The Heart Of A Patriot That Beats For The People
by Dr. Jorgji Kote Tirana Times, June 11, 2026 – ”Heart of a patriot” is the new book dedicated to Binali Yildirim, an outstanding political leader and personality in the modernization of Turkish state and society during the last 25 years; co-founder and former leader of the Party for Justice and Development …
Albania Has Already Changed
By Lutfi Dervishi Tirana Times, June 11, 2026 – From the very beginning, this movement has been placed under immense pressure. The questions : “Who is behind it?” and “Will it become a political party?” are not innocent. They are meant to shift attention away from the real reasons behind …
Albania’s ‘Flamingo Revolution’ is About More Than Kushner and Birds
Protesting Albanians are not against tourist resorts or foreign investments, but they’re tired of being treated as passive subjects of decisions made by higher powers. Original post Here
Rowing to Be Included in “Prishtina 2030” Mediterranean Games
Rowing will become part of the Mediterranean Games “Prishtina 2030.” Kosovo has already started preparations for the sport’s development. First, officials confirmed the decision to include rowing in the program. This step strengthens the country’s sports agenda for the Games. Then, the acting Minister of Youth and Sports, Blerim Gashani, …
Albania and Bulgaria discuss expanding cooperation in economy, energy and tourism
TIRANA, June 11 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania Ferit Hoxha met in Sofia with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Bulgaria Mihaela Dotsova. The two sides reaffirmed the strong partnership between Albania and Bulgaria during the meeting. They also confirmed a joint commitment to expand …
Weather forecast: Clear skies with passing clouds, rain returns in the afternoon
TIRANA, June 11 – Albania will experience relatively unstable atmospheric conditions today. The weather will remain mostly clear with light to moderate passing cloudiness in eastern mountainous areas from midday. Later in the evening, cloud cover will increase across the north and gradually spread to the rest of the country. …
Kosovo Women Qualify for 2027 World Cup Play-Off
The Kosovo women’s national team achieved a historic milestone. They qualified for the 2027 World Cup play-off stage. They also secured promotion to League B for the next qualification cycle. First, Kosovo delivered a dominant performance against Gibraltar. They won the match 8–0 away from home. They closed their Group …
“Le Routard” guide highlights Albania as an emerging destination of nature, culture and hospitality
TIRANA, June 11 – The French travel guide “Le Routard” presents Albania as an emerging European destination that combines natural landscapes, cultural heritage and authentic local experiences. In a feature published by “Le Guide du Routard,” journalist Noemie Adler describes the country as gaining growing international attention while remaining largely …
27 years since the end of Serbian military presence in Kosova
TIRANA, June 11 – Today marks 27 years since the withdrawal of Serbian military and paramilitary forces from Kosova. The event ended Serbian control over the territory. Serbian forces withdrew after sustained resistance from the Kosovo Liberation Army on the ground. NATO air operations also contributed to the outcome. The …
Albania adopts national plan for persons with disabilities 2026–2030 worth over ALL 7.6 billion and 68 priority measures
TIRANA, June 11 – The Council of Ministers has approved the National Action Plan for Persons with Disabilities 2026–2030. The document defines the policy framework for rights protection, social inclusion and independent living for persons with disabilities over the next five years. The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare prepared …
TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – Citizens continued their protests this Sunday, gathering around 6:30 p.m. in front of the Prime Minister’s Office as students, local residents and civil society activists assembled to voice their grievances peacefully. The student demonstrations, which have now lasted for over two weeks, have merged with …
TIRANA, November 8 /ATA/ – Egnatia extended their lead at the top of the Abissnet Superiore with a commanding 5–1 home win over Vora in Round 11. Powered by a dominant second-half display, the reigning champions comfortably claimed all three points at Arena Egnatia. Egnatia now leads the standings with …
Defence Minister Ermal Nufi paid tribute today at the Commonwealth War Cemetery and the German Military Cemetery in Tirana’s Artificial Lake Park. During the commemorative ceremony, Nufi laid wreaths in honour of those who fought and died for freedom, as well as all those who lost their lives during World …
The National Museum “Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg” and the Krujë Ethnographic Museum remain among Albania’s leading destinations for historical and cultural tourism. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared footage of the two museums today, highlighting their appeal to both domestic and international visitors. “Krujë Museum is one of our most visited heritage …
November 8 marks 564 years since Archbishop of Durrës Pal Engjëlli recorded the “Baptismal Formula”, the earliest known dated document in the Albanian language. He wrote it on November 8, 1462, making it a landmark in the history of written Albanian. Although the document uses Latin, it contains a baptismal …
More than 300 Albanian and foreign companies from 12 countries gathered in Tirana for the 32nd edition of the Tirana International Fair. The four-day event took place at the Palace of Congresses from November 3 to 6. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared footage from the event today. Organised by Klik …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has launched “Talk to the Prime Minister”, a new online platform that connects students and citizens directly with the head of government. Through the platform, users can ask questions, criticise decisions, raise concerns and propose solutions. Rama introduced the initiative a few days ago and shared …
Albania will allocate 848.5 million lek to tourism development in 2027. The funding will support international promotion, new tourism products, destination management and digital services. The government also aims to extend the tourist season, diversify its offer and improve service quality. The Tourism Development Programme will use the budget to …
TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – “Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu” National Museum and Kruja Ethnographic Museum are among the most significant destinations for historical and cultural tourism in Albania. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images today of these two museums, which attract great interest from both domestic and international tourists visiting Kruja. …
TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ — With autumn painting the Langarica Valley in rich colors, the thermal waters of Bënja in Përmet remain a favorite escape for travelers looking to unwind in its peaceful natural springs. The Bënja thermal springs are among Përmet’s most well-known natural attractions. Prime Minister Edi Rama …