Rama to Convene Socialist Party Regional Political Leaders on Wednesday
Prime Minister Edi Rama will hold a meeting with the Socialist Party’s political leaders from across Albania’s regions on Wednesday at 08:30 at the party’s headquarters. The meeting comes just days after an expanded gathering with the parliamentary group and government officials, and at a time when protests have been …
Rama to Convene Socialist Party Regional Political Leaders on Wednesday
Prime Minister Edi Rama will hold a meeting with the Socialist Party’s political leaders from across Albania’s regions on Wednesday at 08:30 at the party’s headquarters. The meeting comes just days after an expanded gathering with the parliamentary group and government officials, and at a time when protests have been …
Albania Signs Cooperation Memorandum with ENI, Karakaçi: A National Hub for Energy Products
Albania has taken another significant step toward strengthening its energy security. In the presence of Prime Minister Edi Rama, Ministers Enea Karakaçi and Delina Ibrahimaj, on behalf of the Albanian government, signed a Cooperation Memorandum with the Italian energy company Eni S.p.A.. The agreement paves the way for assessing the …
Albania Signs Cooperation Memorandum with ENI, Karakaçi: A National Hub for Energy Products
Albania has taken another significant step toward strengthening its energy security. In the presence of Prime Minister Edi Rama, Ministers Enea Karakaçi and Delina Ibrahimaj, on behalf of the Albanian government, signed a Cooperation Memorandum with the Italian energy company Eni S.p.A.. The agreement paves the way for assessing the …
Day 24 of Protests in Tirana: Activists and Citizens Gather Outside the Prime Minister’s Office
Tuesday marked the 24th consecutive day of protests in Tirana, with citizens once again gathering in Skanderbeg Square before marching along the main boulevard and positioning themselves in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. The protest began with two minor verbal confrontations. A woman in Skanderbeg Square and a man …
Day 24 of Protests in Tirana: Activists and Citizens Gather Outside the Prime Minister’s Office
Tuesday marked the 24th consecutive day of protests in Tirana, with citizens once again gathering in Skanderbeg Square before marching along the main boulevard and positioning themselves in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. The protest began with two minor verbal confrontations. A woman in Skanderbeg Square and a man …
Labour Market in 2025: Unemployment Falls to 8.4%, Average Salary Reaches 84,000 Lekë
The number of employed people in Albania reached 1.17 million in 2025. Compared to the previous year, employment recorded a slight decline of 0.4%. According to data published by INSTAT, the unemployment rate for people aged 15 and over fell to 8.4%, down from 8.5% a year earlier. However, the …
Labour Market in 2025: Unemployment Falls to 8.4%, Average Salary Reaches 84,000 Lekë
The number of employed people in Albania reached 1.17 million in 2025. Compared to the previous year, employment recorded a slight decline of 0.4%. According to data published by INSTAT, the unemployment rate for people aged 15 and over fell to 8.4%, down from 8.5% a year earlier. However, the …
Lack of Lifeguards Raises Concerns Over Safety on Durrës Beaches
Although the 2026 summer season has only just begun and has not yet reached its peak, three children lost their lives by drowning in the Adriatic Sea during the past week alone. The latest victim was an 11-year-old boy who died yesterday at a beach in Durrës. The tragedy has …
Lack of Lifeguards Raises Concerns Over Safety on Durrës Beaches
Although the 2026 summer season has only just begun and has not yet reached its peak, three children lost their lives by drowning in the Adriatic Sea during the past week alone. The latest victim was an 11-year-old boy who died yesterday at a beach in Durrës. The tragedy has …
President Bajram Begaj visited the Presheva Valley, where he met with local leaders, including municipal mayors Ardita Sinani and Arbër Bajaziti, the only Albanian member of Serbia’s Parliament, Shaip Kamberi, and the head of the Albanian National Council, Enkel Rexhepi. The meetings focused on the concerns of Albanians in the …
Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said Albania has begun preparations to host the next NATO Summit in Tirana, which could take place in 2027. Speaking to Top Channel during the NATO Summit in Ankara, Hoxha described the event as an important milestone for both the Alliance and Albania. Furthermore, he said …
Defense Minister Ermal Nufi described Albania’s selection to host the next NATO Summit as a historic moment for the country. In a social media post, Nufi said the decision reflects the trust that NATO allies have placed in Albania. Furthermore, he said the decision recognizes Albania’s strong commitment to Euro-Atlantic …
Albania has entered a new and decisive stage on its path toward European Union membership, Socialist Party parliamentary group leader and EU–Albania Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee co-chair Taulant Balla said in Strasbourg. Speaking at the opening session of the 21st meeting of the committee, Balla described the moment as …
Albania presented its experience in civil service recruitment and selection systems during a regional workshop organised by OECD/SIGMA in Paris. Representatives from the Department of Public Administration (DAP), alongside officials from Western Balkan and Eastern Partnership countries, participated in the workshop titled “Strengthening recruitment and selection systems in the civil …
Kosovo will benefit from €206.4 million in European Union funding, according to acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti. The EU’s IPA Committee approved Kosovo’s proposed projects under the IPA 2026 and IPA 2027 programmes, worth €180.5 million. In addition, three grants from the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF), totaling €25.9 million, …
Tirana Times, July 8, 2026 – NATO’s Ankara Summit, held on July 7 and 8, marked less a moment of new strategic doctrine than a shift from political pledges to implementation. The central message was clear: the Alliance is moving into a phase where defence spending, industrial capacity, support for Ukraine …
TIRANA, July 8 – According to projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European economy is expected to maintain moderate growth rates during the remaining years of this decade. For the 2027–2031 period, the eurozone economy is forecast to expand by an average of 1.2% annually, while the European …
TIRANA, July 8 – During these hot July days, many foreign tourists fill the streets of Shkodër. Their travel gear and backpacks easily identify them as nature and adventure tourism enthusiasts. Many visitors use Shkodër as a starting point to explore some of northern Albania’s most popular mountain destinations. Meanwhile, …
TIRANA, July 8 – Prime Minister Edi Rama announced on Wednesday that the next NATO Summit will take place in Tirana, following the conclusion of the Alliance’s meeting in Ankara. PM dismissed speculation that Albania would not host the summit. He said the country had moved beyond a time when …