Ibrahimaj: 2027 Budget to boost household incomes and support pensioners, families and businesses
TIRANA, Nov 7 /ATA/ Redistributing the benefits of economic growth among citizens, lowering the cost of essential goods, increasing pensioners’ incomes and supporting households and businesses are among the key priorities of the 2027 Draft Budget and Fiscal Package. In an interview with the Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATSH), Minister of …
Gogu: Fight against corruption, a key test of Albania’s European path
TIRANA, Nov 6 /ATA/ Following positive European Commission assessment, Gogu says Albania will align anti-corruption laws with EU standards and sets out three regional priorities Justice Minister Toni Gogu attended the session entitled “The Judicial Dimension of the Fight Against Corruption” at the EU–Western Balkans Ministerial Forum on Justice and Home …
Ibrahimaj: Pensioners to receive double monthly bonus in 2027, new pension scheme to take effect in 2028
TIRANA, Nov 6 /ATA/ The 2027 budget of the Ministry of Economy and Innovation prioritises increased financial support for pensioners, including doubling the monthly bonus, indexing pensions and preparing a new pension scheme. Speaking in a television interview, Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj said the ministry’s budget for …
Constitutional Court President attends ACCF Governing Bureau meeting
TIRANA, Nov 6 /ATA/ President of the Constitutional Court Fiona Papajorgji attended a meeting of the Governing Bureau of the Association of Francophone Constitutional Courts (ACCF), where participants discussed the association’s activities in 2026 and its priorities for 2027–2028. The meeting was followed by a working session entitled “Electoral Legitimacy …
Albania and Montenegro discuss minority rights and access to justice
Albanian Justice Minister Toni Gogu met Montenegro’s Minister of Human and Minority Rights, Fatmir Gjeka, in Podgorica to discuss minority rights, representation and access to justice. Their talks also covered legislative changes and efforts to combat discrimination. Gogu stressed the importance of ensuring equal access to justice. He also highlighted …
Tirana bypass to ease traffic as PM Rama pledges transparent expropriations
Prime Minister Edi Rama, accompanied by Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi, inspected construction work on the 21-kilometre Tirana bypass. The project aims to ease traffic and divert vehicles away from the capital. Rama said work was progressing well and highlighted the road’s strategic role in connecting the Blue Corridor …
Albania announce squad for Finland and Belarus, with first call-up for Ismaili
Albania coach Rolando Maran has announced his squad for the national team’s final two Nations League matches against Finland and Belarus. Albania will face Finland at Air Albania Stadium on 12 November before travelling to Hungary to play Belarus behind closed doors on 15 November. The main surprise is the …
Draft law proposes new rules for cultural heritage and grants for privately owned monuments
Albania is planning new rules for the administration, maintenance and restoration of museums, cultural monuments and other heritage sites. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport has opened public consultation on amendments to the law on cultural heritage and museums. The draft aims to strengthen protection and sustainable management while …
“Kosovo through Kadare’s eyes” exhibition opens to mark writer’s 90th birth anniversary
An exhibition titled “Kosovo through Kadare’s Eyes” opened on Friday at the National Library of Kosovo “Pjetër Bogdani” in Pristina, marking the 90th anniversary of the birth of renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare. The exhibition was organised by the Embassy of Albania in Kosovo, the National Library of Kosovo and …
Albania to introduce new inspection system in 2027, Rama pledges end to surprise business checks
Albania plans to introduce a new inspection system in 2027 to reduce bureaucracy, simplify procedures and create a more business-friendly environment. Prime Minister Edi Rama has pledged to end unannounced inspections and make the process more transparent. The announcement came during the conference “Invest & Comply in Albania – Inspection …
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced changes to the Socialist Party’s regional leadership at a meeting of its National Assembly taking place this Saturday in Lalzi Bay. Under the reshuffle, Ervin Demo and Albana Koçiu will jointly lead the party’s operations in Tirana. The changes come as the Socialist Party prepares …
Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Prime Minister Edi Rama discussed the European Commission’s latest enlargement report, describing its recommendation for Albania as historic. Rama said the report contained a passage that, in his view, had received too little attention given its significance for Albania’s European integration. He was …
Prime Minister Edi Rama commented on the protests that have taken place across Albania in recent weeks, saying demonstrators had thrown stones and Molotov cocktails. He said the Socialist Party would step up its efforts to engage with citizens. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Rama said the opposition …
Prime Minister Edi Rama responded to criticism of media freedom in Albania, claiming that government critics are widely represented in the Albanian media and that Albania stands apart from other countries when it comes to freedom of expression. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Rama said 60% of the …
TIRANA, November 14 /ATA/ – Democratic Party Chairman Sali Berisha spoke today during an online discussion with supporters. He addressed Prime Minister Rama’s speech at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, as well as recent developments—specifically the European Commission’s report and the decision against holding the 2027 NATO summit in Tirana, …
TIRANA, November 14 /ATSH/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama stated today that the new fiscal package is not the result of an ideological shift to the left, but rather a direct outcome of the country’s economic growth, which has made previously unaffordable measures possible. Addressing the Socialist Party Assembly, Rama …
TIRANA, Nov. 14 /ATA/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Saturday that preparations for Albania’s European Union accession treaty were a major political indication of the country’s direction, rejecting claims that the government was suppressing critics or undermining judicial independence. Addressing the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Rama described the …
TIRANA, Nov. 14 /ATA/ – Socialist Party leader and Prime Minister Edi Rama said Saturday a national debate would be held soon to discuss both the progress Albania has made and the many challenges facing the country and its people. Speaking at the assembly, Rama said Albania was now closer …
TIRANA, Nov. 14 /ATA/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Saturday that neither he nor the ruling Socialist Party acted as lawyers for anyone, following “the media storm” over his comments on former deputy prime minister Belinda Balluku. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Rama said relations between …
TIRANA, Nov. 14 /ATA/- By Maela Marini/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Saturday that a new legal package on pre-trial detention was under consultation, describing Albania’s detention practices as the most excessive in Europe. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Rama said Albania had twice as many …