Albania signs agreement to establish Besa Museum in Tirana
TIRANA, April 16 – Albania’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport signed an agreement with the Besa Cultural Foundation to establish the Besa [Faith] Museum in Tirana. The deal was signed during the fourth Diaspora Summit and launches a project focused on historical memory and cultural heritage. The museum will …
Albanian language competition final held in Tirana, new joint competition with Kosova announced
TIRANA, April 16 – Schools “Edith Durham” in Tirana and “Besëlidhja” in Lezha hosted the final of the fourth National Albanian Language Competition on Thursday. Albania’s Minister of Education Mirela Kumbaro attended the event together with Kosova’s Minister of Education Hajrulla Çeku. Kumbaro praised students, teachers and parents for their …
Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs condemns Russian strikes on Ukraine as violations of international humanitarian law
TIRANA, April 16 – Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha condemned the latest wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine. He said drone and missile attacks hit civilian areas and caused casualties, including children. Hoxha expressed solidarity with victims, the injured, and their families. He said the attacks …
Prime Minister Rama meets Italian Prime Minister Meloni in Rome, highlights strategic cooperation and major joint projects
TIRANA, April 16 – Prime Minister Edi Rama met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the Chigi Palace in Rome on Thursday. The visit focused on bilateral cooperation and ongoing strategic projects between Albania and Italy. PM Rama posted a statement on social media after the meeting. He said Italian …
Greek Defense Minister visits Kosovo, meets Kurti
Greek Minister of Defense Nikos Dendias is in Kosovo today for an official visit. It is reported that on Thursday morning he was received in a meeting by Prime Minister Albin Kurti. The news was announced by Dendias himself on X. “Working breakfast with the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin …
Russia’s Attacks on Ukraine, Hoxha: A Serious Violation of International Humanitarian Law
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, has reacted to the latest massive Russian attacks on Ukraine. Through a post on X, Hoxha expressed solidarity with the victims, the injured, and their families, and described the attacks as unacceptable and a serious violation of international humanitarian law. “We …
Rama in Italy, welcomed with an official ceremony by Meloni
Prime Minister Edi Rama arrived in Italy on Thursday afternoon, where he was received with a state ceremony by his counterpart Giorgia Meloni. Rama is expected to hold a meeting with Prime Minister Meloni, as well as with Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, focusing on joint projects and the strengthening of …
Albania, a “champion” in the region for rising prices over the past decade, based on purchasing power
Over the past 10 years, Albania has approached EU price levels faster than any other country in the Western Balkans region. According to data from Eurostat, in 2015 the price level based on purchasing power was 48% of the EU average, making Albania one of the cheapest countries in the …
Italian Prime Minister after meeting with Rama: Focus on defense and illegal migration
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reacted on X following today’s meeting with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, who was received during an official visit in Rome. Meloni emphasized that the discussions focused on important issues such as cooperation in the field of defense, as well as strengthening collaboration in the …
European Union envoy for Kosova–Serbia dialogue Peter Sorensen to visit Pristina for talks with Prime Minister Kurti
TIRANA, April 16 – European Union envoy for the Kosova–Serbia dialogue Peter Sorensen arrives in Prishtina on April 15. He meets Kosova Prime Minister Albin Kurti during the visit. A Brussels source told Radio Free Europe. A diplomatic source links the visit to ongoing efforts on the Kosova–Serbia dialogue process. …
The University Hospital Center “Mother Teresa” has put its new Cardiac Surgery Hospital into operation. The new facility has modern premises and services and aims to provide patients with higher standards of care. During an inspection of the new facilities, Prime Minister Edi Rama and Health and Social Welfare Minister …
Danish architecture studio Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has won the “Tirana Fountain Plaza” project in an international competition that presented architectural visions for Tirana 2030 from five international studios. The jury described the winning project as ambitious and distinctive. It said the proposal offers a strategy not only for the …
Countries such as Albania and Montenegro could send a commissioner to Brussels before formally joining the European Union. The European Commission is considering the idea as part of new plans, Magnus Lund Nielsen and Eddy Wax report, citing Rapporteur. Senior EU officials are considering ways to increase the involvement of …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met with France’s Special Envoy for the Western Balkans, René Troccaz, during his stay in Pržno, Montenegro. The two officials discussed Albania’s European Union accession process, developments in the Western Balkans and the strategic importance of strengthening regional cooperation, connectivity and security. …
Danish architecture studio Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has won the international competition for the “Tirana Fountain Tower” project. The project includes a mixed-use building and plans to transform the public space at Rinia Park in the capital. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video presenting the project today. He said …
EU Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa praised Albania’s progress toward EU membership after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Tirana. In a social media post, Moreira de Sousa thanked von der Leyen for visiting Albania and thanked the Albanian authorities for their hospitality. “The goal is …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met with German Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul today during the ministerial meeting of the Berlin Process in Pržno, Montenegro. The two ministers held substantive talks focused on Albania’s European path. Hoxha expressed his appreciation for Germany’s clear, consistent and continued support …
Tirana International Airport welcomed representatives of regional airports, aviation organizations and industry partners from across Europe on the first day of the 40th Regional Airports Forum of Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe). One of the main highlights of the event was the presentation of a new publication, “European Regional …
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits Kosova today for meetings with its institutional leaders. She first meets acting President Albulena Haxhiu at the Presidency. Von der Leyen then meets Prime Minister Albin Kurti at the Government building. Kurti and von der Leyen are to hold a press conference …
Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj took part in the Berlin Process Economic Ministerial in Cetinje, Montenegro. Ministers from the six Western Balkan countries, European Commission representatives, regional organizations and international financial institutions also attended. Discussions focused on the Regional Common Market action plan, economic cooperation and closer alignment with …