Demo on Tirana Bank Robbery: Police arrest suspect after swift investigation
TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/Interior Minister Ervin Demo has commended police for their swift response after a suspect in a bank robbery in Tirana was identified and arrested. In a social media post, Demo said attempts to disguise oneself and flee the scene would not prevent suspects from being held accountable. …
A group of citizens gathered outside Prime Minister’s Office once again this Sunday to protest
TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – Citizens continued their protests this Sunday, gathering around 6:30 p.m. in front of the Prime Minister’s Office as students, local residents and civil society activists assembled to voice their grievances peacefully. The student demonstrations, which have now lasted for over two weeks, have merged with …
Egnatia defeats Vora 5-1 and pulls further ahead in standings
TIRANA, November 8 /ATA/ – Egnatia extended their lead at the top of the Abissnet Superiore with a commanding 5–1 home win over Vora in Round 11. Powered by a dominant second-half display, the reigning champions comfortably claimed all three points at Arena Egnatia. Egnatia now leads the standings with …
Nufi Pays Tribute at Commonwealth and German War Cemeteries in Tirana
Defence Minister Ermal Nufi paid tribute today at the Commonwealth War Cemetery and the German Military Cemetery in Tirana’s Artificial Lake Park. During the commemorative ceremony, Nufi laid wreaths in honour of those who fought and died for freedom, as well as all those who lost their lives during World …
Krujë Museums Attract Around 200,000 Visitors Annually
The National Museum “Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg” and the Krujë Ethnographic Museum remain among Albania’s leading destinations for historical and cultural tourism. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared footage of the two museums today, highlighting their appeal to both domestic and international visitors. “Krujë Museum is one of our most visited heritage …
Baptismal Formula Marks 564 Years Since First Dated Evidence of Written Albanian
November 8 marks 564 years since Archbishop of Durrës Pal Engjëlli recorded the “Baptismal Formula”, the earliest known dated document in the Albanian language. He wrote it on November 8, 1462, making it a landmark in the history of written Albanian. Although the document uses Latin, it contains a baptismal …
Tirana International Fair Opens New Business Opportunities for Local and Foreign Companies
More than 300 Albanian and foreign companies from 12 countries gathered in Tirana for the 32nd edition of the Tirana International Fair. The four-day event took place at the Palace of Congresses from November 3 to 6. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared footage from the event today. Organised by Klik …
Rama Launches “Talk to the Prime Minister” Platform, Says Protests Must Be Heard
Prime Minister Edi Rama has launched “Talk to the Prime Minister”, a new online platform that connects students and citizens directly with the head of government. Through the platform, users can ask questions, criticise decisions, raise concerns and propose solutions. Rama introduced the initiative a few days ago and shared …
Albania Allocates ALL 848.5 Million Lek for Tourism Promotion and Destination Development in 2027
Albania will allocate 848.5 million lek to tourism development in 2027. The funding will support international promotion, new tourism products, destination management and digital services. The government also aims to extend the tourist season, diversify its offer and improve service quality. The Tourism Development Programme will use the budget to …
Kruja’s museums welcome nearly 200,000 visitors a year
TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – “Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu” National Museum and Kruja Ethnographic Museum are among the most significant destinations for historical and cultural tourism in Albania. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images today of these two museums, which attract great interest from both domestic and international tourists visiting Kruja. …
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Heavy rainfall and rising water levels have caused flooding in Theth, a tourist destination in northern Albania. Overflowing streams have sent water towards several tourist businesses, reaching areas around guesthouses and disrupting their activities. Meanwhile, the area has been without electricity for around 24 hours due to the conditions. Continuous …
Kosova’s Assembly is expected to vote again on the law governing the Specialist Chambers in The Hague. The vote concerns the same text approved on October 6 and returned for reconsideration by President Justina Shiroka Pula on October 22. If at least 61 lawmakers vote in favour, the assembly will …
Albania’s National Library hosted Polish writer Malgorzata Rejmer on Thursday as part of “READ FOR REAL – European Authors Day 2026”. The European literary initiative promotes authors, reading and cultural dialogue between countries. This marks Albania’s first participation in the initiative, joining the European network of countries hosting literary events. …
The Academy of Sciences of Albania has organised the two-day international scientific conference “AI Horizon – A New Space for Creativity and Innovation”. The conference focuses on developments in artificial intelligence and the opportunities it offers across different fields. It began on November 12. The Academy’s Section of Technical and …
The Butrint Management Foundation is preparing to launch an emergency conservation project covering seven monuments at Butrint National Park. Experts identified the sites as priorities after documenting and assessing their condition. The project will focus on the Western Gate, the fresco near the Western Gate, the Northern Gate, the Lake …
Albania is preparing a more comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptoasset markets to support new digital financial services, clarify operators’ responsibilities and strengthen consumer protection. Deputy Minister of Economy and Innovation Martin Kajo presented the draft law to the Committee on Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Sustainable Development. He said technological advances …
The Agency for Media and Information (MIA) said the decision to host the next NATO summit in Tirana remains unchanged. In a social media post, MIA clarified that Prime Minister Edi Rama’s statement a day earlier concerned only the summit’s timing, not the cancellation or reversal of the decision to …
Albania’s 2–0 win over Finland caught the attention of Prime Minister Edi Rama, who shared a story from a dinner he attended during the European Political Community summit. Rama said he was seated at the same table as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the prime minister of Finland, the …
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti met with Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset on the sidelines of the European Political Community (EPC) summit. Kurti announced the meeting in a Facebook post, saying the talks focused on Kosovo’s accession to the Council of Europe. The prime minister said membership would …