Transparency Board cuts diesel and petrol prices
The Transparency Board has set new maximum wholesale and retail fuel prices following the declaration of a special situation in the hydrocarbon market. Retail diesel prices must not exceed ALL 210 per litre, while wholesale prices must remain below ALL 198. Retail petrol prices must not exceed ALL 169 per …
EU Ambassador Presents Progress Report, PM Rama: Albania Enters Final Stretch of EU Accession Negotiations
Prime Minister Edi Rama and the European Union Ambassador to Albania, Sofia Moreira de Sousa, held a joint press conference on Thursday, one day after the European Commission published its progress report on Albania. During his remarks, Rama said the report showed that Albania’s European future is now entirely in …
Hoxha: European Commission Progress Report reflects Albania’s progress on its path toward EU membership
TIRANA, November 5 /ATSH/ – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha held a meeting in Berlin with members of the German Bundestag Committee on the European Union affairs. During the meeting, Hoxha presented the progress Albania has made on its path toward EU membership—as reflected in the European …
INSTAT requests an extra 60 million Lekë for 2027 agricultural census
TIRANA, November 5 /ATSH/ – The Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) is requesting an additional 60 million lekë in the 2027 budget to conduct the agriculture census. The funds will focus on investments in technological infrastructure and providing incentives for the human resources involved in this statistical operation. During a report …
Malaj: Revenues for 2027 budget are estimated at 907.9 billion lekë
TIRANA, November 5 /ATA/ – Minister of Finance Petrit Malaj stated today that budget revenues for 2027 are estimated at 907.9 billion lekë, i.e. 30.9% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). During his remarks to the Parliamentary Committee on Economy, Employment, and Finance— where the 2027 draft budget projections are …
Tabaku: EC Progress Report backs opposition; demands end to unilateral reforms
TIRANA, November 5 /ATSH/ – Democratic Party MP Jorida Tabaku stated today that the European Commission’s progress report on Albania confirms the opposition’s long-standing concerns regarding EU integration, the rule of law and democratic governance. Speaking at a press conference from the Assembly premises, Tabaku remarked that the citizen protests, …
Rama renews call for dialogue with students
TIRANA, November 5 /ATSH/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama has renewed his call for dialogue with protesting students and lecturers, whose demonstration has now entered its 24th day. By placing a traditional stone table—a sofra—outside the Prime Minister’s Office alongside invitations marked “Dialogue,” he again urged the protesters to come …
Begaj: EC Progress Report, evidence of advancement in integration process
TIRANA, November 5 /ATSH/ – President Bajram Begaj met today with the Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa, who presented him with the European Commission’s progress report on Albania. The president appreciated this year’s progress report as evidence of advancement in the integration process …
EU Progress Report on Albania: PM Rama receives Ambassador De Sousa
TIRANA, November 5 /ATSH/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama met today with the European Union Ambassador Sofia Moreira de Sousa who presented him with the European Commission’s progress report on Albania. Following the meeting, Rama and Ambassador De Sousa are expected to hold a press conference to discuss the achievements …
Ambassador De Sousa: Albania has made great strides forward; any grievances should be resolved through dialogue
TIRANA, November 5 /ATSH/ – During a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama today—following the handing over of the Progress Report on Albania—European Union Ambassador Sofia Moreira de Sousa stated that the report’s message is simple: “Albania has made great strides forward.” Addressing Prime Minister Edi Rama, Moreira …
Albanian poet Lasgush Poradeci, born Llazar Gusho, died in Tirana on 12 November 1987. He remains one of the most distinguished figures in 20th-century Albanian literature. Born on 27 December 1899 in Pogradec, Gusho grew up in an urban family with strong cultural traditions. His hometown became his greatest source …
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is attending the ninth European Political Community summit in Dublin, Ireland. Leaders are discussing European security, European Union enlargement and hybrid threats. RTSH24 reporter Denada Shkodrani reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Kosova’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte are also …
Shkodra will become Albania’s comedy capital from November 14 to 21 as the nationwide comedy festival “Tano Fest” takes over the stage of the Migjeni Theatre. The festival honours legendary Albanian comedian Tano Banushi ahead of the 100th anniversary of his birth. Over eight nights, audiences will enjoy eight different …
Albania head coach Rolando Maran has expressed optimism ahead of Friday’s match against Finland. The game will kick off at 20:45 at Air Albania Stadium. Speaking to the media, Maran praised the support of Albanian fans. He said their presence in the stands showed their belief in the national team. …
The first edition of the Albanian Music Nights festival has opened with a concert dedicated to Albanian chamber music and new compositions. The opening evening presented five world premieres to a full audience. The programme featured Folk Game for Five by Hajg Zaharia, Spring Breeze on the Coast by Maksim …
Albanian State Police Director General Skënder Hita visited the Italian Police Academy during an official trip to Italy. Academy Director Mario Viola welcomed Hita and his delegation. Hita highlighted cooperation between the two institutions and stressed that education and professional training are essential to building a modern police force. He …
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has told RTSH that Tirana is due to host the next NATO summit in 2028. Speaking to RTSH journalist Denada Shkodrani in Dublin, Rama said NATO members had not yet agreed on a date for the meeting. He ruled out 2027 as a possible year. …
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has stressed that Sazan Island remains Albanian property and has not been sold to American investor Jared Kushner. Speaking to reporters in Dublin ahead of the European Political Community summit, Rama said negotiations had continued for three years. The government aims to become a shareholder …
US Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt met students from the Rochester Institute of Technology at the American Academy of Technology in Tirana (AATT). During the meeting, Wendt saw how advanced American education and innovation are preparing students to become leaders. He also heard their ideas on concrete steps that could …
European leaders have gathered in Dublin, Ireland, for the ninth European Political Community summit. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama shared the official family photo from the meeting, attended by around 50 European leaders. Discussions focus on the war in Ukraine, European security, economic challenges, competitiveness and artificial intelligence. Canadian Prime …