PM Rama accuses EU of not helping Albania fast with Covid jabs
Prime Minister Edi Rama has accused this Wednesday the European Union of not immediately helping Albania with Covid vaccines during the coronavirus pandemic. During his speech at the “GLOBSEC 2023” forum that is being held in Bratislava, the Head of Government spoke about the gap that exists between EU member …
Tensions in North/ Rama: Serbian army on the border of Kosovo has a power equal to zero
Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke about the situation in the north of Kosovo and the sending of Serbian troops there. During his speech, at the “GLOBSEC 2023” forum that is being held in Bratislava, Rama emphasized that the presence of the Serbian army near the border with Kosovo is equal …
Situation in North, Kurti from Brastislava: Police is doing a professional work, they know human rights
Although it was announced yesterday that the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, would not participate in the “GLOBSEC 2023” forum in Bratislava due to the situation in the north, he was there. From Bratislava, Kurti defended the actions of the Kosovo Police, which helped install new Albanian mayors in …
“I am ready to meet with Vuçiç”, Kurti: I am also the prime minister of Serbian community
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti from the “GLOBSEC” forum in Bratislava has stated that he is ready to meet with the President of Serbia, Aleksander Vucic. He added that a more intensified dialogue is needed and not just high-level meetings once every two months. Kurti expressed that he …
Tensions in North Kosovo/ AAK demands a motion of no confidence for Kurti government
The Alliance for the Future of Kosovo is seeking a motion of no confidence in the Kurti government after the tense situation in the north of the country and the US sanctions against Kosovo. The head of the Parliamentary Group of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo, Besnik Tahiri, …
VIDEO/ Multiple-vehicle collision, several people injured
A multiple accident happened a few moments ago on “Rruga e Kombit”, near the village of Fushë-Milot. A trailer, two cars and three motorbikes were involved in the accident, while it is reported that several people were injured. The injured were immediately sent to the hospital for medical assistance. ABC …
Lone Family Keeps Fading Silk Cultivation Tradition in Albania Alive
The tradition of cultivating silkworms in Albania is disappearing – but one family in northern Albania still nurtures the worms and makes highly-prized silken products. Original post Here
After five hours in the police, the director in Shkoder is released
After 5 hours in the Shkodra Police, the director of the Waterworks in Shkodra and at the same time the vice president of the Youth Forum of the Democratic Party, Arvit Bushati, are released. In the interview given to the media after leaving the police premises, Bushati stated that this …
The municipality of Zveçan is surrounded by barbed wire, begins the gathering of protesters
Even this morning, a significant number of Serbian protesters have gathered in the municipalities in the north of Kosovo. In Zveçan, where tensions were highest, KFOR soldiers surrounded the municipality building with barbed wire. For the third day in a row, Kosovo Police and members of KFOR are there to …
GLOBSEC 2023/ Rama: There is a big gap between EU and Western Balkan countries
Prime Minister Edi Rama is attending the “GLOBSEC 2023” Forum that is currently being held in Bratislava. At the beginning, Rama spoke about how are treated the members of the Union and the states of the Western Balkans for the same situations. In the end, Rama said that the states …
The Governor of the Bank of Albania, Gent Sejko, said that tensions in the Middle East remain a major source of risk for the global and Albanian economy. He stressed that the impact of the conflict depends on its duration and intensity. As a result, inflation risks rise, while economic …
The Supervisory Council of the Bank of Albania has decided to keep the base interest rate unchanged at 2.5%. Governor Gent Sejko announced the decision during a press conference. He also said the Council kept the overnight deposit rate unchanged at 1.5% and the overnight lending rate at 3.5%. The …
The Chargé d’Affaires of the United States in Albania, Nancy VanHorn, attended the 25th anniversary ceremony of the State Partnership Program between the New Jersey National Guard and the Albanian Armed Forces. She said the New Jersey National Guard and the Albanian Armed Forces train together and strengthen each other. …
President of the Republic Bajram Begaj met with Michael Granoff, Chairman of the Albanian-American Development Foundation (AADF), along with its executive directors. The discussion focused on the foundation’s latest projects. These projects aim to develop agriculture, tourism, education in artificial intelligence, and stronger links between diaspora researchers and Albanian institutions. …
A meeting focused on improving lawmaking and increasing transparency took place today in Tirana. Participants included members of Parliament, state institutions, civil society, and international partners. The discussions focused on more inclusive processes. These processes aim to ensure wider participation and faster alignment with EU standards. EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato …
President Bajram Begaj attended the 25th anniversary ceremony of cooperation between the Albanian Armed Forces and the New Jersey National Guard in Zall-Herr. He said the strategic partnership with the United States is a key pillar of Albania’s foreign policy and security. He described the cooperation as one of the …
President Bajram Begaj attended the 25th anniversary ceremony of cooperation between the Albanian Armed Forces and the New Jersey National Guard in Zall-Herr. During the event, officials from Albania and the United States gathered alongside senior defense representatives. In his speech, Begaj stated that the strategic partnership with the United …
The Minister of Justice, Toni Gogu, will welcome French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin in Tirana today. He said this is the first time a French Justice Minister has visited Albania. He described the visit as a strong signal of trust in Albania’s European justice reform path. Gogu said the visit …
The event was organized as part of the project “Nota mbi pentagram,” which was implemented by CEDI with support from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. During the concert, organizers presented a selection of Kushta’s works, and the program offered audiences an emotional artistic journey. Shpëtim Kushta, born in …
The Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Rural Development approved a financial agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the “Porta e Alpeve” infrastructure project. The agreement provides a €50 million loan from the EIB to support infrastructure development in northern Albania. Deputy Minister of Finance Endrit Yzeiraj presented …