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Travel Noir highlights Albania as a tourism destination for 2027

American online travel outlet Travel Noir highlights Albania among the destinations that could attract more tourists in 2027. The assessment comes from Advantage Travel Partnership, a British network of independent travel businesses. Advantage identifies Albania as a destination to watch next year. According to Advantage, interest in Albania focuses on …

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Travel Noir highlights Albania as a tourism destination for 2027

American online travel outlet Travel Noir highlights Albania among the destinations that could attract more tourists in 2027. The assessment comes from Advantage Travel Partnership, a British network of independent travel businesses. Advantage identifies Albania as a destination to watch next year. According to Advantage, interest in Albania focuses on …

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Rama Meets Albanian Community in Michigan

Prime Minister Edi Rama began a several-day visit to the United States as part of Albania’s participation in the United Nations General Assembly. Rama will begin his visit this afternoon in Michigan, where he will meet with members of the Albanian community. He also invited members of the community to …

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Jaupaj Signs Cooperation Agreement with IUCN to Strengthen Nature Protection

Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj signed today a technical cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Environment and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The agreement will strengthen cooperation between Albania and IUCN. It will also bring IUCN’s technical expertise into Albania’s European Union integration process, particularly the work under …

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FBI Experts Meet Albanian Security Officials in Tirana to Discuss Crime, Terrorism and Drones

Tirana is hosting a major security meeting with experts from the United States and Europe. The event brings together senior officials to discuss organized crime, terrorism and new security threats. From September 19 to 23, Tirana hosts the 42nd European Chapter Meeting of the FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA). The …

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Highlights Rama’s Response to “Flamingo Revolution”

Daily protests in Tirana, known as the “Flamingo Revolution,” and their confrontation with Prime Minister Edi Rama have drawn attention from German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. According to the newspaper, the protests have continued for more than 100 days but have not turned into a mass uprising. Meanwhile, Prime Minister …

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Hoxha: Albania Remains Firmly Committed to Reform and Progress

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha shared on X a video message from Prime Minister Edi Rama about Albania’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Hoxha said the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly is underway. He added that the General Debate will begin …

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Three Success Stories of Returning Home to Invest in Koman and Pogradec

Opportunities to develop agritourism in rural areas are increasingly encouraging people to return to their hometowns and invest in inherited properties. Prime Minister Edi Rama presented three such success stories today on his “Flasim” podcast. The stories show how returning home, including after years abroad, can create successful businesses. Entela …

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Çerçiz Topulli: Patriot and Activist of the Albanian National Renaissance

Albanian patriot and activist of the National Renaissance Çerçiz Topulli was born in Gjirokastra on September 20, 1880. The family environment in which he grew up, particularly the example of his older brother, Bajo Topulli, played an important role in shaping his patriotic ideals. In 1907, Çerçiz Topulli took command …

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Kurti: Kosovo Needs State Strategy to Respond Effectively to Hague Verdict

Prime Minister Albin Kurti said the Government of Kosovo remains committed to supporting efforts to challenge the verdict issued by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers against former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders. Speaking during his visit to the United States, Kurti said the government would use all available means to support …

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United States State Department congratulates Albania on Artemis Accords signing

The United States State Department congratulated Albania on joining the Artemis Accords for the peaceful exploration and use of space, according to state.gov. Albania became the 73rd country to sign the accords, confirming its commitment to the peaceful exploration and use of space. Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha signed the accords …

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Foreign Minister Hoxha-US Ambassador Wendt meeting: US Embassy highlights 100-year partnership

Foreign Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met US Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt in the context of more than 100 years of relations between Albania and the United States. In a social media post, the US Embassy described the meeting as an opportunity to assess the partnership …

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Albania to see clear weather on Thursday, temperatures up to 28°C

Albania will experience stable atmospheric conditions on Thursday, with mostly clear weather across the country. According to the Military Meteorological Service, winds will blow from the northeast to northwest at an average speed of 7 m/s. Along the coast, in valleys and mountainous areas, winds may occasionally reach 16 m/s. …

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Von der Leyen: Further Reforms Needed Across All Open Chapters

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today called on Albania to maintain its focus on reforms. She stressed that the European integration process still requires further work. At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama, von der Leyen said Albania must continue reforms across all open negotiation …

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Rama: Transparency Dashboard to Publish All Zvërnec Project Information

Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that the Transparency Dashboard will publish all information about the Zvërnec investment project in the coming days. At a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Rama also provided an update on the project. He said the government now awaits …

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Von der Leyen: Albania Making Strong Progress on Growth Plan, More Than 80% of Reforms Completed

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised Albania’s progress under the Western Balkans Growth Plan. She said Albania has completed more than 80% of the planned reforms and has received more than €213 million in EU funds. At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama, von der …

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Von der Leyen: EC to Present Enlargement Policy Review Next Week

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said EU enlargement works in both directions. She stressed that candidate countries must prepare for membership, while the EU must also prepare to welcome new members. At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama, von der Leyen said the European Commission …

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Rama: Veto Power Does Not Benefit the EU or Its Member States

Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that veto power does not benefit the European Union or its member states. At a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Rama said Albania has repeatedly faced the effects of vetoes. He described the mechanism as outdated in today’s …

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Von der Leyen: 63 Schools Rebuilt or Renovated with EU Support

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she will visit Emin Duraku School in Tirana tomorrow with Prime Minister Edi Rama. The EU supported the school’s reconstruction after the 2019 earthquake. At a joint press conference with Rama, von der Leyen recalled the EU’s support for Albania after the …

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Von der Leyen: Accession Commitments Must Continue After EU Membership

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU continues to work on its new enlargement package. She also said future accession treaties could include safeguards similar to those in previous treaties. At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama, reporters asked von der Leyen whether the …

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United States State Department congratulates Albania on Artemis Accords signing

The United States State Department congratulated Albania on joining the Artemis Accords for the peaceful exploration and use of space, according to state.gov. Albania became the 73rd country to sign the accords, confirming its commitment to the peaceful exploration and use of space. Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha signed the accords …

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Foreign Minister Hoxha-US Ambassador Wendt meeting: US Embassy highlights 100-year partnership

Foreign Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met US Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt in the context of more than 100 years of relations between Albania and the United States. In a social media post, the US Embassy described the meeting as an opportunity to assess the partnership …

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Albania to see clear weather on Thursday, temperatures up to 28°C

Albania will experience stable atmospheric conditions on Thursday, with mostly clear weather across the country. According to the Military Meteorological Service, winds will blow from the northeast to northwest at an average speed of 7 m/s. Along the coast, in valleys and mountainous areas, winds may occasionally reach 16 m/s. …

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Von der Leyen: Further Reforms Needed Across All Open Chapters

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today called on Albania to maintain its focus on reforms. She stressed that the European integration process still requires further work. At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama, von der Leyen said Albania must continue reforms across all open negotiation …

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Rama: Transparency Dashboard to Publish All Zvërnec Project Information

Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that the Transparency Dashboard will publish all information about the Zvërnec investment project in the coming days. At a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Rama also provided an update on the project. He said the government now awaits …

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Von der Leyen: Albania Making Strong Progress on Growth Plan, More Than 80% of Reforms Completed

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised Albania’s progress under the Western Balkans Growth Plan. She said Albania has completed more than 80% of the planned reforms and has received more than €213 million in EU funds. At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama, von der …

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Von der Leyen: EC to Present Enlargement Policy Review Next Week

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said EU enlargement works in both directions. She stressed that candidate countries must prepare for membership, while the EU must also prepare to welcome new members. At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama, von der Leyen said the European Commission …

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Rama: Veto Power Does Not Benefit the EU or Its Member States

Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that veto power does not benefit the European Union or its member states. At a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Rama said Albania has repeatedly faced the effects of vetoes. He described the mechanism as outdated in today’s …

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Von der Leyen: 63 Schools Rebuilt or Renovated with EU Support

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she will visit Emin Duraku School in Tirana tomorrow with Prime Minister Edi Rama. The EU supported the school’s reconstruction after the 2019 earthquake. At a joint press conference with Rama, von der Leyen recalled the EU’s support for Albania after the …

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Von der Leyen: Accession Commitments Must Continue After EU Membership

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU continues to work on its new enlargement package. She also said future accession treaties could include safeguards similar to those in previous treaties. At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama, reporters asked von der Leyen whether the …