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Rama: Albania Has Fulfilled Its Homework for EU Integration
Speaking on his podcast this Sunday, Prime Minister Edi Rama said that Albania is closer than ever to the European Union, adding that the objective is achievable with commitment and determination. He stressed that the European Commission and the member states are currently in a phase of discussing the Commission’s …
Mickoski in Pustec: North Macedonia Remembers Its Heroes, Our Duty Is to Continue Their Struggle with New Means
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European Commission Reacts to Berisha: Attacks Against Ambassador Gonzato Are Unacceptable
A spokesperson for the European Commission has reacted to statements made by the leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, against the EU Ambassador to Tirana, describing them as unacceptable. In a statement to Euronews, the spokesperson emphasized that the European Union strongly condemns the personal attacks made on Europe …
“We Support Ambassador Gonzato” – German Embassy Publishes Statement by EU Ambassadors in Tirana
The German Embassy in Tirana has published a message from the dean of the diplomatic corps of European Union member states, the Ambassador of Cyprus to Athens, Stavros Avgoustides, who also covers Albania. The published message contains a joint statement by EU Ambassadors accredited in Albania, emphasizing their full support …
Rama Attacks the Opposition from Elbasan: “An Ambulant Catastrophe” That Could Obstruct the European Path
Prime Minister Edi Rama, during his speech at the Socialist Party assembly in Elbasan, commented on the political situation in the country and Albania’s European integration process, while launching accusations against the opposition. Rama described the opposition as “an ambulant catastrophe,” stating that the vacuum created by it could be …
Berisha: Rama Is Deceiving the Public About Integration, Hid the EP Report on Elections and Corruption
The chairman of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, during a video message, accused Prime Minister Edi Rama of attempting, in what he called the Prime Minister’s “Sunday monologue,” to conceal the report of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee on Albania, by allegedly failing to mention any of the concerns …
During Europe Week, Gonzato: Strengthening the Rule of Law in Albania is the Foundation of Prosperity
The European Union Ambassador to Albania, Silvio Gonzato, said in a speech delivered at the opening ceremony of Europe Week that strengthening the rule of law is the foundation of prosperity and the key to Albania’s integration into the EU. Gonzato stated that Albania, as a candidate country seeking membership …
Prime Minister Edi Rama: Europe Remains the Promised Land for Us, an Inalienable National Legacy
Prime Minister Edi Rama said in his speech at the opening of Europe Week that, for Albanians, Europe remains both a dream and a promised land because of the country’s long isolation from the rest of the world. “For us Albanians, Europe remains, even in these gloomy times, what it …
“The Rule of Law Cannot Be Negotiated,” Rama: Albania’s Path Toward the EU Is Difficult, but Irreversible
Prime Minister Edi Rama said in his speech at the opening of Europe Week that Albania’s path toward the European Union is difficult, but irreversible. Rama emphasized that the rule of law, as a guarantee ensured by the EU, cannot be negotiated. “If today we are confident about the progress …
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama visited Tokyo today after his official trip to South Korea. Tokyo displayed the flags of Albania and Japan along major streets to honor relations between the two countries. Rama shared photos on social media showing the Albanian flag flying beside the Japanese flag in the …
A regional seminar on synthetic drugs and illegal diversion of medical cannabis opened today in Tushemisht. The two-day event focuses on growing drug trafficking threats in Southeast Europe. The seminar is organized by the OSCE Presence in Albania with support from the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the US Department …
Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari attended the international “Europa Wachau” forum in Krems today. Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner and European Commissioner Magnus Brunner invited Lamallari to the event. The forum focused on a new European approach to migration management and security challenges linked to illegal movements across the continent. Lamallari …
Albanian institutions and international partners met today to discuss strengthening the country’s firefighting service and emergency response system. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Interior and focused on funding opportunities through a potential World Bank project. Deputy Interior Minister Xhemal Qefalia welcomed participants, while Arben Cara led the …
Posta Shqiptare and Montenegro’s postal service signed a cooperation memorandum today to modernize postal and financial services between the two countries. Administrator Etjen Xhafaj and his Montenegrin counterpart Josip Djuraskoviç signed the agreement. Xhafaj described the deal as an important step toward modernization and stronger regional cooperation. He said the …
Albania has launched the implementation of the “Green Vjosa” project, a new initiative focused on sustainable development and environmental protection in the Vjosa river basin. Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj held the first meeting of the project’s Steering Committee today. The project, titled “Green Vjosa – Green and Inclusive Regional Development …
Governor of the Bank of Albania Gent Sejko held an official meeting today with India’s first ambassador to Albania, Ravindra Prasad Jaiswal. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen economic and financial cooperation between Albania and India. Talks also focused on economic developments and the technological transformation of the banking …
Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi received a delegation from the National People’s Congress of China today in Tirana. The Chinese delegation was led by senior official Li Hongzhong. Both sides discussed traditional friendly relations between Albania and China. They focused on expanding cooperation in economic, trade, education, cultural and youth …
The 63rd conference of the EPRA is being held in Tirana, bringing together regulators from 42 European countries. The event is hosted by the Audiovisual Media Authority of Albania for the first time in Albania. EPRA Chair Stephanie Comey opened the conference. She stressed the forum’s neutral and non-political role. …
The Tirana Mosaic is becoming an increasingly popular cultural attraction for foreign visitors. Tirana Mosaic is now considered an important educational and cultural destination in the capital. Director of the Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Kostandin Budurushi, said the site has seen a significant rise in visitors after its restoration. …