Rama: “Open Balkan has done a great service to the region”
Prime Minister Edi Rama, in a conference with his Macedonian counterpart, Dimitar Kovacesvski in Skope, was asked about Open Balkan process, whether or not it damages Kosovo. Rama said that this initiative has only brought good things to the region and whoever did not participate has made a mistake. “I …
Rama start the tour in Balkan with Skopje
Prime Minister Edi Rama will start the Balkan tour today, where he will hold meetings in Skopje, Pristina, Belgrade, Sarajevo and Podgorica. The head of government’s first stop will be in North Macedonia, where he is expected to meet with Macedonian Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski at 11:00 a.m. today. At …
Rama Conditions Medical Degrees on Five Years’ Work in Albania
To stop newly qualified doctors from leaving the country, medical students will now have to work for five years in Albania before getting their diplomas. Original post Here
Albania Bank Rejects Calls to Act Against Currency’s Rapid Rise
Sharp rise in the value of the lek is hitting Albanian exporters hard – but Bank Governor Gent Sejko insists the rise is down to normal economic activity – not money laundering, as critics claim. Original post Here
Kurti refused meeting with Albanian P.M, Rama: We will talk tomorrow in Pristina
Although the prime minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, refused the meeting with the head of the Albanian government, Edi Rama will not cancel his visit to Pristina, as part of the Balkan tour. “I am here because for this decision, as far as the visit tomorrow in Pristina and the …
Medicine students to work in Albania for 5 years before receiving degree
Prime Minister Edi Rama told journalists after the government meeting that students who want to continue medicine must accept the condition that they work for 5 years in the service of the people before they receive the degree. According to him, this applies to students who will apply this year …
Clinton gets rockstar welcome in Albania, weighs in on Kosovo
TIRANA, July 5, 2023 – The 42nd U.S. President Bill Clinton has received a rockstar welcome in Tirana, cheered on by a crowd at a ceremony in his honor in front of the Albanian Prime Minister’s Office on Monday. The former U.S. president is cherished in Albania and Kosovo for …
Four Dibra men punished for cutting down forest trees
Four people in Diber have been criminally prosecuted for illegal cutting of forests and construction without permission this Wednesday. Two of them, 36 and 32 years old from Bulqiza, were prosecuted after they were caught transporting wood for fire with their vehicles, which had been cut in violation of the …
Kurti refuses meeting with Rama, has one condition: Meeting of the two governments in Pristina
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, has refused to meet with Edi Rama as part of the two-day tour he will hold in the Balkans. In a press conference, asked by journalists if he will meet with Rama, Kurti said that he has asked to hold the joint meeting …
Several cannabis plots destroyed in Kruja anti-drug operation
An anti-cannabis operation is taking place this Wednesday in Kruja with the aim of discovering and destroying narcotics. Intensive checks have been carried out in the entire Kruja area, mainly in the Kruja Highlands, Nikel, Bilaj, Derven, Mazhe, Thumane, etc. In the framework of these checks carried out by the …
Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Albania, Natasha Ahmetaj, called for stronger transparency and consumer protection in the microfinance sector. She spoke during the 28th Annual Conference of the Microfinance Centre. The event focused on the future of microfinance and its social mission. Ahmetaj said microfinance must remain an …
Council of Europe reports that Albania is among European countries with the highest incarceration and pre-trial detention rates. The findings come from the annual SPACE I report for 2025. The data shows 192 prisoners per 100,000 inhabitants in Albania. At the same time, prison occupancy remains relatively low. Albania records …
TIRANA, May 20 – The Peace Board, created to oversee the Gaza ceasefire, will ask the United Nations Security Council to pressure Hamas to disarm, according to AP. Albania is a member of the Peace Board. A report scheduled for discussion at the Security Council says Hamas’ refusal to surrender …
TIRANA, May 20 – The Committee on Economy, Employment and Finance has approved a draft law that opens the way for financing one of the most important infrastructure projects in northern Albania, known as “Gateway to the Alps”. The committee, led by chair Milva Ekonomi, reviewed the financial agreement between …
TIRANA, May 20 – The Military Meteorological Service said Albania will experience stable atmospheric conditions on Wednesday. The weather will be clear across the territory. Light and temporary cloud cover will appear in mountainous areas in the east from midday to the afternoon. Wind will blow from the northwest to …
TIRANA, May 20 – Prime Minister Edi Rama met South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok during his visit to South Korea. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen relations between the two countries. Rama said South Korea serves as an inspiration for Albania in national development. He added that both …
Albania aims to reduce development gaps between municipalities through a new territorial reform. Administrative-Territorial Reform Co-Chair Arbjan Mazniku spoke during a public hearing in Durrës. He said balanced territorial development remains a major challenge for local government. Mazniku said the 2014 reform brought positive results. He noted better services and …
Albania’s tax administration met experts from the International Monetary Fund to discuss the implementation of the “Fiscal Peace” package. General Tax Director Ilir Binaj led the meeting in Tirana. The sides reviewed progress on tax reforms. They also discussed the EU Growth Plan, TADAT standards and debt management measures. Officials …
Albania will officially launch the Socca European Championship tomorrow at the House of Football. Organizers built a modern mini stadium for the event. The venue will host matches from 28 national teams over five days. The tournament will begin at 09:00 with the match between Bulgaria and Ireland. Group stage …
Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari said security and territorial control along Albania’s coastline remain key priorities for the tourist season. Lamallari spoke during a meeting in Sarandë with State Police officials, territorial inspectors and local institutions. He referred to recent events in the coastal city, where authorities detained four police officers …