Rama: Municipalities Must Identify Historic Houses for Museum Conversion
Prime Minister Edi Rama called on mayors to draft plans to convert old houses into museums. He urged them to identify buildings with strong heritage value and save them from decay. Speaking at a meeting with mayors, Rama said the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports has launched a process …
Koçiu: Reconstruction of “Shefqet Doda” Cultural Palace in Mat Sets Albania 2030 Standard
The reconstruction of the “Shefqet Doda” Cultural Palace in Mat has brought new life to the city’s cultural and artistic scene. Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu, Minister Blendi Gonxhja, Mayor Altin Bojnini, and MP Agron Malaj visited the upgraded facilities. Koçiu said the project restores one of Mat’s key symbols. …
Rama: Albania Has a Historic Moment to Join the EU0
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also leader of the Socialist Party of Albania, met the party assembly in Unit 3 in Tirana. Rama praised the results in the unit. He said the unit shows growth. He thanked party members for their work. He said 10 out of 12 regions show growth, …
CINEMA – Four Films to Make Your Easter Even More Special
Easter is approaching. If you want to enjoy the holiday with family or friends, here are four perfect films to watch together, reports hynerd.it. Who Framed Roger Rabbit In an alternate Hollywood where animated characters and humans coexist, detective Eddie Valiant investigates a case involving the cartoon star Roger Rabbit, …
42 Americans Sworn in as New Peace Corps Volunteers in Albania
Today, 42 Americans took the oath to serve as Peace Corps volunteers in Albania for two years. The U.S. Embassy announced that Nancy VanHorn and Mirela Kumbaro attended the ceremony. VanHorn said the Peace Corps reflects the spirit of ordinary citizens stepping forward to serve. She called it “America at …
Fuel Price Increase: Kosovo Government Approves Draft Law on Price Caps
The government of Kosovo, led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti, approved on Friday draft laws on price caps and mandatory health insurance, which are to be submitted to the Assembly of Kosovo for approval before becoming law. This marks a renewed effort by Kurti to strengthen these two laws, after …
War in Iran / Albanian Government Cuts Fuel Excise by 20%
The Albanian government has undertaken a new fiscal measure to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices in international markets. Through a recently approved normative act, a 20% reduction in excise taxes on diesel and gasoline has been introduced, to be applied under specific conditions. According to the decision, the …
Rama: We Will Begin Producing Firefighting Vehicles for Municipalities
Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting this Friday with socialist mayors, where he emphasized that a key priority is the strengthening of emergency services. He noted that special focus is being placed on firefighting units, which face difficulties during the peak summer season due to frequent wildfires. Rama announced …
Rama: Legal Aid Offices in Municipalities to Assist Citizens with Legalizations
Prime Minister Edi Rama, during a meeting with mayors, stated that the next steps related to a project aimed at supporting local government are a primary focus. Rama also underlined that a key element of the work plan is maximum engagement in the legalization process. He said that, in cooperation …
Kurti: Meetings to Be Held Next Week on the Presidential Issue
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, announced that meetings are expected to take place next week regarding the issue of the presidency. Kurti emphasized that he is in continuous communication with the leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Lumir Abdixhiku, and the head of the Democratic Party …
Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke this Tuesday at the Diaspora Summit, where he highlighted Albania’s transformation in recent years, particularly in the areas of justice reform and tourism. Speaking on the second day of the summit, Rama emphasized the role of the Albanian diaspora, describing it as a key part …
The Transparency Board, in its meeting held on April 14, 2026, has decided to revise the maximum retail and wholesale prices for petroleum by-products. According to the decision: Gasoil (standard SSH EN 590) The retail price will be no higher than 215 ALL per liter, while the wholesale price will …
The head of SPAK, Klodian Braho, along with the chiefs of the sections for investigating corruption and organized crime, Dorina Bejko and Vladimir Mara, are currently in the United States on a multi-day visit. According to sources, the special prosecutors have been invited to take part in a series of …
Starting tomorrow, the public transport bus fleet will be reduced to 40% of its full capacity. The decision was announced by the National Association of Urban Transport and the Association of Urban and Interurban Transport. According to them, the measure comes as a result of rising fuel prices and the …
Former New York City mayor Eric Adams has officially registered as a resident in Administrative Unit No. 2 in Tirana after being granted Albanian citizenship. According to available information, Adams has also begun procedures to obtain Albanian identification documents, including a passport and national ID card. The news was made …
The leader of the Freedom Party, Ilir Meta, has addressed a public letter to the Albanian Helsinki Committee, raising allegations of violations of his fundamental rights during his pre-trial detention at the “Jordan Misja” penitentiary. In his lengthy letter, Meta claims that he is being denied basic rights, ranging from …
A major fire broke out in a residential building in Tirana, near the Mother Teresa University Hospital Center (QSUT), prompting a large-scale emergency response. Army forces intervened with a helicopter to help extinguish the flames and bring the situation under control in the area near the hospital. Due to the …
The Kosovo government spokesperson, Arlind Manxhuka, and ruling party MP Egzon Azemi have each been sentenced to one year and six months in prison by the Basic Court in Pristina on Tuesday, in a retrial for inciting division and intolerance. In the same case, Qerim Elshani and Edi Zenelaj were …
Police raids targeted call centre fraud operations across Tirana, with 10 suspects arrested and almost a million euros in cash seized. Original post Here
TIRANA, April 14 – Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said Albania stands at an important stage of economic growth during the Fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. She also said the country still holds significant untapped potential. At a panel on “Diaspora, partner in business and innovation”, she said rising …