PM Rama says Albania has entered the final stretch of EU accession negotiations
Prime Minister Edi Rama has described the European Commission’s 2026 progress report as the best Albania has ever received. He made the remarks at a joint press conference with European Union Ambassador Sofia Moreira de Sousa, who formally presented the report. Rama said the document marked a new path towards …
EU Ambassador: European Commission’s Progress Report Sends a Simple Message — Albania Has Made Progress
Prime Minister Edi Rama and the European Union Ambassador to Albania, Sofia Moreira de Sousa, held a joint press conference on Thursday, one day after the European Commission published its progress report on Albania. During her remarks, the EU Ambassador said the report’s clear message was that Albania had made …
Protests in Tirana, EU Ambassador: Violence Has No Place in Democracy, Create Space for Dialogue
The European Union Ambassador to Albania, Sofia Moreira de Sousa, called on institutions to create space for dialogue to address public grievances expressed through protests in Tirana, during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama. Moreira de Sousa stressed that violence has no place in a democracy and …
Could the Protests Turn Into a Student Movement Like Serbia’s? Rama: Albania and Serbia Have Nothing in Common
The mass protests in Albania were also discussed during a joint press conference held by Prime Minister Edi Rama and the European Union Ambassador to Albania, Sofia Moreira de Sousa. Asked by reporters whether the protests could develop into a student movement similar to the mass demonstrations in Serbia, which …
Ambassador De Sousa: Albania’s EU membership by 2029 possible, accelerated reforms required
TIRANA, Nov 5 /ATA/ – Albania could become a member of the European Union by 2029, but achieving that goal will require substantial efforts and faster progress in implementing reforms, EU Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa said on Thursday. Speaking at a joint news conference with Prime Minister …
Berisha: European Commission report calls for comprehensive electoral reform, rejects territorial reform
TIRANA, Nov 5 /ATA/ Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha said today that the European Commission’s Progress Report on Albania highlights the adoption of draft laws put forward by the governing majority without transparency or public consultation. He described this practice as evidence of a lack of transparency in Parliament and …
Photojournalist Gani Xhengo: ATA photographs bear witness to Albania’s history and collective memory
TIRANA, Nov 5 /ATA/ – Gani Xhengo, a photojournalist who worked for the Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA) from 1970 to 1998, visited the photographic exhibition “32 Images, 32 Stories – An Albania in Transformation” at the Klik Ekspo Group trade fair on Thursday, sharing memories and insights from his career …
Berisha: EC calls on Albania to make 115 changes next year
TIRANA, November 5 /ATSH/ – Chairman of the Democratic Party Sali Berisha reacted today to the European Commission’s annual progress report on Albania. In a statement to the media, Berisha appreciated the report as unprecedented in the history of relations between Albania and the European Union. He remarked that, in …
Students ask Constitutional Court to repeal three normative acts on protests
TIRANA, Nov 5 /ATA/ Students from the “Students in Protest” and “Student Revolution” groups, together with four civil society organisations, today filed three complaints with the Constitutional Court challenging acts adopted by the government on 28 October 2026. The students said their challenges concern Normative Acts No. 5/2026 and No. 6/2026, …
International group Majestic Hospitality explores investment opportunities in Albania’s tourism and hotel sector
TIRANA, Nov 5 /ATA/ – International investment group Majestic Hospitality has returned to Albania to further explore investment and partnership opportunities in the country’s tourism and hospitality sectors, the Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA) said on Thursday. According to AIDA, the group’s return follows interest expressed during the Future Hospitality …
TIRANA, Albania — Albania’s Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) questioned Socialist Party lawmaker Sara Mila on Wednesday, November 11, in connection with an investigation into suspected electoral corruption during the 2025 parliamentary elections. The investigation comes amid allegations that social assistance was selectively distributed to secure votes for the ruling party …
A row over the salaries of judges and prosecutors in Albania has ramifications for the independence of the judiciary, experts say. Original post Here
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared footage on social media from an official reception hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris. Rama attended the event with his wife, Linda Rama, and shared moments from their meeting with Macron and his wife. Earlier, Rama took …
Albania will experience unsettled weather on Wednesday, November 11, with moderate to dense cloud cover and occasional, brief sunny intervals. The Military Meteorological Service forecasts light rain from the early hours of the day in northwestern and southwestern areas. Central areas will also see moderate rainfall, with thunderstorms and lightning. …
Art lovers can now visit the exhibition “I Love Albania More” at the Guri Madhi Art Gallery in Korçë. The exhibition features a selection of paintings and sculptures from the gallery’s collection. The works explore Albania’s history, national identity and cultural heritage. Some pieces are on public display for the …
Albanian Defence Minister Ermal Nufi has shared footage from the Illyrian Shield 26 military exercise, where Albania’s armed forces are assessing a special operations unit declared to NATO. The assessment covers the Special Operations Land Task Group, a capability of the Albanian Armed Forces. Certified Albanian evaluators from NATO’s Special …
PRISHTINA, Nov 11 /ATA/ – US President Donald Trump has nominated Mikhail Bogachek as the next US ambassador to Kosovo, submitting his name to the Senate for confirmation, the White House announced on November 10. “Mikhail Bogachek, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of …
Arianit Shehu, Executive Director of the American Center for Combating Extremism and Terrorism (ACCET), says the European Commission’s 2026 Progress Report confirms Albania’s progress towards EU membership. In an opinion article, Shehu says European integration must remain above party interests. The report, published on November 4, recognises Albania’s reforms and …
Prime Minister Edi Rama says Albanians remain firmly committed to the European project. Despite political polarisation, internal conflicts and protests, he says EU membership remains the country’s shared goal. Speaking at the discussion “Europe’s Shared Future: Enlargement and the Next Generation”, held during the Paris Peace Forum, Rama linked Albania’s …
Albania plays an important role in European security, Interior Minister Ervin Demo said today. He made the statement while opening the international conference “Regional Security: New Risks, Stronger Cooperation” in Tirana. Regional representatives, EU officials and Italian delegates attended the event. “Albania is not Europe’s backyard. We are part of …