Weather: Clear Skies with Occasional Light Cloud Cover
TIRANA, May 5 – The Military Meteorological Service said Albania will face relatively stable atmospheric conditions on Tuesday. The weather will start with clear skies and light to moderate cloud cover. From midday, cloud cover will increase to moderate and at times dense levels. Late in the evening, isolated and …
“Chase Travel”: Albanian Riviera among top summer destinations for 2026
TIRANA, May 5 – The Albanian Riviera has emerged as one of the most attractive alternatives for international travellers for summer 2026. Traditional Western European destinations now face overcrowding and high prices, Betsy Blumenthal writes in Chase Travel. The US travel magazine includes the Albanian Riviera in its main travel …
European Political Community Summit in Armenia: PM Rama says Albania was heard with respect
TIRANA, May 5 – Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images today from the 8th summit of the European Political Community in Yerevan, Armenia. The summit brought together 48 heads of state and government from across the continent under the motto “Building the Future: Unity and Stability in Europe”. Rama published …
Albania Reaffirms European Role at EPC Summit in Yerevan
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 …
Mila Urges Local Support for Corridor VIII Amid Residents’ Concerns
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 …
“Islands 2026” Brings Consular Services Closer to Albanians in Greece
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 …
Parliament Holds One Minute of Silence After Fatal Durrës Accident
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 …
Albania Marks American Week with Cultural and Historical Exhibition
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 …
Albania and New Jersey National Guard Mark 25 Years of Partnership
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 …
Strong Weekend for Albanian Players: 6 Goals and 4 Assists Across Europe and MLS
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 …
by Albert Rakipi, PhD Tirana Times, September 11, 2026 – The increasingly visible re-emergence of international terrorism against the backdrop of the major conflict unfolding in the Middle East is a new development, but hardly an unexpected one. The experience of the past three decades has shown that terrorism finds its …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has officially announced a change in of Albania’s Interior Ministry, with Besfort Lamallari leaving the post and Ervin Demo taking over as minister. During a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office, Rama said the move was part of a reshuffle within the government team. Lamallari will …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced changes to his government, with Ervin Demo taking over as Interior Minister as of Friday. Demo had served as Minister of State for Local Government since September 2025. As part of the latest government changes, the Ministry of State for Local Government will be …
Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted after the Administrative Court issued a decision unblocking salaries for the Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) and the Durrës Court. In a post on X, Rama criticized the speed with which, according to him, the court acted on the issue of judges’ …
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Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced a change at the helm of the Interior Ministry. Besfort Lamallari will leave the post and move to the Prime Minister’s Office, while Ervin Demo will take over the ministry. Rama announced the move while presenting changes to the government. He said Lamallari would …
The Ministry of Defense reported 40 wildfires across Albania in the past 24 hours. Six remain active, nine are under monitoring and 25 have been fully extinguished. A total of 492 local personnel and 36 firefighting vehicles are supporting operations. The Armed Forces have deployed 133 personnel, one helicopter, two …
Klodiana Spahiu has been sworn in as Minister of Health and Social Welfare at the Presidency. President Bajram Begaj appointed her following Prime Minister Edi Rama’s proposal, after Evis Sala resigned from the post. Spahiu is a cardiologist and holds a medical degree from the University of Tirana. She later …
An exhibition dedicated to one of Albania’s leading 20th-century artists, Ibrahim Kodra, will open in Tirana on September 23. “Ibrahim Kodra – The Sea and Music” will be held at the Bank of Albania and will remain open until November 23. The exhibition features 41 works created between 1947 and …
Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja announced the launch of a national campaign to register artisans across Albania. The campaign aims to identify, assess and promote traditional crafts and the people who preserve them. Gonxhja said the campaign would give greater visibility to artisans and their work. It will …