Museum Week 2026: Visual Projections and Stories at the Mosaic of Tirana
Museum Week 2026 has transformed one of the capital’s top attractions. History, contemporary art, and music met at the Mosaic of Tirana. The site hosted the “Beautiful Minds of Albania” 2026 event. Blendi Gonxhja, the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, shared details about the gathering. The organizers presented innovative …
8th Intergovernmental Conference: Albania Enters EU Negotiation Closing Phase
Albania is entering a new phase in its European Union membership talks. The 8th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference will take place in Brussels on May 26, 2026. This meeting opens the path to the closing phase of EU accession negotiations. The Media and Information Agency announced the news today. The EU’s …
Shabani Meets Canadian Ambassador: Strengthening Independent Institutions in Albania
The Ombudsman, Endrit Shabani, hosted the non-resident Ambassador of Canada to Albania, Elissa Golberg, today. During the meeting, the pair discussed the importance of bilateral cooperation. They also focused on strengthening independent institutions in Albania. Shabani outlined the current priorities of the Ombudsman’s office. He emphasized protecting human rights, increasing …
De Fabritiis Wins Stage 5 of the Tour of Albania
Gabriele De Fabritiis won Stage 5 of the Tour of Albania 2026 on Thursday. The final stage started in Vlorë and ended in Fier after 121.3 kilometers. De Fabritiis crossed the finish line first after nearly three hours of racing. Georgios Bouglas finished second, while Alin Toader took third place. …
Koçiu: Automotive Fair Albania Drives Innovation Forward
The fourth edition of “Automotive Fair Albania” opened in Tirana and brought together car enthusiasts, technology experts, and industry professionals. The fair will continue until May 24. Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu attended the opening ceremony on Thursday evening. Koçiu said the event reflects a modern Albania that moves quickly …
Tarran Meets Civil Society on Electoral Reform
Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania, Ambassador Michel Tarran, met today with representatives of civil society to discuss electoral reform. The meeting took place at the request of civil society groups. Representatives from the Albanian Helsinki Committee, BIRN Albania, the Institute of Political Studies, the Westminster Foundation for Democracy, …
Durana Tech Park Joins Regional Eco-Industrial Initiative
Durana Tech Park has joined the network of pilot sites under the Eco-Industrial Parks Initiative in the Western Balkans. The park, owned by the Albanian Investment Corporation, stands near Tirana and focuses on technology, innovation, and advanced industries. As a result, the project will help Albania attract international investors and …
Mediu Visits Washington, Meets Deputy Secretary Landau! Details from the Talks
The chairman of the Republican Party, Fatmir Mediu, during his visit to Washington, attended a dinner organized in honor of the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau. During meetings and discussions with Deputy Secretary Landau, they talked about the importance of continued United States support for a democratic Albania …
Sources for Euronews Albania: EU ambassadors approve the interim benchmarks report for Albania
Sources told Euronews Albania that the ambassadors of EU member states have approved the interim benchmarks report for Albania. The approval of this report paves the way for the intergovernmental conference between Albania and the EU, which will be held on Tuesday. The Council of the European Union also announced …
Rama from Tokyo: Albania Closer Than Ever to the EU! The Road Ahead Remains Challenging, but We Are Determined
Prime Minister Edi Rama, during his speech at the United Nations University in Tokyo, declared that Albania is closer than ever to the European Union. “Albania is closer than ever to the EU, and we have never seen this prospect so concrete and real in our modern history. We have …
The world marks the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage today, highlighting the importance of preserving films, recordings and other audiovisual materials for future generations. The annual observance recognises the work of specialists who protect materials at risk of being lost. It also raises awareness of the urgent need to preserve …
Deputy Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enkelejda Muça presented a draft law today to the Assembly’s Committee on Europe and Foreign Affairs. The bill concerns amendments adopted on May 30, 2025, to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control, originally signed in 1982. The amendments aim to bring national …
Deputy Economy and Innovation Minister Martin Kajo presented a draft law on cryptoasset markets to the Assembly’s Committee on Europe and Foreign Affairs. The bill aims to align national legislation with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, known as MiCA, and strengthen investor and consumer protection. Although Albania adopted …
Deputy Finance Minister Endrit Yzeiraj presented amendments to the Bank of Albania law to the Assembly’s Law Committee today. He said price stability remains the law’s fundamental principle and the Bank of Albania’s primary objective. Yzeiraj described the legislation as a cornerstone of the country’s monetary and financial system. He …
Albania’s under-21 team will face Spain in a friendly on November 17 at 19:00 at Air Albania Stadium, the Albanian Football Association has confirmed. The match follows another friendly against Luxembourg on November 13. Together, the two fixtures will help coach Alban Bushi prepare the team for the 2027 European …
Tirana has a new museum dedicated to the country’s documentary heritage. The Archival Museum opened at the General Directorate of Archives to bring history closer to the public, particularly younger generations. Unlike a traditional museum, it tells Albania’s story through written records, photographs, maps, publications, manuscripts and materials documenting society …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced a change in the way the road tax is collected, stating that it will be removed from the price of diesel and shifted to vehicles. “We will remove the road tax from the price of diesel, automatically reducing the price at the pump by …
Prime Minister Edi Rama also addressed the boycott of classes by students and lecturers during a press conference. Rama described the boycott as an unacceptable act that infringes on the freedom of those who wish to study. The prime minister warned that amendments would be made to the relevant legislation, …
Prime Minister Edi Rama commented on the student protests and acts of violence recorded during demonstrations in Tirana, focusing on the damage caused. He described these acts as a form of “inhumanity” that, according to him, imposes the will of protesters on the majority of citizens who wish to live …
Rama Condemns Protest Violence, Announces New Economic Measures and Calls for Dialogue with Students
Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed the student protests and the violence reported during the demonstrations at a press conference, emphasizing the damage caused by protesters. Rama went on to describe the acts of violence as a form of “inhumanity” and an attempt to impose the will of a minority on …