Rama: No blockage in Albania’s EU negotiation process
Rama says there is no blockage in Albania’s EU negotiation process. He makes the statement during a meeting in Berat with pensioners. First, he presents government support policies. Then, he updates citizens on EU integration progress. Next, he responds to the EU Ambassador, Silvio Gonzato. He says negotiations continue normally. …
PACEP II: A Project Aiming to Strengthen Parliamentary Oversight in Albania
In a context where the quality of governance and institutional transparency are increasingly at the center of public and political debate, the project “Support to Parliament and Civil Society” (PACEP II) comes as a direct intervention to address some of the most structural challenges of the country’s democratic system. This …
Fuel Prices Increase in Albania
The Transparency Board held its regular meeting this Friday, April 10, 2026, where it set the ceiling prices for the sale of petroleum by-products in the country. According to the decision, the retail price of diesel (standard SSH EN 590) will be no more than 217 ALL per liter, while …
Fuel Prices: Transport Associations Warn Ministries – Public Services at Risk
Public transport associations in the country have warned of a possible service disruption starting next week due to rising costs and a lack of institutional support. According to sector representatives, the increase in fuel prices, along with rising maintenance and spare parts costs, has placed operators in a difficult financial …
Kosovo Police Detain Serbian Youths Carrying Inciting Materials
The Kosovo Police detained a group of Serbian youths carrying inciting materials on Friday morning in Jarinje. According to sources within security institutions, cited by KosovoPress, the case involves six Serbian youths who were transporting materials with nationalist and provocative content. According to the same sources, the materials contained content …
Pasta Ola and flour Ola go global: A mediterranean brand expands across 4 continents
From Albanian kitchens to international markets, Ola Foods is building a presence that goes beyond local borders. Known for products such as quality flour and premium pasta, the Albanian brand has strengthened its position not only in Albania, but also in markets such as Italy, the United States and the …
Week in Review: High Ambitions and Missed Opportunities
Our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at future goals as well as lost opportunities from the past. Original post Here
Diaspora Summit seen as key cooperation platform, EU membership remains strategic priority for Albania
TIRANA, April 10 – Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said the Fourth Diaspora Summit represents an important national event aimed at strengthening ties between Albanian institutions and citizens living abroad. He spoke during a media conference ahead of the gathering. He said the main objective is to turn the summit into …
Finance minister urges wage transparency and sector formalisation in tourism meeting in Berat
TIRANA, April 10 – Finance Minister Petrit Malaj met tourism businesses in Berat to discuss sector challenges and tax compliance. He was joined by Tax Administration Director General Ilir Binaj. The meeting focused on cooperation with tax authorities and progress in implementing the operational plan for the region. During the …
PM Rama tells pensioners pensions could rise fivefold by 2030 as economy stabilises
TIRANA, April 10 – Prime Minister Edi Rama met pensioners in Tirana’s Unit 2 to discuss economic growth, social policies, and pension reform. He said the government will continue support through annual bonuses and gradual pension increases across categories. During the discussion, Rama said the government has entered a new …
By Daniel Serwer Tirana Times, September 17, 2026 – The Kosovo Specialist Chambers’ has convicted former President Hashim Thaci and three other Kosovo Liberation Army leaders of war crimes but acquitted them of crimes against humanity. The sentence for Thaci is 25 years. This is happening while Aleksandar Vucic is resigning from …
Millions of euros flowed to companies linked to Strabag while Oleg Deripaska remained a major shareholder, exposing gaps in Albania’s ability to identify who ultimately benefits from public money Tirana Times, September 17, 2026 – For years, Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska’s economic interests in Albania were largely invisible. They did …
The Hague verdict against former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders has drawn reactions from the sports world. Former Albania national team footballer Taulant Xhaka has publicly expressed his support for Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi. Xhaka posted a poster on Instagram featuring the four former KLA …
Endrit Thaçi, son of former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi, has voiced support for a protest organized by the War Veterans’ Organization of the Kosovo Liberation Army (OVL-KLA). He shared the organization’s call for a “Protest in Defense of the KLA.” Meanwhile, the protest will take place on Friday at 12:00 …
RTSH has officially begun implementing its 2026–2030 transformation and restructuring process. The Task Force established to lead and coordinate the process held its first meeting today. The European Broadcasting Union organized the meeting as a workshop focused on RTSH’s Transformation Strategy and its implementation. Radka Betcheva, the European Broadcasting Union’s …
Charles L. Smith, the presiding judge of the Trial Panel, has issued a decision launching procedures for reparations to victims in the case against Hashim Thaçi, Jakup Krasniqi, Rexhep Selimi and Kadri Veseli. The Trial Panel issued the decision on September 16 and published it today. It decided to initiate …
Justice Minister Toni Gogu said today that Albania will continue its digitalization process and use of artificial intelligence. He stressed that the country will protect human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Gogu spoke in Parliament during the review of the draft law on the ratification of the Council …
Defense cooperation and regional security issues were at the center of meetings held during the 2026 US-Adriatic Charter Conference of Chiefs of Defense in Zadar, Croatia. The US Embassy in Tirana said that US General Alexus Grynkewich, commander of the US European Command (USEUCOM) and Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), …
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti met today with Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) leader Bedri Hamza. The meeting came one day after the Kosovo Specialist Chambers issued verdicts against Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi. The four former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders received combined sentences of …
The Albanian diaspora in the United States held a protest in Times Square, New York, following the first-instance verdict by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague against four former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders. Tirana Prefect Shkëlqim Hajdari shared images from the gathering on social media. He conveyed the …