Hoxha: Coordinated Efforts by Allies to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha joined a virtual meeting called by UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. Over 40 countries attended. They discussed the urgent need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran closed it amid ongoing conflict. Hoxha said countries coordinate through diplomacy and politics to …
Gonzato: Independent Media Key in Fighting Disinformation
EU Ambassador to Albania Silvio Gonzato said fighting disinformation requires promoting independent and professional media. It also requires strengthening freedom of expression. Gonzato said independent media forms a key pillar of EU rule-of-law principles. It also shows a country’s readiness to join the European Union. He said, “Disinformation affects public …
Rama: EU Integration Is a Chance Albania Cannot Miss
Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama said Albania faces a historic opportunity to join the European family. He told the Socialist Assembly in Unit 14 that major powers now support Albanians concretely. He said Albania has never had such a clear chance to become a full EU member. …
Margarita Xhepa, Eternal Star of Albanian Cinema, Would Celebrate Her Birthday Today
Albania remembers actress Margarita Xhepa on her birthday. She remains an undisputed icon of the stage and screen. Her legacy continues to inspire generations. She was born on April 2, 1932. She became one of the brightest figures in Albanian theater and cinema. She performed dozens of roles that shaped …
Ahmeti: The Albanian language is not negotiable, equality is the foundation of the state
The leader of the Democratic Union for Integration (DUI), Ali Ahmeti, reacted through an open letter on social media regarding recent developments in North Macedonia, emphasizing that the issue of the Albanian language cannot be put into question. In his message, Ahmeti underlined that a stable state is built on …
Minister of Health visits Berat Hospital, Sala: We will expand the range of tests
The Regional Hospital of Berat is undergoing reconstruction in several operating block services, while medical activity continues without interruption. According to hospital authorities, the staff is handling the patient flow while ensuring basic services and laboratory examinations throughout the construction period. During a visit to the hospital premises, the Minister …
Savings in banks increase, 137,000 individuals hold 60% of deposits
Individual deposits reached 1.38 trillion lek at the end of 2025, marking an annual increase of 8.8%. The figure comes from the Deposit Insurance Agency’s report and shows not only rising savings but also a widening gap among depositors. At the end of 2025, the number of individuals covered by …
Violations and evasion in currency exchange offices, Bank of Albania revokes licenses and imposes fines
The Bank of Albania has revoked 83 licenses and imposed 200 administrative measures in 2025 on currency exchange offices. The decisions were taken after the central bank identified violations and evasion in money circulation. During 2025, 33 new exchange offices were licensed, while data from the central bank show that …
Kurti from Parliament: Democracy cannot develop through institutional blockades
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, during today’s plenary session, emphasized that following the Constitutional Court’s decision to allow the continued functioning of the Assembly, it is essential to respect the constitutional order and the democratic functioning of institutions. He also spoke about the decree issued by President Vjosa …
Composer Alfred Kaçinari: Spring Festival Returns on 6–7 June with RTSH Support
TIRANA, April 2 – After more than two decades, the legendary Spring Festival (Festivali i Pranverës) returns to the stage of the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet on 6 and 7 June. The festival, organized with the support of the Albanian Radio and Television (RTSH), offers a platform for …
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 …
The European Democrats have reacted to the suspension of Euronews Albania’s Instagram account, expressing solidarity and calling on Meta to intervene immediately. In a statement posted on X, they described the timing of the suspension as “deeply concerning”, as it came just hours after the programme “Review”, hosted by journalist …
TIRANA, September 5 – The wildfire situation in Levan, Fier, was much calmer on Friday evening, Defense Minister Ermal Nufi said after visiting the area. Nufi said teams were monitoring two fire hotspots. They are checking the areas again on Saturday morning from the ground and, most likely, from the …