Weather forecast for Thursday: Light rain in southern areas and winds up to 18 m/s
TIRANA, April 23 – The Military Meteorological Service said Albania will face relatively unstable atmospheric conditions on Thursday. The day is expected to bring alternating clear skies and light to moderate cloud cover during midday and afternoon hours. Southern mountainous areas are expected to see localised light rainfall with low …
Orikum Archaeological Park zoning approved to strengthen protection of historic site
TIRANA, April 23 – The Council of Ministers approved zoning and a management plan for Orikum Archaeological Park. The site received designation last week as an immovable cultural asset. The decision sets rules for protection, preservation and administration. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja said the measure strengthens …
Business activity in Albania rises in March 2026, led by 1,780 new company registrations
TIRANA, April 23 – Business activity in Albania increased significantly in March 2026, reflecting positive economic dynamics in the country. The National Business Centre reported 1,780 new business registrations during the month. Compared with March 2025, when 1,565 businesses were registered, the figure rose by 13.7 percent. Tirana accounted for …
Nufi meets Croatian President Zoran Milanović in Zagreb
Nufi met Zoran Milanović during an official visit to Zagreb. They discussed strengthening defence cooperation within NATO. Nufi said Albania and Croatia share a strong commitment to peace and stability in Southeast Europe. He described this as a key strategic priority for both countries. Moreover, both sides agreed to deepen …
RTSH begins formal reform process as Steering Council approves EBU-backed transformation plan
TIRANA, April 23 – Albania’s public broadcaster, Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH), has formally launched an institutional reform process following unanimous approval by its Steering Council. The decision marks the start of implementing a transformation plan supported by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). RTSH Director General Eni Vasili said the reform …
Bank of Albania supports green economy financing through new EU-aligned framework
Bank of Albania, in cooperation with the European Investment Bank, held a technical and inter-institutional workshop in Tirana on the development of Albania’s “Green Taxonomy”. This system classifies which economic activities can be considered environmentally sustainable. The Bank said the initiative is part of a broader technical assistance program to …
“Three Spanish tenors” gala concert staged at National Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Tirana
TIRANA, April 23 – The National Theatre of Opera and Ballet hosted the concert “Three Spanish tenors” in Tirana, bringing three internationally recognised opera voices to the Albanian capital. The event featured repertoire from classical and operatic music. Tenors Ignacio Encinas, Oscar Encinas and Albert Deprius performed under the direction …
Blendi Gonxhja declares Monastery of the Archangels a Category I cultural monument
Blendi Gonxhja announced that the Monastery of the Archangels in Derviçan has been declared a Category I “Monument of Culture”. He said authorities will soon begin work to restore it and make it livable again. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport said the decision was made in cooperation with …
PM Rama says Albania closer than ever to European Union at Delphi forum
TIRANA, April 22 – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said the country has never been closer to the European Union during remarks at the Delphi Economic Forum in Greece. He made the comments during a discussion with Alexis Papahelas, editor-in-chief of Kathimerini. Rama addressed Albania’s position in a shifting geopolitical …
Albania expands power grid with new Tirana substation project
TIRANA, April 22 – Albania’s Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi was at construction of the Tirana 3 electricity substation near Petrela. He described the project as central to the capital’s energy security. The substation will create a ring connection with other grid facilities in Tirana. Karakaçi said rapid …
The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, spoke at the forum of the International Democrat Union (IDU) in Zagreb, where he addressed Albania’s European Union integration process and the factors he claims are obstructing it. He identified what he described as “electoral autocracy” and a “narco-state” as the main …
The Minister of Finance, Petrit Malaj, stated today that the process for opening online sports betting is in its final stage, with only two secondary legal acts remaining to be approved before licensed operators can begin operating legally. In a press conference, Malaj said that these acts are being coordinated …
Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted this Thursday on the social network X (formerly Twitter), referring to a SIGMA OECDreport on the Media and Information Agency (MIA). In his response, Rama emphasized that the institution has received a positive evaluation in an international report, rejecting what he described as earlier criticism …
The European Union has expressed regret that political parties in Kosovo failed to identify a unifying figure for the position of president, leading the country to organize its third election in less than a year and a half. An EU spokesperson told Radio Free Europe that the bloc has continuously …
Albania records over 50,000 trauma cases per year, with the majority resulting from road accidents and workplace incidents. This figure was highlighted by Agron Dogjani, a surgeon at the University Hospital of Trauma (Albania), during a conference on lifestyle and risk reduction. He emphasized that trauma cases peak during the …
The Council on Legislation in Parliament has begun reviewing two decisions of the Constitutional Court related to the determination of judges’ salaries and the parliamentary rules of procedure. The legal service of Parliament has proposed that, regarding the new formula for judges’ salaries, the Council should decide whether to address …
In a statement to the media, Albulena Haxhiu announced that June 7 has been set as the date for holding new early parliamentary elections. Haxhiu’s decision comes shortly after a meeting with leaders and representatives of political parties in the country to determine the election date. “After hearing the proposals …
The head of the Albanian National Council, Enkel Rexhepi, stated that the Serbian government has blocked transfers and donations from Kosovo intended for development and the preservation of national identity in the Presevo Valley. “This is not a technical issue. It is about blocking funds… that directly affect 3,650 students, …
Tirana International Airport (TIA) recorded over 817,000 passengers and 4,708 flights in March, connecting to 80 destinations across 27 countries. The data show strong travel demand and continued growth in air traffic through Tirana. The most requested destinations were Milan, London, Rome, Pisa, and Bologna, reflecting high travel flows between …
TIRANA, April 30 – A World Bank report forecasts a slowdown in Albania and the Western Balkans, raising concerns over growth prospects and social welfare. Speaking on “Mirëmëngjes Shqipëri” (“Good Morning Albania”), former Finance Minister Arben Malaj said international institutions projected continued growth but also highlighted structural weaknesses in the …