PM thanks national team’s players for victory in Albania-Czechia match
Prime Minister Edi Rama started this Friday with a congratulatory statement for the national team’s triumph during the match with the Czech Republic, where the Albanian team achieved a 3-0 score. In a social media post, the head of the government has also published a photo of Albania’s ranking in …
General Prosecutor: Obstacles can only be overcome by standing together
Prosecutor General, Olsian Çela delivered this Friday his speech at the High Prosecutorial Council (HPC), where the 3 new members will be elected this Friday, noting that Albania needs magistrates who are independent from anyone. In his statement at the HPC, Çela said that the prosecutors are going through a …
Soreca: Western Balkan’s european integration on top of Tirana’s Berlin Process Summit
Ambassador of the European Union in Albania, Luigi Soreca declared Friday that the integration of the Western Balkans in the bloc will be at the top of the political agenda at the summit of the Berlin Process, which will take place on October 16 in Tirana. During a conference regarding …
Tabaku notes ‘parliaments must have key role in integration process
Chairwoman of the Commission for European Affairs, Jorida Tabaku, emphasized Friday that parliaments should have a key role in the integration process. In her speech at the conference on “The Role of Parliament in the Berlin Process”, Tabaku added that this process should move beyond paper and be more practical …
Operation against migrant smuggling, 19 arrest warrants issued
An extensive operation in many cities has recently been carried out by the State Police, where sources for ABC confirm that there are about 19 arrest warrants issued by the Prosecutor’s Office. The operation in question is related to the strike in the field of illegal trafficking of immigrants who …
Parliament to vote on resolution condemning september 24th attack in Kosovo
Albanian Parliament is expected to approve this Thursday the resolution for the attack in the north of Kosovo in the special session. Ruling majority and Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha’s parliamentary group withdrew from the initial drafts and produced a joint document with three points. Based on the prediction, the …
About 5000 cannabis plants destroyed in Vlora, three cops under probe
Vlora Police has conducted an operation in the village of Bishan, where a plot of cannabis was discovered among the corn, arresting citizens Skënder Llanaj, Danielo Llanaj and Bujar Hoxhaj. Authorities put under investigation the headman of the village of Bishan and 3 police officers, as they allegedly misused their …
DP’s V.chair attacks PM Rama on Kosovo-related statements
Vice Chairman of the Democratic Party (DP), Kreshink Çollaku, condemned this Thursday the statements of Prime Minister Edi Rama regarding the situation in the north of Kosovo and the September 24 attack by a Serbian terrorist group, which resulted in the death of police officer Afrim Bunjaku. In his speech …
PM accuses oppposition of using Kosovo policeman’s killing for electoral purposes
Prime Minister Edi Rama has accused this Thursday the opposition and a number of personalities in Kosovo – who criticized the stance of the Albanian government regarding the event of September 24 in Banjska – of using the murder of policeman Afrim Bunjaku for electoral purposes. During the interpellation held …
KFOR to take control of the North”, Rama: The addition of troops does not affect the sovereignty of Kosovo
Prime Minister Edi Rama has once again called for KFOR to take control of the North Kosovo. During his speech in the Assembly, he said that the addition of troops does not affect the sovereignty of Kosovo. Thus, Rama emphasized the absolute responsibility existing forces cannot do and therefore KFOR …
Prime Minister Edi Rama described May 26 as a historic date, as Albania completed the phase of opening the chapters of its EU accession negotiations and entered the final phase of closing them. Speaking on his podcast “Flasim” (“Let’s Talk”), Rama said that this achievement represents a certification of the …
*]: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=”cad5cd8e-5b87-40b2-8f87-a6827d2c76d0″ data-turn-id-container=”cad5cd8e-5b87-40b2-8f87-a6827d2c76d0″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-11″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> Just 15 kilometers from the city of Pogradec, the village of Peshkëpia is experiencing some of the most difficult years in its history. *]: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:0981fa6a-3e79-4791-b704-0147d0641e3c-5″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:0981fa6a-3e79-4791-b704-0147d0641e3c-5″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-12″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Once home to around 800 residents, the …
*]: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:0981fa6a-3e79-4791-b704-0147d0641e3c-1″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:0981fa6a-3e79-4791-b704-0147d0641e3c-1″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-4″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> “Kosovo is a priority of Albania’s foreign policy,” declared Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, in Pristina alongside his counterpart, Glauk Konjufca. “Kosovo is an absolute priority of our foreign policy. It is a clear and unchanging …
*]: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:0981fa6a-3e79-4791-b704-0147d0641e3c-2″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:0981fa6a-3e79-4791-b704-0147d0641e3c-2″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-6″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, will embark on a diplomatic tour of the six Western Balkan countries ahead of the EU–Western Balkans Summit, where he will hold meetings with regional leaders and co-chair the high-level summit on …
Himara continues to be a favorite destination among foreign tourists. Visitors mainly come from Greece, the United Kingdom, and Denmark, as well as from many other countries around the world as part of their tours across Albania. During their stay in Himara, tourists say they have been captivated by the …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has reacted to the clashes that occurred a day earlier in the Zvërnec area, where residents protesting the construction of a resort were reportedly assaulted by security guards employed by a private company. In a post on X, Rama stated that he would speak the following …
*]: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:0981fa6a-3e79-4791-b704-0147d0641e3c-7″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:0981fa6a-3e79-4791-b704-0147d0641e3c-7″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-16″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee is expected to hold a key session on June 4 regarding the nomination of retired General Eric Wendt, who has been nominated by the President of the United States to serve as the next …
Kosovo’s Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, shared photos and details on Facebook from his meeting this Sunday with Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha. During the meeting, Kurti emphasized that relations between Kosovo and Albania are excellent and that cooperation between the two countries is essential. According to him, coordination …
Minister of Interior Besfort Lamallari has reacted to the clashes that took place a day earlier between local residents and private security guards employed by the company planning to invest in the Zvërnec area. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Lamallari called for those responsible for the violence to face criminal prosecution. …
Edi Rama said on Friday that the Socialist Party remains the only political force with a clear commitment to Albania’s national interest. He made the remarks during an event in Dibër marking the party’s 35th anniversary. Rama said the party made a clear break from the past when it was …