Teuta lead Albania’s Super League after fourth round
The fourth round of Albania’s Abissnet Superiore ended on Sunday with AF Elbasani beating Egnatia 2-1 at Elbasan Arena. Earlier on Sunday, Laçi defeated Vllaznia 2-0 at home. On Friday, Skënderbeu and Tirana drew 1-1 in Korça. Meanwhile, Dinamo City beat Partizani 4-2 in another Tirana derby on Saturday. Teuta …
Albania’s central bank governor and French economic official discuss stronger cooperation
Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko met Pierre Sentenac, the new head of the Regional Economic Department at the French Embassy, at the central bank. Sejko highlighted Albania’s close relations with France and described France as an important European partner. Sejko briefed Sentenac on recent economic and financial developments in …
Tirana hosts film festival on war, peace and human rights
The 21st International Human Rights Film Festival opens in Tirana on September 14 and runs through September 19. The Academy of Film and Multimedia “Marubi” organises the festival. This year’s programme focuses on war, peace, the rule of law and the memory of victims. Over six days, the festival will …
Confiscated property rentals generate ALL 180 million in 2026
Revenues from managing and renting confiscated property reached ALL 180 million in the first eight months of 2026, according to Risena Xhaja, head of Albania’s Agency for the Administration of Confiscated Assets. Xhaja presented the figures during a hearing with the Committee on Citizen Initiatives, Cooperation and Institutional Oversight. She …
Albanian director Ilir Yzeiri wins documentary award in Venice
Albanian director and researcher Ilir Yzeiri has won the Best Documentary Director award at the Venice International Film Festival. He received the award for his documentary “Lucia Nadin and Albanians in Venice 1474–1552”. The documentary previously earned selection by the Veneto Region for the festival’s 83rd edition. Italian company Cinemaset, …
Monday Briefing from the Balkans: September 14, 2026
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here
Kosova awaits September 16 Hague verdict
The Hague will deliver its verdict on September 16 in the trial of former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi. The four have pleaded not guilty. The case has attracted significant attention in Kosova because of the defendants’ prominent roles during the 1998-1999 …
Albania Among Top 10 Non-EU Destinations for European Residents
Albania ranks among the 10 most preferred destinations outside the European Union for EU residents, according to Eurostat data. The Agency for Media and Information cited Eurostat figures showing around 2 million trips to Albania that included at least one overnight stay. These trips accounted for 2% of all journeys …
Defence industry needs time to build capacity, deputy minister says
Deputy Defence Minister Blerina Abrazhda says Albania needs time to build its defence industry and develop the infrastructure, technology and skilled workforce required for production. She made the remarks in response to opposition criticism of the sector’s initial industrial projects. Abrazhda said Albania should assess early projects not only by …
17,000 students begin new year at Albania’s vocational schools
Around 17,000 students have started the new school year at vocational schools across Albania. The programmes combine theoretical education with practical training and work experience to prepare students for the labour market. Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj wished students a successful new school year. She also sent a …
Prime Minister Edi Rama took part in the eighth edition of the European Corporate Council, where he focused in his remarks on the importance of peace, economic development and creating opportunities for future generations. Rama described his participation in the forum as a “special honour and privilege”, praising its role …
The Council of Ministers has officially declared the village of Vuno an immovable cultural property with the status of a “Historic Centre”. The decision, approved at the government meeting on September 25, 2026, also provides for the designation of a protective zone, as well as the approval of a plan …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has stated from New York that the United States could have done more to prevent, in his view, the start of the process that led to the conviction of former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague. During a speech at …
The Council of Ministers approved a series of changes on Friday concerning the leadership of institutions and the composition of the government. Oltjon Muzaka has been dismissed from his position as Deputy Minister of Health and Social Welfare and appointed Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs. Changes have also been made …
Prime Minister Edi Rama stated in New York that Albania has undergone a profound transformation in recent years, highlighting economic growth, infrastructure development and the strengthening of institutions in the fight against corruption. During his speech at the gala evening of the Albanian-American Relations Council, Rama said that the country …
The U.S. Embassy in Pristina said it looks forward to working with Kosovo’s new Government and Assembly to “advance shared priorities, including regional peace, stability and mutual prosperity.” The Embassy’s announcement, published on social media, comes two days after the Constitutional Court said that Kosovo’s new Government, led by Albin …
As part of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha took part in a discussion on strengthening regional cooperation, organized within the framework of Romania’s chairmanships of the Central European Initiative (CEI) and the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP). Minister …
The Parliamentary Group of the Democratic Party officially submitted this Friday a draft law on the administrative-territorial division of local government units in Albania. The DP Parliamentary Group has proposed that the country have 100 municipalities and 12 counties. The DP Parliamentary Group’s proposal is accompanied by a detailed 168-page …
During the gala evening organized by the Albanian-American Relations Council in New York, Prime Minister Edi Rama said that society is facing a digital “barbarism,” where cyberattacks and content on social media are directly affecting young people. Despite his criticism of the negative impact of these platforms, Rama clarified that …
The Chairman of the Socialist Party Parliamentary Group, Taulant Balla, has reacted after the Democratic Party submitted its draft proposal to change the country’s administrative-territorial division. The DP has proposed that Albania have 100 municipalities and 12 counties, an initiative accompanied by a 168-page explanatory report in which, according to …