Rama notifies meeting with Albanian immigrants in Italy
The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama continues his tour of meetings with the Albanian diaspora. After Greece, the next meeting of the head of government is with the Albanians in Italy. With a post on Facebook, Rama writes that the meeting will be held on May 26 in Milan. …
Summit in Montenegro/Rama: We are ready to become part of the European market
Prime Minister Edi Rama, in his speech held at the EU-Western Balkans Summit, spoke about the positive progress of the new economic growth plan and the next steps for its implementation. Rama emphasized that it is now time for the region to become part of the EU, while underlining that …
Rama in Montenegro, EU: We want to see ourselves as member states
The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, in his speech at the EU-Western Balkans Summit, which is being held in Montenegro, said that the region should cooperate in several areas. ” We must make our participation in the security policy more significant. We need to be part of the instruments …
‘Harnex.io’ – Stirring the pot with a tech revolution…and bold ideas!
The Curious Case of Parid Varoshi, a Tirana borne tech entrepreneur A local inspirational story comes to us from our very own, Parid Varoshi, a Tirana borne tech entrepreneur and returning migrant. Parid periodically finds his way back to Albania while still completing a master program in Germany, all in …
Family, colleagues and friends pay tribute to police officer killed two days ago
Familiars, relatives and police officers paid tribute to the late police officer, Novruz Cenalia who was killed two days ago in Fier. Police is still searching for the perpetrator, identified as a 23-year-old, Azgan Mernica, who after the murder flee the scene. Special forces and RENEA are making coordinated search …
Gërdeci”/ Mediu’s request for financial expertise is dismissed
The process against Fatmir Mediu in the Special Court started with tensions and debate between the former Minister of Defense and the families of the victims of “Gërdec”. In the session, the families of the victims addressed the former minister with the words “you are a murderer and the prosecutors …
Cultural project brings literary exchange between Saudi Arabia and Albania
TIRANA, May 15, 2024 – In an important step for cultural exchanges between Albania and Saudi Arabia, two publishers have agreed to bring Saudi literary works to Albanian readers and Albanian works to Saudi readers. The cultural project, made possible under the auspices of the Deputy Ambassador of Saudi Arabia …
VIDEO/ Two children held hostage by their father, a 40-year old arrested
A 40-year-old man was arrested in Durrës after holding his two minor children hostage for several hours. The author had rented an apartment in “Shkëmbi i Kavajë”, while holding two minor children, 6 and 11 years old, hostage for several hours. After several hours of effort, RENEA managed to enter …
Inter-ministerial Conference / Balla: Together we can build a safer future
Interior Minister Taulant Balla at the Inter-ministerial Conference of the countries of the Western Balkans, “Cooperation for Security and Migratory Flows through the Western Balkans”, stated that it is important to have broader regional cooperation in the fight against organized crime. In September 2023, we gathered within the framework of …
Former director of ASHK in Saranda and two specialists in trial for fake legalization
The prosecution of Saranda sends the former director of ASHK, Aida Demi, and two specialists to court for “Misuse of duty”, after they legalized a 4-story building with forged documents. After several months of investigations, the Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of First Instance of the General Jurisdiction of Sarandë …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that artificial intelligence speeds up Albania’s EU integration by making public administration more efficient. He made the statement at the Ruhr Summit in Germany, where he presented Albania’s vision for using AI in governance. First, he said AI strengthens state capacity by making institutions …
TIRANA, July 1 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania aims to introduce an artificial intelligence-based public procurement system to improve transparency and reduce corruption, while highlighting the country’s broader digital transformation. Speaking at the Ruhr Summit on innovation and entrepreneurship, Rama said Albania now provides more than 1,000 fully …
Tirana International Airport “Nënë Tereza” (TIA) has reached around 300 flights per day, marking a record that reflects the continued growth of air traffic in Albania. Airport officials say that every flight depends on the daily work of ground teams who ensure safe and timely operations. They also stress that …
Albania’s Council of Ministers has approved amendments to the Law on Chemical Management, further aligning the country’s legislation with European Union standards. Minister of Environment Sofjan Jaupaj described the move as another concrete step toward Albania’s European Union membership. According to Jaupaj, the draft law provides stronger protection for public …
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that The Albanian Files will soon appear in the Adrion bookstore in Tirana.He said the book has “entered history” as the first publication treated as criminal evidence after the fall of communism. Rama made the comments while reacting to its submission to the Special Prosecution …
The Cyber and Communication Command of the Albanian Armed Forces marked the 95th anniversary of the Communication Service today. The ceremony brought together Minister of Defense Ermal Nufi, Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Arben Kingji, senior officers, non-commissioned officers, civilian staff, soldiers, and veterans. In his address, Nufi …
Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko said today that the Albanian economy will continue to grow at stable rates close to its potential in the coming quarters, while inflation will rise slightly above target in the second half of the year before gradually returning to target over the medium term. …
The Financial Supervisory Authority (AMF) reported today to the Parliamentary Committee on Civic Initiatives, Institutional Cooperation and Oversight that it achieved progress in 2025 in aligning its legal framework with European Union standards, strengthening oversight of non-bank financial markets, and modernizing reporting systems, in line with parliamentary recommendations. First, AMF …
Following the conclusion of a fact-finding mission in the Vjosa-Narta protected area, European Parliament rapporteur Tineke Strik called on Albanian authorities to fully enforce European Union standards for construction in protected zones and to intensify efforts against corruption. At a press conference, Strik said Albania must respect EU legislation and …
Prime Minister Edi Rama is in Germany on an official visit to the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. During the Ruhr Summit, one of Europe’s key events on innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology, Rama shared a video showing an artificial intelligence robot forming the Albanian eagle symbol with its hands. The summit …