Albania holds 2026 National Water Rescue Championship
The Albanian Water Rescue Federation held the 2026 National Water Rescue Championship with support from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. The competition tested speed, technique and endurance through events that combine sport with life-saving skills. A total of 34 competitors took part. The championship has taken place annually …
Conference League: Egnatia draw 1-1 away to Aarhus
Albanian champions Egnatia drew 1-1 away to Denmark’s Aarhus in their second Conference League group-stage match, extending their unbeaten run in European competition. Egnatia took the lead in the 13th minute when Gruda scored after Adjesa’s assist. Aarhus had already lost Kahl to a red card in the third minute …
Albania and Italy seek stronger defence and security partnership
Albanian Defence Minister Ermal Nufi has reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation with Italy. Nufi made the statement while recognising Italian Military Attaché Colonel Agostino Piccirillo at the end of his mission in Albania. He praised Piccirillo’s professionalism and contribution to bilateral defence ties. The minister also …
Albanian interior minister Demo joins Italian PM Meloni at addiction prevention summit
Albanian Interior Minister Ervin Demo attended an international meeting on addiction prevention and rehabilitation in San Patrignano, Italy. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and other European officials also took part. The meeting focused on combining law enforcement with addiction prevention, youth protection and support for rehabilitation and social reintegration. Demo …
PM Rama renews call for dialogue: I am ready to sit down with those who believe in humanity
Prime Minister Edi Rama renewed his call for dialogue on Friday, once again placing invitations on the concrete benches outside the Prime Minister’s Office and urging talks. Rama said he was ready to sit down with anyone who believes in dialogue and in the possibility of making Albania a better …
Rama claims protests were planned months in advance and funded by organized crime and foreign sources
Prime Minister Edi Rama said in a statement on social media that the protests taking place in Tirana for the past 10 days have been financed by organized crime and money coming from abroad through foreign forces. According to Rama, police have evidence that the protests had been planned for …
Medical students protest as university boycott enters 11th day, joined by resident doctors
Medical students and resident doctors gathered for a protest on Friday, marking the 11th day of the ongoing university boycott. Resident doctors joined students at the demonstration outside the Prime Minister’s Office, where the protest was scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. The student boycott has continued for 11 days, …
Defence Minister Nufi welcomes Turkey’s new Military Attaché, reaffirms commitment to defence and security cooperation
Defence Minister Ermal Nufi welcomed Turkey’s new Military Attaché in Tirana, Colonel Murat İlhan, for a meeting that reaffirmed the importance of the strategic partnership between Albania and Turkey, as well as their shared commitment to further strengthening cooperation in defence and security. The meeting was also attended by the …
Minister Demo at international meeting in Italy: Addiction prevention and rehabilitation are a shared responsibility
Interior Minister Ervin Demo attended the High-Level International Meeting on Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation in San Patrignano, Italy, alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and his counterparts from European countries. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior’s press office, the meeting focused on the importance of a …
Tree cutting begins at Humanities Faculty building in Korçë, where French Lyceum is expected to be built
Tree cutting has begun on the grounds of the Humanities Faculty building at Fan S. Noli University in Korçë, in an area where construction work is expected to begin as part of plans to bring the French Lyceum back to the city. While the project to restore this educational institution …
European Commission report highlights Montenegro as likely frontrunner to join EU but laments lack of progress on reforms in Bosnia, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia – and backsliding in Turkey. Original post Here
Tale, in the Lezha area, has become an increasingly popular tourist destination, attracting more visitors each year. New road infrastructure has improved access to the area and increased the value of nearby properties, creating new opportunities for the local community. Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared images of the new …
The theatre group from Andon Xoxa nine-year school in Fier has won three awards at the International Theatre Festival for Children in the Albanian Language in Zagreb, Croatia. Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro announced the achievement on social media. The students received recognition for their performance of the play “Gjaku i …
The United States has invested more than $40 million to strengthen Albania’s defences against cyber threats sponsored by foreign governments. Speaking at the National Cybersecurity Conference, US Ambassador Eric Wendt highlighted progress in strengthening digital resilience and training future experts through cooperation with the United States. This partnership includes programmes …
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has praised Albania’s progress in implementing key reforms but urged continued efforts to meet the target of concluding accession negotiations by the end of 2027. Kos presented the European Union’s 2026 Enlargement Package at an extraordinary meeting of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee …
The Environment Ministry has held the second steering committee meeting for a French-funded feasibility study aimed at improving waste management. The study receives support through FASEP, France’s Fund for Studies and Support to the Private Sector. Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj said discussions focused on technical solutions, required infrastructure and efficient …
Justice Minister Toni Gogu has presented the government’s draft justice budget for 2027 to the Assembly’s Law Committee. The plan allocates around ALL 30 billion to the justice system, the highest amount to date. Gogu said the funding aims to bring justice closer to citizens. The draft allocates ALL 29.95 …
Albania’s women’s national team will face Serbia, Belgium and Romania in Group B1 of the 2027 UEFA Women’s Nations League. The draw took place in Nyon, Switzerland. The league phase will follow a home-and-away format. Each team will play every group opponent twice, once at home and once away. The …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said the European Commission’s annual progress report had given Albania its highest assessment to date. He described the result as another proud moment for the country’s European future. Rama called the report encouraging and a further step towards the historic goal of joining the European Union. …
TIRANA, Nov. 4 (ATA) – The United States has invested more than 40 million dollars to strengthen Albania’s defences against foreign state-sponsored threats. Speaking at Albania’s National Cybersecurity Conference, Ambassador Eric Wendt highlighted Albania’s progress in building digital resilience and training future experts through partnership with the United States, including …