Public Beach at “Taulantia” Promenade in Durrës Equipped with Sunbeds and Umbrellas
The public beach along the “Taulantia” promenade in Durrës has been equipped with umbrellas and sunbeds. As a result, it now offers more comfort, relaxation, and free access to the coastline for both residents and tourists. Moreover, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja shared images of the upgraded …
UEFA Report: Albanian National Team Unites Fans and Enjoys the Most Positive Image
The Albanian national football team remains the strongest symbol of identity and pride for fans across the country. This conclusion comes from the “UEFA Grow Market Research” report, conducted by UEFA in cooperation with Nielsen. The report shows that interest in the national “A” team has increased over the past …
Historic Center of Pogradec Undergoes Major Urban Transformation
Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the ongoing urban rehabilitation of the historic center of Pogradec, highlighting the visible transformation after restoration and infrastructure works. The project improves key urban areas, especially Naim Frashëri Street. Previously, the area showed damaged pavement and degradation. Now, it displays a renewed and …
German Media: Albania Among Most Sought-After Summer Destinations for 2026
Albania is emerging as one of Europe’s most attractive summer destinations as travelers increasingly search for authentic, nature-rich, and affordable places. This assessment comes from the German platform HolidayCheck.de. Moreover, the article highlights that Albania now stands alongside popular destinations such as Turkey, Portugal, Georgia, and Indonesia. It shows that …
Authentic Albania: Nature and Traditional Flavors of the Southeast
The southeastern region of Albania continues to attract both local and international visitors with its natural landscapes, rich traditions, and authentic cuisine. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images from Korçë and Pogradec, two of the most attractive destinations in the southeast. Moreover, he highlighted the combination of natural beauty, cultural …
Ruzhdi Pulaha, one of the most prolific Albanian playwright and screenwriter
Ruzhdi Pulaha (born in 1942 in Korçë) is an Albanian writer who has mainly worked in the field of drama. His plays and comedies have been staged not only at the National Theatre, but also in Korça and other theatres across the country. After he studied language and literature at …
Rama: Albanians in North Macedonia Are a State-Forming People
Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that Albanians in North Macedonia are not part of Albania’s diaspora. Instead, he described them as a state-forming people in their own country. Rama made the remarks after responding to a critical social media post from a citizen in Tetovo. He also addressed the involvement …
Koçiu Condemns Removal of Israeli Flag from Embassy
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu strongly condemned the removal of the Israeli flag from the Embassy of Israel in Tirana during a protest on Friday evening. According to Koçiu, the act represents an unacceptable provocation. Furthermore, she said it violates fundamental norms of respect for diplomatic missions and contradicts the …
From Germany to Albania: Three Young Professionals Present Projects on “Flasim”
Edi Rama hosted three young Albanians in episode 23 of season 6 of the podcast “Flasim.” The guests, Xhoana Sita, Marin Shera, and Armand Shera, returned from Germany to invest and apply their experience in Albania. First, Xhoana Sita, who works in workforce recruitment, explained that she returned to invest …
After the 21st Day of Protests, Some Demonstrators Spend the Night Outside the Prime Minister’s Office
As previously announced following Saturday’s mass protest, a group of demonstrators, most of them members of the Albanian diaspora, chose to spend the night in the square in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. After marching around the government building and the Pyramid of Tirana, some protesters remained on the …
Albania remembers Guljelm Radoja, one of the country’s most distinguished actors, on the anniversary of his birth on July 2, 1945, in Shkodër. After completing his studies in Dramaturgy at the former Higher Institute of Arts, now the University of Arts, in 1972, Radoja began his professional career at the …
The Embassy of the United States in Albania issued a security alert on Wednesday, advising American citizens to exercise caution and avoid protest areas in Tirana. According to the embassy, demonstrations are taking place along the “Dëshmorët e Kombit” Boulevard, between Skanderbeg Square and Mother Teresa Square, where the Prime …
Albania has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its capacity to manage health emergencies and expanding cooperation with international partners to protect public health. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection announced that representatives signed the Istanbul Declaration during the ministerial conference of the World Health Organization titled “Advancing Health Security …
Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected claims that Albania is facing a crisis of trust and ruled out resignation while protests continued over a planned tourism development project. In an interview with Deutsche Welle, he described the demonstrations as a clear expression of democracy and free speech. He said citizens actively …
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the High Judicial Council (KLGJ) held a roundtable in Tirana on the topic “Communication of Courts with the Media.” During the meeting, KLGJ Chair Ilir Rusi emphasized that institutional communication represents a key element of modern justice administration. He said …
Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi has condemned the violence that occurred during Thursday’s protest outside Parliament, saying attacks against Albanian State Police officers, MPs and public institutions are unacceptable. Peleshi stressed that the right to protest must be exercised peacefully, expressing solidarity with police officers injured while on duty and calling for respect for …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:9cfb2850-4d0c-44d8-95a6-4db4afd2a16c-6″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:9cfb2850-4d0c-44d8-95a6-4db4afd2a16c-6″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-14″ data-turn=”assistant”> Albania’s High Prosecutorial Council (HPC) has launched the administrative procedure for selecting candidates for the country’s next Prosecutor General, issuing a public call for applications during its plenary session on Thursday. Under Albanian law, the Prosecutor General is elected by Parliament …
The Albanian Journalists’ Union (UGSH) has condemned attacks against journalists during Thursday’s protest outside Parliament, describing acts of violence against media workers carrying out their reporting duties as criminal acts that cannot be tolerated. In a statement, the Union said that amid clashes between protesters and police, journalists, camera operators …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:9cfb2850-4d0c-44d8-95a6-4db4afd2a16c-10″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:9cfb2850-4d0c-44d8-95a6-4db4afd2a16c-10″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-22″ data-turn=”assistant”> The European Union should allocate more funding to energy infrastructure in Albania and across the Western Balkans, Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi said during the Energy Community Ministerial Council meeting held in Pristina. Karakaçi stressed the need for faster action to expand …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:9cfb2850-4d0c-44d8-95a6-4db4afd2a16c-5″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:9cfb2850-4d0c-44d8-95a6-4db4afd2a16c-5″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-12″ data-turn=”assistant”> Citizens have begun marching toward the Prime Minister’s Office as Thursday marks the 33rd consecutive day of protests. Demonstrators, carrying banners and Albanian flags, continued their march despite the high temperatures. During the march, protesters chanted slogans calling for the resignation …