US dollar trades at ALL 81.3, euro at ALL 91.5 in Albania
The US dollar is trading at ALL 81.3 on the buying side and ALL 82.3 on the selling side in Albania today, October 7. The latest figures reflect exchange rates available on the domestic market. Meanwhile, the euro is trading at ALL 91.5 for buying and ALL 92.2 for selling. …
Security Academy welcomes 390 new students
The Security Academy has welcomed 390 new students to its Bachelor’s programme in Security and Investigation. State Police Director General Skënder Hita said the new generation will play an important role in the future of the institution. Hita said strong interest in the programme has brought thousands of applicants over …
AI to enter Albania’s public procurement system this autumn
Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said Albania expects to start using artificial intelligence in public procurement this autumn. She said the system will increase transparency in the process. Ibrahimaj said the Council of Ministers discussed the need for a more centralised and transparent public procurement system. The government is …
Council of Europe official Neukirch: Reforms bring Albania closer to EU standards
Council of Europe Programme Coordination Director Claus Neukirch said reforms supported by the Horizontal Facility are bringing Albania closer to European standards and the European Union. He made the remarks in an interview with the Albanian news agency (ATSH) in Tirana. Neukirch highlighted support for judicial efficiency, property rights, the …
Transparency Board publishes new fuel prices as diesel and petrol prices fall
The Transparency Board published the new fuel prices on October 7. The Board decided to reduce the prices of diesel and petrol in Albania by 3 lek per litre. The retail price of SSH EN 590 standard diesel will be no more than 210 lek per litre, while the wholesale …
‘Faithful Presence’ meetings continue, Rama: 2027 budget to reach record €10 billion
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced on Wednesday that the weekly “Faithful Presence” meetings are continuing. According to the head of government, discussions focused on the 2027 Budget, which he said will reach a record €10 billion, with the aim of redistributing more of the benefits from the economy’s sustained growth. …
Rama congratulates Justina Shiroka-Pula on her election as President of Kosovo
Prime Minister Edi Rama has congratulated Justina Shiroka-Pula on her election as President of the Republic of Kosovo. In a message posted on social media, the Prime Minister wished her and Kosovo success, noting that her election comes at a challenging time for the country. “Heartfelt congratulations to the renowned …
Begaj congratulates Shiroka-Pula: Albania and Kosovo will stand together on the path towards a European future
President of the Republic Bajram Begaj congratulated Justina Shiroka-Pula on her election as President of the Republic of Kosovo. In a message posted on social media, President Begaj stressed that Albania and Kosovo will stand together in facing challenges and on the path towards their European future. “Heartfelt congratulations, Mrs …
From jurisdiction to sentences: What does the law on the Specialist Chambers contain?
The Kosovo Assembly approved amendments to the Law on the Specialist Chambers on October 6, concluding consideration of an initiative aimed at changing the way the Specialist Chambers in The Hague operate. Following the vote on the amendments, the measure was approved in its second reading. Initiated by the Democratic …
EU Ambassador congratulates new president: Our support remains unwavering
The European Union Ambassador to Kosovo, Dirk Schuebel, has congratulated the new President, Justina Shiroka-Pula, following her election to the post. Schuebel extended his congratulations to Shiroka-Pula, stressing the importance of restoring political and institutional stability in Kosovo. “With the hope of renewed political and institutional stability, I look forward …
Tirana Times, October 17, 2026 – Vera Prokopieva is a nutrition scientist from Bulgaria who has studied food from three angles: as an anthropologist, as a cook in Copenhagen kitchens, and as a researcher at Stanford, working on clinical trials of food as medicine and on how fermented foods shape the gut …
Justice Minister Toni Gogu has reacted following an incident in which flames reached the Supreme Court, while reports indicated that the entrance to the Bank of Albania was also damaged. “Two independent institutions. Neither is a government office. Both serve the country and its citizens,” Gogu stressed. The minister condemned …
The Archbishop of Shkodër-Pult, Monsignor Giovanni Peragine, has reacted to the protests that have taken place in Albania in recent days, stressing that the country does not deserve to relive the painful wounds of its past. In a statement, he called on the authorities to listen to citizens, open the …
Kosovo’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Glauk Konjufca, said that Serbia’s territorial ambitions pose a serious threat to Kosovo’s sovereignty and regional stability. In an interview with Hungary Insider, Konjufca said that Serbia’s territorial ambitions must be understood through the connection between its political rhetoric and …
The General Director of the State Police, Skënder Hita, has provided an update on the number of police officers injured during the protests, stating that a total of 132 officers have been injured in Tirana, Shkodër and Lezhë. According to Hita, five police officers were injured today alone, one of …
The Ministry of Health has issued another update on the number of people admitted to hospital after being injured during the student protests in recent hours. According to the Ministry of Health, nine protesters, four police officers and one bystander have sought medical attention at the University Trauma Hospital (SUT). …
The University Hospital Centre of Tirana (QSUT) has updated its figures on the health conditions of people injured during the protest, covering the period from 5:00 p.m. until now. According to the statement, a total of 21 police officers and 13 protesters have sought medical assistance. Full statement: University Trauma …
Vera Prokopieva is a nutrition scientist from Bulgaria who has studied food from three angles: as an anthropologist, as a cook in Copenhagen kitchens, and as a researcher at Stanford, working on clinical trials of food as medicine and on how fermented foods shape the gut microbiome. Albania is living …
by Dr. Elez Bebiraj Tirana Times, October 17, 2026 – Albania is facing the most serious political crisis of Edi Rama’s thirteen years in power. Protesters demanding the prime minister’s resignation have attacked government buildings, clashed with police, and damaged public and private property. The unrest has spread from Tirana …
The Chief of the General Staff of the Albanian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Arben Kingji, has met with the new US Ambassador, Eric Wendt. In a social media post, Kingji said that during the meeting, he expressed his gratitude for the United States’ continued support in the field of defence, …