Growing Demand for Weapons Turns Albania into Hub for Smuggled Arms
Fed by demand for new guns and leftovers from depots looted in the 1990s, Albania has become a key hub for small-arms trafficking. Original post Here
Albania to Perform 13th in Eurovision 2026 Semifinal
Albania will perform 13th in the second semifinal of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on May 14. The contest will take place in Vienna. Alis will represent Albania with the song “Nân”. The public and professional juries will select the top 10 countries from each semifinal. These countries will advance …
Albanian Cup – Vllaznia draw with Dinamo, Egnatia draw with Elbasani
The first two semifinal matches of the Albanian Cup ended in draws. Egnatia and Elbasani drew 1–1 in the first semifinal. The match in Rrogozhinë stayed open for both teams. Everything remains undecided for the return leg. The home side started strongly. Sota gave Egnatia the lead in the 5th …
Karakaçi: New energy law moves toward a more competitive and European market
Minister Enea Karakaçi presented the new energy law. He said the reform aligns Albania with EU rules. It creates a more open and competitive market. It also reduces state intervention. The law shifts away from a centralized model. It promotes liberalization. Competition will drive the sector. Meanwhile, new energy sources …
Albania-Poland strengthen cooperation in fire and civil emergency protection
Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari met a high-level delegation from Poland today. Lt. Col. Tomasz Czyż led the delegation. Lamallari and Czyż discussed strengthening cooperation in fire protection and civil emergencies. They focused on experience sharing and professional capacity building. “Exchanging experiences and investing in professional skills are essential,” Lamallari said. …
Rama: New pension scheme will complement the current system
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that the Albanian government is preparing a new pension scheme. He emphasized it will not replace the current system but enrich it. During a visit to an industrial complex in Durrës, Rama explained the scheme. Employees can save a portion of their salary in a …
Rama: Number of factories and enterprises in Albania continues to grow
Prime Minister Edi Rama visited an industrial complex in Durrës today. Several companies operate there in transport, recycling, and industrial processing. During the visit, Rama praised the companies’ growth. He said many started with limited resources and a big dream. Now they produce high-value products, like gold rings and pendants …
Ibrahimaj: We will advance wage growth policy
Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, said today that Albania is promoting an economy focused on attracting investments and exporting higher-value products. She spoke during a visit to an industrial complex in Durrës, alongside Prime Minister Edi Rama and Mayor Emiriana Sako. “This business processes and exports precious metals. …
Rama: 83 mandates are our strength, we cannot let integration be held hostage
Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader, Edi Rama, met today with the Party Assembly in Lezhë. He discussed Albania’s EU accession negotiations, aiming for membership by 2030. Rama said Albania has opened all negotiation chapters in record time, thanks to national effort and EU readiness. “Today is our moment. We …
Rama: We aim to reach €35 billion total production by 2030
Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama outlined the government’s ambition to raise Albania’s total gross production to €35 billion by 2030. At a Socialist Party Assembly meeting, Rama said, “We inherited an economy with less than €10 billion total production. Today, it stands at around €27 billion. We …
President Bajram Begaj visited Përmet and praised its development model. The model combines cultural and religious heritage, natural resources and local traditions. First, Begaj met Përmet Mayor Alma Hoxha and local officials. They discussed the growing number of tourists and the return of young people from abroad to invest in …
Egnatia continued its winning run in the Abissnet Superiore. The champions beat Skënderbeu 2-1 in Rrogozhinë on Friday. Skënderbeu created the first big chance in the 11th minute. However, Bismark missed a penalty after Dajsinani saved his shot. Egnatia took the lead three minutes later. Albanese found the net in …
The new European Union Ambassador to Albania, Sofia Moreira de Sousa, has officially started her mission in Tirana. In a video message from the Albanian capital, Moreira de Sousa highlighted her commitment to supporting Albania’s European integration process. “It is an honor to serve in Albania at such an important …
Durrës turned into a seaside sports arena as the first day of the Beach Volleyball event brought excitement to the “Taulantia” promenade. Teams competed in an energetic atmosphere. Meanwhile, spectators followed the matches closely and enjoyed the action by the sea. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared footage from the event …
Albania offers an ideal balance between relaxation and cultural exploration, according to Spanish travel magazine “Viajar.” The country combines historic cities, Roman ruins, beautiful beaches and a rich culinary tradition. Albania has something for every traveler. Visitors can enjoy the coast, explore historic towns, hike through mountains and discover important …
Music, folklore, poetry and Macedonian art have arrived in Albania as part of North Macedonia Cultural Week. The event began on September 3 and will continue through September 6. The cultural week opened with a special concert at the Concert Hall of the Orthodox Church in Tirana. The event combined …
Albania has completed a two-year process to review and reassess Natural Monuments across the country. The authorities carried out extensive fieldwork and detailed assessments. The process followed Albania’s legislation on protected areas. It also brought together experts, regional administrations, local governments and communities. Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj said experts visited …
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu said today that Albania’s decision to double startup funding has increased the number of beneficiaries to 163, including young entrepreneurs from the country and the diaspora. In a video message, Koçiu described the initiative as a fulfilled commitment to supporting startups in Albania. The government …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha said that Albania has entered a decisive phase in the process of joining the European Union. Hoxha attended the informal meeting of Ministers for European Affairs in Dublin, where discussions focused on EU enlargement, reforms, and strengthening administrative capacities. The minister stressed …
Tirana International Airport ranked first among airports in the region in terms of passenger numbers during the first six months of 2026, recording more than 6 million travelers. The figures were published by Prime Minister Edi Rama through a chart shared on his Facebook page. According to the data he …