TIRANA, April 16 – Albania plans to build a new commercial port in Porto Romano with a capacity of up to one million containers, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi told parliament. He described the project as a strategic investment for the country’s logistics sector. Karakaçi said the current Port …

TIRANA, April 16 – Albania’s State Police Director General Skënder Hita met Italian senior police official Lorenzo Bucossi in Tirana. Bucossi leads the International Police Cooperation Service of Italy. The two officials reviewed ongoing cooperation between Albanian and Italian police forces. Hita said both sides will strengthen multidimensional ties. Bucossi …

Ola, part of Atlas Corporation, has established the production of Pasta Ola in Venice, positioning the brand as a Mediterranean name with a growing international presence. Producing in one of the most developed areas of Italy’s pasta industry marks an important step for the Albanian brand, as Vice President of …

During Thursday’s plenary session on April 16, Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi responded to an interpellation requested by Erald Kapri, an MP from the Mundësia Party. In his remarks, Karakaçi stated that the construction of the new port is not a newly conceived idea, but a strategic project …

Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti held a meeting this Thursday with Swiss MP-elect of Albanian origin, Arbër Bullakaj, who is expected to begin his mandate at the end of this month. During the meeting, Kurti congratulated him on his election to the Swiss Federal Parliament. Bullakaj becomes the second person …

The opposition protest scheduled to take place on Friday in front of the Prime Minister’s Office will begin at 19:00. In connection with the protest, police have taken measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the nationwide demonstration. According to the police announcement, vehicle parking will not be allowed until …

Following the ratification by the Kosovo Assembly of agreements related to the EU Growth Plan and the submission of the required documentation by the government, the European Commission has initiated the disbursement of €61.8 million in pre-financing for Kosovo through the Reform and Growth Instrument under the EU Growth Plan …

A panel titled “The Way Forward – From Communication to Cooperation” took place during the Fourth Diaspora Summit. Participants discussed a new diaspora strategy. They also discussed stronger institutional cooperation with Albanians abroad. Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha commented on the discussions on X. He said critics …

EU ambassadors met Democratic Party representatives in Tirana. They discussed electoral and territorial reforms. They also addressed Albania’s EU integration process. The EU said these reforms require bipartisan support. Officials stressed transparency in the legislative process. They called for inclusive consultations. EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato urged constructive engagement. He asked …

TIRANA, April 16 – The Military Meteorological Service reported on Thursday unstable atmospheric conditions across Albania. Cloud cover will range from moderate to dense, with intermittent clear spells developing during the day. Light and occasional rainfall is expected from midday through the afternoon hours. Northern regions and mountainous areas in …