Rama appeals to mayors to serve the citizens without making any distinctions
The Prime Minister of the country, Edi Rama, continued his thanksgiving tour this Sunday, after the convincing victory in the majority of municipalities in the May 14 elections. He said that thanks to the investments, many Albanians who are abroad have invested their savings in Albania. The chairman of the …
VIDEO/ Six arrested on Morina’s border
The Court of Kukës has given the measure of ‘3-month imprisonment’ for the six Syrian, Algerian and Moroccan immigrants. Two days ago, they were arrested at the Morina border. Even this time, the immigrants seem not to have received the measure well, as they revolted and started cursing in the …
Winners of the international competition “Tiranathlon”
The third edition of the international competition “Tiranathlon” has ended, where over 200 competitors from 18 different countries of the world participated. This great sports event was organized in the Farka Lake Park. The activity also coincided with the year when Tirana holds the title of European City of Sport, …
Begaj meets the local authorities of Chieti: Gratitude for the support to the Albanians in Italy
On the second day of his official visit to Italy, the President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, visited the city of Chieti where he was received by the local authorities, including the Mayor of Chieti, Diego Ferrara, the President of the Province of Chieti, Francesco Menna , the Prefect of …
The mysterious death of Russians in Kavaja/ Investigations are suspended
The investigations into the 4 Russians who lost their lives in one of the resorts in Qerret i Kavaja have stalled. Since the Russian side has not responded to the letter from the former prosecutor’s office in Kavaje, today in Durrës, the investigations remain suspended. It has been more than …
As emigration of Albania’s doctors spikes, experts say root causes are complex
TIRANA, May 26, 2023 – The growing number of doctors and other health professionals migrating away from Albania in recent years, part of a much larger brain drain and migration trend, is increasing anxiety of the population left behind over getting proper services in the years to come at a …
Kosovo police-gang gunfight in Albania-police border
Gunshots were recorded this Friday on the Albania-Kosovo border, between a structured criminal group transporting illegal immigrants and police officers in Morina. In the framework of the operation organized by the Kukës Local Police Directorate, the Border Police of DVKM Kukës and the Kosovo Police, it became possible to arrest …
New details on Tirana’s footwear factory TNT explosion
New details have been revealed this Friday regarding the blast in a footwear factory, owned by an Italian businessman in Tirana, which took place late on Thursday evening. Based on the reports, the author of the event approached on a bicycle, placed the explosive and then left. On his part, …
Alert for an air attack in North Kosovo
Alert for an air attack sounded in North Mitrovica, at noon on Friday, while citizens gathered in front of municipal facilities in Zubin Potok, Leposavič and Zveçan. In front of the municipality building in Zveçan there are also cars of the Kosovo Police. The former councilor in the Municipal Assembly …
Tension in North Kosovo/ Gunshots in Zveçan, police cars set on fire
Gunshots were heard in Zveçan, while police cars were also burned. Kosovo Police used tear gas to disperse the Serbs in front of the Zveçan Municipality facility. Earlier, the police announced that they are assisting the elected mayors to enter the municipal facilities. https://t.co/AEWZfZkHjg 👈👈 okupljanja građana u centru Zubinog …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said that Sazan Island will remain property of the Albanian state. He stressed that it will not be privatized. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s 35th anniversary event in Vlora, Rama said Sazan is a national asset. Therefore, any development project will be carried out in partnership …
Albania received strong support from European Union leaders at the summit in Tivat, Montenegro. EU officials said the country is moving in the right direction toward membership. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU’s goals are clear. She stated that Montenegro is expected to join the EU …
Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama said that no request for strategic investor status has been submitted for the Zvërnec project. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s 35th anniversary event in Vlora, Rama rejected criticism of strategic investments. He said that when his government took office, Vlora lacked major …
The European Union in Albania has supported 22 journalists and media professionals from across the country. Through short-film projects, they highlighted the stories and challenges faced by some of the most vulnerable groups in Albanian society. The initiative was implemented in cooperation with the organizations Albanian Women in Audiovisual and …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said that the planned tourism resort in Zvërnec will transform Vlora into a destination of global importance. During a meeting with local residents, Rama highlighted the project’s expected economic impact. He said the investment would attract further development and increase interest in real estate, apartments, and …
More than 45 icons from the rich collection of the National Museum of Medieval Art will go on display in France for the first time. The exhibition, “Icons of Albania – Treasures of the National Museum of Medieval Art of Korça,” will open on June 13 at the Musée des …
The European Commission has proposed closing three negotiation chapters with Albania, according to António Costa. Costa announced the news during a press conference following the EU–Western Balkans Summit in Tivat. Furthermore, he praised the progress of Western Balkan countries on their path toward the European Union. He said the enlargement …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz today in Tivat during the EU–Western Balkans Summit. Rama shared details of the meeting in a social media post. He said they spoke after the summit session and before departing for their respective destinations. Furthermore, the summit brought together European …
Korçë will open the summer season this weekend with the 2026 International Carnival Festival, one of the city’s most popular celebrations. Mayor Sotiraq Filo shared the festival program on social media and invited residents and visitors to join the festivities. “We invite everyone to become part of this colorful celebration …
The first night of UNUM Festival kicked off last night in Shëngjin, bringing music energy to the shoreline of Rana e Hedhun. The festival transformed the beach area into an international stage. It also turned Shëngjin into a key tourist hotspot during the event. Furthermore, UNUM Festival is considered one …