Rama Attends European Political Community Summit in Armenia
Prime Minister Edi Rama attends the 8th European Political Community Summit in Armenia and joins leaders in talks on strengthening European cooperation. Rama joins the welcome dinner hosted by Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The summit gathers 48 heads of state and government on May 4–5 …
Kurti Travels to Armenia to Join European Political Community Summit
Kosovo’s acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti travels to Armenia on an official visit to attend the European Political Community Summit. Kurti participates in the summit in Yerevan and holds high-level meetings with participating state leaders and officials. He joins European leaders in discussions on regional cooperation and strategic issues. Kurti …
Balla Marks World Press Freedom Day and Defends Media Freedom
Taulant Balla marks World Press Freedom Day and highlights the importance of journalists and media workers in democratic life. Balla praises the professionalism and dedication of journalists in informing the public and supporting transparency. He warns that misinformation spreads widely at a global level and says independent journalism faces increasing …
Entrepreneurs Promote Albanian Tourism from Vlora to Lura, Rama Highlights Projects
Prime Minister Edi Rama hosts entrepreneur Ergys Vladi on the “Flasim” podcast, where they discuss initiatives promoting Albanian tourism from Vlora to Lura. Vladi presents the “Leaders on Tour” community, which connects entrepreneurs and CEOs through sports activities and networking events. He says the platform brings together around 2,000 members …
Albania Remembers Composer Agim Krajka on His Legacy
Albania remembers composer Agim Krajka and highlights his lasting contribution to national music and culture. Agim Krajka is born on 3 May 1937 in Kavajë and grows up in a family originally from Dibra. He develops an early passion for music, inspired by his father, a multi-instrumentalist. He studies music …
Rama Travels to Armenia for European Political Community Summit
Prime Minister Edi Rama travels to Yerevan, Armenia, to attend the European Political Community Summit. Rama shares a video from Berlin, where he opens a personal exhibition as part of the “Gallery Weekend” cultural event. He says international cultural circles show strong interest in Albania and its creative scene. Rama …
Peleshi Expresses Condolences Over Durrës Tragic Accident
Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi reacts to the serious accident in Durrës involving three children. Peleshi says the tragic loss of two innocent children leaves a deep wound for everyone. He says another child continues to fight for life and receives support and prayers. Peleshi expresses solidarity with the families during …
Rama Heads to Armenia to Attend the 8th European Political Community Summit
Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, traveled today to Armenia to participate in the 8th European Political Community Summit, which will take place on Monday, May 4, in the capital Yerevan. The summit aims to foster dialogue and political cooperation to address issues of common interest, as well as to …
Kurti on Official Visit to Armenia
Acting Prime Minister of the Kosovo, Albin Kurti, has traveled on an official visit to Armenia. According to a government statement, in Yerevan, Acting Prime Minister Kurti will participate in the European Political Community Summit and is expected to hold high-level meetings with officials and leaders of participating countries. He …
North Macedonia Begins Regular Gas Purchases from Azerbaijan at Higher Cost
North Macedonia has begun regularly purchasing gas from Azerbaijan since the beginning of 2026, although this supply is nearly twice as expensive as Russian gas, according to the Russian ambassador to the country, Dmitry Zykov. Zykov stated that in November 2024, the state oil company SOCAR and North Macedonia’s state …
The Albanian Parliament approved today the resolution on Albania’s European Union membership process. Lawmakers passed the resolution with 114 votes in favor and one abstention. The ruling majority and the opposition joined votes to support the resolution. Meanwhile, Democratic Party MP Bujar Leskaj abstained. The resolution calls for broad cooperation …
Alis will represent Albania tonight at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song “Nân”. The song delivers an emotional message about motherhood. Albanians living abroad can support Alis by voting with code 13 during the live semifinal televote. Meanwhile, Albanians living in non-participating countries can vote online through esc.vote. …
Ferit Hoxha said today that Albania’s European integration remains a non-negotiable strategic objective. Speaking in Parliament, Hoxha responded to an interpellation requested by Democratic Party MP Tritan Shehu. The discussion focused on a joint article published in a German newspaper by Prime Minister Edi Rama and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić …
Bajram Begaj received today the credentials of the Ambassador of Palestine, Rana Abusibaa, in Tirana. He welcomed the ambassador and wished her success in her diplomatic mission in Albania. Furthermore, Begaj said he is confident she will help strengthen friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries. He also said …
Bajram Begaj received today the credentials of the Ambassador of Kuwait, Mohsen Alajmi, in Tirana. He welcomed the ambassador and expressed confidence in strengthening relations between the two countries. Furthermore, Begaj reaffirmed Albania’s solidarity with Kuwait in the face of recent attacks from Iran. He described them as a clear …
Edi Rama attended the Charlemagne Prize ceremony in Aachen, Germany, where Mario Draghi was honored. In an interview with Deutsche Welle, Rama described his participation as a special privilege. He praised Draghi as a key European figure in moments of crisis and difficult decision-making. Rama said Draghi represents European courage …
Erjona Ismaili said today in Parliament that European Union integration must remain a national project above political divisions. She called on the opposition to contribute constructively to Albania’s path toward the EU. Furthermore, she said Albania is at a historic moment, aiming to close negotiations by 2027 and achieve full …
Petrit Malaj said today in Parliament that Albania achieved strong macroeconomic progress. He referred to international reports from the U.S. Department of State and the European Commission. Furthermore, Malaj said Albania recorded 4% economic growth in 2024. He added that inflation remained controlled at 2.2%. In addition, he noted that …
Alis performed “Nan” on the stage of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 semifinal. The audience across Europe applauded the performance. The song delivered a strong emotional message about motherhood. The staging included powerful visuals, including references to the Albanian mother figure. Furthermore, the performance attracted attention from international media as …
TIRANA, May 14 – Albania has secured a place in the Grand Final of Eurovision 2026 after Alis qualified from the second semi-final in Vienna with the song “Nân”. Alis delivered an emotional performance that combined Albanian musical elements with a modern stage presentation, earning Albania one of the 10 …