Speaker Peleshi in Madrid: Spain continues support for Albania’s EU membership process
TIRANA, May 26 – Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi held a meeting in Madrid on Tuesday with the Speaker of the Spanish Congress of Deputies, Francina Armengol. During the meeting, Peleshi discussed relations between Albania and Spain. In addition, he highlighted Spain’s continued support for Albania’s European Union membership process. At …
Albania-EU intergovernmental conference to open negotiation closing phase
TIRANA, May 26 – The 8th Albania-European Union Intergovernmental Conference will take place in Brussels this Tuesday. The meeting will formally open the process for Albania to enter the phase of closing EU accession negotiations. The Agency for Media and Information said the conference follows a decision by the Committee …
US Congressmen Visit Presheva Amid Concerns Over the Rights of Albanians in Serbia
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:78f52f71-e260-4cfb-9ca8-abfdce54886a-8″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:78f52f71-e260-4cfb-9ca8-abfdce54886a-8″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-18″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Members of the United States House of Representatives, Republican Keith Self and Democrat Suhas Subramanyam, are visiting Presheva today, where they are expected to meet with representatives of local authorities, Albanian political parties, and the Albanian National Council. The visit …
“From Property to Progress,” Rama: I Don’t Believe There Is Another Region Where Property Rights Have Been Under Such Pressure
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:78f52f71-e260-4cfb-9ca8-abfdce54886a-1″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:78f52f71-e260-4cfb-9ca8-abfdce54886a-1″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-4″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Prime Minister Edi Rama took part in the regional conference of the Western Balkan countries focused on a shared vision: digital transformation, legal security of property, and European integration. During his speech, Rama stated that the success of digital transformation …
8th Albania–EU Intergovernmental Conference: Agenda Revealed
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:78f52f71-e260-4cfb-9ca8-abfdce54886a-2″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:78f52f71-e260-4cfb-9ca8-abfdce54886a-2″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-6″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> The 8th Albania–European Union Intergovernmental Conference will take place this Tuesday in Brussels, officially paving the way for Albania to enter the phase of closing negotiations for EU membership. New details regarding the conference have been disclosed. It has been …
Bills Not Paid on Time, Government and Municipal Debts Increase by 1.1 Billion Lek
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:78f52f71-e260-4cfb-9ca8-abfdce54886a-3″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:78f52f71-e260-4cfb-9ca8-abfdce54886a-3″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-8″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Outstanding liabilities increased during the first quarter of 2026, after having dropped significantly at the end of last year. According to the data, debts reached approximately 6.93 billion lek, which is 1.1 billion lek more compared to the end of …
Security in Schools, Beaches, and Roads: State Police Increase Measures for Public Order
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”3d6c2277-5e8d-4828-a818-03c8857e9730″ data-turn-id-container=”3d6c2277-5e8d-4828-a818-03c8857e9730″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-9″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> The tourist season, school safety, road safety, fire prevention, performance, response, higher-quality service for citizens, as well as the prevention and crackdown on all forms of illegal activity, were the focus of meetings held by the General Director of the …
Tourist Season Begins with High Influx in Durrës, Need for Accommodation Structures Increases
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”116cd15b-b035-4cac-8752-4e7ea2d00d0b” data-turn-id-container=”116cd15b-b035-4cac-8752-4e7ea2d00d0b” data-testid=”conversation-turn-11″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> The tourist season has officially begun on the coast of Durrës, once again reaffirming its position as one of Albania’s main tourist destinations. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:78f52f71-e260-4cfb-9ca8-abfdce54886a-5″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:78f52f71-e260-4cfb-9ca8-abfdce54886a-5″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-12″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> The high influx of tourists over the …
Hoxha Meets Minister Benjamin Haddad, France Supports Albania’s EU Membership
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, praised relations between Albania and France following a meeting held in Brussels with the French Minister for European Affairs, Benjamin Haddad. In a post on the social media platform X, Hoxha emphasized that the discussions focused on the European Union enlargement process, …
“Albanians Stand with Skopje!” Protest in Tirana in Support of Albanian Students in North Macedonia
Albanian students have organized a protest in Tirana in support of their peers in North Macedonia, who are demanding the right to take their exams in the Albanian language. The students gathered at Skanderbeg Square, holding banners with slogans such as: “We are all together” and “One language unites us …
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu has highlighted the tourism and economic potential of Gjinar, in the Elbasan region, describing the Mountain Package as a key opportunity to attract investment, create new businesses and increase visitor numbers. Koçiu stressed that Gjinar’s natural beauty provides a strong foundation for tourism. However, local …
Women in Vlora have joined the Pink October campaign, urging women and girls to prioritize breast health and get regular screenings. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared messages from 14 women working in the arts, sports, journalism, local government and other fields. They called for greater awareness and stressed that early …
Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination Genta Tafa met with UN Resident Coordinator in Albania Ingrid Macdonald on Monday to discuss equality, human rights and stronger safeguards against discrimination. The meeting focused on cooperation between institutions to promote equal treatment and prevent discrimination. Both officials exchanged views on shared priorities and …
Albania’s National Investment Scheme is opening new opportunities for farmers, agro-processors and agrotourism businesses by supporting investment and improving efficiency across the agricultural sector. Through grants from the Agency for Agricultural and Rural Development (AZHBR), farmers can purchase agricultural machinery to streamline their work and improve productivity. Prime Minister Edi …
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development signed a cooperation agreement today with Aleksandër Xhuvani University in Elbasan. The agreement aims to connect academic knowledge with the needs of agriculture and rural development. Agriculture Minister Andis Salla and university rector Prof. Dr. Elvora Fetahu signed the agreement. Salla said the …
Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi announced progress on the Kombinat–Ndroq–Plepa road, a southern alternative route from Tirana towards Durrës and the coast. The Albanian Road Authority has completed the first 5-kilometre section to Peza and formally taken it over. It has also finalised the contract for the next 9 …
Korça welcomes the 13th International Short Film Festival for five nights of screenings at Majestik Cinema and the Digital Arts Gallery. The programme features 100 films from around the world, covering diverse themes and perspectives. It also includes three programmes for children. Festival director Gledis Bica said this year’s new …
The Parliamentary Committee on Internal Affairs and Defence reviewed proposed amendments to the law on managing seized and confiscated assets. Deputy Interior Minister Xhemal Qefalia presented the bill. The amendments would extend management rules to assets seized or confiscated by central and local government bodies, including illegal buildings. They would …
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti announced on Tuesday that he had requested answers from the responsible institutions regarding the murder of Arlinda Zekaj in Peja. Kurti emphasized that he had given the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Justice 54 hours to complete a report aimed at identifying …
President of the Republic Bajram Begaj has invited representatives of parliamentary groups to consultations on October 30 regarding the date of the 2027 local elections, according to sources from the Presidency. The meeting is expected to provide an opportunity for consultations with parliamentary groups before the date of the upcoming …