European Wrestling Championships kicks off in Tirana with over 600 athletes competing
TIRANA, April 21 – The European Wrestling Championships for seniors kicks off in Tirana, hosting more than 600 athletes from 38 countries from April 20 to 26, 2026. The event takes place at the Olympic Park “Feti Borova,” where the official opening ceremony marked the start of competitions. Organizers scheduled …
Rama: New port law to boost coastal investment
Prime Minister Edi Rama said the new law on tourist ports will support coastal investment. He said the changes are necessary to avoid blocking investors. Rama spoke at a meeting in Tirana with agrotourism representatives. He rejected claims that the government changes the law to favor oligarchs. He said the …
Balla meets Moldovan MPs to strengthen parliamentary cooperation
Taulant Balla met with Moldovan MPs and representatives of the Moldovan Football Federation. He focused on strengthening interparliamentary cooperation between Albania and Moldova. He said both countries share a common path toward European Union membership. He highlighted the need for closer cooperation in the EU integration process. Balla said Albania …
Rama: “Park of Faith” to attract tourists to Tirana
Prime Minister Edi Rama said the “Park of Faith” will attract tourists to Tirana. He described the project as a strong magnet for the Petrela area. He added that the park will develop step by step as vegetation grows. Rama noted a strong rise in tourist numbers in March. He …
Cultural week features films, theater, and exhibitions in Albania
This week features a rich calendar of cultural and artistic events in Albania. The “Italian Screens – Il Nuovo Cinema Italiano” cycle presents Italian films until April 25. Screenings take place in Tirana, Vlora, Shkodra, and Prishtina. The program promotes cultural dialogue between Italy, Albania, and Kosovo. One of the …
Gonxhja: Albania simplifies agrotourism licensing procedures
Tourism Minister Blendi Gonxhja said the government is simplifying licensing procedures for agrotourism. Authorities are working with the Agriculture Ministry under the “Mountain Package.” Gonxhja said the goal is faster and easier procedures. The government wants to remove unnecessary administrative barriers. He added that officials are waiting for final feedback …
Hoxha: Luxembourg strongly supports Albania’s EU membership
Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha visited Luxembourg. He met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel. Both sides confirmed strong friendship and cooperation. They agreed to deepen ties in key areas. They focused on innovation, technology, and tourism. Hoxha said Luxembourg strongly supports Albania’s EU membership. He noted Luxembourg’s consistent …
US Department of Justice hosts Albanian anti-corruption prosecutors as cooperation deepens
TIRANA, April 21 – The United States Department of Justice Criminal Division met a senior delegation from Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Structure in Washington on Monday. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation against corruption and transnational organised crime. The Justice Department received the Albanian prosecutors alongside officials from the OPDAT programme. …
Weather: Moderate clouds and occasional sunshine expected across Albania
TIRANA, April 21 – Albania will face unstable weather conditions on Tuesday, according o the Military Meteorological Service. Weather forecasts indicate moderate to dense cloud cover, with intermittent periods of sunshine throughout the day. Light and occasional rainfall is expected from the early hours, first affecting northern and central areas …
Greek tornosnews: ‘Albania: Portfolio of 83 strategic projects related to tourism development’
A portfolio of 83 strategic projects focused on tourism, infrastructure, and attracting foreign investment is being promoted by Albania, at a time when the progress of flagship interventions, such as the new commercial port in Porto Romano, continues to face delays. Albania has placed particular emphasis in recent years on …
TIRANA, May 5 – The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, reacted to the adoption of a resolution by the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament with 58 votes in favour on the European Commission progress report on Albania for 2025. In a post on social media …
TIRANA, May 5 – During his stay in Denmark, Speaker Niko Peleshi met the President of the Senate of Belgium, Vincent Blondel. According to Speaker, the meeting focused on coordination and support for Albania’s path toward the European Union. In a post on social media, he said Albania remains among …
TIRANA, May 5 – The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs condemned recent missile and drone attacks carried out by Iran against the United Arab Emirates. In a statement, the Ministry said the strikes targeted critical infrastructure, including energy facilities. It added that these actions violate sovereignty and international law. …
The chairman of the Democratic Party of Albania, Sali Berisha, in a statement to the media emphasized that the PD remains a political force open to internal competition and the principle of “one member, one vote,” which he described as fundamental to the party’s functioning. He reiterated that the PD …
Members of the European Parliament in its Committee on Foreign Affairs have praised Albania’s commitment to the European Union accession process, highlighting the progress made in accession talks and the need for full implementation of adopted reforms. In a report adopted with 58 votes in favor, 7 against, and 7 …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, through a post on the platform X, reacted to a statement by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) regarding their report on media freedom in Albania. Rama wrote that he never said they measure government communication. According to him, compared to other reports, the RSF report contradicts assessments …
On Martyrs’ Day, a ceremony held at the Security Academy of Albania brought together representatives of the Ministry of Interior, senior leaders of the State Police, as well as family members and relatives of police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, to honor fallen officers. Those …
The Kosovo Accreditation Agency, through a post on Facebook, announced that it has been officially recognized in the United States. According to the announcement, the Board of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) has recognized the Kosovo Accreditation Agency as an accrediting authority for seven years. “The Kosovo Accreditation …
The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament has adopted its annual report on Montenegro, in which the country is described as the most advanced state in the process of accession to the European Union. The report calls for further strengthening the independence and efficiency of the judiciary, as …
The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, has reacted to the missile and drone attacks against the United Arab Emirates, describing them as an unprovoked and unjustifiable act of aggression against a sovereign state and regional peace itself. He emphasized that targeting the UAE—a country that represents peace, stability, and …