Over 7 milion foreigners visited Albania in jan-aug 2023
Albania is experiencing its best tourist year in post-transition history. From north to south, on the beaches, in the mountains, in the historical cities, in bars and restaurants, everywhere, you meet tourists from different nations. INSTAT data show that the arrivals of foreign citizens for the first 8 months of …
President Begaj to participate in Giorgio Napolitano’s funeral in Italy
President Bajram Begaj will participate in the state funeral of the former President of Italy, Senator for Life, Giorgio Napolitano. Important figures of Italian and European politics will be present at the ceremony that will take place at the Italian Parliament in Rome. Napolitano has been a permanent supporter of …
Halilaj: We are beside our brothers in Kosovo, we will celebrate in another day
The socialist candidate, Albert Halilaj, made the first reaction after the deep victory in Kukes. Through a post on Facebook, Halilaj announces that the Socialist Party will postpone the victory celebration for another day, respecting the national mourning in Kosovo after the killing of the police officer in the north …
Socialist candidate leading results for new mayor of Kukes
Kukes in conducting the process of counting votes in the race for the mayor even this Monday morning. According to official Central Elections Commission (CEC) data, until now the socialist candidate Albert Halilaj is leading the results. In 45 ballot boxes counted out of 74 in total, Halilaj has received …
PM Rama commemorates policeman that got killed in Northern Kosovo
Prime Minister Edi Rama started this Monday by commemorating the Kosovo police officer, Afrim Bunjaku, who was killed in the early hours of Sunday morning after a gun attack by an armed Serb group in the north of the country. This reaction of Albania’s Head of Government came after Kosovo …
Kosovo police puts Bansjka monastery under control
Kosovo Police announced this Monday that three attackers have been killed, while six others have been arrested by a group of about 30 armed people, who in the early hours of Sunday attacked the Kosovo Police in the north, where tragically one policeman was killed. while another was injured. Armed …
Driver punished heavily for dangerous maneuvers
A driver has been fined 40,000 ALL by the Tirana Traffic Police, as announced Monday. This citizen had performed dangerous maneuvers while driving. However, the denunciation was made by a citizen, through a video. /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post Here
Fier Incinerator, Special Court to issue sentence on ex-minister
Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime is expected to deliver this Monday morning the verdict for the defendants, in relation to the Fier incinerator file. Hearing on the case was scheduled to be held at 10:00, but it was postponed by 60 minutes. Special Prosecutor’s Office requested a total …
Fier’s incinerator, Lefter Koka and Alqi Blako are sentenced to prison
The Special Court has sentenced the defendants in the Fieri incinerator case. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reports that the former Minister of the Environment, Lefter Koka, was sentenced to 9.8 years in prison due to a shortened trial. As the former secretary in this ministry, Alqi Blako was sentenced …
Election in Kukes, Albert Halilaj wins with a deep difference from his opponent
The counting of 74 ballot boxes in Kukes has finished, reports journalist Erneta Shevroja. Albert Halilaj of the Socialist Party announces the victory with 13,026 votes against the opposition rival, the candidate of the ‘Together We Win’ coalition, Emri Vata, who received 7,429 votes. The socialist candidate triumphs with 5597 …
President Bajram Begaj welcomed the 8th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference on Monday. He called it a historic moment for Albania’s European path. The conference officially opens the closing phase of accession talks with the European Union. Begaj said Albania took another important step toward the European family. He described EU integration …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania remains the most pro-European country in Europe after the 8th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference. Rama welcomed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s focus on EU enlargement. He called the attention important and positive. He said enlargement was once a taboo topic, but that has changed. Rama called …
Cyprus Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna said EU enlargement remains a top priority after the 8th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference in Tirana. Raouna spoke alongside Prime Minister Edi Rama and EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos. She commented on a letter from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about new ideas for …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania has entered an advanced stage in its EU integration process after the 8th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference. He called the conference another major milestone for the country. Rama said Albania opened all negotiation chapters in just 11 months. He described the pace as fast and …
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos backed Albania’s goal to close EU membership negotiations by the end of 2027. Kos spoke after the 8th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference in Tirana alongside Prime Minister Edi Rama and Cyprus Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna. She said Albania’s progress is possible because of strong public support …
German Ambassador Karl Bergner and Dutch Ambassador Reinout Vos strongly backed Albania’s path toward EU membership in a joint statement on Tuesday. The statement followed the 8th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference in Brussels. The ambassadors called progress on the “Fundamentals” chapter an important step in Albania’s accession process. They congratulated Albanian …
Tirana will host the concert “Fio Zanotti & Super Band featuring FEZZ” on June 12, one of the most important cultural events of the year. The concert will take place at the Qendra Kulturore e Katedrales Ortodokse and will feature some of the leading figures of contemporary Italian music. Maestro …
TIRANA, May 26 – Albanian Radio and Television has launched the new edition of JuniorFest. The festival has promoted and showcased young Albanian talents for years. After memorable editions and successful performances, JuniorFest returns this year with a new artistic journey focused on music, creativity, and young performers. At the …
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 …
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 …