Sejko and CEF Director Discuss Expanded Cooperation in Banking Supervision
Governor of the Bank of Albania Gent Sejko met with the Director of the Center of Excellence in Finance (CEF), Jana Repanšek, in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He also met with Robertina Gjoka Vasilieva, CEF Manager for Albania. Furthermore, both sides reviewed their cooperation in developing professional skills and sharing financial knowledge. …
Protests, Ibrahimaj says government holds stronger electoral mandate one year after elections
TIRANA, June 10 – Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj took part in the Albanian Radio and Television talk show Trialog, hosted by journalist Alba Alishani. She said the recent protests in Albania began as a public reaction to images of violence that shocked public opinion. Meanwhile, Ibrahimaj said protest …
Clear weather with temperatures up to 34 degrees Celsius
TIRANA, June 10 – The Military Meteorological Service said Albania will face stable atmospheric conditions on Wednesday. Meanwhile, weather will remain mostly clear across the country. In addition, during midday and afternoon hours, light to moderate passing cloudiness will appear. At the same time, eastern mountainous areas will see occasional …
Grazia: Albania cheaper than Spain and Portugal, ideal summer destination in Europe, says French media
TIRANA, June 10 – Albania has emerged as one of the most attractive summer destinations for 2026 due to lower costs and Mediterranean landscapes, according to an article by Luce Picat published in the French media outlet Grazia.fr. Meanwhile, the article said rising prices across Europe continue to affect family …
148 years since the League of Prizren, event that laid foundations of Albanian nation-state
TIRANA, June 10 – Albania marks 148 years since the founding of the League of Prizren. The League stands as the most important event of the 19th century in Albanian history. It marked the start of national political organization to defend Albanian lands and identity. The League of Prizren was …
Albania women reach 2027 World Cup play-offs after 5-2 win over Montenegro
TIRANA, June 10 – Albania’s women’s national team beat Montenegro 5-2 at the “Loro Boriçi” stadium and secured a place in the first round of the 2027 World Cup play-offs in Brazil. Albania started strongly and pushed forward from the opening minutes. Fortesa Berisha hit the crossbar in the 4th …
FM Hoxha meets Bulgarian counterpart, discusses energy and infrastructure cooperation
TIRANA, June 10 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha arrived in Sofia, where foreign ministers are meeting at the close of Bulgaria’s chairmanship of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) for 2025–2026. Earlier, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova received Hoxha for bilateral talks. The meeting reaffirmed the …
PM Rama to Associated Press: No final Zvërnec project yet, misinformation fuels opposition
TIRANA, June 10 – Prime Minister Edi Rama told Associated Press that Albania will continue with plans for a luxury tourism investment linked to Jared Kushner despite ongoing protests against the project. Rama rejected environmental criticism and described it as a result of misinformation. He said the investment reflects growing …
Kosova’s Acting President Haxhiu to attend Southeast European Cooperation Process Summit in Sofia
TIRANA, June 10 – Albulena Haxhiu, Acting President of Kosova, will travel to Sofia, Bulgaria, to take part in the Southeast European Cooperation Process (SEECP) Summit. The summit will bring together leaders from Southeast Europe to discuss regional cooperation, security, connectivity, European integration and sustainable development. KosovaPress reported the information. …
Albania’s Civic Awakening: A Year After Rama’s Landslide, the Illusion of Invincibility Breaks
by Elez Biberaj Tirana Times, June 09, 2026 – One year after Prime Minister Edi Rama swept to a fourth consecutive term, Albania finds itself in a profoundly different place than the triumphant narrative he projected. The government that claimed unrivaled authority now faces the most sustained civic uprising in …
Sanctions imposed on several TV talk shows over language used by guests are raising concerns about restrictions about the right to freely debate the ongoing anti-government protests in Albania. Original post Here
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is attending the Paris Peace Forum at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders held a bilateral meeting at the Élysée Palace on Monday evening, ahead of the forum. PM said on social media that they discussed issues of mutual interest. This …
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu attended the presentation of the book “Spain in Democracy 1975–2000”, written by Charles Powell, in Tirana today. On this occasion, Koçiu took part in a discussion about Spain’s democratic transition, together with the author, Charles Powell, and the Albanian translator, Kita Sallabanda. During the discussion, …
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti met with several French public figures in Paris on Monday, discussing political, economic and security developments in Kosovo, as well as the September 16 verdict issued in The Hague. The meeting took place ahead of the official opening of the Paris Peace Forum, which Kurti …
The National Historical Museum has commemorated the birth anniversary of Croatian historian Milan Šufflay, who made an important contribution to the study of Albania’s medieval history. Milan Šufflay was born on November 9, 1879, in Zagreb. He was a medieval historian and Albanologist, widely regarded as one of the founders …
On November 9, 1917, Themistokli Gërmenji, an Albanian patriot, freedom fighter and intellectual, was executed at the age of 46. He devoted his life to the Albanian national cause and the country’s independence. According to the General Directorate of Archives, Gërmenji began his patriotic activities abroad, after moving to Romania …
Kosovo and Italy have reaffirmed their excellent relations and pledged to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The issue was discussed during a meeting today between Kosovo President Justina Shiroka-Pula and Italy’s Ambassador to Kosovo, Maurizio Antonini, at the Presidential Office. President Shiroka-Pula expressed her gratitude for …
Kosovo President Justina Shiroka-Pula has received a congratulatory letter from German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on the occasion of taking office. In his letter, President Steinmeier conveyed his best wishes to Shiroka-Pula on behalf of himself and the German people. He also highlighted the importance of ensuring the full functioning of …
Ola Flour expands its packaging range with three new formats: 5 kg, 10 kg and 15 kg. These new pack sizes are designed to better meet the everyday needs of both consumers and businesses. Ola Foods, part of Atlas Corporation, introduces this new development following many years of presence in …
TIRANA, November 9 /ATSH/ – The Albanian national team officially began its training camp today ahead of their final two UEFA Nations League matches against Finland and Belarus. The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) announced that 25 players are currently available to Head Coach Rolando Maran. Forward Myrto Uzuni and midfielder …