Kosova election vote count enters diaspora ballot phase
TIRANA, June 11 – Election authorities in Kosova completed the count of candidate votes in more than 80 percent of polling stations in the parliamentary election. Preliminary results show the Self-Determination Movement leading with around 43 percent of the vote. Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Albin Kurti secured more …
European Commission officials meet High Judicial Council in Tirana to discuss justice reform
TIRANA, June 11 – The High Judicial Council met representatives of the European Commission in Tirana during an official visit to Albania. High Judicial Council Chairman Ilir Rusi took part in the meeting together with council members Klodian Kurushi and Irena Plaku. Valentina Superti led the European Commission delegation. She …
The Heart Of A Patriot That Beats For The People
by Dr. Jorgji Kote Tirana Times, June 11, 2026 – ”Heart of a patriot” is the new book dedicated to Binali Yildirim, an outstanding political leader and personality in the modernization of Turkish state and society during the last 25 years; co-founder and former leader of the Party for Justice and Development …
Albania Has Already Changed
By Lutfi Dervishi Tirana Times, June 11, 2026 – From the very beginning, this movement has been placed under immense pressure. The questions : “Who is behind it?” and “Will it become a political party?” are not innocent. They are meant to shift attention away from the real reasons behind …
Albania’s ‘Flamingo Revolution’ is About More Than Kushner and Birds
Protesting Albanians are not against tourist resorts or foreign investments, but they’re tired of being treated as passive subjects of decisions made by higher powers. Original post Here
Rowing to Be Included in “Prishtina 2030” Mediterranean Games
Rowing will become part of the Mediterranean Games “Prishtina 2030.” Kosovo has already started preparations for the sport’s development. First, officials confirmed the decision to include rowing in the program. This step strengthens the country’s sports agenda for the Games. Then, the acting Minister of Youth and Sports, Blerim Gashani, …
Albania and Bulgaria discuss expanding cooperation in economy, energy and tourism
TIRANA, June 11 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania Ferit Hoxha met in Sofia with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Bulgaria Mihaela Dotsova. The two sides reaffirmed the strong partnership between Albania and Bulgaria during the meeting. They also confirmed a joint commitment to expand …
Weather forecast: Clear skies with passing clouds, rain returns in the afternoon
TIRANA, June 11 – Albania will experience relatively unstable atmospheric conditions today. The weather will remain mostly clear with light to moderate passing cloudiness in eastern mountainous areas from midday. Later in the evening, cloud cover will increase across the north and gradually spread to the rest of the country. …
Kosovo Women Qualify for 2027 World Cup Play-Off
The Kosovo women’s national team achieved a historic milestone. They qualified for the 2027 World Cup play-off stage. They also secured promotion to League B for the next qualification cycle. First, Kosovo delivered a dominant performance against Gibraltar. They won the match 8–0 away from home. They closed their Group …
“Le Routard” guide highlights Albania as an emerging destination of nature, culture and hospitality
TIRANA, June 11 – The French travel guide “Le Routard” presents Albania as an emerging European destination that combines natural landscapes, cultural heritage and authentic local experiences. In a feature published by “Le Guide du Routard,” journalist Noemie Adler describes the country as gaining growing international attention while remaining largely …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said there is no reason for concern about the Zvërnec investment project, which he described as the largest tourism investment currently planned in Europe, worth €4 billion. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) forum in Rome, Rama discussed Albania’s investment opportunities and strategic development plans. …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said that most Albanians support the Zvërnec investment project. He also warned that many fake videos are circulating on social media. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) forum in Rome, Rama addressed concerns about the project and public reactions. He said the majority of Albanians …
Prime Minister Edi Rama reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to joining the European Union, describing membership as the country’s strategic and unwavering objective. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) forum in Rome, Rama discussed geopolitical developments, Albania’s EU integration process, and the country’s investment prospects. First, he highlighted the importance of …
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MSHMS) held a technical consultation with gender equality officers from central public institutions as part of the review of the Action Plan for the National Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2030. The revised Action Plan aims to strengthen measures against gender-based violence, promote women’s economic …
Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected claims that a recent European Parliament amendment targets the Zvërnec investment project. Rama stated that the amendment does not concern Zvërnec and criticized attempts to connect the two issues. He argued that some groups have misinterpreted the resolution and spread inaccurate information about its purpose. …
Representatives of the Albanian and Montenegrin customs administrations held a coordination meeting today to prepare for the opening of the joint border crossing point at Zogaj–Ckla/Skje. Border police officials, local authorities, and infrastructure representatives also attended the meeting to discuss the next steps in the project. Participants reviewed progress on …
The Municipality of Pogradec rejected reports that authorities had reduced public beach areas in favor of private businesses. Instead, municipal officials stated that they have increased public beach space over the past four years and continue to prioritize access for residents and tourists. According to the municipality, authorities have designated …
European Union Ambassador to Albania Silvio Gonzato highlighted the crucial role of the media in informing citizens about Albania’s European integration process and the reforms required for EU membership. He delivered his remarks at the closing event of the training programme “Reporting Effectively on the EU Integration Process,” which aimed …
The head of the Socialist Party parliamentary group, Taulant Balla, said in a statement to the media outside Parliament that the European Parliament’s amendment regarding protected areas is “nothing more and nothing less” than what Prime Minister Edi Rama has already stated: that no construction will be allowed without a …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has once again reacted to the citizen protests that have been taking place in Tirana for the past 18 days. In a lengthy message on social media, Rama said he understands the concerns of citizens who joined the demonstrations over environmental issues. However, he accused political …