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Two “Canadair” planes working to extinguish Fier wildfires

Two Canadair planes are working this Monday to put out the fire that has been going on for several days in Darzeze in Fieri. Ministry of Defense informs that Canadair CL-415 aircraft are helping by throwing water to help 20 MZSH Fier officers, 40 FA forces and vehicles involved in …

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Rama official visit in Croatia, hosted with ceremony by his counterpart Plenkovic

Prime Minister Edi Rama has started an official visit to Croatia. The head of the Albanian government was received with an official ceremony by the Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrej Plenkovic. In the last two weeks, the Prime Minister of Albania has had a busy agenda of meetings, specifically in …

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Balla to prosecutors and judges: Work and crack down on crime

The Minister of the Interior, Taulant Balla, said that the State Police and the institutions that are under his authority will carry out their duty responsibly in defense of the lives of every citizen, including judges and prosecutors. “We discussed the issue of prosecutors’ safety, but our attention is on …

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Rama: Croatia is an example and a source of encouragement in our process towards the EU

Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, during his official visit to Croatia, expressed about some of the topics he discussed with his counterpart Petkovic. “Croatia is an example and a source of encouragement in our process of walking towards EU membership. Croatia is an example of success, recently also with …

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Tensions in North Kosovo/ Rama demands sanctions for Serbia

During the official visit to Croatia, Prime Minister Edi Rama analyzed the recent tensions in the north of Kosovo and the killing of the Kosovo Police officer by a group of armed Serbs. He called for the EU to apply punitive measures and sanctions to Serbia. The head of the …

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PM Rama’s message on breast cancer awareness month

Prime Minister Edi Rama started this Monday with the annual call to women and girls to take some time and take care of themselves by doing the necessary checks to prevent unwanted health surprises. “GOOD MORNING, and with the annual call every #PinkOctober to all women and girls to take …

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New academic year launched in Albania’s universities

In all universities of Albania, the new academic year has kicked this Monday. According to the data, there are about 20,000 students who sit for the first time in university auditoriums. Students this year were registered in two rounds. First round took place from September 29-11, while the second round …

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Rector: 2023-2024 academic year related to Albania’s EU integration

Rector of the University of Tirana, Artan Hoxha has held this Monday a press conference, on the occasion of the launch of the 2023-2024 academic year. In his speech, Hoxha said that this year starts with a new dynamic, which is also related to the process of Albania’s integration into …

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Lushnja ex-prosecutor was marked to be killed by Laert Haxhia’s hang

Police of Lushnja have taken the former prosecutor of Lushnja under protection, as revealed this Monday. Merita Selimi, whose name emerged from the testimony of Artan Tafan, who stated that he was one of the people who could be executed by Laert Haxhiu’s group. Meanwhile, at the request of the …

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Latvia reaffirms support for Albania’s European Union path, Speaker Peleshi says

TIRANA, June 3 – Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi continued his Baltic parliamentary diplomacy tour with an official visit to Latvia, where he met Speaker of the Latvian Parliament (Saeima) Daiga Mieriņa. The two officials discussed bilateral relations, Albania’s European Union accession process, European and Euro-Atlantic security, support for Ukraine, …

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Albanian lawmakers attend regional security and defence committees meeting in Zagreb

TIRANA, June 3 – Members of Albania’s Parliamentary Committee on Internal Affairs and Defence, Agron Malaj and Bujar Rexha, took part in the annual meeting of parliamentary security and defence committees from Southeast European countries in Zagreb, Croatia. The Croatian Parliament organised the event with RACVIAC (Centre for Security Cooperation), …

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Finance Minister Malaj: Albanian Development Bank to finance up to €1 billion in investments

TIRANA, June 3 – Finance Minister Petrit Malaj outlined plans for the Albanian Development Bank after a government meeting. The new financial institution will support strategic sectors of the economy and key development projects. Malaj said the bank will start with an initial capital of €100 million. He added that …

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Prime Minister Rama says Zvërnec land funds cleared after verification, warns of hybrid influence activity

TIRANA, June 3 – The government said it completed verification of funds used for the purchase of land in Zvërnec. It said investors passed financial checks. However, it said payments to the seller remain frozen due to a separate judicial process. Prime Minister Edi Rama made the announcement after a …

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Costa Visits Kosovo, Meets Haxhiu and Kurti

President of the European Council, António Costa, visited Kosovo as part of his Western Balkans tour. First, Costa met acting President Albulena Haxhiu in Pristina. The two officials discussed issues of mutual interest and Kosovo’s European path. Afterward, Costa held talks with acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti. Meanwhile, the European …

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Program ‘Double Your Enterprise’ launches July 1 with €250 mln fund for businesses

TIRANA, June 3 – Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said the government will launch the “Double Your Enterprise” programme on July 1. The scheme aims to support Albanian businesses through new financing opportunities. Ibrahimaj said the Bank of Albania has made €250 million available for the programme. In addition, …

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“Vlora Airport Will Be Built and Become Operational” – Karakaçi: Companies Given 30 Days to Resolve Their Dispute

The Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Enena Karakaçi, stated to the media following the government meeting that the ministry has given the contracting companies responsible for the construction of Vlora International Airport a 30-day deadline to resolve their commercial dispute. Karakaçi emphasized that Vlora Airport will be completed and become operational according to …

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Rama on Zvërnec: Luxury Resorts Bring High Revenue to the Country, the Project Will Not Be Cancelled

Following the government meeting this Wednesday, Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed the media, also commenting on the construction of the resort in Zvërnec. Rama stated that resorts are among the main drivers of a country’s economic development and that he will not cancel the project. “I have to deal with people who say, …

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“Property’s Origin Is Now in SPAK’s Hands” – Rama on Zvërnec: This Will Put an End to Any Speculation That Project Is Not Based on the Law

Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke at a press conference regarding the construction project in the Zvërnec area, following the protests that have taken place there. Rama described the land purchase transaction as a positive development and stressed that anyone claiming ownership of the property will be subject to investigation. “What I want to talk …

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Albanian Book Fair Comes to North Macedonia: 55 Publishers from the Region Gather in Skopje for the First Time

Thousands of book titles, dozens of publishers, and four days dedicated to Albanian-language literature. For the first time, Skopje will host the Albanian Book Fair 2026, an event aimed at bringing together publishers and book lovers from North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Albania. From June 4 to June 7, Skanderbeg Square will be transformed into a hub for the …

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Latvia reaffirms support for Albania’s European Union path, Speaker Peleshi says

TIRANA, June 3 – Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi continued his Baltic parliamentary diplomacy tour with an official visit to Latvia, where he met Speaker of the Latvian Parliament (Saeima) Daiga Mieriņa. The two officials discussed bilateral relations, Albania’s European Union accession process, European and Euro-Atlantic security, support for Ukraine, …

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Albanian lawmakers attend regional security and defence committees meeting in Zagreb

TIRANA, June 3 – Members of Albania’s Parliamentary Committee on Internal Affairs and Defence, Agron Malaj and Bujar Rexha, took part in the annual meeting of parliamentary security and defence committees from Southeast European countries in Zagreb, Croatia. The Croatian Parliament organised the event with RACVIAC (Centre for Security Cooperation), …

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Finance Minister Malaj: Albanian Development Bank to finance up to €1 billion in investments

TIRANA, June 3 – Finance Minister Petrit Malaj outlined plans for the Albanian Development Bank after a government meeting. The new financial institution will support strategic sectors of the economy and key development projects. Malaj said the bank will start with an initial capital of €100 million. He added that …

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Prime Minister Rama says Zvërnec land funds cleared after verification, warns of hybrid influence activity

TIRANA, June 3 – The government said it completed verification of funds used for the purchase of land in Zvërnec. It said investors passed financial checks. However, it said payments to the seller remain frozen due to a separate judicial process. Prime Minister Edi Rama made the announcement after a …

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Costa Visits Kosovo, Meets Haxhiu and Kurti

President of the European Council, António Costa, visited Kosovo as part of his Western Balkans tour. First, Costa met acting President Albulena Haxhiu in Pristina. The two officials discussed issues of mutual interest and Kosovo’s European path. Afterward, Costa held talks with acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti. Meanwhile, the European …

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Program ‘Double Your Enterprise’ launches July 1 with €250 mln fund for businesses

TIRANA, June 3 – Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said the government will launch the “Double Your Enterprise” programme on July 1. The scheme aims to support Albanian businesses through new financing opportunities. Ibrahimaj said the Bank of Albania has made €250 million available for the programme. In addition, …

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“Vlora Airport Will Be Built and Become Operational” – Karakaçi: Companies Given 30 Days to Resolve Their Dispute

The Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Enena Karakaçi, stated to the media following the government meeting that the ministry has given the contracting companies responsible for the construction of Vlora International Airport a 30-day deadline to resolve their commercial dispute. Karakaçi emphasized that Vlora Airport will be completed and become operational according to …

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Rama on Zvërnec: Luxury Resorts Bring High Revenue to the Country, the Project Will Not Be Cancelled

Following the government meeting this Wednesday, Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed the media, also commenting on the construction of the resort in Zvërnec. Rama stated that resorts are among the main drivers of a country’s economic development and that he will not cancel the project. “I have to deal with people who say, …

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“Property’s Origin Is Now in SPAK’s Hands” – Rama on Zvërnec: This Will Put an End to Any Speculation That Project Is Not Based on the Law

Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke at a press conference regarding the construction project in the Zvërnec area, following the protests that have taken place there. Rama described the land purchase transaction as a positive development and stressed that anyone claiming ownership of the property will be subject to investigation. “What I want to talk …

News

Albanian Book Fair Comes to North Macedonia: 55 Publishers from the Region Gather in Skopje for the First Time

Thousands of book titles, dozens of publishers, and four days dedicated to Albanian-language literature. For the first time, Skopje will host the Albanian Book Fair 2026, an event aimed at bringing together publishers and book lovers from North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Albania. From June 4 to June 7, Skanderbeg Square will be transformed into a hub for the …