“The Telegraph”: 10 reasons to choose Albania for your next holiday
Albania hides in the Balkans. It offers culture, nature, and adventure. Skip crowded Greece or Montenegro. See Ottoman houses in Gjirokastër. Relax on untouched beaches along the Riviera. Taste modern cuisine in Tirana. Explore ancient ruins at Butrint, a UNESCO site. Reach Albania easily. Fly direct from London, Birmingham, Manchester, …
Clear skies across Albania as temperatures reach 26°C
TIRANA, April 7 – Albania will experience stable weather this Tuesday, April 7, with clear skies across most of the country, according to the Military Weather Service. Some temporary, thin clouds may appear in the northern regions around midday. Winds will blow from the southwest to northwest at an average …
Spring blooms at Tirana’s Grand Park as residents enjoy green spaces and activities
TIRANA, April 7 – Spring arrives at Tirana’s Grand Park, where the artificial lake draws people of all ages. Residents enjoy the sun, fresh air, and scenic surroundings. Visitors stroll among lush greenery and relax by the calm waters. They use multifunctional spaces for recreation, sports, and leisure. The lake …
Albania sees 11% rise in tourist arrivals in March despite global challenges
TIRANA, April 7 – Albania continues to grow as a preferred tourist destination, with visitor numbers steadily increasing. In March 2026, the country welcomed 609,363 foreign tourists, up 59,598 visitors, or roughly 11%, compared with March 2025, according to Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports Blendi Gonxhja. “Amid global challenges, …
Affairs of Albania: Prime Minister Rama convenes SP MPs on laws and regional tour
TIRANA, April 7 – Prime Minister and party leader Edi Rama convened the SP parliamentary group on Tuesday, April 7. The meeting focused on legislative priorities and MPs’ participation in the “Affairs of Albania” regional tour. Parliament is aligning legislation with Albania’s European Union accession directives. MPs are also working …
Direct flights from Tirana to Dublin launched at “Mother Teresa” airport
TIRANA, April 7 – Tirana International Airport announced a new direct flight connecting the Albanian capital with Dublin, Ireland. The route adds a key destination to Tirana’s growing flight network and provides passengers with more travel options. Flights will operate twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays, offering a convenient …
Alpeta Agro-tourism in Roshnik, Rama: Boosting sustainable rural development
Agro-tourism is becoming a key driver of economic and social growth in many regions. It increases employment and strengthens rural economies. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared scenic images of Alpeta Agro-tourism in Roshnik, Berat. He called it a successful example of sector development. “Alpeta Agro-tourism in Roshnik, Berat, where nature …
Protest of Albanian students in North Macedonia, Hoxha: Use of mother tongue is a fundamental right
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha reacted to the protest of Albanian students in North Macedonia. They demand the right to take exams in Albanian. In a post on X, Hoxha said the use of the mother tongue is a fundamental right. The Constitution and the Law on …
Hoxha: We create a diaspora registry as a base for effective policies
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha spoke about the Fourth Diaspora Summit in a TV interview. This year’s summit will focus on economic, social, and cultural issues. It will include discussions on integrating the diaspora into Albania’s development. Hoxha said the three previous summits strengthened ties with the …
Week 30 Superiore: Best Lineup and Coach
After week 30 of the Abissnet Superiore, national youth team coaches picked the best lineup and coach of the week. They used a 1-4-4-2 formation. Goalkeeper: Romeo Harizaj (Vora) kept a clean sheet against Teuta. Defenders: Faton Neziri (Dinamo City), Eljon Sota (Egnatia), Elmando Gjini (Vllaznia), Luciano Vera (Tirana). Midfielders: …
Businessman Luan Muça has publicly responded to the conflict with Vasil Bedinaj, the owner of a hotel in Radhimë. In a statement, Muça gives his version of the confrontation, claiming that it concerns a property dispute and that he met with Bedinaj in an attempt to resolve it. Muça says …
The SafeJournalists Network expresses concern over a growing number of unexplained restrictions and account-access problems affecting media, activists and other public-interest voices on Meta platforms in Albania. On 5 September, the official Instagram account of Euronews Albania, a private main television and digital news outlet, became inaccessible. Later the same …
TIRANA, September 5 – The US Embassy and EU Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa have paid tribute to Mother Teresa, highlighting her humanitarian legacy and message of service, solidarity and inclusion. Moreira de Sousa recalled one of Mother Teresa’s best-known messages, saying that people may not all do …
TIRANA, September 5 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha received new European Union Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa for their first meeting. The two officials discussed Albania’s progress towards European Union membership. During the meeting, Hoxha stressed the importance of maintaining the pace and momentum …
The Association of Albanian Journalists (UGSH) has reacted following the blocking of access to Euronews Albania’s official Instagram page, expressing concern over the situation and calling for immediate clarification. In its statement,UGSH emphasized that the inability to access the media outlet’s account on one of the main platforms used to …
The Union of Albanian Journalists (UGSH) has reacted to the problems affecting access to Euronews Albania’s official Instagram page, describing the situation as an alarm for freedom of communication and access to information. In a public statement, UGSH said that the inability to access the media outlet’s Instagram page constitutes …
The Association of European Journalists, Albanian Section (AEJ), has condemned Meta’s closure of Euronews Albania’s Instagram page, describing the decision as unprecedented and unacceptable. In a statement, the AEJ said the page had been shut down without any official explanation from Meta. “The Association of European Journalists, Albanian Section, strongly …
TIRANA, September 5 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania does not necessarily need veto power to take part in European processes and discussions. He spoke about Albania’s European Union perspective and the rise of nationalist trends in several European countries. Speaking at the “Intelligence on the World, Europe and …
Euronews Albania’s Instagram page is no longer accessible, raising further alarm over what has been happening to Albanian accounts on social media in recent days. Without any prior notice or warning, Euronews Albania woke up today to find its Instagram page displaying the message: “User not found.” Just last night, …
Just hours after MEP Sandro Gozi spoke in the Euronews Albania studio about the shutdown of Albanian Instagram accounts and called for transparency from Meta, Euronews Albania’s own page is no longer accessible on the platform. Last night, appearing as a guest on the program “Review,” Gozi addressed the wave …