Balla Meets Albanian Diaspora Representatives in Emilia Romagna
Taulant Balla meets representatives of the Albanian diaspora in Emilia Romagna. He holds talks in Italy with Astrit Poti, Eva Baçi, and Dorina Merdini. First, he thanks them for their continuous contribution. He supports the Albanian community in the region. Moreover, he highlights the role of the diaspora. He says …
Zana Çela Speaks at Diaspora Summit on Tourism Growth
Zana Çela participates in the 4th Diaspora Summit. She speaks in the panel on tourism promotion. First, she says Albania experiences strong tourism growth. She calls it one of the most important development phases. Moreover, she says visitor numbers increase in recent years. She also says tourism quality improves. In …
Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition Opens in Tirana
An exhibition displays publications about Leonardo da Vinci in the “Sotir Kolea” Center. The National Library of Albania hosts the event in Tirana. First, the exhibition marks the artist’s birthday. It highlights his global influence in history. Moreover, visitors explore books about da Vinci’s life and work. They discover his …
Diaspora must become an active force in decision-making, says Tourism Minister
TIRANA, April 15 – Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja has called for concrete mechanisms to integrate the Albanian diaspora into national decision-making processes. He made the remarks during the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. He stressed that symbolic ties alone are no longer sufficient. Gonxhja said Albania must …
Border security strengthened as migrant smuggling networks disrupted, says State Police chief
TIRANA, April 15 – The General Director of the State Police, Skënder Hita, said Albania has strengthened border security and intensified efforts against illegal migration networks. He spoke during the panel on migration management and diaspora engagement at the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. Hita said police units have increased …
Diaspora helps drive Albania’s shift toward circular economy, says Environment Minister
TIRANA, April 15 – Albania is advancing toward a circular economy model with strong input from the diaspora, Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj said in Tirana. He spoke during the fourth Diaspora Summit in a panel focused on sustainable development and European Union integration. He placed environmental reform at the center …
Albania deepens NATO dialogue, says Defence Minister after Brussels meeting
TIRANA, April 15 – Albanian Defence Minister Ermal Nufi said Albania is strengthening its strategic dialogue with NATO. He made the statement after a meeting in Brussels with the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Giuseppe Cavo Dragone. The talks focused on expanding cooperation within the alliance framework. Both sides …
Foreign Minister calls for global diaspora “atlas” to map Albanian networks
TIRANA, April 15 – Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha called for a structured mapping of Albania’s global diaspora network. He spoke during a panel at the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana focused on coordination and communication. A proposed “atlas” would document Albanian diaspora activity across major host countries. These include the …
Foreign Minister calls for global diaspora “atlas” to map Albanian networks
TIRANA, April 15 – President Bajram Begaj met Kate Forbes, President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, in Tirana. The meeting focused on humanitarian cooperation and emergency response support in Albania. The Presidency said Begaj expressed gratitude for assistance provided during emergency situations in Albania. …
Burned Apartment Building in Tirana: Edi Rama Reacts
This Wednesday, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted to the fire that engulfed an apartment building in a complex in the “Farmacia 10” area of Tirana, an घटना that occurred a day earlier. In his response, the head of government stressed that the damaged building will be fully rebuilt by …
Exports continued to remain in positive territory in August 2026, but at a significantly slower pace than in previous months. The latest data from INSTAT show that sales of Albanian goods abroad reached ALL 20.5 billion, an increase of 1.6% compared with August last year. Albania’s foreign trade saw an …
Protesters gathered this Thursday in Skanderbeg Square in Tirana and began marching towards the Prime Minister’s Office as part of the latest protest against the government. This marks the 110th protest held so far, with demonstrators opposing the government and its policies. Organizers have announced that the protests will continue …
High prices for basic goods are reducing consumer spending. Although these are essential food items, citizens say they are buying less and are even avoiding fruits or vegetables that are too expensive. “They are very expensive. We can’t afford them. There is high unemployment, and we are barely managing. How …
By Daniel Serwer Tirana Times, September 17, 2026 – The Kosovo Specialist Chambers’ has convicted former President Hashim Thaci and three other Kosovo Liberation Army leaders of war crimes but acquitted them of crimes against humanity. The sentence for Thaci is 25 years. This is happening while Aleksandar Vucic is resigning from …
Millions of euros flowed to companies linked to Strabag while Oleg Deripaska remained a major shareholder, exposing gaps in Albania’s ability to identify who ultimately benefits from public money Tirana Times, September 17, 2026 – For years, Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska’s economic interests in Albania were largely invisible. They did …
The Hague verdict against former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders has drawn reactions from the sports world. Former Albania national team footballer Taulant Xhaka has publicly expressed his support for Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi. Xhaka posted a poster on Instagram featuring the four former KLA …
Endrit Thaçi, son of former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi, has voiced support for a protest organized by the War Veterans’ Organization of the Kosovo Liberation Army (OVL-KLA). He shared the organization’s call for a “Protest in Defense of the KLA.” Meanwhile, the protest will take place on Friday at 12:00 …
RTSH has officially begun implementing its 2026–2030 transformation and restructuring process. The Task Force established to lead and coordinate the process held its first meeting today. The European Broadcasting Union organized the meeting as a workshop focused on RTSH’s Transformation Strategy and its implementation. Radka Betcheva, the European Broadcasting Union’s …
Charles L. Smith, the presiding judge of the Trial Panel, has issued a decision launching procedures for reparations to victims in the case against Hashim Thaçi, Jakup Krasniqi, Rexhep Selimi and Kadri Veseli. The Trial Panel issued the decision on September 16 and published it today. It decided to initiate …
Justice Minister Toni Gogu said today that Albania will continue its digitalization process and use of artificial intelligence. He stressed that the country will protect human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Gogu spoke in Parliament during the review of the draft law on the ratification of the Council …