Gogu: Justice will be measured by results for citizens
Speaking at the joint meeting of the High Judicial Council and the High Prosecutorial Council, Minister of Justice Toni Gogu warned that the justice system will be measured by the results it delivers for citizens, highlighting one of the main issues—delays of up to three years in providing reasoned court decisions. “There …
Rama on the $6 billion agreement: Today the story is completely different
Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke this Tuesday from the premises of the Prime Minister’s Office regarding the agreement signed between the Albanian government—through ALBGAZ—Venture Global, a company active in liquefied natural gas produced in the United States, and Aktor LNG, a Greek company with experience in this sector. Rama said that the Albanian …
Oil imports increased in March; high prices did not curb demand
Oil imports in March 2026 recorded an increase compared to the same period a year earlier, signaling an expansion in domestic consumption despite high fuel prices in the market. According to the data, 53,600 tons of oil were imported in March 2026, up from 52,100 tons in March 2025. This …
Albanian Journalists Union honors figures of the media
The Albanian Journalists Union organized this morning an awards ceremony for journalists as part of a joint event with VerbumlandiArtAps. The event was attended by a delegation from Italy, as well as representatives from across the Albanian-speaking region, turning the gathering into an important cultural and media occasion. In his …
Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania elects His Grace Ignat as the new Bishop of Amantia
The Holy Synod of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania, under the presidency of His Beatitude, the Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania, Archbishop Joan of Albania, convened today, April 28, 2026, and unanimously elected Archimandrite Ignat (Todri) as Bishop of the Holy Episcopate of Amantia, who, according to …
HPC and HJC hold joint meeting, focus on backlog cases and increasing efficiency
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”6d2626d7-9cca-4d1f-a2eb-71626c323e8a” data-testid=”conversation-turn-17″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> The High Prosecutorial Council of Albania held this Tuesday its first joint meeting of 2026 with the High Judicial Council of Albania, dedicated to discussing issues related to the ethical and professional evaluation process and improving efficiency in handling backlog cases. …
Southern Albania sees economic shift driven by cultural tourism
TIRANA, April 28 – A leading international tourism magazine (TTW) reports that southern Albania is undergoing a significant economic transformation driven by cultural tourism. It describes the region as one of the richest areas in the Balkans for historical and cultural heritage. Cities such as Berat, Gjirokastër, Saranda and Përmet …
Abissnet Superiore on RTSH: Half the teams under relegation pressure as calculations become complex
TIRANA, April 28 – Three rounds remain in the regular season of the Abissnet Superiore, broadcast on RTSH. Nine points are still available. The race for fourth place is effectively a Dinamo–Partizani duel and is likely to be decided in their direct clash in the final round. Meanwhile, the relegation …
“Green Vjosa” marks new step to protect biodiversity of Europe’s last wild river
TIRANA, April 28 – Authorities presented the “Green Vjosa” project in Përmet as a new step to protect biodiversity along the Vjosa River, described as Europe’s last wild river. The initiative focuses on environmental protection and sustainable development in areas along the river. Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj and Germany’s Federal …
No sustainable backlog reduction without fully staffed courts, says Supreme Court head
TIRANA, April 28 – Supreme Court President Sokol Sadushi took part in a joint meeting of the High Judicial Council and the High Prosecutorial Council focused on the ethical and professional evaluation of magistrates and measures to reduce the backlog. Sadushi said the evaluation process is not a formal procedure. …
TIRANA, May 7 – Nexhmije Pagarusha, one of the most iconic figures in Albanian music, was born 93 years ago in the village of Pagarusha in Malisheva of Kosova. Her career lasted more than five decades and moved between folk and operatic music, shaped by a distinctive soprano voice. “Baresha” …
TIRANA, May 7 – More than 200 artists from Albania and across the region will perform during the 2026 edition of the VjosArt festival. The 10-day event combines art, tourism and environmental awareness along the Vjosa River. The festival will take place from May 21 to May 31 across several …
Ermal Nufi met with Gegë Lleshi on Wednesday to discuss closer cooperation in defense and security. During the meeting, both sides highlighted their shared commitment to expanding cooperation in military education, joint training, and exercises. In addition, they discussed cooperation in civil protection and emergency management. Nufi stressed that Kosovo …
Ervin Demo welcomed Monika Zach and an Austrian delegation in Tirana on Wednesday. The delegation included 14 mayors and around 60 senior local government representatives. The group was led by Johannes Pressl. During the meeting, both sides discussed the role of local government in the European integration process. In addition, …
Eva Palatova called for the rapid formation of a new government in Kosovo following the June 7 elections. Speaking during Europe Day activities in Prishtina, Palatova also urged political parties to reach a compromise on electing the country’s president. She stressed that the future government should have a strong parliamentary …
Adriatik Kupi welcomed a delegation from the United States Embassy in Tirana during an introductory meeting held at the General Directorate of Prisons. During the meeting, the US representatives praised the cooperative approach of the prison administration. They also highlighted the importance of continued institutional cooperation in support of reforms …
Ermal Nufi welcomed Cosmin Dobran in Tirana on Thursday. The meeting focused on the Security and Defense Partnership between Albania and the European Union. Both sides described the partnership as an important platform for structured cooperation. Albania reaffirmed its commitment to continuing dialogue and achieving concrete results. Meanwhile, Nufi stressed …
TIRANA, May 7 – Albania and France are deepening cooperation in the justice sector. Talks in Tirana focus on judicial reform, criminal legislation and the fight against organised crime during a visit by French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin. The issue featured in a joint press appearance with Albanian Justice Minister …
Sofjan Jaupaj presented a national climate plan for 2026–2036 in Tirana on Wednesday. He said the plan includes 66 priority measures. It targets climate impacts such as fires, floods, and droughts. Jaupaj explained that the measures fall into soft interventions, green actions, and infrastructure investments. He added that the total …
Petrit Malaj presented in Parliament a new emergency ordinance on excise tax changes for fuel. He said the government approved the measure to soften the impact of international fuel price fluctuations and to protect consumers. Malaj explained that the decision responds to global market shocks linked to the conflict in …