Kosovo Heads to Elections, Osmani: Roads Closed by Injustice Are Always Opened by the People
Former President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, reacted this Wednesday following the dissolution of the Kosovo Assembly the previous day and the decision for the country to hold new elections within 45 days. In a video message published on the social network Facebook, Osmani stated that roads closed by injustice are always opened by …
World Bank: Albania Continues Economic Growth, but Faster Reforms Are Needed
The head of the World Bank in Albania stated that the Albanian economy continues to demonstrate resilience, but in order to sustain this pace and turn it into long-term development, faster reforms and greater investment in human capital are required. Speaking during the presentation of the regional economic report, Emanuel Salinas Paolucci emphasized that the main …
Democratic Party Officially Launches the Procedure for Electing a New Leader
The Democratic Party of Albania has officially launched the procedure for electing a new leader, through a decision by the Commission for the Organization and Control of Electoral Operations (KOKOE). According to the official document dated March 18, 2026, the process begins immediately and clearly defines the deadlines and criteria …
Fincantieri–KAYO Agreement, Rama: Pashaliman to Become a Center of Excellence for Shipbuilding
Prime Minister Edi Rama was present this Wednesday at the signing of the agreement between Fincantieri and KAYO to produce ships in Albania at the Pashaliman shipyard. During his speech, Rama described this agreement as an important moment for Albania’s future, emphasizing that it is not only linked to strengthening security and the Armed Forces, but …
Agreement Signed with Italian Company: Albania to Produce Ships in Pashaliman
Prime Minister Edi Rama was present at the signing of an agreement between Fincantieri, one of Europe’s leading companies of excellence, and KAYO, to produce ships at the Pashaliman shipyard in Albania. According to Rama, this venture will focus on producing vessels that will serve not only the Albanian Armed Forces but also the …
Pristina Displays Banner in Support of Former KLA Leaders
A large banner in support of former leaders of the KLA has been displayed today in Prishtina. The banner features Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi, and Rexhep Selimi, who are currently undergoing trial at the Specialized Chambers in The Hague. Accompanying the images is a short message in English: …
Korça Revives Its History as Interest Grows in Restoring 100-Year-Old Homes
In Korçë, interest in restoring houses over 100 years old has increased significantly in recent years. Many of these homes are being transformed into guesthouses for both domestic and foreign tourists, while others continue to be used as family residences. During restoration, owners take care to preserve original construction elements such …
When Will Early Elections Be Held in Kosovo? Two Possible Dates Revealed
The Central Election Commission in Kosovo now has just over a month to prepare and organize new early parliamentary elections—the third such elections within roughly a year and a half. The new elections come after the Assembly failed to elect a new president within the deadline, plunging the country into a new …
Edi Rama: “Arbëri” winery promotes Albanian wine abroad for 25 years
Prime Minister Edi Rama highlighted the Kantina Arbëri winery. He said it has represented Albanian wine in international markets for 25 years. The family-run business in Mirditë produces autochthonous wines. International media have rated its wines highly and increased its global visibility. Rama said public support helped expand the investment. …
Fuel price cap lowered, diesel set at no more than 203 Lek per litre
TIRANA, April 29 – The Price Transparency Board has set new ceiling prices for petroleum products. The new prices enter into force today at 11:30. The board approves the decision at its latest meeting. It lowers the retail price of standard diesel (SSH EN 590) to a maximum of 203 …
Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko met European Central Bank Executive Board member Piero Cipollone to discuss payment modernisation and Albania’s financial integration with the European Union. Cipollone is visiting Albania to attend the eighth International Conference on Regional Card Schemes and Financial Market Infrastructures for Small-Value Payments. Sejko highlighted …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has described the European Commission’s 2026 progress report as the best Albania has ever received. He made the remarks at a joint press conference with European Union Ambassador Sofia Moreira de Sousa, who formally presented the report. Rama said the document marked a new path towards …
Prime Minister Edi Rama and the European Union Ambassador to Albania, Sofia Moreira de Sousa, held a joint press conference on Thursday, one day after the European Commission published its progress report on Albania. During her remarks, the EU Ambassador said the report’s clear message was that Albania had made …
The European Union Ambassador to Albania, Sofia Moreira de Sousa, called on institutions to create space for dialogue to address public grievances expressed through protests in Tirana, during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama. Moreira de Sousa stressed that violence has no place in a democracy and …
The mass protests in Albania were also discussed during a joint press conference held by Prime Minister Edi Rama and the European Union Ambassador to Albania, Sofia Moreira de Sousa. Asked by reporters whether the protests could develop into a student movement similar to the mass demonstrations in Serbia, which …
TIRANA, Nov 5 /ATA/ – Albania could become a member of the European Union by 2029, but achieving that goal will require substantial efforts and faster progress in implementing reforms, EU Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa said on Thursday. Speaking at a joint news conference with Prime Minister …
TIRANA, Nov 5 /ATA/ Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha said today that the European Commission’s Progress Report on Albania highlights the adoption of draft laws put forward by the governing majority without transparency or public consultation. He described this practice as evidence of a lack of transparency in Parliament and …
Photojournalist Gani Xhengo: ATA photographs bear witness to Albania’s history and collective memory
TIRANA, Nov 5 /ATA/ – Gani Xhengo, a photojournalist who worked for the Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA) from 1970 to 1998, visited the photographic exhibition “32 Images, 32 Stories – An Albania in Transformation” at the Klik Ekspo Group trade fair on Thursday, sharing memories and insights from his career …
TIRANA, November 5 /ATSH/ – Chairman of the Democratic Party Sali Berisha reacted today to the European Commission’s annual progress report on Albania. In a statement to the media, Berisha appreciated the report as unprecedented in the history of relations between Albania and the European Union. He remarked that, in …
TIRANA, Nov 5 /ATA/ Students from the “Students in Protest” and “Student Revolution” groups, together with four civil society organisations, today filed three complaints with the Constitutional Court challenging acts adopted by the government on 28 October 2026. The students said their challenges concern Normative Acts No. 5/2026 and No. 6/2026, …