Mountain Package: 36 municipalities identify 304 priority zones
The Mountain Package covers 36 municipalities. Authorities identified 304 priority zones. Minister Ervin Demo said individuals with historically used land can apply. Farmers who have worked these lands for years can also benefit. Municipalities play a key role. They define priority areas and support applications. Authorities will publish maps on …
Rama: Investment in human capital is vital for businesses
Prime Minister Edi Rama stressed the importance of investing in human capital. He spoke at a meeting with agrotourism representatives in Tirana. Rama urged businesses not to cut spending on staff. He said companies should pay workers well and make them feel valued. He added that human capital is essential …
BBC: The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026 – Albania among Europe’s rising destinations
TIRANA, April 20 – A new wave of travel interest is reshaping European tourism in 2026, with industry observers pointing to a growing preference for smaller, less commercial destinations across the continent. In a broader overview of emerging holiday trends, the BBC highlights several countries gaining attention from international travellers, …
Albania’s EU path built on concrete results, Hoxha says after meeting Commissioner Kos
TIRANA, April 20 – Albania’s Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha met European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos to discuss progress in the country’s European Union accession process. Hoxha said talks focused on the pace of negotiations and the need to maintain current momentum. He described Albania’s EU path as based on …
Western Balkans risk losing over €700 million in EU Growth Plan funds, sources say
TIRANA, April 20 – European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has warned Western Balkan countries they risk losing more than €700 million in funding under the EU Growth Plan if reforms stall, according to sources cited by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. A letter sent on April 17 to regional capitals …
PM Rama tells Greek ‘Kathimerini’ nationalism reflects lack of maturity, addresses ties with Greece
TIRANA, April 20 – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said nationalism often reflects a lack of maturity in an interview with Kathimerini ahead of his visit to Greece for the Delphi Economic Forum. Rama discussed bilateral relations with Greece, including property issues in the southern coastal region of Himara. He …
Albanian delegation holds talks in Italian parliament to boost bilateral ties
TIRANA, April 20 – An Albanian parliamentary delegation held meetings in the Italian Senate as part of a two-day visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation. Members of the delegation met Italian senator Raffaele De Rosa to discuss economic ties, parliamentary cooperation, and Albania’s European Union accession process. Talks …
Saranda prepares for increased tourist flows, expands free public beach access
TIRANA, April 20 – Albanian authorities said the coastal city of Saranda is preparing for the upcoming tourist season with expanded public beach access and new infrastructure. Tourism Minister Blendi Gonxhja inspected recent investments alongside local officials, including the mayor of Saranda. Officials said designated public beaches will offer free …
Vikena Kamenica, for the first time as a director with “Misa a Buenos Aires”
A work not usually seen on the stage of the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Albania, which delicately intertwines Catholic liturgical, sacred music with the sensual sounds of Argentine tango, is also known as a “tango mass.” “Misa a Buenos Aires” by Martín Palmeri, entirely unique in its …
Election of Kosovo’s president, Kurti: Going to elections is not an option, we are open to solutions
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, has stated that going to early parliamentary elections is not an option. At today’s government meeting, Kurti emphasized that the election of the president is a constitutional duty of the people’s elected representatives. “This requires willingness to find a solution, readiness for compromise, …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said the historic neighborhoods of Pogradec are being revitalized. He called them a future growth hub for the lakeside city. Historic areas across the country are returning to life. Projects preserve historical and architectural values. They also add new elements. These changes turn the areas into …
Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee visited Turkey to strengthen interparliamentary cooperation. Talks focused on joint programs for young people. The Albanian delegation included Igli Hasani, Ervin Hoxha, Sara Mila, and Edmond Haxhinasto. They met with Fatma Aksal, head of the Turkey–Albania Parliamentary Friendship Group. Mila proposed creating a cooperation …
Ferit Hoxha met with the Special Envoy of the Czech Republic for the Western Balkans, Edita Hrda. The meeting focused on EU enlargement in the region. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to the enlargement process of the European Union in the Western Balkans. They described it as a strategic …
The World Bank projects that the economy of Albania will grow by 3.4% this year, mainly driven by tourism. However, the institution warns that the conflict in the Middle East remains a major risk that could slow economic growth. It calls for stronger structural reforms to sustain the current momentum. …
Public debt in Albania has followed a clear downward trend in the first quarter of 2026, falling to 48.79% of GDP, the lowest level recorded in the past decade. Preliminary data from the Ministry of Finance show that the decline is not only linked to economic growth but also to …
Klodjan Braho received the Minister of Justice of Austria, Anna Sporrer, at the Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) in Tirana. The meeting took place as part of ongoing cooperation between the two countries. It followed a joint operation earlier this month, during which Albanian and Austrian authorities shut down several call …
Ismet Krasniqi says the Mediterranean Games in Prishtina will create strong economic and development opportunities for Kosovo. He makes these remarks during an investors’ conference in Prishtina. He stresses that major sports events generate tourism, create jobs, support local businesses, and strengthen international partnerships. He states that Prishtina can become …
Albanian Telegraphic Agency presents archival photos taken 40 years ago, on April 29, 1986. Photographer Meksi Xhufka captures the images during the artistic program “Bashkë me ju.” The production stages the show at the “Partizani” Sports Palace (today “Asllan Rusi”), instead of the Albanian Television studios. The photos show well-known …
TIRANA, April 29 – The Central Procurement Operator takes part in an international workshop in Poland organised by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The event focuses on integrating Environmental, Social and Governance criteria into public procurement, a key priority in European sector reform. In this context, the institution …
TIRANA, April 29 – Justice Minister Toni Gogu meets Austria’s Justice Minister Anna Sporrer in Tirana. The talks focus on Albania’s European Union integration process and cooperation in the justice sector. Gogu says Albania enters a decisive phase in negotiations with the European Union. He adds that the country advances …