Albanian PM announces major cabinet reshuffle, including changes at foreign affairs, finance, agriculture, health and education
TIRANA, Sept. 4, 2023 – In a significant reshuffle of his government, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced Friday several changes to his cabinet, including the departures of the ministers of foreign affairs, finance, health, agriculture and education. The latest government reshuffle marks one of the most significant changes made …
Analysis: Calls for unity grow as divided DP faces hard future
TIRANA, Sept. 4, 2023 – As Albania’s parliament convenes after summer vacation, the main opposition Democratic Party has shattered into three different factions, with the faction with a smaller voter and MP support being given the official mantle by the courts and state authorities. The faction that the state authorities …
Boy that killed father with TNT blast left in prison
Court of first instance in Vlora has appointed this Monday the security measure “prison arrest” for the 23-year-old Mato Gllucaj. Few days ago, Gllucaj killed his father by placing explosives in the backyard near the stove, and when his father approached, it exploded through an electrical mechanism. The court session …
Parliament speaker’s call on launch of new session
Speaker of the Assembly of Albania, Lindita Nikolla made this Monday, at the start of the new parliamentary session, a summary of the past session and the approved and proposed laws. In her speech, Nikola emphasized that what is important is that this session the greatest attention is the path …
Hospitalized since August 24, Fatos Nano’s health condition is stable
After a few days of hospitalization, Nano has a significant improvement in his health. The former prime minister is currently not intubated, but he continues to be under intensive care, ABC News reporter Gerta Vasku reports. According to the doctors, Nano’s current condition is stabilized, his breathing is not carried …
Democratic Party is registered in the elections with Basha
The Chief Commissioner, Ilirjan Celibashi, has decided to register the Democratic Party, headed by Lulzim Bashes, in the elections of September 24 in Kukes. According to Celibash, Basha meets all the requirements of the law. We remind you that political parties have until September 8 to register their candidates, and …
New parliamentary session to kick off in assembly
Fifth session of the 10th legislature in the Parliament of Albania will be launched this Monday morning, September 4, at 10:00. Resumption of the work of the Assembly comes with changes in the parliamentary groups. Socialist Party (SP) will have a new leader, while the Democratic Party (DP) will continue …
Accident in Saranda, one dead and two injured
Accident on the axis Sarande, Qafe Bote near Konispol. As a result, one person lost his life and two others were injured. According to preliminary sources, the vehicle went off the road and as a result, 35-year-old Adriana Prendi died, two were injured in the hospital, one of them, Gëzim …
President Begaj’s nessage on launch of new parliament session
President Bajram Begaj addressed this Monday a message to the Assembly of the Republic of Albania, on the occasion of the opening of the 2023-2024 parliamentary session. In his message, the Head of State wished the Members of Parliament a good start to the new parliamentary session, President Begaj expresses …
Bledi Cuci is elected head of the SP Parliamentary Group
The former Minister of the Interior, Bledi Çuçi, has been elected the new head of the Parliamentary Group of the Socialist Party. It is learned that this morning the Parliamentary Group met before the start of the new parliamentary session and gave its approval. Previously, this post was held by …
The Albanian opera “Fundi i Golemëve” by composer Nikolla Zoraqi will receive its world premiere at the National Theatre of Opera, Ballet and Folk Ensemble in Tirana. First, the opera was composed in 1963 and remained unperformed on stage for decades. Now, it returns as one of the most important …
Blendi Gonxhja shared images of the restored Shën Prodhomi Monastery in Voskopojë. Authorities restored the monastery through a project designed by the National Institute of Cultural Heritage and the Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage in Korçë, with financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Experts built the monastery …
TIRANA, May 26 – Rehearsals and preparations continue ahead of the Spring Festival at Albanian Radio and Television. Twenty participating artists are rehearsing with the Albanian Radio and Television orchestra and the festival band. Stage work advances. Meanwhile, preparation work continues as artists move closer to their performances. They share …
TIRANA, May 26 – Prime Minister Edi Rama published an artificial intelligence-generated analysis of media coverage in Albania on social media platform X. He said the report examines patterns in public communication and media visibility. The publication follows a recent assessment by Reporters Without Borders. In addition, Rama is in …
This week features a wide range of cultural and artistic events across Albania. The “TK Rin Art 2026” theater festival continues in Tirana and runs until June 5. It brings together school theater performances from across the capital. In Elbasan, the Skampa Theatre hosts the 30th edition of the Youth …
TIRANA, May 26 – The EU Chargé d’Affaires in Albania, Andre Rizzo, underlined the importance of cadastral reform and digital transformation at a regional conference on Western Balkan digitalisation and EU integration. He described the EU accession process as one of the most significant challenges for the region. In addition, …
TIRANA, May 26 – Albania hosted a regional conference in Tirana, bringing together Western Balkan countries around a shared vision for digital transformation, legal certainty on property, and European integration. At the conference, Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania has opened all negotiation chapters with the European Union. In addition, …
TIRANA, May 26 – An international scientific conference titled “From the gigaworld to elementary particles, everything moves and self-organises: this is physics” was held at the Academy of Sciences. The event marked the promotion of a series of scientific works by academic Rexhep Meidani. The publications focus on space, time, …
TIRANA, May 26 – Prosecutor Vladimir Mara on Tuesday praised cooperation with the Bari Anti-Mafia Directorate and law enforcement agencies across Europe in operations targeting criminal groups. Speaking during a joint press conference with the Bari Anti-Mafia Directorate, Mara focused on a joint investigation that targeted a criminal group involved …
TIRANA, May 26 – Albania has officially joined the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation, Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj announced on Tuesday. He said Albania joined countries that promote biodiversity protection through responsible and sustainable wildlife management. In addition, he confirmed the country’s commitment to a modern and science-based …