Protests are still ongoing outside Prime Minister’s Office as a group of citizens gathered there
TIRANA, November 9 /ATSH/ – A group of citizens continued their protest this evening in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. Now in its 163rd consecutive day, the demonstration holds firm to its core demands: the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and the removal of the old political establishment. …
Constitutional Court to hear journalists’ challenge to special court media rules
TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/ – The Constitutional Court has agreed to consider a complaint filed by the Albanian Journalists Association (AGSH) challenging the internal regulations of the Special Court against Corruption and Organised Crime (GJKKO). The case is expected to be heard in a plenary session in November. The journalists’ …
More than 223,000 taxpayers benefit from 465 million euro tax debt write-off
TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/ – More than 223,000 taxpayers have so far benefited from the government’s tax amnesty law, with a total of 465.1 million euros in tax liabilities written off, the General Directorate of Taxes said on Monday. Value-added tax (VAT) accounted for the largest share of the write-offs, …
“Spain in Democracy 1975–2000” – Koçiu: Healing divisions is essential for democracy
TIRANA, November 9 /ATSH/ – Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu attended today the promotion event of the book “Spain in Democracy 1975–2000” by author Charles Powell. Koçiu participated in a discussion regarding Spain’s democratic transition, alongside author Charles Powell and translator Kita Sallabanda. The deputy prime minister emphasized that dialogue, …
A new school project is underway in Saranda
TIRANA, November 9 /ATSH/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images on social media today of the design for a new 9-year school to be built in Saranda. Rama announced that this investment is part of 39 new educational projects to be implemented across the country, through a collaboration between …
State Police warns of SMS scams, urges public not to share banking details
TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/ – State Police has warned citizens about new SMS phishing campaigns, known as “smishing”, in which scammers impersonate public institutions and service providers to steal personal and banking information. The Cybercrime Investigation Directorate has identified fraudulent messages falsely claiming to come from Tirana Municipality and its …
U.S. Ambassador Outlines Three Priorities for Albania
Defense cooperation, economic ties and the fight against transnational crime take center stage in Eric Wendt’s agenda, signaling a more pragmatic approach to U.S.-Albanian relations. TIRANA, Albania – U.S. Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt has identified defense cooperation, increased trade and investment, and the fight against transnational crime as Washington’s …
Albania’s $6 Billion Gas Deal: Who Will Pay the Bill?
By Zef Preçi TIRANA, Albania – At the end of April, in the presence of Albania’s prime minister and U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, the state-owned company Albgaz signed a 20-year agreement with Greece’s Aktor LNG USA for the supply of American liquefied natural gas (LNG). The government presented …
Albania’s Former Spy Chief Faces New Corruption and Money Laundering Investigation
Prosecutors are considering organized crime charges against Vlora Hyseni as the expanding investigation raises questions about national security and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s decision to appoint her. TIRANA, Albania — Albania’s former intelligence chief, Vlora Hyseni, already under house arrest on suspicion of disclosing classified information and assisting a businessman …
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 …
Gert Jan Koopman, the European Commission’s Director-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, discussed Kosovo’s prospects of obtaining EU candidate status. The senior EU enlargement official said he “personally believes” that the EU should begin reviewing Kosovo’s membership application, which was submitted in December 2022. “Personally, I believe it is very …
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ Students and citizens staged another protest outside the Prime Minister’s Office this afternoon, marking the 167th consecutive day of demonstrations against Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government. Gathered on the boulevard in front of the building, protesters renewed their call for Rama to step down. The protest is …
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – Albanian State Police Director General Skënder Hita met senior Italian police and anti-mafia officials during an official visit to Italy, with talks focusing on strengthening joint efforts against organised crime and criminal networks operating in both countries. Hita and his delegation were received at the …
Regional development priorities, support for strategic investments and new opportunities for economic growth were at the centre of the latest meeting of the Albanian Development Fund’s Board of Directors. Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu attended the meeting, alongside Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Andis Salla, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister …
Albania’s 2027 budget for the Ministry of Environment will support investment in protected areas. The main priorities include improving infrastructure, protecting biodiversity and managing natural resources more effectively. Juxhina Spahiu, Director General of the National Agency of Protected Areas, said the investments aim to strengthen environmental protection and preserve natural …
9Albania’s Director General of Archives, Auron Rrokaj, held a series of meetings with international counterparts during the Regional Branch of Europe of the International Council on Archives (EURBICA) Assembly in Bucharest, Romania. The meetings focused on strengthening international relations, exchanging professional expertise and developing joint projects in the archival field. …
Albania’s Director General of Prisons, Sadleva Bode, met British Ambassador to Albania Nicholas Abbott to discuss cooperation on prison modernisation and the transfer of Albanian prisoners serving sentences in the United Kingdom. The meeting reviewed years of cooperation between the two institutions. Particular attention focused on British support for investment, …
Albania presented its wines at ProWine Shanghai 2026 for the first time, marking an important step towards entering the Chinese and wider Asian markets. The exhibition took place from November 10 to 12 in Shanghai, China. The Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA) organised the country’s first national pavilion at one …
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has called for progress in the country’s path towards EU membership, stressing that the process of obtaining candidate status and opening accession negotiations should not face further delays. On the sidelines of the European Political Community Summit in Dublin, Kurti met representatives of the Irish …
US Ambassador Eric Wendt continued his series of meetings after taking up his new post, this time meeting with students who took part in an exchange program in the United States. The US Embassy shared details and photos from the meeting. According to the embassy’s post, the discussion focused on …