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Power grid upgrades in Mat and Mirdita improve supply security for 4,000 customers

The electricity distribution operator has completed equipment replacement works at the Rubik and Shutri substations in Mat and Mirdita. The upgrades aim to improve supply reliability for around 4,000 customers. The work covered the 35-kilovolt network and is intended to strengthen the security and quality of electricity supply in both …

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Berat Welcomes Over One Million Tourists in 10 Months, Autumn Offers Wine-Tasting Tours

Berat welcomed more than one million tourists between January and October 2026, marking a 15% increase compared with the same period last year. The city’s cobbled streets, historic houses and autumn-coloured vineyards attract visitors throughout the year. Mild temperatures also make autumn ideal for exploring Berat Castle and its historic …

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2027 fiscal package aims to ease living costs through tax cuts

Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj says the 2027 fiscal package will focus on citizens and aim to lower the cost of living. Planned measures target food prices, fuel costs, rents and housing. The minister said the government considered concerns raised by citizens when drafting the package. The proposed measures …

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Albania Launches “Pasqyrë Albania” Platform to Track Public Investments and Citizen Complaints

Prime Minister Edi Rama has unveiled “Pasqyrë Albania”, a new digital platform designed to improve transparency over public investments and help citizens track applications, public services and complaints in real time. During the launch, Saimir Kapllani, an expert at the National Agency for Information Society (AKSHI), outlined the platform’s four …

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73 Years Since the Premiere of “Rusalka” Opera in Tirana

Albania marks 73 years since the premiere of the opera “Rusalka”, staged in November 1953. The production marked the first opera staged by the Albanian Philharmonic. It also laid the foundations for the establishment of the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet and the Popular Ensemble. The Albanian Telegraphic Agency …

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Hoxha: Albania’s Future Is European, 33 Years After Maastricht Treaty Took Effect

Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha has reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to EU membership, marking 33 years since the Maastricht Treaty entered into force and established the foundations of the European Union. In a social media post on November 1, Hoxha said the anniversary offered Albania an opportunity to look ahead to EU …

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Rama Unveils “Pasqyra Albania”, a New Platform to Track Public Services and Complaints

Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting today with experts from the National Agency for Information Society (AKSHI), who have been working on the development of the “Pasqyra Albania” platform, to learn more about its features and innovations. During the discussion, Rama explained that the platform is built around four …

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33 Years Since the Maastricht Treaty: Hoxha Says Albania’s Future Lies in Europe

Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, has commemorated the 33rd anniversary of the Maastricht Treaty’s entry into force, highlighting Albania’s path toward integration into the European Union. In a post on social media platform X, Hoxha described the treaty as a defining moment in the establishment of …

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“Korça Open Air”: 55 Pilots Compete in Flight Championship in Lumalas

Around 55 pilots from Albania and various European countries are taking part in the 14th edition of the “Korça Open Air” championship, held in Lumalas. For four days, the airfield has been transformed into an arena for precision landing competitions, where pilots challenge one another to achieve the most accurate …

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Albania Plans Record €690 Million Eurobond Issuance in 2027

Albania plans to return to international financial markets in 2027 with the issuance of a new Eurobond. The planned amount is approximately €690 million, which would make it the largest borrowing of this kind ever undertaken by the country. According to the draft 2027 budget, the Eurobond issuance will amount …

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Politics and Pay: Albanian Govt Locks Horns with Judges, Prosecutors

A row over the salaries of judges and prosecutors in Albania has ramifications for the independence of the judiciary, experts say. Original post Here

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Albanian PM Edi Rama shares footage from reception hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared footage on social media from an official reception hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris. Rama attended the event with his wife, Linda Rama, and shared moments from their meeting with Macron and his wife. Earlier, Rama took …

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Unsettled weather brings cloud cover and rain across Albania

Albania will experience unsettled weather on Wednesday, November 11, with moderate to dense cloud cover and occasional, brief sunny intervals. The Military Meteorological Service forecasts light rain from the early hours of the day in northwestern and southwestern areas. Central areas will also see moderate rainfall, with thunderstorms and lightning. …

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“I love Albania more”: Art exhibition opens in Korçë

Art lovers can now visit the exhibition “I Love Albania More” at the Guri Madhi Art Gallery in Korçë. The exhibition features a selection of paintings and sculptures from the gallery’s collection. The works explore Albania’s history, national identity and cultural heritage. Some pieces are on public display for the …

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Albanian special forces undergo NATO-standard assessment during Illyrian Shield 26

Albanian Defence Minister Ermal Nufi has shared footage from the Illyrian Shield 26 military exercise, where Albania’s armed forces are assessing a special operations unit declared to NATO. The assessment covers the Special Operations Land Task Group, a capability of the Albanian Armed Forces. Certified Albanian evaluators from NATO’s Special …

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President Trump nominates Mikhail Bogachek as US ambassador to Kosovo

PRISHTINA, Nov 11 /ATA/ – US President Donald Trump has nominated Mikhail Bogachek as the next US ambassador to Kosovo, submitting his name to the Senate for confirmation, the White House announced on November 10. “Mikhail Bogachek, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of …

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Shehu: EU report confirms Albania’s progress; violence cannot replace democratic dialogue

Arianit Shehu, Executive Director of the American Center for Combating Extremism and Terrorism (ACCET), says the European Commission’s 2026 Progress Report confirms Albania’s progress towards EU membership. In an opinion article, Shehu says European integration must remain above party interests. The report, published on November 4, recognises Albania’s reforms and …

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Rama: Albanians remain strong supporters of the West; Europe is our shared destination

Prime Minister Edi Rama says Albanians remain firmly committed to the European project. Despite political polarisation, internal conflicts and protests, he says EU membership remains the country’s shared goal. Speaking at the discussion “Europe’s Shared Future: Enlargement and the Next Generation”, held during the Paris Peace Forum, Rama linked Albania’s …

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Demo: Albania is not Europe’s backyard, but part of its front door

Albania plays an important role in European security, Interior Minister Ervin Demo said today. He made the statement while opening the international conference “Regional Security: New Risks, Stronger Cooperation” in Tirana. Regional representatives, EU officials and Italian delegates attended the event. “Albania is not Europe’s backyard. We are part of …

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Gogu visits Rome to strengthen judicial cooperation and support EU integration

Justice Minister Toni Gogu began a two-day working visit to Rome today. He held talks with senior Italian officials to strengthen cooperation in justice and support Albania’s European integration. During the first day, Gogu met Maurizio Gasparri, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence. He also met …

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Politics and Pay: Albanian Govt Locks Horns with Judges, Prosecutors

A row over the salaries of judges and prosecutors in Albania has ramifications for the independence of the judiciary, experts say. Original post Here

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Albanian PM Edi Rama shares footage from reception hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared footage on social media from an official reception hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris. Rama attended the event with his wife, Linda Rama, and shared moments from their meeting with Macron and his wife. Earlier, Rama took …

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Unsettled weather brings cloud cover and rain across Albania

Albania will experience unsettled weather on Wednesday, November 11, with moderate to dense cloud cover and occasional, brief sunny intervals. The Military Meteorological Service forecasts light rain from the early hours of the day in northwestern and southwestern areas. Central areas will also see moderate rainfall, with thunderstorms and lightning. …

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“I love Albania more”: Art exhibition opens in Korçë

Art lovers can now visit the exhibition “I Love Albania More” at the Guri Madhi Art Gallery in Korçë. The exhibition features a selection of paintings and sculptures from the gallery’s collection. The works explore Albania’s history, national identity and cultural heritage. Some pieces are on public display for the …

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Albanian special forces undergo NATO-standard assessment during Illyrian Shield 26

Albanian Defence Minister Ermal Nufi has shared footage from the Illyrian Shield 26 military exercise, where Albania’s armed forces are assessing a special operations unit declared to NATO. The assessment covers the Special Operations Land Task Group, a capability of the Albanian Armed Forces. Certified Albanian evaluators from NATO’s Special …

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President Trump nominates Mikhail Bogachek as US ambassador to Kosovo

PRISHTINA, Nov 11 /ATA/ – US President Donald Trump has nominated Mikhail Bogachek as the next US ambassador to Kosovo, submitting his name to the Senate for confirmation, the White House announced on November 10. “Mikhail Bogachek, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of …

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Shehu: EU report confirms Albania’s progress; violence cannot replace democratic dialogue

Arianit Shehu, Executive Director of the American Center for Combating Extremism and Terrorism (ACCET), says the European Commission’s 2026 Progress Report confirms Albania’s progress towards EU membership. In an opinion article, Shehu says European integration must remain above party interests. The report, published on November 4, recognises Albania’s reforms and …

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Rama: Albanians remain strong supporters of the West; Europe is our shared destination

Prime Minister Edi Rama says Albanians remain firmly committed to the European project. Despite political polarisation, internal conflicts and protests, he says EU membership remains the country’s shared goal. Speaking at the discussion “Europe’s Shared Future: Enlargement and the Next Generation”, held during the Paris Peace Forum, Rama linked Albania’s …

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Demo: Albania is not Europe’s backyard, but part of its front door

Albania plays an important role in European security, Interior Minister Ervin Demo said today. He made the statement while opening the international conference “Regional Security: New Risks, Stronger Cooperation” in Tirana. Regional representatives, EU officials and Italian delegates attended the event. “Albania is not Europe’s backyard. We are part of …

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Gogu visits Rome to strengthen judicial cooperation and support EU integration

Justice Minister Toni Gogu began a two-day working visit to Rome today. He held talks with senior Italian officials to strengthen cooperation in justice and support Albania’s European integration. During the first day, Gogu met Maurizio Gasparri, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence. He also met …