Rama from Bosnia-Herzegovina: We are preparing to open Albanian embassy in Sarajevo
Prime Minister Edi Rama, in a press statement with the head of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Borjana Kristo, announced that the Albanian embassy in Sarajevo will be opened soon. The head of the government also asked to enable the free movement of Kosovo’s citizens. “I wish this to …
Rama in Montenegro, hosted by Prime Minister Abazovic
Montenegro was the next stop of Prime Minister Edi Rama, who is following the second day of his Balkan tour. The head of the Albanian government was hosted in Podgorica by the Prime Minister of Montenegro, Dritan Abazovic. According to the agenda published a few days ago for the Balkan …
June Pride Parades and the Digital Ripple Effects on LGBT Rights
June Prides in Bosnia, North Macedonia, and Croatia were marked by violence, divisive legislation and societal divisions, while Albania faced privacy breaches and exam leaks. Hungary experienced DDoS attacks on independent news sites, and Romania saw arrests for sex trafficking. In Kosovo and Montenegro, misinformation and online insults reflected political …
PM Rama to meet serbian president on 2nd day of Balkan tour
Prime Minister Edi Rama is holding this Friday his second day of the Balkan tour within the Berlin Process. After yesterday’s meetings in North Macedonia and Kosovo, Rama will travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he will meet with Borjana Kristo, the president of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia. …
House burned in Vlora, residents evacuated on time
An apartment was engulfed in flames in the early hours of Friday morning in Vlora. According to the local media, the incident happened in the Hajro Çakërri neighborhood, where family members were also inside the apartment. Eight firefighters with two vehicles intervened immediately to extinguish the flames. The people inside …
Killer’s brother denies being involved in Kruja assasination
Valter Bami, who was arrested late on Thursday evening by Tirana police, has again denied being a participant in the assassination of Gentian Bejtja where Ramazan Sino lost his life. During the interrogation at the Tirana police department, Bami said that when the incident happened he was staying at home. …
The hearing session against former minister Fatmir Mediu is postponed again
The hearing session against former minister Fatmir Mediu for the Gërdeci case is postponed again. The journalist of ABC News, Ermal Vija reports that the reason for the postponement of the session that was to be held today is the powers of attorney for the victims of the tragedy. The …
Gasification project, president of Azerbaijan: We will start investing soon for the construction of the network
President Bajram Begaj is holding a press conference with the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. During his speech he said that one of the points of discussion was the project for gasification in Albania. He added that the investment for the construction of the network will start soon. “Another point …
Money Troubles: Albania’s Strange Currency Crisis Defies Easy Solutions
As the sustained rise in the value of the lek causes a crisis in exports, action is needed – but will a country that seemingly turns a blind eye to manifest criminality in whole sectors of the economy bite the bullet? Original post Here
President Begaj visit to Azerbaijan
President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj has departed this Thursday for the Republic of Azerbaijan, where he is expected to pay a state visit at the invitation of his counterpart, Ilham Aliyev. Albania’s Head of State will be received in a state ceremony by President Aliyev, while the focus of …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met with the Socialist Party assembly in Unit 4, Tirana. Rama said the government will act in the oil market through a public company. The goal is to protect consumers and increase transparency. He added that the legal framework for strategic fuel reserves is also in …
Ryanair officially opened its new base at Tirana’s “Mother Teresa” International Airport. The airline stations three planes in Tirana and adds 21 new destinations across Europe. The Civil Aviation Authority (AAC) says direct connections boost economic growth and increase GDP per capita. AAC adds the move supports government priorities: infrastructure, …
The US Embassy in Albania has warned that groups linked to Iran may target Americans or members of the Iranian opposition living in Albania. These groups could also strike public areas, including tourist sites, shopping centers, hotels, clubs, and restaurants, the embassy said in a social media statement. The embassy …
Albania inaugurated the Belgium–EU–Albania Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EUBACCI) at its embassy in Belgium, creating a new platform to strengthen economic ties and trade relations between Albania, Belgium, and the European Union. The event brought together business leaders, institutional representatives, and Belgian agencies, including HUB Brussels and AWEX, fostering …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met today with the Socialist Party assembly in Unit 4, Tirana. Rama highlighted Albania’s rapid progress in its EU accession negotiations, saying the country holds the record for opening all negotiation chapters faster than any other nation. “Compared to all countries that went through the negotiation …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met the Socialist Party assembly in Unit 4 today. He outlined plans for the next local elections. Rama said the party started a broad organization and communication drive. They engage members, supporters, and the community. “We involve everyone. We invite supporters and the community to talk …
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sports announced a joint meeting of three permanent parliamentary committees: Natural Resources, Infrastructure, and Sustainable Development; Culture, Tourism, and Diaspora; and Citizen Initiatives, Cooperation, and Institutional Oversight. Officials from the central and local government discussed the implementation of the integrated waste management law and …
Artists Maéva Lessére and Simon Gabillet performed “Mamalia” last night at COD. The performance, guided by Edi Blloshmi, received warm applause. It blends contemporary ballet and theater, where the two characters interact across multiple dimensions. “Two curious souls explore each other’s existence through movements both primitive and modern. They highlight …
The Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, provided details on the decisions taken following the government meeting. Ibrahimaj stated that a board will review foreign investment requests in critical sectors. According to her, paper documents and correspondence will be eliminated. She also said that a support measure for enterprises …
Former President of the Constitutional Court, Holta Zaçaj, has been elected First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Albania. The decision was made by the Supervisory Council of the Bank of Albania, upon the proposal of Governor Gent Sejko. Holta Zaçaj began her role as a member of the Supervisory …