Albania hosts International Girls in ICT Day 2026 event promoting inclusion of women in technology
TIRANA, April 23 – Albania is hosting the International Girls in ICT Day 2026 event, a global initiative of the International Telecommunication Union aimed at encouraging more women to enter the technology and communications sectors. The event in Tirana brings together institutional representatives, international partners and the academic community under …
Briken Calja crowned European champion in clean and jerk in Batumi
TIRANA, April 23 – Albanian weightlifter Briken Calja won the European title in the clean and jerk at the European Championships in Batumi, Georgia. He competed in the 79-kilogram category and lifted 187 kilograms in the discipline. Calja also secured the silver medal in the combined total, lifting 340 kilograms …
Body of 21-year-old Albanian killed in Sweden arrives home
The body of 21-year-old Albanian Mateo Llupi, who lost his life following a shooting attack in the city of Helsingborg, has arrived in his home country. The tragic incident occurred shortly before midnight on April 14, putting Swedish authorities on alert. Police cordoned off the area and launched investigations to …
Albanian Parliament holds a minute of silence for the passing of Rexhep Qosja
The Parliament of Albania held a minute of silence during today’s plenary session in honor of the passing of Rexhep Qosja. The proposal was made by the head of the Socialist Party’s parliamentary group, Taulant Balla, who stated: “Academician Rexhep Qosja, whose work represents an irreplaceable contribution to our national …
Prime Minister Rama reacts to the passing of academician Rexhep Qosja
Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted following the news of the passing of academician Rexhep Qosja. “FAREWELL, GOOD ALBANIAN.Heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives, and friends of Professor Rexhep Qosja,” Rama wrote. Academician Rexhep Qosja passed away on Thursday at the age of 89. According to a family statement, the funeral …
Begaj on Rexhep Qosja: One of the finest minds of Albanian culture has passed away, condolences
President Bajram Begaj reacted on Facebook regarding the passing of academician Rexhep Qosja, expressing his condolences to the family. Full post: “A rare academic has departed from the Pantheon…Rexhep Qosja was one of the finest minds of Albanian culture and thought. My most sincere condolences to his family, relatives, and …
Kosovo Parliament approves price cap bill, opposition objects
Lawmakers in Kosovo have officially approved a draft law on price caps on Thursday, despite opposition criticism, which accused the government of seeking to intervene in the free market. The draft law – officially known as the Law on Temporary Measures for Basic Products in Special Cases of Market Destabilization …
He gave voice to Albanian identity and cultural debate: Who was academician Rexhep Qosja
Academician Rexhep Qosja has passed away at the age of 89. Qosja was one of the most important figures in Albanian thought and literature, with a long academic, literary, and public career in Kosovo and beyond. He was born on June 25, 1936, in Vuthaj and was educated as a …
Government submits 86-page report to Parliament on EU accession negotiations
The Council of Ministers of Albania has submitted to the Parliament of Albania a report on Albania’s EU accession process covering the year 2025 and the first four months of 2026. The 86-page report provides a detailed overview of the country’s current position in negotiating chapters and outlines the objective …
Head of SPAK Klodjan Braho to appear before the High Prosecutorial Council on Monday for annual report
The head of the Special Prosecution Office, Klodjan Braho, will appear on Monday before the High Prosecutorial Council of Albania to present the annual report of the institution he leads. “The High Prosecutorial Council will hold, on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 10:00, a hearing session with the Head of …
Prime Minister Edi Rama attends the 8th European Political Community Summit in Yerevan, Armenia. He shares photos from the event on social media. The summit gathers 48 European leaders under the theme “Building the Future: Unity and Stability in Europe.” Leaders discuss stronger cooperation. They focus on democratic resilience, economic …
MP Sara Mila raises concerns about the implementation of Corridor VIII in Parliament. She says residents in the Elbasan County face several problems on the ground. In Papër and nearby areas, people report land registration issues. Some families are missing from official records. Others face errors in land size. Residents …
The Embassy of Albania in Greece has launched the “Islands 2026” project in Rhodes. The initiative brings consular services closer to Albanian citizens living on Greek islands. It improves access to biometric documents and other consular services. The project is carried out in cooperation with IdentiTek and under the supervision …
The Assembly of Albania opened its plenary session with a minute of silence. The tribute honored two children who died in a tragic road accident in Durrës. Deputy Speaker Klodiana Spahiu expressed condolences to the families. She said: “The angels rest in peace.” The accident happened on May 3 in …
The American Week opens a new cultural highlight in Tirana with the “Founding Fathers” exhibition at the National Library of Albania. The exhibition showcases portraits and biographies of 13 signers of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. It marks the 250th anniversary of the United States. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Nancy VanHorn …
Ermal Nufi meets a delegation from the New Jersey National Guard in Tirana. The delegation is led by Brigadier General Yvonne L. Mays. The meeting marks 25 years of cooperation between the Albanian Armed Forces and the New Jersey National Guard. The partnership began in 2001 under the U.S. State …
Players of the Albania national football team delivered an impressive weekend, producing key performances across European leagues and MLS. Kristjan Asllani stood out for Beşiktaş JK, providing an assist and scoring from the penalty spot in a win over Gaziantep. Qazim Laçi scored and assisted for Çaykur Rizespor in a …
TIRANA, May 4 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha said Albania’s EU accession process continues normally. He rejected claims of any blockage or veto from member states. He made the remarks during a hearing in the Committee for Europe and Foreign Affairs on the IBAR report and …
TIRANA, May 4 – The National Center for Children’s Culture closed the year’s largest painting event with the participation of around 500 children from Albania, Kosova, and North Macedonia. Meanwhile, Director Melsi Qirici described the second edition of the National Children’s Painting Competition as successful. She noted that children from …
TIRANA, May 4 – President Bajram Begaj attended the 70th anniversary of the priestly ordination of Cardinal Ernest Simoni at the Florence Cathedral “Santa Maria del Fiore”. He described Simoni as a symbol of resilience, faith, and sacrifice, and as a “living martyr”. In his message, Begaj said Simoni’s life …