The Heart Of A Patriot That Beats For The People
by Dr. Jorgji Kote Tirana Times, June 11, 2026 – ”Heart of a patriot” is the new book dedicated to Binali Yildirim, an outstanding political leader and personality in the modernization of Turkish state and society during the last 25 years; co-founder and former leader of the Party for Justice and Development …
Albania Has Already Changed
By Lutfi Dervishi Tirana Times, June 11, 2026 – From the very beginning, this movement has been placed under immense pressure. The questions : “Who is behind it?” and “Will it become a political party?” are not innocent. They are meant to shift attention away from the real reasons behind …
Albania’s ‘Flamingo Revolution’ is About More Than Kushner and Birds
Protesting Albanians are not against tourist resorts or foreign investments, but they’re tired of being treated as passive subjects of decisions made by higher powers. Original post Here
Rowing to Be Included in “Prishtina 2030” Mediterranean Games
Rowing will become part of the Mediterranean Games “Prishtina 2030.” Kosovo has already started preparations for the sport’s development. First, officials confirmed the decision to include rowing in the program. This step strengthens the country’s sports agenda for the Games. Then, the acting Minister of Youth and Sports, Blerim Gashani, …
Albania and Bulgaria discuss expanding cooperation in economy, energy and tourism
TIRANA, June 11 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania Ferit Hoxha met in Sofia with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Bulgaria Mihaela Dotsova. The two sides reaffirmed the strong partnership between Albania and Bulgaria during the meeting. They also confirmed a joint commitment to expand …
Weather forecast: Clear skies with passing clouds, rain returns in the afternoon
TIRANA, June 11 – Albania will experience relatively unstable atmospheric conditions today. The weather will remain mostly clear with light to moderate passing cloudiness in eastern mountainous areas from midday. Later in the evening, cloud cover will increase across the north and gradually spread to the rest of the country. …
Kosovo Women Qualify for 2027 World Cup Play-Off
The Kosovo women’s national team achieved a historic milestone. They qualified for the 2027 World Cup play-off stage. They also secured promotion to League B for the next qualification cycle. First, Kosovo delivered a dominant performance against Gibraltar. They won the match 8–0 away from home. They closed their Group …
“Le Routard” guide highlights Albania as an emerging destination of nature, culture and hospitality
TIRANA, June 11 – The French travel guide “Le Routard” presents Albania as an emerging European destination that combines natural landscapes, cultural heritage and authentic local experiences. In a feature published by “Le Guide du Routard,” journalist Noemie Adler describes the country as gaining growing international attention while remaining largely …
27 years since the end of Serbian military presence in Kosova
TIRANA, June 11 – Today marks 27 years since the withdrawal of Serbian military and paramilitary forces from Kosova. The event ended Serbian control over the territory. Serbian forces withdrew after sustained resistance from the Kosovo Liberation Army on the ground. NATO air operations also contributed to the outcome. The …
Albania adopts national plan for persons with disabilities 2026–2030 worth over ALL 7.6 billion and 68 priority measures
TIRANA, June 11 – The Council of Ministers has approved the National Action Plan for Persons with Disabilities 2026–2030. The document defines the policy framework for rights protection, social inclusion and independent living for persons with disabilities over the next five years. The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare prepared …
The Spring 2026 edition brings together international scholars, diplomats and policy experts to examine European integration, geopolitical challenges, diplomacy and Albania’s foreign relations. TIRANA, Albania – The Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) has released the latest issue of Tirana Observatory, its quarterly academic journal of foreign policy and international relations, …
Albanian poet Lasgush Poradeci, born Llazar Gusho, died in Tirana on 12 November 1987. He remains one of the most distinguished figures in 20th-century Albanian literature. Born on 27 December 1899 in Pogradec, Gusho grew up in an urban family with strong cultural traditions. His hometown became his greatest source …
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is attending the ninth European Political Community summit in Dublin, Ireland. Leaders are discussing European security, European Union enlargement and hybrid threats. RTSH24 reporter Denada Shkodrani reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Kosova’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte are also …
Shkodra will become Albania’s comedy capital from November 14 to 21 as the nationwide comedy festival “Tano Fest” takes over the stage of the Migjeni Theatre. The festival honours legendary Albanian comedian Tano Banushi ahead of the 100th anniversary of his birth. Over eight nights, audiences will enjoy eight different …
Albania head coach Rolando Maran has expressed optimism ahead of Friday’s match against Finland. The game will kick off at 20:45 at Air Albania Stadium. Speaking to the media, Maran praised the support of Albanian fans. He said their presence in the stands showed their belief in the national team. …
The first edition of the Albanian Music Nights festival has opened with a concert dedicated to Albanian chamber music and new compositions. The opening evening presented five world premieres to a full audience. The programme featured Folk Game for Five by Hajg Zaharia, Spring Breeze on the Coast by Maksim …
Albanian State Police Director General Skënder Hita visited the Italian Police Academy during an official trip to Italy. Academy Director Mario Viola welcomed Hita and his delegation. Hita highlighted cooperation between the two institutions and stressed that education and professional training are essential to building a modern police force. He …
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has told RTSH that Tirana is due to host the next NATO summit in 2028. Speaking to RTSH journalist Denada Shkodrani in Dublin, Rama said NATO members had not yet agreed on a date for the meeting. He ruled out 2027 as a possible year. …
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has stressed that Sazan Island remains Albanian property and has not been sold to American investor Jared Kushner. Speaking to reporters in Dublin ahead of the European Political Community summit, Rama said negotiations had continued for three years. The government aims to become a shareholder …
US Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt met students from the Rochester Institute of Technology at the American Academy of Technology in Tirana (AATT). During the meeting, Wendt saw how advanced American education and innovation are preparing students to become leaders. He also heard their ideas on concrete steps that could …