Sala Meets EU Commissioner Varhelyi in Brussels
Minister Evis Sala meets Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi in Brussels. They discuss Albania’s progress toward EU integration. The meeting focuses on Chapter 28 on public health. This chapter is one of the most demanding in negotiations. Minister Sala highlights EU support for Albania. She confirms commitment to health sector reforms. She …
Muse-X Returns as Major Creative Festival in Tirana
Muse-X returns to Tirana on April 17. The festival runs on April 17, 18, and 19. First, Muse-X presents a major creative industry platform. It combines exhibition, conference, and art festival. Moreover, the event brings together 22 countries. It hosts over 80 companies and 120 stands. In addition, participants deliver …
Nomad Lawyer report: Albania becomes Europe’s fastest-growing Mediterranean destination with 12.4 million tourists in 2025
TIRANA, April 16 – Albania recorded 12.4 million international tourists in 2025, nearly doubling compared to 2019. The figure places the country among the fastest-growing Mediterranean destinations in Southern Europe. The data appears in an article by Preeti Gunjan published on the travel platform “Nomad Lawyer”. The country has rapidly …
Sport seen as a natural ambassador of Albania worldwide
A sports panel took place at the Fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. Speakers described sport as a natural ambassador of Albania. They shared inspiring stories from athletes and community figures. Participants highlighted the role of the diaspora. They said athletes strengthen national identity. They also increase Albania’s visibility abroad. Minister …
27 years since Kosovan exodus toward Kukës in Albania
TIRANA, April 16 – April 16 marks 27 years since the start of the mass exodus of Kosova Albanians toward Albania in 1999. The movement began amid escalating conflict and an ethnic cleansing attempt during the Kosova war. Kukës in northern Albania became the main entry point for hundreds of …
Balla holds public dialogue with citizens in Vorë
Taulant Balla met citizens in Vorë together with Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu. They held a public discussion focused on EU integration and national development. Balla stressed Albania’s strategic goal of joining the European Union. He said “Albania 2030 in the EU” represents the country’s main challenge. He stated that …
Gent Sejko attends the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington.
The Governor of the Bank of Albania, Gent Sejko, will join the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The meetings will take place from April 16–19, 2026, in Washington, DC. The forum gathers top global financial decision-makers. Central bank governors and finance ministers will attend. …
Skënder Hita: Security is the passport for millions of tourists
Skënder Hita said security is the State Police’s “passport” for millions of tourists and visitors. He spoke at the Diaspora Summit in Tirana. The discussion focused on migration and repatriation policies. Hita said the State Police is entering a new phase of modernization. The institution aims to become more professional, …
Rama to hold official meeting with Meloni in Rome
Prime Minister Edi Rama will hold an official meeting in Rome with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The meeting will take place at Palazzo Chigi at 15:00. The talks will focus on strengthening Albania–Italy relations. The meeting follows the first intergovernmental summit held in Rome in November 2025. The two …
Nufi Meets Croatian Defence Minister in Zagreb
Minister Ermal Nufi meets Croatian Defence Minister Ivan Anušić in Zagreb. They strengthen cooperation within NATO. Both sides confirm closer defence and security ties. They focus on stability in Southeast Europe. The ministers discuss regional peace and security challenges. They coordinate responses to new threats. They agree to deepen cooperation …
The former head of the National Bureau of Investigation, Aida Hajnaj, has been appointed as the head of the Information Technology Department in the State Police. Sources indicate that the decision for her appointment was made by the Minister of Interior, Besfort Lamallari. According to the law on the State …
With 93 votes in favor, none against, and no abstentions, the Assembly of Kosovo approved the ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kosovo and the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Albania for the Mediterranean Games Prishtina 2030. The Minister of Sports, Blerim Gashani, …
The equestrian season has officially opened in Albania, with over 30 competitors from Albanian-speaking regions taking part in a competition organized in Korçë. In recent years, this sport has been on the rise due to investments in tracks, the organization of various competitions, and promotion by the Equestrian Federation. Enthusiasts …
The rich values of tradition and cultural heritage in Gjirokastër are attracting a growing number of tourists this spring season. Alongside its cultural monuments, the “stone city” also presents visitors with characteristic rituals passed down through generations. The preparation of traditional coffee on stone is one of the favorite stops …
Roads in Albania are being stained with blood every day due to traffic accidents, which often result in fatalities. Skënder Brataj, Director of the National Emergency Service, stated in an interview for Euronews Albania that on average 12 road accidents occur daily, with most of them caused by young people. …
TIRANA, April 27 – Tirana International Airport “Mother Teresa” has further simplified baggage check-in procedures to improve passenger flow before departure. The airport announced on social media that passengers now complete the process in a few quick steps, which reduce waiting times and improve efficiency at the terminal. Passengers weigh …
Tirana vs Partizani derby delivers a thrilling night in the Albanian Superiore, as KF Tirana beats FK Partizani Tirana 2–1 at the “Air Albania” Stadium. Partizani takes the lead in the 22nd minute through Human after a cross from Sibide. Tirana pushes for an equalizer but misses key chances in …
TIRANA, April 27 – Albania recorded a strong increase in tourist and passenger flows in March 2026, with total entries reaching 1,289,468 people, according to the latest data from the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT). The figure marks an 11.7% rise compared with the same month in 2025. Authorities said the …
TIRANA, April 27 – Albania’s Special Prosecution Office said it intensified its focus on high-level corruption and financial crime during 2025, as part of broader efforts to strengthen rule-of-law enforcement. Head Klodian Braho told the High Council of Prosecution that investigators handled more criminal cases compared with the previous year. …
After years in Italy, artisan Vasil Ukaj returned to his hometown of Fishtë to start a ceramics business. He launched the workshop in 2000 in a small family space, which has since grown into a popular stop for visitors. Tourists now visit the studio to watch the production process, try …