JuniorFest returns to Albanian Radio and Television
TIRANA, May 26 – Albanian Radio and Television has launched the new edition of JuniorFest. The festival has promoted and showcased young Albanian talents for years. After memorable editions and successful performances, JuniorFest returns this year with a new artistic journey focused on music, creativity, and young performers. At the …
Speaker Peleshi in Madrid: Spain continues support for Albania’s EU membership process
TIRANA, May 26 – Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi held a meeting in Madrid on Tuesday with the Speaker of the Spanish Congress of Deputies, Francina Armengol. During the meeting, Peleshi discussed relations between Albania and Spain. In addition, he highlighted Spain’s continued support for Albania’s European Union membership process. At …
Albania-EU intergovernmental conference to open negotiation closing phase
TIRANA, May 26 – The 8th Albania-European Union Intergovernmental Conference will take place in Brussels this Tuesday. The meeting will formally open the process for Albania to enter the phase of closing EU accession negotiations. The Agency for Media and Information said the conference follows a decision by the Committee …
US Congressmen Visit Presheva Amid Concerns Over the Rights of Albanians in Serbia
*]: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:78f52f71-e260-4cfb-9ca8-abfdce54886a-8″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:78f52f71-e260-4cfb-9ca8-abfdce54886a-8″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-18″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Members of the United States House of Representatives, Republican Keith Self and Democrat Suhas Subramanyam, are visiting Presheva today, where they are expected to meet with representatives of local authorities, Albanian political parties, and the Albanian National Council. The visit …
“From Property to Progress,” Rama: I Don’t Believe There Is Another Region Where Property Rights Have Been Under Such Pressure
*]: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:78f52f71-e260-4cfb-9ca8-abfdce54886a-1″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:78f52f71-e260-4cfb-9ca8-abfdce54886a-1″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-4″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Prime Minister Edi Rama took part in the regional conference of the Western Balkan countries focused on a shared vision: digital transformation, legal security of property, and European integration. During his speech, Rama stated that the success of digital transformation …
8th Albania–EU Intergovernmental Conference: Agenda Revealed
*]: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:78f52f71-e260-4cfb-9ca8-abfdce54886a-2″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:78f52f71-e260-4cfb-9ca8-abfdce54886a-2″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-6″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> The 8th Albania–European Union Intergovernmental Conference will take place this Tuesday in Brussels, officially paving the way for Albania to enter the phase of closing negotiations for EU membership. New details regarding the conference have been disclosed. It has been …
Bills Not Paid on Time, Government and Municipal Debts Increase by 1.1 Billion Lek
*]: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:78f52f71-e260-4cfb-9ca8-abfdce54886a-3″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:78f52f71-e260-4cfb-9ca8-abfdce54886a-3″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-8″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Outstanding liabilities increased during the first quarter of 2026, after having dropped significantly at the end of last year. According to the data, debts reached approximately 6.93 billion lek, which is 1.1 billion lek more compared to the end of …
Security in Schools, Beaches, and Roads: State Police Increase Measures for Public Order
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”3d6c2277-5e8d-4828-a818-03c8857e9730″ data-turn-id-container=”3d6c2277-5e8d-4828-a818-03c8857e9730″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-9″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> The tourist season, school safety, road safety, fire prevention, performance, response, higher-quality service for citizens, as well as the prevention and crackdown on all forms of illegal activity, were the focus of meetings held by the General Director of the …
Tourist Season Begins with High Influx in Durrës, Need for Accommodation Structures Increases
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”116cd15b-b035-4cac-8752-4e7ea2d00d0b” data-turn-id-container=”116cd15b-b035-4cac-8752-4e7ea2d00d0b” data-testid=”conversation-turn-11″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> The tourist season has officially begun on the coast of Durrës, once again reaffirming its position as one of Albania’s main tourist destinations. *]: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:78f52f71-e260-4cfb-9ca8-abfdce54886a-5″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:78f52f71-e260-4cfb-9ca8-abfdce54886a-5″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-12″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> The high influx of tourists over the …
Hoxha Meets Minister Benjamin Haddad, France Supports Albania’s EU Membership
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, praised relations between Albania and France following a meeting held in Brussels with the French Minister for European Affairs, Benjamin Haddad. In a post on the social media platform X, Hoxha emphasized that the discussions focused on the European Union enlargement process, …
Against a backdrop of anti-government protests, experts suspect Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj is seeking to portray himself as a ‘political prisoner’ as he awaits trial on corruption charges. Original post Here
Albania has begun negotiations to join the European roaming area. The European Commission launched the process with all six Western Balkan countries after the European Council approved its proposal in June. RTSH has obtained a document outlining the legal conditions, including wholesale price caps, consumer protection, fair-use limits, call termination …
Albania will experience unsettled weather on Thursday, with cloudy skies and occasional sunny intervals. Rain will begin early in the northwest and south, while thunderstorms and lightning could bring moderate rainfall to the northwest. Meanwhile, light rain will spread across the country late in the afternoon and mainly in the …
Albania’s U-19 national team opened the second round of the UEFA European Championship qualifiers in League B with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Cyprus. The Red and Blacks took the lead in the first half through Gabriel Kulla, who converted a pass from Alen Vukaj. Albania stepped up its attack …
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu has outlined Albania’s proposed €10 billion budget for 2027 in an exclusive interview with RTSH journalist Sonila Agostini. She highlighted social protection, tax relief and support for pensioners, young families and students. Koçiu said the budget aims to improve public services, fund critical infrastructure and …
Defence Minister Ermal Nufi has rejected interpretations of his remarks reported by international media outlet POLITICO, insisting that Albania has not proposed postponing the next NATO summit or holding it virtually. Nufi said Albania had already begun preparations to host the summit in Tirana, in line with the alliance’s decision. …
Albania’s State Police have prepared a plan of measures for the Albania–Finland football match on 12 November 2026. Police officials have coordinated with the Albanian Football Association and security representatives to ensure the safety of players and fans. Traffic restrictions will apply from 17:00 until the match ends. They will …
Spanish cinema, known for its original storytelling and ability to blend humour with human drama, takes centre stage in Albania as part of Spanish Cultural Week. The programme features A House on Fire (Casa en flames), directed by Dani de la Orden. The film explores family relationships, expectations and human …
Kosova’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti met European Union Special Representative for the Belgrade-Prishtina Dialogue Peter Sorensen on the sidelines of the Paris Peace Forum. They discussed prospects for normalising relations with Serbia, with a focus on mutual recognition. Kurti said the talks also covered Kosova’s institutional stability following the election …
TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Albania has not proposed postponing the next NATO summit or holding it virtually, Defence Minister Ermal Nufi said on Wednesday, rejecting what he described as a misinterpretation of his recent remarks reported by POLITICO. Nufi said his comments had been taken out of context, giving …