Albania, U.S. and Greece sign energy agreement
TIRANA, April 28 – Albania has signed an energy agreement with the United States and Greece on energy diversification and the strengthening of energy independence. Prime Minister Edi Rama described the United States as a key partner in consolidating energy security and said Albania is investing to diversify its energy …
Meeting with PM Rama, U.S. Ambassador in Athens reacts. $6 billion agreement signed
The United States Ambassador to Athens paid a visit to Tirana, where she took part in the signing ceremony of an important agreement in the energy sector between Albania, international companies, and American partners. The agreement предусматриes a 20-year contract for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the …
Agreement with the U.S, Greece and Albania. U.S. Ambassador in Athens: Strengthens regional security
The U.S. Ambassador to Greece was in Tirana this Tuesday, where she participated in a ceremony marking Albania’s inclusion in an energy agreement with the United States and Greece, worth $6 billion. The signing ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Edi Rama, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Enea Kakaraçi, and …
Albania hosts MONEYVAL mission, Deputy PM Koçiu highlights progress in anti-money laundering efforts
TIRANA, April 28 – Albania has welcomed the MONEYVAL assessment mission, which focuses on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing efforts. The FATF (Financial Action Task Force) removed Albania from its grey list in 2023. Authorities present this decision, along with improving financial indicators, as evidence of progress, saying it strengthens …
Egnatia becomes third team to secure Final 4 spot in “Abissnet Superiore”
TIRANA, April 28 – Egnatia has become the third team to mathematically secure a place in the Final 4 of the “Abissnet Superiore” championship. Three rounds remain in the regular season. Despite losing its last match against Vora, Egnatia remains nine points ahead of Dinamo City and Partizani. The team …
Rama Highlights “Huqi” Agrotourism as Growing Rural Success Story
Prime Minister Edi Rama promotes the agrotourism site “Huqi” in Radë, Durrës. He presents it as a successful example of a fast-growing sector in Albania. He says agrotourism investments attract more interest every year. He notes that people with strong rural ties join the sector. He also points out that …
Adriatic coast hosts “La Nave della Salute” health services for citizens during tourist season
TIRANA, April 28 – The Adriatic coast has welcomed a new health initiative, “La Nave della Salute” [The Health Ship], launched by the One Health Foundation. The programme aims to bring prevention and healthcare services closer to citizens. Minister of Health and Social Welfare Evis Sala highlighted the importance of …
Preparatory environmental campaign launched at Tale Beach in Lezha ahead of tourist season
TIRANA, April 28 – A nationwide environmental campaign has started in coastal municipalities as part of preparations for the tourist season. In Lezha, municipal structures are carrying out works at Tale Beach. The sandy coastline stretches around 7 kilometres. Its width ranges from 100 to 150 metres. Prime Minister Edi …
“Vatra”, symbol of Albanian nationalism and patriotism
TIRANA, April 28 – On 28 April 1912, in Boston, Albanian diaspora leaders founded the Pan-Albanian Federation of America “Vatra” (the Hearth). Fan Noli, Faik Konica and other patriots led the initiative. They united several Albanian associations into one federation. The first meeting took place on 24 December 1911. The …
Gjirokastër Hosts “Money Tells the Story” Exhibition Marking 100 Years of Bank of Albania
The Bank of Albania opened the traveling exhibition “Money Tells the Story: 100 Years of Life and Events, Bank of Albania” in Gjirokastër. The exhibition presents the history of the central bank and the Albanian currency. It showcases numismatic and museum objects, archival documents, photographs, film materials, and explanatory content. …
Deputy Economy and Innovation Minister Enkelejd Musabelliu presented a consumer protection bill to the Parliamentary Committee on Europe and Foreign Affairs. The bill aligns Albanian legislation with 15 European Union legal acts, including 14 directives and one regulation. It addresses digitalisation, online trade and demand for sustainable products and services. …
The cruise ship Oosterdam arrived at the Port of Saranda on Monday morning with around 1,900 tourists of various nationalities on board, according to the port authority. During their stay, visitors can explore Saranda and nearby tourist destinations. These include the area’s natural attractions and cultural heritage. The arrival adds …
Prime Minister Edi Rama renewed his call for dialogue with students on Monday, following 13 days of protests in the capital. Rama shared images of the chairs placed outside the Prime Minister’s Office, symbolically reiterating his invitation for dialogue. The protests have continued for 13 days, marked by violent clashes …
Albanian President Bajram Begaj reacted on Monday to the victory of the Albanian coalition in the Preševo Valley, describing the result as a victory for unity, dignity, and political representation. In his message, Begaj emphasized that the election result should serve as an opportunity to advance the rights of Albanians …
Kosovo President Justina Shiroka-Pula issued a statement on Monday following the murder of a woman in Vitomirica, Peja, calling for an urgent, thorough and impartial investigation into the case. The president stressed that the investigation should also examine how the victim’s requests were handled and the actions taken by the …
Tirana Police have arrested 10 people, initiated criminal proceedings against two others, and declared 20 individuals wanted as part of investigations into suspected unlawful activities during the protests on October 24 and 25. According to the police statement, those arrested are suspected of resisting and attacking police officers with hard …
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has reacted to Serbia’s elections through a Facebook post, describing the results as a historic achievement for Albanians in the Preševo Valley. Berisha said that after uniting under a single coalition, Albanian parties secured two parliamentary seats, with a third seat still possible. “A historic …
New details have emerged from Monday’s meeting of the Socialist Party parliamentary group, held at the Parliament’s headquarters. The meeting lasted nearly an hour and was attended by Prime Minister Edi Rama. Discussions reportedly focused on the draft 2027 state budget, the law on public assemblies, and MPs’ engagement with …
Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj has reacted to the results of Serbia’s parliamentary elections, congratulating the Student List on its victory over Aleksandar Vučić. In a statement, Veliaj described the Serbian president as “Machiavellian and populist,” while also delivering a message about student movements, which he said do not represent the …
Former Albanian Prime Minister Pandeli Majko has reacted a day after Aleksandar Vučić’s defeat in Serbia’s elections, offering an extensive analysis of the end of his rule and his governing model over recent years. In a social media post titled “Vučić’s Departure,” Majko argued that the Serbian president’s departure from …