Democratic Party launches statute reform, amendment calendar approved
At a meeting held this Friday, the Working Group for amendments to the Statute of the Democratic Party of Albaniaapproved both the working methodology and a detailed calendar for the process of reviewing the party’s founding document. According to the decision taken, the process will extend throughout the month of …
May 1 protest in Albania, workers: Urgently approve a living minimum wage
International Workers’ Day was marked in Albania with a protest organized by the Union of Trade Unions of Albania in front of the Ministry of Economy of Albania. Participants held banners reading “A worker’s life is not a business cost” and “Wages to live, not to survive,” calling for better …
Salianji: Democratic Party cannot continue like this, leadership change is required
Former DP MP Ervin Salianji has reacted to the latest developments in the race for the leadership of the Democratic Party, expressing criticism over how the party is being managed under Sali Berisha. In a Facebook post, Salianji writes that Berisha shows a lack of responsibility, which could lead to …
50 parachutists from Italy open the tourist season at the city’s aerodrome
A group of 50 parachutists from Italy have opened this year’s tourist season at the Gjirokastër aerodrome. The Italian parachutists performed jumps from an aircraft at an altitude of 3,000 meters, putting on a real spectacle for air sports enthusiasts. The activity was organized as a collaboration between Skydive Albania …
Albania, the country with the highest risk of poverty in Europe
Albania remains the country with the highest risk of poverty in Europe. Despite efforts to develop the economy and increase income per capita, more than 40% of households in the country are deprived of several essential payments. In Albania, 44.5% of households with children and 37% of households without children …
Over 26,000 fines and 48 arrests in one week, Police intensify road checks
With the increase in travel flows toward tourist and coastal areas, the Albanian State Police has stepped up controls across the country, using radars and drones to monitor road traffic. During the past week, more than 26,000 administrative measures were imposed for various traffic violations, ranging from not wearing seat …
Over 1 million vehicles registered in Albania, 35% circulating in Tirana
The road vehicle market in Albania continues to expand steadily at the beginning of 2026, with the highest concentration in Tirana. According to data from INSTAT for the first quarter of 2026, the total number of road vehicles in circulation reached 1,068,000, marking a 9% increase compared to the same …
Employment rises in Albania, but young people remain economically insecure
Albania has recorded an increase in employment, creating more jobs than a decade ago. However, many of these positions remain seasonal, insecure, and poorly paid, failing to keep pace with rising prices. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, around 13,800 new jobs were created, while the unemployment rate fell …
Facts: Jet Bank is certified by 9 local & international institutions
Fatbardha Rino stressed that Jet Bank does not operate in a speculative environment, but within a strict legal framework supervised by the Bank of Albania and aligned with international financial standards. She underlined that transparency is not a choice, but a legal and institutional obligation. According to her, every fund, …
Ex-Minister’s Criticism of Ruling Socialists: A Turning Point in Albania?
For the first time in years, the governing Socialist Party is being savaged from within as Elisa Spiropali – a once close ally of Prime Minister Edi Rama – attacks his ‘heartless machine’. Original post Here
George Orwell’s literary classic “1984” will be staged at the Kujtim Spahivogli National Experimental Theatre in a co-production with the Shkodër’s Migjeni Theatre. Directed by Dino Mustafic and adapted for the stage by Jeton Neziraj, the production will run on October 16, 17, 18 and 22, 23, 24 and 25. …
Kosova’s acting President Albulena Haxhiu has asked the Constitutional Court to clarify who can exercise presidential powers after her six-month mandate expires if the Assembly fails to elect a new president. The Office of the President confirmed the request to Radio Free Europe on October 6, the deadline for electing …
Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi said the Tirana-Durrës-Rinas Airport (TIA) rail project forms part of a broader railway modernisation programme. He spoke during a consultation with major international companies on the Public Service Contract for passenger rail transport on the corridor. The project includes rehabilitation of the existing line. …
Deputy Finance Minister Endrit Yzeiraj said proposed changes to Albania’s banking and payment laws will further align the country’s financial framework with European Union rules. Presenting the changes to the parliamentarian Economy Committee, he said the measures support Albania’s European integration process. They also address closing benchmarks for Chapter 4 …
The Armed Forces Academy has opened the 2026–2027 academic year at its new campus. A total of 289 students have started their professional and military training to serve the country. At the opening ceremony, Minister of Defense Ermal Nufi described the new campus as a sign of Albania’s commitment to …
Theth hosted young people this weekend for YouthCamp 2026, an initiative focused on discussion, cooperation and the exchange of ideas. Prime Minister Edi Rama welcomed the initiative and said it aims to turn young people’s ideas into concrete initiatives for Shkodër. Over two days, participants discussed issues related to the …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha took part today in the 12th edition of the Tirana Connectivity Forum. The forum focuses on connectivity, regional cooperation and the European future of the Western Balkans. In his speech, Hoxha said political commitments to EU enlargement must lead to concrete steps …
Dardan Cena delivered a strong performance at the World Judo Championships in Baku, recording two wins in the -73 kg category and reaching the last 16. He defeated Ireland’s Joshua Green in his opening bout before securing a major victory over Georgian Olympic champion Lasha Shavdatuashvili. Although he lost in …
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards are becoming increasingly important for business competitiveness, access to financing and integration into the European market, said Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Albania Natasha Ahmetaj. Speaking at the conference “Turning ESG Standards into Business Value – Competitiveness and Sustainable Growth in Albania …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha took part in the 12th edition of the “Tirana Connectivity Forum”, a platform for discussions on connectivity, regional cooperation and the European future of the Western Balkans. Minister Hoxha stressed that political commitments to European Union enlargement must be accompanied by concrete …