TIRANA, November 9 /ATSH/ – The Albanian national team officially began its training camp today ahead of their final two UEFA Nations League matches against Finland and Belarus. The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) announced that 25 players are currently available to Head Coach Rolando Maran. Forward Myrto Uzuni and midfielder …

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Police step up traffic measures to ease congestion in Tirana after road signage damage

TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/ – Interior Minister Ervin Demo has called for stepped-up traffic management measures in Tirana to reduce congestion, improve road safety and help commuters reach work and school more easily. During an inspection on Monday in the city’s 21 Dhjetori area, where traffic police have increased their …

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Rama holds bilateral talks with Macron while in Paris for Peace Forum

TIRANA, November 9 /ATSH/ – Prime Minister Rama is in Paris for the Peace Forum, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. Today evening, PM Rama was received for a bilateral meeting by President Macron at the Élysée Palace. In a world shaped by geopolitical shifts, tech evolution, and …

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Protests are still ongoing outside Prime Minister’s Office as a group of citizens gathered there

TIRANA, November 9 /ATSH/ – A group of citizens continued their protest this evening in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. Now in its 163rd consecutive day, the demonstration holds firm to its core demands: the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and the removal of the old political establishment. …

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Constitutional Court to hear journalists’ challenge to special court media rules

TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/ – The Constitutional Court has agreed to consider a complaint filed by the Albanian Journalists Association (AGSH) challenging the internal regulations of the Special Court against Corruption and Organised Crime (GJKKO). The case is expected to be heard in a plenary session in November. The journalists’ …

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More than 223,000 taxpayers benefit from 465 million euro tax debt write-off

TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/ – More than 223,000 taxpayers have so far benefited from the government’s tax amnesty law, with a total of 465.1 million euros in tax liabilities written off, the General Directorate of Taxes said on Monday. Value-added tax (VAT) accounted for the largest share of the write-offs, …

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“Spain in Democracy 1975–2000” – Koçiu: Healing divisions is essential for democracy

TIRANA, November 9 /ATSH/ – Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu attended today the promotion event of the book “Spain in Democracy 1975–2000” by author Charles Powell. Koçiu participated in a discussion regarding Spain’s democratic transition, alongside author Charles Powell and translator Kita Sallabanda. The deputy prime minister emphasized that dialogue, …

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A new school project is underway in Saranda

TIRANA, November 9 /ATSH/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images on social media today of the design for a new 9-year school to be built in Saranda. Rama announced that this investment is part of 39 new educational projects to be implemented across the country, through a collaboration between …

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State Police warns of SMS scams, urges public not to share banking details

TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/ – State Police has warned citizens about new SMS phishing campaigns, known as “smishing”, in which scammers impersonate public institutions and service providers to steal personal and banking information. The Cybercrime Investigation Directorate has identified fraudulent messages falsely claiming to come from Tirana Municipality and its …

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Changes to sponsorship law: Gonxhja says businesses can deduct up to 30% of corporate income tax

The proposed amendments to Albania’s sponsorship law aim to encourage businesses to fund sports, arts and cultural activities through tax incentives, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja said today. Under the proposed scheme, businesses could deduct up to 30% of their corporate income tax through sponsorships of activities …

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EU integration: Albania amends agreement with German agency GIZ

The Albanian government today approved amendments to its agreement with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), which supports the country’s EU accession negotiations. The Council of Ministers approved Amendment No. 1 to the implementation agreement between the Ministry of Economy and Innovation and GIZ. The agreement forms part of …

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Helicopter crash in Turkey: Nufi offers condolences to victims’ families

Defence Minister Ermal Nufi today expressed his condolences following the deaths of four members of the Turkish Armed Forces in an S-70 helicopter crash in Malatya, Turkey. In a message posted on social media, Nufi expressed his sorrow over the tragic accident and extended his deepest sympathies to the victims’ …

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European Political Community Summit: Rama shares photo alongside European leaders

Prime Minister Edi Rama today shared a photo on social media from the 9th European Political Community (EPC) Summit, showing a group of European leaders and senior representatives walking down an escalator together. At the centre of the photo, Rama appears alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. The European Political Community …

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Hoxha: Diplomacy must turn political relations into economic opportunities

Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, has called for a stronger focus on economic diplomacy, highlighting its role in the country’s development and European Union integration. Hoxha made the remarks during a discussion at Ludovika University of Public Service in Budapest, where he presented Albania’s vision for …

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Demo meets Italian counterpart Piantedosi: Less bureaucracy for Albanians in Italy

Albania’s Interior Minister Ervin Demo met his Italian counterpart, Matteo Piantedosi, in Rome. They discussed stronger security cooperation and easier access to public services for Albanians living in Italy. The talks focused on three main issues. First, the two ministers discussed developing Albania’s Security Academy with support from Italian expertise. …

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Government reshuffles EU negotiating team, appoints new chapter representatives

Albania’s government has approved changes to the composition and responsibilities of the country’s negotiating team for European Union membership. The Council of Ministers adopted the decision today. It amends the previous decision of May 6, 2020, by redistributing responsibilities across several negotiation chapters and appointing new members to the team. …

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Albania beat Finland 2-0 to top Nations League group

Albania beat Finland 2-0 at Air Albania Stadium in Tirana in the fifth round of UEFA Nations League Group C1. The victory lifted Albania to 12 points and first place in the group. Ernest Muçi opened the scoring in the 35th minute with a fine long-range strike. Rey Manaj doubled …

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Albania is actively strengthening NATO cooperation, Defence Minister Nufi tells Oslo forum

Albanian Defence Minister Ermal Nufi attended the 2026 Future of the North Atlantic Forum in Oslo, Norway. The forum is organised by the British and Norwegian governments and brings together senior political and military officials and defence industry representatives from allied countries. Speaking aboard the British aircraft carrier HMS Prince …

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Ervin Demo meets Italian counterpart Matteo Piantedosi to discuss better police training and public safety

Albanian Interior Minister Ervin Demo met his Italian counterpart, Matteo Piantedosi, to discuss drawing on Italy’s experience to develop Albania’s Security Academy, finalising bilateral security agreements and securing automatic recognition in Italy of birth certificates issued through e-Albania. The ministers paid particular attention to the future of the Security Academy …

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Changes to sponsorship law: Gonxhja says businesses can deduct up to 30% of corporate income tax

The proposed amendments to Albania’s sponsorship law aim to encourage businesses to fund sports, arts and cultural activities through tax incentives, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja said today. Under the proposed scheme, businesses could deduct up to 30% of their corporate income tax through sponsorships of activities …

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EU integration: Albania amends agreement with German agency GIZ

The Albanian government today approved amendments to its agreement with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), which supports the country’s EU accession negotiations. The Council of Ministers approved Amendment No. 1 to the implementation agreement between the Ministry of Economy and Innovation and GIZ. The agreement forms part of …

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Helicopter crash in Turkey: Nufi offers condolences to victims’ families

Defence Minister Ermal Nufi today expressed his condolences following the deaths of four members of the Turkish Armed Forces in an S-70 helicopter crash in Malatya, Turkey. In a message posted on social media, Nufi expressed his sorrow over the tragic accident and extended his deepest sympathies to the victims’ …

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European Political Community Summit: Rama shares photo alongside European leaders

Prime Minister Edi Rama today shared a photo on social media from the 9th European Political Community (EPC) Summit, showing a group of European leaders and senior representatives walking down an escalator together. At the centre of the photo, Rama appears alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. The European Political Community …

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Hoxha: Diplomacy must turn political relations into economic opportunities

Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, has called for a stronger focus on economic diplomacy, highlighting its role in the country’s development and European Union integration. Hoxha made the remarks during a discussion at Ludovika University of Public Service in Budapest, where he presented Albania’s vision for …

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Demo meets Italian counterpart Piantedosi: Less bureaucracy for Albanians in Italy

Albania’s Interior Minister Ervin Demo met his Italian counterpart, Matteo Piantedosi, in Rome. They discussed stronger security cooperation and easier access to public services for Albanians living in Italy. The talks focused on three main issues. First, the two ministers discussed developing Albania’s Security Academy with support from Italian expertise. …

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Government reshuffles EU negotiating team, appoints new chapter representatives

Albania’s government has approved changes to the composition and responsibilities of the country’s negotiating team for European Union membership. The Council of Ministers adopted the decision today. It amends the previous decision of May 6, 2020, by redistributing responsibilities across several negotiation chapters and appointing new members to the team. …

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Albania beat Finland 2-0 to top Nations League group

Albania beat Finland 2-0 at Air Albania Stadium in Tirana in the fifth round of UEFA Nations League Group C1. The victory lifted Albania to 12 points and first place in the group. Ernest Muçi opened the scoring in the 35th minute with a fine long-range strike. Rey Manaj doubled …

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Albania is actively strengthening NATO cooperation, Defence Minister Nufi tells Oslo forum

Albanian Defence Minister Ermal Nufi attended the 2026 Future of the North Atlantic Forum in Oslo, Norway. The forum is organised by the British and Norwegian governments and brings together senior political and military officials and defence industry representatives from allied countries. Speaking aboard the British aircraft carrier HMS Prince …

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Ervin Demo meets Italian counterpart Matteo Piantedosi to discuss better police training and public safety

Albanian Interior Minister Ervin Demo met his Italian counterpart, Matteo Piantedosi, to discuss drawing on Italy’s experience to develop Albania’s Security Academy, finalising bilateral security agreements and securing automatic recognition in Italy of birth certificates issued through e-Albania. The ministers paid particular attention to the future of the Security Academy …