Agriculture minister Andis Salla outlines priorities for ALL 18 billion budget
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Andis Salla has presented a budget of around ALL 18 billion for 2027, a 10% increase on the initial 2026 allocation. The plan prioritises farmer support, agricultural competitiveness, food safety and preparations for European Union integration. Rural development remains the main funding priority, with ALL …
National Gallery of Arts presents works by 16 Albanian artists
The National Gallery of Arts has opened In the Present – Creativity Fund 2026 at HangArt-Kinostudio. The exhibition brings together new works by 16 Albanian artists. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport launched the open call for the first time in 2026. The gallery selected 10 established artists and …
EU ambassador Sofia Moreira de Sousa hands 2026 progress report to FM Ferit Hoxha
European Union Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa has handed Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha a copy of the 2026 Progress Report on Albania during a meeting at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Hoxha described the report as the most comprehensive annual assessment of Albania’s progress towards European …
Albanian President Bajram Begaj and Italian President Sergio Mattarella meet Arbëreshë mayors
Albanian President Bajram Begaj and Italian President Sergio Mattarella received the mayors of all Arbëreshë municipalities in Italy at the Quirinal Palace in Rome. The meeting highlighted the community’s enduring role in Albanian-Italian relations and its contribution to their shared European heritage. Begaj described the Arbëreshë as the foundation of …
Albania Remains Kosovo’s Main Export Market, with €182 Million in Exports
Kosovo’s imports exceeded €6.3 billion in the first ten months of 2026, marking an 8.5% increase compared to the previous year. According to the figures, Albania remains Kosovo’s main export partner, while China has overtaken Germany as the leading country of origin for imported goods. Kosovo imported more than €6.3 …
Begaj and Mattarella Welcome Mayors of Arbëresh Municipalities: “They Are the Foundation of Albanian-Italian Brotherhood”
Albanian President Bajram Begaj and Italian President Sergio Mattarella jointly welcomed the mayors of all Arbëresh municipalities in Italy at the Quirinal Palace in Rome. The meeting was held in recognition of the Arbëresh community, which has preserved the Albanian language, traditions, and identity for more than five centuries. During …
Albania and Kosovo Share Expertise in Rope Rescue Operations
At a time when emergencies and various disasters are putting response capabilities to the test, search and rescue teams are working to improve their readiness and skills to handle critical situations. As part of these efforts, teams from Albania and Kosovo held a joint training exercise in the Krraba area. …
Baby Bonus, Rama: Starting July 1, 2027, Financial Support for Every Newborn Will Be Provided for Five Years
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced on Monday a new baby bonus scheme, which is expected to take effect on July 1, 2027. Under the proposed scheme, families will receive monthly financial support for each newborn child over a five-year period. In a Facebook post, Rama stated that the amount of …
Opposition demands 100% open lists, unveils bill to separate state from political parties
TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/ Oerd Bylykbashi, the Democratic Party’s co-chair of the Special Parliamentary Committee on Electoral Reform, accused the Socialist Party of lacking the political will to address OSCE/ODIHR recommendations. Speaking at the committee’s meeting, Bylykbashi said the reform should prioritise separating the state from the ruling party and …
Begaj, Mattarella hail Arbëreshë community as cornerstone of Albanian-Italian ties
TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/ – Albanian President Bajram Begaj and his Italian counterpart, Sergio Mattarella, on Monday hosted the mayors of all Arbëreshë municipalities in Italy at the Quirinal Palace in Rome, highlighting the community’s role in preserving the historic bonds between the two countries. The Arbëreshë, descendants of Albanians …
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 …
The 10th edition of the Tirana Marathon will take place this Sunday, 15 November. Police have drawn up a plan to divert traffic on several of the city’s main roads during the marathon. Vehicle restrictions will begin at 08:00 and remain in place until 16:00. Vehicle traffic restrictions Restrictions will …
TIRANA, November 11 /ATA/ – Over the last six years, the Ministry of Education and the National Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation modernized national scientific infrastructure by funding 112 public university research labs. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video on social media today featuring the Electronic Design and …
TIRANA, November 13 /ATSH/ – United States Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt met with young U.S. exchange alumni. During the meeting, they discussed ideas and solutions proposed by the youth for the development of their respective communities. The U.S. Embassy in Tirana noted that the meeting focused on hearing their …
TIRANA, November 13 /ATSH/ – General Director of Prisons Sadleva Bodo held a meeting with the British Ambassador to Albania Nicholas Abbott. Officials met to review their long-standing cooperation, emphasizing recent investments in prison infrastructure, modernization and logistics. The General Directorate of Prisons reported that talks centered on ongoing joint …
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ The Democratic Party convened its parliamentary group to review the work of the Electoral Reform working group and assess OSCE/ODIHR recommendations. Berisha said that Albanian authorities had addressed almost none of the recommendations, adding that progress depended on agreement between both sides in the bipartisan committee. …
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – Violence, intimidation and online abuse targeting women in public life have no place in politics and undermine democratic representation, the European Union’s ambassador to Albania, Sofia Moreira de Sousa, said on Friday. Speaking ahead of the international campaign known as the 16 Days of Activism …
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – The Agency for Media and Information (MIA) said on Friday that the decision to host the next NATO summit in Tirana remained unchanged, clarifying that only the timing of the event was yet to be determined. In a statement posted on social media, MIA said …
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ Oerd Bylykbashi, co-chair of the Special Commission on Electoral Reform, presented the Democratic Party’s package on separating the state from the ruling party. The package envisages interventions in eight key areas, aimed at preventing the use of public administration, funds and state resources for electoral gain. …