Tirana Among the Most Affordable Holiday Destinations in Europe for 2026
Summer holidays are approaching, and along with rising temperatures, another concern is returning for European citizens: the significant increase in travel costs. From higher flight prices and rising aviation fuel costs to mass flight cancellations and increasing accommodation expenses, the summer of 2026 is proving to be more expensive for …
“Fundi i Golemëve” Opera Premieres World Stage Debut in Tirana
The Albanian opera “Fundi i Golemëve” by composer Nikolla Zoraqi will receive its world premiere at the National Theatre of Opera, Ballet and Folk Ensemble in Tirana. First, the opera was composed in 1963 and remained unperformed on stage for decades. Now, it returns as one of the most important …
Shën Prodhomi Monastery in Voskopojë Preserves Rare Cultural Heritage
Blendi Gonxhja shared images of the restored Shën Prodhomi Monastery in Voskopojë. Authorities restored the monastery through a project designed by the National Institute of Cultural Heritage and the Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage in Korçë, with financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Experts built the monastery …
Spring Festival rehearsals intensify with RTSH Orchestra participation
TIRANA, May 26 – Rehearsals and preparations continue ahead of the Spring Festival at Albanian Radio and Television. Twenty participating artists are rehearsing with the Albanian Radio and Television orchestra and the festival band. Stage work advances. Meanwhile, preparation work continues as artists move closer to their performances. They share …
PM Rama publishes AI-generated media analysis on coverage patterns in Albania
TIRANA, May 26 – Prime Minister Edi Rama published an artificial intelligence-generated analysis of media coverage in Albania on social media platform X. He said the report examines patterns in public communication and media visibility. The publication follows a recent assessment by Reporters Without Borders. In addition, Rama is in …
Culture and Arts Events Mark Final Week of May Across Albania
This week features a wide range of cultural and artistic events across Albania. The “TK Rin Art 2026” theater festival continues in Tirana and runs until June 5. It brings together school theater performances from across the capital. In Elbasan, the Skampa Theatre hosts the 30th edition of the Youth …
EU official: Cadastre reform key to European integration and Western Balkan economic growth
TIRANA, May 26 – The EU Chargé d’Affaires in Albania, Andre Rizzo, underlined the importance of cadastral reform and digital transformation at a regional conference on Western Balkan digitalisation and EU integration. He described the EU accession process as one of the most significant challenges for the region. In addition, …
Tirana hosts regional conference on digital transformation, PM Rama announces cadastral reform
TIRANA, May 26 – Albania hosted a regional conference in Tirana, bringing together Western Balkan countries around a shared vision for digital transformation, legal certainty on property, and European integration. At the conference, Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania has opened all negotiation chapters with the European Union. In addition, …
Scientific book series by academic Rexhep Meidani promoted
TIRANA, May 26 – An international scientific conference titled “From the gigaworld to elementary particles, everything moves and self-organises: this is physics” was held at the Academy of Sciences. The event marked the promotion of a series of scientific works by academic Rexhep Meidani. The publications focus on space, time, …
Prosecutor highlights cooperation with European law enforcement agencies
TIRANA, May 26 – Prosecutor Vladimir Mara on Tuesday praised cooperation with the Bari Anti-Mafia Directorate and law enforcement agencies across Europe in operations targeting criminal groups. Speaking during a joint press conference with the Bari Anti-Mafia Directorate, Mara focused on a joint investigation that targeted a criminal group involved …
Albanian Defence Minister Ermal Nufi has expressed solidarity with Italy after a military helicopter crashed near Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina, killing three people and injuring 12 others. The helicopter supported the EUFOR Althea mission, the European Union’s peacekeeping operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. “I am deeply saddened by this tragic …
Albanian Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha has expressed condolences to the families of the victims of a military helicopter crash near Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The crash involved a helicopter linked to the EUFOR mission. It killed three people and injured 12 others. Hoxha extended Albania’s condolences to the victims’ families, …
Work on the Saranda bypass is progressing rapidly, with completion expected next year. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared new footage of the construction site and said the project would reduce traffic and make travel easier for residents and tourists. The project, known as the “Sixth Road”, includes the construction of …
Albania has lost one of its most distinguished legal scholars. Academician Luan Omari, a founding member of the Academy of Sciences of Albania, died on October 29, 2026, at the age of 101. Omari devoted his life to legal research, education and the development of Albania’s constitutional system. Through his …
Roskovec has welcomed local and regional officials from the European Union and Mediterranean countries following the 17th session of the Euro-Mediterranean Regional and Local Assembly (ARLEM) in Tirana. The visit brought together mayors, local councillors and representatives from Belgium, France, Spain, Italy, Jordan, Morocco and Mauritania. They exchanged experiences and …
Albanian Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha met Canadian Ambassador to Albania Elissa Golberg on October 29 to discuss bilateral relations and opportunities to deepen cooperation. Hoxha described Canada as a friend, NATO ally and trusted partner. He also thanked Ottawa for its contribution to Albania’s democratic consolidation and socio-economic development. Both …
Albania’s government has approved a draft law to establish a National Art Fund. The initiative will use part of the savings from public procurement to support artists and invest in the country’s cultural heritage. Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja said the fund would allocate up to 10% of …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared a video showing construction work on Saranda’s “Sixth Road,” highlighting the importance of the investment in improving road infrastructure and easing traffic congestion in the city. According to Rama, the project aims to reduce traffic, make daily travel easier for residents, and provide better …
The Transparency Board has set new retail and wholesale prices for diesel and petrol in Albania following a meeting held on Thursday, October 29. According to the board’s decision, the maximum retail price of diesel will be 212 lek per litre, while the wholesale price must not exceed 200 lek …
The unexplained transfer of Tirana’s mayor to Fier prison has triggered tensions within the ruling Socialist Party and an immediate response from Tirana’s Municipal Council, raising serious concerns about administrative arbitrariness and the rule of law. Tirana Times, October 29, 2026 – The sudden transfer of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj …