TNT blast attack on Tirana bar
Tritol explosion in Tirana. The police say that a quantity of explosives has been placed outside a bar on “Sali Butka” street. In advance, no injuries to people are reported, but only material damage. The journalist of ABC News, Ervin Leka, reports that the bar where the explosion took place …
US Embassy congratulates Albanians of Independence Day
US Embassy in Tirana has congratulated this Tuesday all Albanians on the 111th anniversary of the declaration of Independence. In a social media video message, the Embassy says that to mark this special day, embassy officers and staff have traveled throughout Albania to experience the diverse culture and history of …
Official ceremony for Independence Day in Vlora, present also the P.M of Kosovo
On the 111th anniversary of the declaration of Independence, the official flag raising ceremony was held in the city of Vlora. The President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, the Prime Minister Edi Rama, Speaker of Parliament Lindita Nikolla and the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, were present at this ceremony. …
Begaj’s message to Albanians on Independence Day
President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj has congratulated this Tuesday all Albanians from Vlora on the occassion of Independence Day. In a social media statement, the Head of State called on Albanians to be guided by high goals, the highest of which is the protection of the values of peace, …
About 14 Kg cannabis found in Shkodra uninhabited house
Police of Shkodra has conducted checks against the cultivation of narcotics, during which 13.8 kg of cannabis were found in an uninhabited house. In an action, the police identified 9 members of the group and arrested 3 of them. In August of this year, the Police annihilated the criminal group, …
Head of C.Court: Constitution guarantees rule of law
Head of the Constitutional Court of Albania, Holta Zaçaj declared Monday that although it does not do politics, the Constitutional Courts influence the political life of Albania and it guarantees the rule of law. In a solemn session on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Constitution of Albania, …
SPAK seized the assets of businessman Pellumb Gjoka
The decision to seize the property of businessman Pellumb Gjoka, who was arrested as part of a criminal group after the disclosure of communications in the SKY application, is upheld. It has been learned that the Special Appeal approved the decision of the first instance. Meanwhile, businessman Gjoka has been …
Interior Minister in London, reveals the key point of cooperation between England and Albania
Interior Minister Taulant Balla is in London, one year after the meeting between the two Prime Ministers Rama and Sunak. During his speech, he stated that they agreed to deepen cooperation in three areas of common interest. Therefore, Balla emphasized that until now they have achieved impressive results in the …
In-depth: Lack of proper controls on pesticide use in the region leads to worry
It is difficult to imagine present-day agriculture without them, but the use of chemical substances is always a risk. Pesticides are the best regulated compounds on the market, but their incorrect and frequent application can lead to unsafe food and can further cause health problems. Safe food laws are ideal …
Two injured in Lac gas cylinder blast
A gas cylinder exploded in the No. 1 district of Laç city, due to which, a couple was injured this Monday morning. From the explosion of the gas cylinder, the lady of the house suffered burns on 50% of her body and was sent in a serious condition to the …
Blendi Gonxhja announced that Albania welcomed more than 3 million foreign visitors between January and May 2026. Speaking at Tirana International Airport, Gonxhja said connectivity drives tourism growth. He described the arrival of the first direct flight from Canada to Tirana as a historic milestone for both civil aviation and …
Prime Minister Edi Rama attended the inaugural ceremony of the first direct flight between Tirana and Toronto, describing it as a new bridge connecting Albania and Canada. Speaking at Tirana International Airport, Rama said Albania has joined the map of transatlantic flights for the first time. He noted that what …
Albania has entered the era of transatlantic flights with the launch of the first direct route between Tirana and Toronto. At the inauguration ceremony, Enea Karakaçi described the new service as a historic milestone for Albanian civil aviation and a major opportunity for tourism, business, and people-to-people connections between Albania …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has praised Kapllani Guesthouse in Berat as a successful example of traditional hospitality and rural tourism development in Albania. In a social media post, Rama described the family-run guesthouse as a model of authentic tourism. The guesthouse welcomes both domestic and international visitors and offers traditional …
Albania and France have strengthened their cultural partnership through a new agreement on film co-production. The Albanian Council of Ministers approved the agreement with the French government, creating a new legal and financial framework to support joint film projects between the two countries. Under the agreement, co-produced works will receive …
The Albanian government has approved a direct loan agreement with the United States under the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program. The agreement provides $302 million to support Albania’s defense modernization and strengthen its military capabilities. Under the deal, Albania’s Ministry of Finance will sign the agreement on behalf of the …
Prime Minister Edi Rama says Albania has completed an important phase of tourism transformation and must now move toward a new stage of development focused on higher revenues and higher-spending visitors. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Tirana–Toronto route at Tirana International Airport, Rama stressed that Albania should now …
Prime Minister Edi Rama says Albania has completed an important phase of tourism transformation and must now move toward a new stage of development focused on higher revenues and higher-spending visitors. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Tirana–Toronto route at Tirana International Airport, Rama stressed that Albania should now …
Cities across Albania will host a wide range of cultural, entertainment, and sporting events this weekend, offering activities for residents and visitors of all ages. One of the highlights is the Wheat Festival in Fier, which takes place at the Archaeological Park of Apollonia on Friday evening. Now in its …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:56288df9-49f5-45b2-affa-9d9567f8af40-5″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:56288df9-49f5-45b2-affa-9d9567f8af40-5″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-12″ data-turn=”assistant”> The number of children in Albania is declining, while investments in education and social protection continue to lag behind European Union standards. These are among the key findings of UNICEF’s latest report on Albania, which outlines the priorities for cooperation with …