Albania – Finland match at Air Albania stadium sold out
TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/ The Air Albania Stadium will be packed for Albania’s UEFA Nations League match against Finland, with all tickets sold out. The sell-out highlights the strong interest among fans in supporting the national team. On 12 November at 20:45, Albania’s players will take to the pitch before a …
Mattarella: European Union is incomplete without Albania
TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/ – Italian President Sergio Mattarella said the European Union would remain incomplete without the accession of Albania and other candidate countries, reaffirming Italy’s support for the Western Balkans’ European integration. “Italy will always consider the European Union incomplete and diminished until Albania and the other candidate …
Izmir steel factory blast: Albania expresses solidarity with Turkey, says Foreign Minister Hoxha
TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/ Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, on Tuesday offered his condolences following an explosion at an iron and steel factory in Turkey’s Izmir province, which left several people dead and others injured. In a social media statement, Hoxha expressed his sympathies to the families of …
Rama: 2027 Defence budget to boost military modernisation and national security
TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/ Prime Minister Edi Rama said the 2027 defence budget would support the ongoing modernisation of Albania’s Armed Forces, enhance national security and ensure the country meets its commitments to NATO and its strategic allies. Rama also posted footage from the daily activities of first-year Bachelor’s students …
Dhuka: 2027 Budget to accelerate EU accession efforts and prepare Albania for membership
TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/- By Maela Marini/ Minister of State and Chief EU Negotiator, Majlinda Dhuka, said the 2027 budget would help advance the country’s EU accession talks while laying the groundwork for its future membership in the bloc. Speaking at a hearing before the Committee on European Affairs and Foreign …
Hita: Police step up anti-cannabis efforts, launch 31 operations targeting drug dealing near schools
TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/ State Police Director General Skënder Hita on Tuesday presented the results of the State Police’s efforts to combat the cultivation, production and distribution of narcotics throughout 2026, at a joint press conference with representatives of Italy’s Guardia di Finanza (GdF). In his remarks, Hita praised cooperation …
Demo: Public safety is ultimate measure of success in fight against narcotics
TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/ The effectiveness of the Police is ultimately measured by the sense of security among citizens, the protection of young people and the ability to restrict the operating space of criminal groups by targeting their financial resources. Interior Minister Ervin Demo conveyed this message at a joint press …
Spanish Culture Week kicks off in Tirana on Tuesday
Running through Nov. 13, the event will showcase Spanish history and contemporary culture through a series of activities hosted at cultural venues across the city. TIRANA, Albania — Spanish Culture Week will kick off in Tirana on Tuesday, Nov. 10, bringing a four-day program of exhibitions, film screenings, literature and …
Albanian Talk Show Hosts Slam TV Regulator’s ‘Orwellian’ Fines
Sanctions imposed on several TV talk shows over language used by guests are raising concerns about restrictions about the right to freely debate the ongoing anti-government protests in Albania. Original post Here
PM Edi Rama meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is attending the Paris Peace Forum at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders held a bilateral meeting at the Élysée Palace on Monday evening, ahead of the forum. PM said on social media that they discussed issues of mutual interest. This …
TIRANA, Nov 15 /ATA/ The Albanian national football team secured a 2-0 victory over Belarus in their final Group C1 match in the UEFA Nations League, played in Budapest, Hungary. Rey Manaj opened the scoring for the Red and Blacks in the 28th minute, giving Albania the lead in this decisive …
Prime Minister Edi Rama took to Facebook after a meeting of the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, saying the meeting focused on preparations for Albania’s accession to the European Union, which are set to begin in 2027. Citing the recommendation in the EU Enlargement Report, Rama said no “barrage of stones, …
The Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague will deliver its judgment at 10 a.m. on 17 November in the case against former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi and four co-defendants over alleged offences against the administration of justice. The other defendants are Bashkim Smakaj, former head of the Kosovo Intelligence Agency …
Tirana police arrested three people and initiated criminal proceedings against 18 others as part of an investigation into acts of violence during Saturday’s protest in the capital. Police said they arrested a 33-year-old identified by the initials E.K. on suspicion of damaging road dividers and smashing advertising stands on Muhamet …
Luiza Gega won the women’s 42-kilometre race at the 10th edition of the Tirana Marathon. The Albanian athlete crossed the finish line in 2 hours, 35 minutes and 35 seconds, taking first place and a €5,000 prize. This year’s marathon drew around 5,800 participants. Organisers introduced a 5-kilometre race to …
Loris Qose, a student from Cërrik, has added another international medal to his record, winning gold in the History and Geography category at ASEF 2026. It is his 12th medal to date. Qose received the Gold Award for his research project, “The Harmony of the Cosmos: The Spatial Architecture and …
TIRANA, Nov 15 /ATA/ The feature-length documentary “I, Vjosa” will be screened tomorrow at 13:15 as part of the activities surrounding the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), at the Albania Pavilion in Antalya, Türkiye. Through an artistic narrative, the documentary explores the history, natural beauty and rich biodiversity of the …
TIRANA, Nov 15 /ATA/ The 2027 budget includes new measures to support young couples in purchasing their first home by improving access to financing through subsidised loans and rent assistance for those not yet able to buy a property. Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that the new social housing package would …
TIRANA, Nov 15 /ATA/ Prime Minister Edi Rama today published a video from the village of Gosnisht, in Përmet, where the Jashari family has established a business dedicated to grape cultivation and the production of alcoholic beverages. Through footage shared on social media, Rama showcases the Jashari family’s business, located …
TIRANA, Nov 15 /ATA/ The Tirana Marathon is holding its tenth edition today. In connection with the event, which will take place along the city’s main streets, Tirana Municipality, in cooperation with the State Police, has drawn up a traffic management plan involving road closures and diversions. Restrictions on vehicle …