Fier apartment engulfed by flames
A fire broke out during the night on the 9th floor of a multi-storey building in the “Apollonia” neighborhood in the city of Fier. Flames are suspected to have started as a result of an electrical spark, while there was only one elderly person with vision problems in the apartment. …
Minister Hasani calls on Serbia to not send army in border with Kosovo
Albania’s Foreign Minister, Igli Hasani underlined Tuesday that Serbia should give up actions such as sending the army to the border with Kosovo. In the conference with counterpart Donika Gërvalla, he was asked about the risk of other attacks like the one that happened in Banjska a few months ago, …
RENEA’s action to arrest Eljon Hatos fails
ENEA forces and those of the police of Shkodra have carried out a surprise control in a residence in the village of Grudë in Shkodra in search of Eljon Hato, declared wanted for the “Metamorfoza” file, also known as a friend of Ervis Martinaj. Controls were carried out in his …
Minister for public administration and anticorruption decreed
President Bajram Begaj has decreed the appointment of Adea Pirden as the head of the Ministry of State for Public Administration and Anticorruption. This decision has come few days after Prime Minister Edi Rama proposed the approval of the new member of the government cabinet to head this newly created …
Three cars collide in Fushe-Preze, one dead and three seriously injured
A fatal accident occurred on Monday morning at the turn of Rinas in the direction of Fushë-Kruja. The police announce that a “Benz” type vehicle, a “Skoda” and a “Volvo” truck collided with each other, as a result of which one person lost his life and three others were seriously …
President Begaj’s message 25 years after Recak massacre
President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj commemorated this Monday the massacre of Recak, which happened on January 15, 1999 in Kosovo. Through a post on social networks, Begaj underlined that the memory of the Reçak massacre is a strong motive to protect peace, security, freedom and human dignity from any …
Newest MP to swear in during plenary session
Plarent Ndreca will be the newest MP in the Parliament of Albania, taking the place of former Vice Prime Minister and Minister Arben Ahmetaj. Head of the Central Elections Commission (CEC), Ilirjan Celibashi, made the decision to give him the mandate, and then he will be sworn in at the …
Minister Hasani in regional tour for deepening of COOP
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, will conduct a 3-day regional tour on January 16-18: Kosovo – North Macedonia – Montenegro. Kosovo will be the first stop, where Minister Hasani will be met by homologation Donika Gërvalla, with whom there will also be a press conference, to continue …
Emigration is top economic risk to Albania, says EBRD head
TIRANA, Jan. 14, 2024 – A potential deepening demographic crisis due to the increased emigration of young people is one of the top economic risks Albania faces, according to the head of the European Bank for Development in Albania EBRD’s Ekaterina Solovova emphasized this week the need for concerted efforts …
Albania government reshuffle leaves experts puzzled
TIRANA, Jan. 14, 2024 – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has revealed the latest in a series of changes to his cabinet, reshaping two ministries and establishing a new one. The changes feature the establishment of a ministry dedicated to fighting corruption, and a puzzling merging of the economy and …
TIRANA, June 15 – Six years ago, on June 15, 2020, poet, scholar and archaeologist Moikom Zeqo passed away. He was born on June 3, 1949 in Durrës. His family originated from Libohova. Zeqo began his studies in 1967 at the Faculty of History and Philology. He graduated from the …
TIRANA, June 15 – Ilir Dojka and Erjonilda Dojka present a new study titled “Shooting Sport around 1895–1990”. The study examines more than 100 years of shooting sport history in Albania. The publication places shooting within Albania’s sporting tradition. It presents a discipline that combines tradition, skill and national identity. …
Albania is increasingly attracting Italian tourists thanks to its natural beauty, affordable prices, and diverse tourism offer, writes the Italian media outlet CoratoLive.it. The report highlights that Albania offers Mediterranean-style beaches, historic cities with Ottoman heritage, and stunning mountain landscapes. As a result, it positions the country as a complete …
TIRANA, June 15 – Digitalization of tax services is delivering tangible benefits for citizens and businesses. It reduces the time needed to obtain documents. It also eliminates the need for physical procedures at service counters. Data published by the General Directorate of Taxation show that five of the most-used tax …
TIRANA, June 15 – The public beach managed by the municipality of Shkodër will offer symbolic prices and improved conditions for all visitors during this tourist season. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images from the coastal area of Shkodër, where the municipality is introducing a new management model this year. …
TIRANA, June 15 – Shkodër is experiencing a promising start to the tourist season. The city reaffirms its position as one of the most popular destinations in northern Albania. Streets and squares host daily groups of foreign tourists. Weekends bring an even higher flow of visitors from different countries. They …
TIRANA, June 15 – Albania’s Under-19 men’s national team learned its opponents on Monday for the second round of the UEFA European Under-19 Championship 2027 qualifiers. UEFA held the draw in Nyon, Switzerland. The process placed Albania U-19 in Group B6 alongside Armenia and Cyprus. The team will compete in …
TIRANA, June 15 – Himara municipality has started implementing changes to road circulation from today. The measures aim to manage vehicle flow more efficiently during the tourist season. Mayor Vangjel Tavo told Albanian news agency (ATSH) that the changes entered into force following a decision by the municipal council. He …
TIRANA, June 15 – Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj attended the “Albania’s Foreign Direct Investment Screening Framework” event, organized by AmCham Albania in cooperation with the Center for International Private Enterprise. The event brought together representatives of state institutions, the business community, domestic and foreign investors, international organizations, diplomats …
TIRANA, June 15 – Albania has improved living standards significantly over the past 10 years, according to a new analysis by the Albanian Tax-Economic Center. The analysis, which the Media and Information Agency shared, reviews the 2025–2026 Living Standards Index. It shows that Albania recorded notable progress in well-being, human …