“A country is not protected by laws and walls, but by people and their hearts,” PM Rama tells firefighters in Farka, Tirana
TIRANA, July 27 – Prime Minister Edi Rama met firefighters and Civil Emergency forces on Monday at the Farka air base. The meeting focused on preparations against the increased wildfire risk during the summer season. Rama referred to the severe fires in France and Spain, where flames have affected thousands …
Hoxha: Information Manipulation Is a Hybrid Pressure Tool That Undermines Democracy
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”28d51398-dc01-41b6-a655-565864ee0e4f” data-turn-id-container=”28d51398-dc01-41b6-a655-565864ee0e4f” data-testid=”conversation-turn-17″ data-turn=”user”> *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:69f59807-859b-4cc1-9f0d-c51469b65ac8-8″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:69f59807-859b-4cc1-9f0d-c51469b65ac8-8″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-18″ data-turn=”assistant”> Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, addressed the conference “Countering Information Manipulation and Foreign Interference: Albania and the Enlargement Context,” stating that protecting the information space has become one of the key …
Three Firefighting Aircraft and 130 New Fire Engines: Albania Unveils National Wildfire Preparedness Plan
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”bc828389-5c88-4644-8ac1-988cf596a17f” data-turn-id-container=”bc828389-5c88-4644-8ac1-988cf596a17f” data-testid=”conversation-turn-9″ data-turn=”user”> Albania has unveiled its National Wildfire Preparedness Plan at the Farka Air Base, during an event attended by Prime Minister Edi Rama, Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari, the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Local Government, prefects, mayors, senior officials from the …
Rama: Three Firefighting Aircraft Secured, Delivery Expected by the End of the Year
Prime Minister Edi Rama met on Monday with firefighters and Civil Emergency teams at Farka Air Base, calling for maximum readiness as Albania faces rising temperatures and an increased risk of wildfires. Referring to the critical wildfire situation in France and Spain, Rama expressed solidarity with emergency crews battling the …
INSTAT Report: Road Accidents on the Rise, 952 People Injured in the First Half of 2026
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”d747e284-f008-4058-af4b-59c08d4c63a1″ data-turn-id-container=”d747e284-f008-4058-af4b-59c08d4c63a1″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-11″ data-turn=”user”> Albania’s roads continue to witness a growing number of traffic accidents, resulting in hundreds of injuries and loss of life. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:69f59807-859b-4cc1-9f0d-c51469b65ac8-5″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:69f59807-859b-4cc1-9f0d-c51469b65ac8-5″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-12″ data-turn=”assistant”> According to INSTAT’s latest report, 679 road accidents were recorded during the …
Albanian Parliament Approves US$302 Million Loan Agreement with the United States
Albania’s Parliament on Monday approved the US$302 million loan agreement with the United States to finance military equipment during its second plenary session of the day. The agreement was approved with 74 votes in favour. The Democratic Party (PD) did not take part in the vote. Before the session began, …
US$302 Million Defence Agreement Reaches Parliament: How the US Loan Will Be Used
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Insect Sting Allergies on the Rise, Doctors Warn: Beware of Wasps
Summer and high temperatures have led to an increase in allergic reactions caused by insect stings. Allergists say this is the time of year when the risk of being stung is at its highest. The effects of insect stings can range from mild local reactions to life-threatening allergic responses, depending …
Eurostat: Albania Ranks Fourth in Europe for Air Pollution-Related Deaths
Albania recorded 129 premature deaths per 100,000 inhabitants linked to exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), according to Eurostat’s latest data for 2023. With this figure, the country ranks fourth in Europe for the health impact of air pollution, behind North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia. The rate is …
PM Rama describes ‘Flamingo Revolution’ as example of disinformation and foreign interference
TIRANA, July 27 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Monday that what he described as the “Flamingo Revolution” represented an example of disinformation and foreign interference. Speaking at the conference “Confronting Information Manipulation and Foreign Interference: Albania and the Enlargement Context” in Tirana, Rama referred to the protests known …
Nearly a year after Prime Minister Edi Rama introduced an AI chatbot as a ‘virtual minister’ in his cabinet to tackle corruption, has the technology been a success? Original post Here
TIRANA, August 14 – International media network Euronews says the European Union faces a decisive moment over its enlargement policy. The bloc must balance progress by candidate countries with internal reforms needed to operate as a larger and more complex union. Montenegro and Albania rank among the most advanced candidates, …
TIRANA, August 14 – Dinamo secured a place in the Conference League play-off after beating Auda 4-0 at Elbasan Arena. Dinamo, coached by Albanian Ilir Daja, overturned a 1-0 first-leg defeat in Latvia and continued their European campaign. Qardaku opened the scoring in the 36th minute, while Qefalia doubled Dinamo’s …
TIRANA, August 14 – Albanian champions Egnatia reached the Europa League play-off after a 5-1 win over Shamrock Rovers in Rrogozhina. The result overturned their 3-1 first-leg defeat and secured a meeting with Norwegian side Lillestrom. Egnatia have also secured a place in the Conference League league phase. This applies …
TIRANA, August 14 – Albania will experience broadly similar weather conditions today, August 14. Skies will remain mostly clear, with moderate cloud cover that will occasionally become denser over mountainous areas in the south and southeast. Meanwhile, light rain is expected across most of the country. Short thunderstorms may occur …
TIRANA, August 14 – Albania reported 29 wildfires during the past 24 hours. Eleven remain active, while authorities are monitoring 3 fires and have brought 4 under control. The Ministry of Defence said 249 firefighters, 48 police officers, 233 municipal and forestry personnel, 206 volunteers and 118 Armed Forces personnel …
TIRANA, August 14 – The George Kastrioti Skanderbeg Museum in Kruja remains a popular cultural tourism destination, welcoming large numbers of local and foreign visitors during the summer season. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the museum, which stands inside the historic Kruja Castle. The Kruja Museum Centre also …
TIRANA, August 14 – Morocco has lifted visa requirements for Albanian citizens travelling for short stays. The decision takes effect on August 15, 2026. The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said Morocco’s competent authorities had informed Albania of the decision. Morocco’s embassy accredited to Albania and based in Rome …
TIRANA, August 14 – Hasan Prishtina died in Thessaloniki on August 14 after an assassination attempt. Born in Vushtrri, Kosova, in 1873, he studied at the French High School in Thessaloniki and the Ottoman administration school Mulkiye in Istanbul. Prishtina served three times as a deputy in the Ottoman Parliament. …
TIRANA, August 13 – Firefighting operations continue on the ground and from the air. The Armed Forces are supporting operations in several areas across Albania. Defence Minister Ermal Nufi said 274 Armed Forces personnel are currently deployed. They are using 21 vehicles, 1 water tanker, 3 ambulances and 9 firefighting …