Rama Travels to Armenia for European Political Community Summit
Prime Minister Edi Rama travels to Yerevan, Armenia, to attend the European Political Community Summit. Rama shares a video from Berlin, where he opens a personal exhibition as part of the “Gallery Weekend” cultural event. He says international cultural circles show strong interest in Albania and its creative scene. Rama …
Peleshi Expresses Condolences Over Durrës Tragic Accident
Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi reacts to the serious accident in Durrës involving three children. Peleshi says the tragic loss of two innocent children leaves a deep wound for everyone. He says another child continues to fight for life and receives support and prayers. Peleshi expresses solidarity with the families during …
Rama Heads to Armenia to Attend the 8th European Political Community Summit
Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, traveled today to Armenia to participate in the 8th European Political Community Summit, which will take place on Monday, May 4, in the capital Yerevan. The summit aims to foster dialogue and political cooperation to address issues of common interest, as well as to …
Kurti on Official Visit to Armenia
Acting Prime Minister of the Kosovo, Albin Kurti, has traveled on an official visit to Armenia. According to a government statement, in Yerevan, Acting Prime Minister Kurti will participate in the European Political Community Summit and is expected to hold high-level meetings with officials and leaders of participating countries. He …
North Macedonia Begins Regular Gas Purchases from Azerbaijan at Higher Cost
North Macedonia has begun regularly purchasing gas from Azerbaijan since the beginning of 2026, although this supply is nearly twice as expensive as Russian gas, according to the Russian ambassador to the country, Dmitry Zykov. Zykov stated that in November 2024, the state oil company SOCAR and North Macedonia’s state …
Accident in Durrës where two children lost their lives, police provide details
The Durrës Police have provided details about the accident in which two children lost their lives. According to the police statement, the driver who caused the accident has been identified as Nikoll Radaçi. “At around 14:20, in neighborhood no. 15 in Durrës, a vehicle driven by citizen N.R., approximately 57 …
Balla on the tragedy in Durrës: This is not an accident. The perpetrator is a terrorist!
The head of the parliamentary group of the Socialist Party, Taulant Balla, has reacted to the tragic incident in Durrës, where two children lost their lives. In a statement on social media, Balla emphasized that the event should not be considered a road accident. “The tragic event in Durrës is …
Albania – Greece: No Progress, Just Promises
Tirana Times, May 03, 2026 – There is a limit to how long diplomacy can survive on good manners and optimistic statements. The latest round of Albania–Greece engagement, showcased at the Delphi Economic Forum, makes one thing unmistakably clear: the relationship is not moving forward it is being managed in …
“Eqrem Çabej” University Expands International Cooperation
Eqrem Çabej University in Gjirokastër is expanding its cooperation with international universities, creating more opportunities for academic exchanges and training for students and academic staff. Currently, the institution has around 100 cooperation agreements with universities across Europe and the United States. Rector Jaho Cana emphasized that most agreements involve countries …
Chinese Billionaire Dies in Car Accident in Xibrakë
Li Jianhong, chairman and president of Xinjiang Grand Scape Group, has died in a car accident in Albania during a business trip, Chinese media report. The incident occurred on Monday on the Librazhd–Elbasan road, near Xibrakë. According to reports, the 60-year-old died at the scene, while six other people were …
Fifteen municipalities are expected to disappear under Albania’s proposed new territorial map. While the government presents the reform as a matter of efficiency and consolidation, communities that may lose municipal status fear that services will move farther away, local representation will weaken, and already shrinking peripheral areas will become even …
Members of the Parliamentary Committee on Citizens’ Initiatives, Cooperation and Institutional Oversight held a two-day working visit to Berlin. They focused on handling petitions and citizens’ initiatives, strengthening parliamentary oversight and deepening institutional cooperation. At the German Bundestag, the delegation attended a meeting of the Committee on Petitions and exchanged …
The Albanian parliamentary delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, led by Igli Hasani and including Bledar Çuçi, Damian Gjiknuri and Fatmir Mediu, attended the 109th Rose-Roth Seminar in Chisinau, Moldova, on October 6-7. The seminar, organized with Moldova’s Parliament, focused on NATO-Moldova cooperation, regional and Black Sea security, and the …
More than 200 Albanian law enforcement professionals earned certifications in 2026 after completing crime investigation training. The US Embassy in Tirana congratulated State Police crime specialists who completed the Level 1 Crime Investigation Course at the Security Academy. The US Department of Justice’s International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) …
The Council of Ministers approved the founding act and statute of the state-owned company “Operator of State-Owned Companies” sh.a. during its meeting on Wednesday. The decision, proposed by the Minister of Economy and Innovation, also sets the company’s initial capital. The new company will start with ALL 100 million in …
Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, congratulated newly elected Kosova President Justina Shiroka-Pula. He described her election as an important moment for democracy in Kosova and evidence of the maturity of its democratic institutions. Hoxha said the development responds to the need to further strengthen institutions, consolidate …
Gryka e Vanave in Kukës is attracting visitors with its dramatic landscape and pristine nature. Surrounded by mountains, water and rugged terrain, the area offers striking views and a unique experience for tourists and nature lovers. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the area and highlighted its distinctive natural …
Albania’s Transparency and Temporary Price Limitation Board has cut the maximum retail prices for fuel. The new ceiling is ALL 210 per litre for diesel and ALL 190 per litre for petrol. Both prices fell by ALL 3. The Board also set new wholesale price limits. Diesel meeting the SSH …
The annual painting exhibition “Nëntor 29” has opened at the FAB Gallery, bringing together 32 artists. The exhibition will remain open to the public until October 13. The event creates a meeting point for different generations and artistic approaches. Through diverse styles, techniques and creative perspectives, the exhibition presents a …
State Agency for Strategic Programming and Aid Coordination (SASPAC) Director General Eridana Çano said Albania is strengthening institutional readiness for a new phase of European integration. She said the country is moving from implementing reforms towards delivering measurable results. Çano also serves as National Coordinator for the Reform and Growth …