PM presents Albania’s tourism potentials to german tourist operators
Prime Minister Rama held a meeting in Berlin with representatives of well-known tourist operators and agencies in Germany, as well as publishers and managers of prestigious tourism magazines, in a discussion on Albania’s perspective, in the framework of regional tourism development. At the start of the meeting, the host of …
US Ambassador meets SP’s secretary general
US Ambassador to Tirana, Yuri Kim is conducting this Wednesday a visit to the headquarters of the Socialist Party (SP). Ambassador Kim is holding a meeting with the general secretary of the SP, Damian Gjiknuri. However, the US Ambassador arrived around 10:40 at the pink headquarters, while the political situation …
TNT explosion on Kamza shop owned by Ex-president of Football Club
A quantity of explosives has been planted in a market in Kamza, where fortunately there was only material damage. According to sources, the market is owned by the family of Naim Qarri, the former president of the Kamza club, while it is suspected that the cause of the blast is …
New UK Law Targets Small Boat Crossings, Often by Albanians
More than 11,000 Albanians arrived in the UK by small boat between May and September last year; a new bill seeks to make it easier to send them back. Original post Here
Work suspended at Greece-Albania border
Greece has suspended work at the border points with Albania, and other neighboring countries since 09:00 this Tuesday. Installation of the new SIS system is being carried out simultaneously at all Greek border points, even at those with European Union states. Regarding the two customs points with Albania, Kakavijë and …
Much-wanted Ervis Martinaj’s family appeals assets seizure decision
Family members of Ervis Martinaj appealed this Tuesday the decision of the Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO), for the seizure of 34 of his assets, and requests their release. The appeal has been filed in the Appellate Instance of GJKKO, and it is expected that today the …
Scholz in a conference with Rama: The Summit of Berlin process will be held on October 16 in Tirana
On October 16, Tirana will welcome the next summit of the Berlin Process. The news was given by German Chancellor Scholz in a conference with Prime Minister Rama. “I am happy to welcome Prime Minister Rama, the Western Balkans and its integration are very important to me. The Western Balkans …
The departure of doctors and nurses in Germany, Rama: We will find a European way
Prime Minister Edi Rama and Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, while they were at a press conference after their meeting in Berlin, were asked by the journalist of ABC News, Esiona Konomi, about the phenomenon of the departure of doctors and nurses from Albania to Germany. Rama said that they have discussed …
Stoltenberg with Begaj: NATO’s presence in Kosovo is successful, we support the dialogue
The Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, said that the alliance’s presence in Kosovo has been successful. During the joint conference with the president of Albania, Bajram Begaj, he emphasized that the alliance is present in Kosovo, and that they support the path of dialogue for the full normalization of …
Art in Quarantine: COVID-19 Brought Muses to Balkan Authors
Three years ago, Balkan countries were hit by a pandemic which cost many lives and created social disorders. But while it was a time of isolation for many, authors drew inspiration from the disaster. Original post Here
TIRANA, April 28 – Albanian composer Aleksandër Lalo (1949–2017), born on 27 April 1949, remains a key figure in the country’s film music tradition. He would have turned 77 years old. His work shaped Albanian cinema across several decades. He developed a distinctive musical language that combined emotional depth with …
Rustem Gjata, former head of the Constitutional Court, has died. His son, lawyer Çlirim Gjata, shared the news on social media. Rustem Gjata won a seat as a Democratic Party MP in the first pluralist elections in 1992. He helped draft the law on the Constitutional Court as a member …
President Bajram Begaj attended the 11th Three Seas Initiative summit in Dubrovnik, Croatia. He called for tangible results to speed up regional economic development and EU integration. He said the Western Balkans is now a strategic front for Europe. Begaj described the initiative as a success story. He said it …
Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj and Chief Negotiator Majlinda Dhuka met German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider. They discussed Albania’s progress in EU negotiations. Talks focused on Chapter 27 – Environment and Climate Change. The German minister expressed full support for Albania’s EU path. He confirmed strong partnership in advancing reforms and …
Andreas Schieder praised Albania’s progress in EU integration. He said negotiations could close by 2027–2028. He highlighted major reforms, especially in justice. He described them as among the deepest in the Western Balkans. Schieder said Albania has changed dramatically for the better. He stressed the need to present this progress …
Speaker Niko Peleshi met Irish MP Barry Ward in Dublin. They discussed Albania’s achievements and challenges in the EU accession process. Talks also focused on Ireland’s continued support. The meeting addressed Ireland’s upcoming EU Council Presidency from July to December 2026. Peleshi said Albania’s visible progress strengthens confidence in EU …
Silvio Gonzato highlights EU–Albania cultural partnership in Durrës museum reopening Silvio Gonzato said the EU and Albania strengthened their partnership through the reopening of the Archaeological Museum of Durrës. He stated that the EU4Culture programme restored the museum. He added that the project supports cultural revival and post-2019 earthquake recovery. …
Edi Rama said the Archaeological Museum of Durrës reopens after major restoration under the EU4Culture programme. He stated that the European Union has supported the restoration of 23 cultural heritage sites in Albania. Moreover, he highlighted the strong cooperation between Albania and the EU after the 2019 earthquake. He said …
Speaking at the joint meeting of the High Judicial Council and the High Prosecutorial Council, Minister of Justice Toni Gogu warned that the justice system will be measured by the results it delivers for citizens, highlighting one of the main issues—delays of up to three years in providing reasoned court decisions. “There …
Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke this Tuesday from the premises of the Prime Minister’s Office regarding the agreement signed between the Albanian government—through ALBGAZ—Venture Global, a company active in liquefied natural gas produced in the United States, and Aktor LNG, a Greek company with experience in this sector. Rama said that the Albanian …