Albania Honors Franz Nopcsa on 149th Birth Anniversary
Albania’s Academy of Sciences marked the 149th anniversary of the birth of Franz Nopcsa, a renowned paleontologist, geologist and one of the most important figures in Albanology. Franz Nopcsa was born on 3 May 1877 in Transylvania, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, into an aristocratic family of Romanian origin. …
Begaj Calls for Stronger Road Safety Measures After Durrës Accident
President Bajram Begaj expressed deep shock over the fatal accident in Durrës, where two children died and another was seriously injured. He called on responsible institutions to strengthen road safety measures and conduct a full investigation into the incident. Begaj said he prays for the souls of the victims and …
Rama Mourns Durrës Crash, Sends Condolences to Victims’ Families
Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted to the tragic accident in Durrës, where two children died and another was seriously injured. Rama expressed condolences to the families who lost their children and wished a full recovery for the injured child who remains in hospital. He said he learned about the tragedy …
Rama Attends European Political Community Summit in Armenia
Prime Minister Edi Rama attends the 8th European Political Community Summit in Armenia and joins leaders in talks on strengthening European cooperation. Rama joins the welcome dinner hosted by Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The summit gathers 48 heads of state and government on May 4–5 …
Kurti Travels to Armenia to Join European Political Community Summit
Kosovo’s acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti travels to Armenia on an official visit to attend the European Political Community Summit. Kurti participates in the summit in Yerevan and holds high-level meetings with participating state leaders and officials. He joins European leaders in discussions on regional cooperation and strategic issues. Kurti …
Balla Marks World Press Freedom Day and Defends Media Freedom
Taulant Balla marks World Press Freedom Day and highlights the importance of journalists and media workers in democratic life. Balla praises the professionalism and dedication of journalists in informing the public and supporting transparency. He warns that misinformation spreads widely at a global level and says independent journalism faces increasing …
Entrepreneurs Promote Albanian Tourism from Vlora to Lura, Rama Highlights Projects
Prime Minister Edi Rama hosts entrepreneur Ergys Vladi on the “Flasim” podcast, where they discuss initiatives promoting Albanian tourism from Vlora to Lura. Vladi presents the “Leaders on Tour” community, which connects entrepreneurs and CEOs through sports activities and networking events. He says the platform brings together around 2,000 members …
Albania Remembers Composer Agim Krajka on His Legacy
Albania remembers composer Agim Krajka and highlights his lasting contribution to national music and culture. Agim Krajka is born on 3 May 1937 in Kavajë and grows up in a family originally from Dibra. He develops an early passion for music, inspired by his father, a multi-instrumentalist. He studies music …
Rama Travels to Armenia for European Political Community Summit
Prime Minister Edi Rama travels to Yerevan, Armenia, to attend the European Political Community Summit. Rama shares a video from Berlin, where he opens a personal exhibition as part of the “Gallery Weekend” cultural event. He says international cultural circles show strong interest in Albania and its creative scene. Rama …
Peleshi Expresses Condolences Over Durrës Tragic Accident
Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi reacts to the serious accident in Durrës involving three children. Peleshi says the tragic loss of two innocent children leaves a deep wound for everyone. He says another child continues to fight for life and receives support and prayers. Peleshi expresses solidarity with the families during …
Two separate protests took place in Tirana on Saturday, one organised by students and the other by the opposition Democratic Party. Students gathered outside the Ministry of Education. Democratic Party supporters marched from the Prime Minister’s Office towards the Education ministry, seeking to join the students. The students rejected their …
TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Albania has made progress in aligning its legislation on culture and intellectual property with European Union standards, Tourism, Culture and Sport Minister Blendi Gonxhja said following a meeting with EU Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa on Saturday. The talks focused on the country’s …
TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Clashes escalated outside the Ministry of Education in Tirana on Saturday after several protesters set fire to two rubbish bins and pushed them towards police officers. Protesters also threw various objects at police, who responded with pepper spray and tear gas. Tensions intensified further when …
TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu has condemned acts of violence during Saturday’s protest outside the Ministry of Education in Tirana, after footage she shared on social media showed masked demonstrators throwing stones at police officers. In her post, Koçiu denounced the violence and expressed support …
TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Protesters moved from the area outside the Ministry of Education, where clashes with police had erupted earlier, and marched towards the Prime Minister’s office in Tirana on Saturday. The march was marked by rising tensions and further incidents, with protesters attempting to block the road …
TIRANA, Nov. 7 ATA/ – Albania’s General Directorate of Archives and Türkiye’s General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre plan to deepen cooperation on the preservation and digitisation of cadastral records. On the second day of an official visit to Istanbul, the Archives Director-General Auron Rrokaj met Haki Shahin, head …
TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared footage of ongoing construction work on tunnels along the Corridor VIII route in the Librazhd area, describing the project as part of Albania’s ongoing infrastructure development. The video, posted on social media on Saturday, shows progress at the construction …
TIRANA, Nov 7 /ATA/ First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Albania Holta Zaçaj participated in the “Fast Payments in the Western Balkans” panel in Tirana, where she highlighted the significance of Albania’s accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). She noted that SEPA membership is expected to lower …
TIRANA, Nov 7 /ATA/ A complex operation to remove a giant tumour on the side of the nose has been successfully carried out at the Mother Teresa University Hospital Centre (QSUT). According to a social media post by QSUT, the patient was initially assessed by the Otorhinolaryngology Department, where a comprehensive …
TIRANA, Nov 7 /ATA/ State Police Director General Skënder Hita visited Malësia e Madhe to meet and thank two officers, Inspectors Hilmi Smajlaj and Samet Bajri, who serve with the General Patrol Unit of the Malësia e Madhe Police Commissariat and sustained knife injuries while attempting to apprehend a German national …