Blog
News

Rama-Zelensky discuss over potential joint arms production

The Albanian Prime Minister, Edi Rama and Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with each-other even for a possibility of joint arms production. Ukrainian President, Zelenskyy said after the meeting that since the first days of the full-scale invasion, Albania has supported Ukraine in our struggle for freedom and territorial integrity. …

Read More
News

Rama: Zelensky’s presence is a reminder that Putin has not succeeded

Prime Minister Edi Rama has again expressed Albania’s support for Ukraine, regarding its war against Russia. During his speech at the Summit for Ukraine in Tirana, Rama declared that Zelensky’s presence is a reminder that Russian President Vladimir Putin has not succeeded. “This is a war that neither Ukraine nor …

Read More
News

Zelensky propose a joint forum on the field of defense

During his speech, at the summit for Ukraine in Tirana, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed to organize a joint forum for the field of defense between Ukraine and the Balkans. He thanked all the nations for the good work that has been done for Ukraine. So, he said that …

Read More
News

Rama in the conference with Zelensky: Honored to welcome a leader of the resistance, Albanian nation supports Ukraine

At the end of the summit held in Tirana, Prime Minister Edi Rama is holding a summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the end of the summit in Tirana. The head of the government appreciated the fact that the Ukrainian president is fighting, but also working hard for his …

Read More
News

Rama before he summit: Solidarity meeting against Russian aggression

Prime Minister Edi Rama started the day with a post about the summit that will be held today for Ukraine.  The head of the government stated that he is proud of Albania, which today hosts the summit and the Ukrainian leader. “Good morning and with pride for Albania, which today …

Read More
News

Albania to open the embassy within a year in Ukraine

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, held a press statement with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba, before the start of the summit for Ukraine that will be held in Tirana. Hasani emphasized that Albania supports territorial integrity while adding that work is underway to open the Albanian embassy in …

Read More
News

Kuleba in Tirana: Grateful to Albania for the support, Russia should be held responsible for war crimes

The Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmyrti Kuleba expressed his gratitude for the organization of Albania for the the summit for Ukraine. In a joint press conference in Tirana with his Albanian counterpart, Igli Hasani, Kuleba said that Russia should be held responsible for war crimes. “It is really good to be …

Read More
News

Zelensky: Rama, steadfast friend of Ukraine

The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, has described Prime Minister Edi Rama as a steadfast friend of Ukraine. Through a post on social networks, Zelensky stated that in Tirana, where the Ukraine-Southeastern Europe summit will take place, he will discuss with Rama about cooperation in defense and politics. “Today I work …

Read More
News

Summit for Ukraine, Rama welcomes Zelensky

The head of the government, Edi Rama, received the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, at the Prime Minister’s office this Monday morning. The two leaders will hold a one-on-one meeting. Afterwards, a meeting between the respective delegations will follow, which will end with the signing of an agreement between the …

Read More
News

Zelensky in Tirana, Albania and Ukraine signed the treaty of friendship

Albania and Ukraine have signed the treaty of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. The treaty serves to consolidate the friendship between the two countries and peoples, through the expansion and strengthening of cooperation in various fields of mutual interest. Rama and Zelensky will open the Ukraine-Southeastern Europe summit, …

Read More
News
National Library of Albania joins annual conference in Luxembourg

TIRANA, June 19 – The National Library of Albania took part in the Annual Conference of Directors of European National Libraries in Luxembourg. Meanwhile, the European National Libraries network brings together national libraries across Europe. The conference aims to strengthen institutional cooperation. In addition, it promotes innovation and supports the …

News
Media Freedom in Albania discussed in parliamentary hearing with Reporter Without Borders representative

TIRANA, June 19 – The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Public Information held a hearing with Pavol Szalai, representative of Reporter Without Borders, on the media situation in Albania. Meanwhile, Szalai leads the organization’s Central Europe office, which covers Albania and other Western Balkan countries. He said his visit …

News
PM Rama tells Italian news agency Adnkronos, Albania remains a free and democratic country

Tirana, June 19 – Prime Minister Edi Rama gave an interview to Italian news agency Adnkronos in Rome during the FII Priority Europe investment forum organised by the FII Institute. Meanwhile, Rama commented on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s view that the Italy-Albania migration agreement paved the way for later …

News
Fuel price transparency board discontinued as prices stabilize, Minister of Economy and Innovation says

TIRANA, June 19 – Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj said the government has decided to end the Fuel Transparency Board. The mechanism had operated for several months to monitor and regulate fuel prices in the market. Speaking after the government meeting, Ibrahimaj said the decision followed a period …

News
“Zvërnec”, Economy and Innovation Minister Ibrahimaj: Project still in study phase, any development must meet environmental standards

TIRANA, June 18 – The government has not yet approved a final project for a possible tourist resort in Zvërnec, Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said. Speaking after the government meeting, Ibrahimaj said the process remains in the study and design phase. She added that no final project has …

News
Albania reaffirms support for Ukraine

TIRANA, June 19 – Defence Minister Ermal Nufi took part in the 35th meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Brussels, where defence ministers from NATO member states and partner countries discussed the latest security developments and the situation in Ukraine. Following the meeting, Nufi said Albania reaffirms its …

News
Albania Women Draw Wales in 2027 World Cup Play-Offs

Albania’s women’s national football team learned their opponents for the first and second rounds of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 play-offs on Thursday. Following the draw at UEFA headquarters, Albania will face Wales in the first round. If the Albanian side advances, it will meet the winner of …

News
July brings higher demand at travel agencies in Kukës

TIRANA, June 19 – July has brought increased activity to travel agencies in Kukës as emigrants return for their summer holidays. Agency staff report stronger demand for bookings and travel services from people visiting their families during this period. Meanwhile, agencies have also recorded growing interest from local residents planning …

News
Government approves three laws on European companies, EU alignment and business cooperation will improve

TIRANA, June 19 – The government has approved three new laws on European companies, Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj announced. She said the measures aim to align Albanian legislation with European Union standards and strengthen cooperation between Albanian and European companies. Ibrahimaj said the package is part of a …

News
Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister reviews public beaches in Kavaja, stresses equal access for visitors

TIRANA, June 19 – As the summer tourism season begins, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports continues to focus on the management of public coastal areas. In Kavaja’s public beaches, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja conducted site visits and spoke with residents and visitors about the implementation …

News

National Library of Albania joins annual conference in Luxembourg

TIRANA, June 19 – The National Library of Albania took part in the Annual Conference of Directors of European National Libraries in Luxembourg. Meanwhile, the European National Libraries network brings together national libraries across Europe. The conference aims to strengthen institutional cooperation. In addition, it promotes innovation and supports the …

News

Media Freedom in Albania discussed in parliamentary hearing with Reporter Without Borders representative

TIRANA, June 19 – The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Public Information held a hearing with Pavol Szalai, representative of Reporter Without Borders, on the media situation in Albania. Meanwhile, Szalai leads the organization’s Central Europe office, which covers Albania and other Western Balkan countries. He said his visit …

News

PM Rama tells Italian news agency Adnkronos, Albania remains a free and democratic country

Tirana, June 19 – Prime Minister Edi Rama gave an interview to Italian news agency Adnkronos in Rome during the FII Priority Europe investment forum organised by the FII Institute. Meanwhile, Rama commented on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s view that the Italy-Albania migration agreement paved the way for later …

News

Fuel price transparency board discontinued as prices stabilize, Minister of Economy and Innovation says

TIRANA, June 19 – Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj said the government has decided to end the Fuel Transparency Board. The mechanism had operated for several months to monitor and regulate fuel prices in the market. Speaking after the government meeting, Ibrahimaj said the decision followed a period …

News

“Zvërnec”, Economy and Innovation Minister Ibrahimaj: Project still in study phase, any development must meet environmental standards

TIRANA, June 18 – The government has not yet approved a final project for a possible tourist resort in Zvërnec, Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said. Speaking after the government meeting, Ibrahimaj said the process remains in the study and design phase. She added that no final project has …

News

Albania reaffirms support for Ukraine

TIRANA, June 19 – Defence Minister Ermal Nufi took part in the 35th meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Brussels, where defence ministers from NATO member states and partner countries discussed the latest security developments and the situation in Ukraine. Following the meeting, Nufi said Albania reaffirms its …

News

Albania Women Draw Wales in 2027 World Cup Play-Offs

Albania’s women’s national football team learned their opponents for the first and second rounds of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 play-offs on Thursday. Following the draw at UEFA headquarters, Albania will face Wales in the first round. If the Albanian side advances, it will meet the winner of …

News

July brings higher demand at travel agencies in Kukës

TIRANA, June 19 – July has brought increased activity to travel agencies in Kukës as emigrants return for their summer holidays. Agency staff report stronger demand for bookings and travel services from people visiting their families during this period. Meanwhile, agencies have also recorded growing interest from local residents planning …

News

Government approves three laws on European companies, EU alignment and business cooperation will improve

TIRANA, June 19 – The government has approved three new laws on European companies, Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj announced. She said the measures aim to align Albanian legislation with European Union standards and strengthen cooperation between Albanian and European companies. Ibrahimaj said the package is part of a …

News

Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister reviews public beaches in Kavaja, stresses equal access for visitors

TIRANA, June 19 – As the summer tourism season begins, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports continues to focus on the management of public coastal areas. In Kavaja’s public beaches, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja conducted site visits and spoke with residents and visitors about the implementation …