Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha expresses solidarity with Turkey after steel plant blast
Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha has expressed condolences for those killed or injured in an explosion at a steel plant in Turkey’s Izmir province. In a social media statement on Tuesday, he offered sympathy to families who lost loved ones and expressed Albania’s solidarity with Turkey. Hoxha said he was deeply …
Albania begin preparations for Nations League matches against Finland and Belarus
Albania have begun their training camp ahead of their final two Nations League matches against Finland and Belarus. The Albanian Football Association said 25 players were available to coach Rolando Maran, while Myrto Uzuni and Qazim Laçi were due to join the squad on Tuesday evening. Both players are expected …
EU ambassador to Albania, Sofia Moreira de Sousa highlights civil society’s role
European Union Ambassador Sofia Moreira de Sousa has stressed that civil society is a key partner in Albania’s accession process. She said the 2026 Albania Report reflects many of its concerns. At the report’s presentation to civil society organisations, participants raised environmental issues, transparency, land ownership rights, education and healthcare. …
Shote Galica, Albanian heroine who fought for liberation and unity
Shote Galica, an Albanian fighter for national liberation and unity, was born in Drenica, Kosova, on 10 November 1895. Born Qerime, she grew up as the only daughter in a family with six sons. Inspired by Albanian patriots, she took up arms alongside her husband, Azem Bejta. Her resistance against …
Albania’s 2027 budget supports armed forces modernisation
Prime Minister Edi Rama said the 2027 defence budget will continue to modernise the Armed Forces, strengthen national security and meet commitments to NATO and strategic allies. Rama also shared footage of first-year bachelor’s students and Officer Preparation Course trainees at the Military Professional Education Centre in Bunavi, Vlora. He …
Transparency Board changes fuel prices
Transparency Board has set new maximum wholesale and retail fuel prices under measures addressing the special situation in the hydrocarbon market. Retail diesel prices must not exceed ALL 208 per litre, while wholesale prices must remain at or below ALL 196. For petrol, the maximum stands at ALL 167 per …
All tickets sold for Albania–Finland match at Air Albania
All tickets have sold out for Albania’s UEFA Nations League match against Finland at Air Albania Stadium, confirming strong fan interest in supporting the national team. Albania will face Finland on 12 November at 20:45 in front of a full stadium. Fans are expected to create their trademark atmosphere and …
Albanian police step up cannabis prevention and school drug-sale operations
State Police Director General Skënder Hita has highlighted efforts to prevent cannabis cultivation and stop drug sales near schools in 2026, during a joint conference with Italy’s Guardia di Finanza. Police identified 132,000 cannabis seedlings before cultivation, compared with 17,447 last year. Authorities also used 84 drones to monitor territory, …
New school to open in Tirana’s Astir neighborhood, featuring 28 classrooms, laboratories and a library
TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA – A new school is nearing completion in the Astir neighborhood of Tirana, further expanding the capital’s educational infrastructure alongside several schools and sports facilities constructed or renovated in recent years. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the new facility on social media today, describing …
Albania – Finland match at Air Albania stadium sold out
TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/ The Air Albania Stadium will be packed for Albania’s UEFA Nations League match against Finland, with all tickets sold out. The sell-out highlights the strong interest among fans in supporting the national team. On 12 November at 20:45, Albania’s players will take to the pitch before a …
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced changes to the Socialist Party’s regional leadership at a meeting of its National Assembly taking place this Saturday in Lalzi Bay. Under the reshuffle, Ervin Demo and Albana Koçiu will jointly lead the party’s operations in Tirana. The changes come as the Socialist Party prepares …
Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Prime Minister Edi Rama discussed the European Commission’s latest enlargement report, describing its recommendation for Albania as historic. Rama said the report contained a passage that, in his view, had received too little attention given its significance for Albania’s European integration. He was …
Prime Minister Edi Rama commented on the protests that have taken place across Albania in recent weeks, saying demonstrators had thrown stones and Molotov cocktails. He said the Socialist Party would step up its efforts to engage with citizens. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Rama said the opposition …
Prime Minister Edi Rama responded to criticism of media freedom in Albania, claiming that government critics are widely represented in the Albanian media and that Albania stands apart from other countries when it comes to freedom of expression. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Rama said 60% of the …
TIRANA, November 14 /ATA/ – Democratic Party Chairman Sali Berisha spoke today during an online discussion with supporters. He addressed Prime Minister Rama’s speech at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, as well as recent developments—specifically the European Commission’s report and the decision against holding the 2027 NATO summit in Tirana, …
TIRANA, November 14 /ATSH/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama stated today that the new fiscal package is not the result of an ideological shift to the left, but rather a direct outcome of the country’s economic growth, which has made previously unaffordable measures possible. Addressing the Socialist Party Assembly, Rama …
TIRANA, Nov. 14 /ATA/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Saturday that preparations for Albania’s European Union accession treaty were a major political indication of the country’s direction, rejecting claims that the government was suppressing critics or undermining judicial independence. Addressing the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Rama described the …
TIRANA, Nov. 14 /ATA/ – Socialist Party leader and Prime Minister Edi Rama said Saturday a national debate would be held soon to discuss both the progress Albania has made and the many challenges facing the country and its people. Speaking at the assembly, Rama said Albania was now closer …
TIRANA, Nov. 14 /ATA/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Saturday that neither he nor the ruling Socialist Party acted as lawyers for anyone, following “the media storm” over his comments on former deputy prime minister Belinda Balluku. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Rama said relations between …
TIRANA, Nov. 14 /ATA/- By Maela Marini/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Saturday that a new legal package on pre-trial detention was under consultation, describing Albania’s detention practices as the most excessive in Europe. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Rama said Albania had twice as many …