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 …
Interior Minister: Albania is not Europe’s backyard but part of its front door
TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/ – Albania is an integral part of Europe’s security architecture and an active partner in addressing cross-border threats, Interior Minister Ervin Demo said on Tuesday, calling for stronger regional cooperation to tackle emerging security challenges. “Albania is not Europe’s backyard. We are part of its front …
PM Rama: Protests in Albania fuelled by controversy over project linked to Jared Kushner
TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/ – Protests in Albania were initially driven by public anger over a controversial project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Paris Peace Forum during a discussion on European Union enlargement and …
Museum in Shkodër preserves testimonies of Albania’s communist past
The Site of Witness and Memory Museum in Shkodër attracts foreign visitors interested in Albania’s communist past. Through documents, personal testimonies and preserved rooms, they learn about political prisoners and persecution under the dictatorship. The museum occupies a former branch of the Internal Affairs Department. Photographs, letters, manuscripts and personal …
Authorities prepare for emergencies during the 2026–2027 winter season
Civil protection authorities are preparing for possible emergencies during the 2026–2027 autumn and winter season. At a meeting of the Civil Protection Commission, officials discussed measures to address heavy rainfall, icy conditions and other severe weather. Commission Chair Albert Halilaj stressed the need to protect roads linking villages to administrative …
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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 …