SIGMA report on public administration reform says Albania consolidates governance reforms
TIRANA, May 5 – The SIGMA initiative, a joint programme of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Union on governance and public administration reform, has assessed Albania positively in its latest report. It said Albania stands out in several key areas with more consolidated practices. …
Exploited for Profit: Call Centre Fraud Schemes ‘Criminalise Albanian Youth’
Call centres specialising in online financial fraud have become a growth industry in Albania, attracting young people to criminal activity with the lure of quick money. Original post Here
Kurti and Kallas Stress Positive Momentum in Kosovo–Serbia Dialogue
Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti meets EU High Representative Kaja Kallas on the sidelines of the European Political Community Summit in Yerevan. They discuss the political situation in the region and key security issues. Kurti stresses the importance of alignment with the European Union. He highlights Kosovo’s path toward EU …
Superiore Week 35 Set for Wednesday with Crucial Clashes
Week 35 of the Abissnet Superiore takes place on Wednesday. All five matches kick off at 16:00.KF Tirana hosts KF Vllaznia Shkodër at Selman Stërmasi. Both teams push for victory in a classic showdown. Defending champions KF Egnatia face FK Partizani Tirana at Arena Egnatia. Both sides aim to return …
Fuel Price: Parliamentary Committee Approves 20% Excise Duty Cut
TIRANA, May 5 – The Committee on Legal Affairs and Public Administration approved a normative act today. The act cuts excise duty by 20% when international hydrocarbon prices rise and increase retail fuel costs. Deputy Minister of Finance Andi Mehmeti addressed the meeting. He said tensions in the Middle East …
Weather: Clear Skies with Occasional Light Cloud Cover
TIRANA, May 5 – The Military Meteorological Service said Albania will face relatively stable atmospheric conditions on Tuesday. The weather will start with clear skies and light to moderate cloud cover. From midday, cloud cover will increase to moderate and at times dense levels. Late in the evening, isolated and …
“Chase Travel”: Albanian Riviera among top summer destinations for 2026
TIRANA, May 5 – The Albanian Riviera has emerged as one of the most attractive alternatives for international travellers for summer 2026. Traditional Western European destinations now face overcrowding and high prices, Betsy Blumenthal writes in Chase Travel. The US travel magazine includes the Albanian Riviera in its main travel …
European Political Community Summit in Armenia: PM Rama says Albania was heard with respect
TIRANA, May 5 – Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images today from the 8th summit of the European Political Community in Yerevan, Armenia. The summit brought together 48 heads of state and government from across the continent under the motto “Building the Future: Unity and Stability in Europe”. Rama published …
Albania Reaffirms European Role at EPC Summit in Yerevan
Prime Minister Edi Rama attends the 8th European Political Community Summit in Yerevan, Armenia. He shares photos from the event on social media. The summit gathers 48 European leaders under the theme “Building the Future: Unity and Stability in Europe.” Leaders discuss stronger cooperation. They focus on democratic resilience, economic …
Mila Urges Local Support for Corridor VIII Amid Residents’ Concerns
MP Sara Mila raises concerns about the implementation of Corridor VIII in Parliament. She says residents in the Elbasan County face several problems on the ground. In Papër and nearby areas, people report land registration issues. Some families are missing from official records. Others face errors in land size. Residents …
As patients increasingly arrive at surgeries armed with diagnoses drawn from artificial intelligence chatbots, doctors fear their authority is being undermined – and that people may suffer as a result of AI-generated errors. Original post Here
The 131st day of protests took a different turn this Thursday, as demonstrators moved from Skanderbeg Square towards Parliament, unlike previous gatherings held near the Prime Minister’s Office. The relocation of the protest comes on a day when Parliament is expected to vote on the territorial reform proposed by the …
European Commissioner Michael McGrath has described Albania as one of the leading countries in the EU accession process. “Albania belongs in the EU,” he said in a social media post after meeting Prime Minister Edi Rama. He pledged continued EU support but stressed that important work remains. The meeting focused …
Albania has reached an advanced stage in its bid to join the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO). Prime Minister’s Office officials shared updates on the visit of DCO Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya, which supports the accession process. The visit highlights Albania’s digital transformation achievements, outlines the next steps toward membership and reinforces …
Constitutional Court President Fiona Papajorgji met European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection Michael McGrath during his first visit to Albania. They discussed the court’s work, institutional capacity and the implementation of its decisions. The talks also focused on strengthening judicial reform and safeguarding the …
Albania has taken a step toward expanding green finance and directing investment into sustainable activities. The Bank of Albania presented the final draft of the National Green Activities Classification with support from the European Investment Bank. Second Deputy Governor Natasha Ahmetaj said the framework will influence how banks and investors …
German Ambassador to Kosovo Rainer Rudolph said Kosovo can now pursue its European agenda more actively after resolving its institutional crisis. He spoke at a reception marking German Unity Day. Rudolph said stable institutions will allow Kosovo to renew its focus on European integration. He warned that the process will …
European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Michael McGrath, has stated that Albania is one of the frontrunners in the European Union accession process. In a social media post following his meeting with Prime Minister Edi Rama, McGrath stressed that Albania “belongs in the EU”, …
The Osman Taka Dance has been included in Albania’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage List. The announcement was made by Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Blendi Gonxhja, while Prime Minister Edi Rama also commented on the decision, describing the dance as one of the expressions of Cham identity and tradition. …
Albania’s garment manufacturing industry is facing increasingly serious difficulties. From around 65,000 employees previously working in the manufacturing sector, the workforce has now fallen to approximately 40,000, while nearly 150 garment factories have shut down in recent years. The alarm was raised in Elbasan during a meeting between the Albanian …