Veliaj: 300 people employeed from vulnerable groups in Tirana Municipality
Municipality of Tirana, in cooperation with the German GIZ, has made possible the employment of about 300 employees from vulnerable groups in the institutions of the Municipality of Tirana. This good news was given by the Mayor of Tirana Erion Veliaj at the meeting of the Municipal Council. “We have …
9 vacationers poisoned in a hotel in Shengjin
Nine vacationers in a hotel in Shengjin have shown health problems and have been sent to the hospital to receive first aid. According to the data from the hospital, the vacationers who presented themselves received medical treatment and are out of danger. Journalist Gjergji Figuri reports for ABC News that …
German tourist saved after breaking leg and arm in Shkodra mountain
A German tourist fell on Thursday evening in the place called “Koder Kunje” in Shkodër and suffered physical injuries. Police of Shkodra and the residents of the area went to help the tourist, who had broken her leg and arm and could not move. After arriving at the scene, the …
Petrit Vasili goes to SPAK
Depute Petrit Vasili, appeared in SPAK. Journalist Ermal Vija reports that the MP arrived at the premises of the Special Prosecutor’s Office, from 10:00 a.m. summoned by the prosecutor Sotir Kllapi, to give clarifications regarding the investigations launched for Freedom Party lobbying with the suspicion that he used unjustified money …
Last plenary session kicked off with debates
The last parliamentary session for this session has started with debates, where the opposition MPs are asking for an interpellation with Prime Minister Edi Rama about the incinerators. Meanwhile, the majority, on the other hand, has rejected their request, but it seems that the opposition MPs do not stop and …
The murder of Besnik Hida in 2019, police has identified three executers
The murder of Besnik Hida, the 40-year-old who was executed in a bar in October 2019 in Lushnje, is revealed. According to the police, the executers of the 40-year-old was Laert Haxhiu, Orgest Bilbili and Ardian Ahmetaj, As a result of the evidence provided by the intensive investigation, the Court …
Punched Sali Berisha, the Court dismisses the case against Gerti Shehu
Tirana court this Thursday has decided to dismiss the case against Gerti Shehu, who punched Sali Berisha during the protest of December 6, 2022. The reason for this decision was the condition of the 31-year-old and his mental health. Judge Gert Hoxha decided to suspend the criminal case against Gert …
Tension in Kosovo, Rama: Not risk a second Donbass
Prime Minister Edi Rama has reacted again regarding the situation on Kosovo after the meeting held between the EU envoy for dialogue, Miroslav Lajcak, with the Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo, Besnik Bislimi, and the chief negotiator of Serbia, Petar Petkovic, on Wednesday in Brussels. The EU needs to act …
The Assembly of Albania announces vacancies for 6 members of the KLGJ and KLP
The Parliament of Albania announced this Thursday the vacancies for 6 members of the KLGJ( The Supreme Judicial Council)and KLP (The High Prosecutorial Council) from the ranks of lawyers and civil society organizations The Assembly of Albania, based on law no. 115/2016. “On the governing bodies of the justice system” …
OTP Bank Albania wins Euromoney 2023 award as ‘The Best Bank in Albania’ for the fourth year in a row, strengthening its position as a leading financial institution in the banking industry
TIRANA, June 20, 2023 – OTP Bank Albania has been recognized as the winner of the prestigious Euromoney 2023 Award – “Best Bank in Albania” for the fourth year in a row, demonstrating its excellence and dedication to their customers. This achievement strengthens the status of OTP Bank Albania as …
Blendi Gonxhja announced that Albania welcomed more than 3 million foreign visitors between January and May 2026. Speaking at Tirana International Airport, Gonxhja said connectivity drives tourism growth. He described the arrival of the first direct flight from Canada to Tirana as a historic milestone for both civil aviation and …
Prime Minister Edi Rama attended the inaugural ceremony of the first direct flight between Tirana and Toronto, describing it as a new bridge connecting Albania and Canada. Speaking at Tirana International Airport, Rama said Albania has joined the map of transatlantic flights for the first time. He noted that what …
Albania has entered the era of transatlantic flights with the launch of the first direct route between Tirana and Toronto. At the inauguration ceremony, Enea Karakaçi described the new service as a historic milestone for Albanian civil aviation and a major opportunity for tourism, business, and people-to-people connections between Albania …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has praised Kapllani Guesthouse in Berat as a successful example of traditional hospitality and rural tourism development in Albania. In a social media post, Rama described the family-run guesthouse as a model of authentic tourism. The guesthouse welcomes both domestic and international visitors and offers traditional …
Albania and France have strengthened their cultural partnership through a new agreement on film co-production. The Albanian Council of Ministers approved the agreement with the French government, creating a new legal and financial framework to support joint film projects between the two countries. Under the agreement, co-produced works will receive …
The Albanian government has approved a direct loan agreement with the United States under the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program. The agreement provides $302 million to support Albania’s defense modernization and strengthen its military capabilities. Under the deal, Albania’s Ministry of Finance will sign the agreement on behalf of the …
Prime Minister Edi Rama says Albania has completed an important phase of tourism transformation and must now move toward a new stage of development focused on higher revenues and higher-spending visitors. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Tirana–Toronto route at Tirana International Airport, Rama stressed that Albania should now …
Prime Minister Edi Rama says Albania has completed an important phase of tourism transformation and must now move toward a new stage of development focused on higher revenues and higher-spending visitors. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Tirana–Toronto route at Tirana International Airport, Rama stressed that Albania should now …
Cities across Albania will host a wide range of cultural, entertainment, and sporting events this weekend, offering activities for residents and visitors of all ages. One of the highlights is the Wheat Festival in Fier, which takes place at the Archaeological Park of Apollonia on Friday evening. Now in its …
*]: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:56288df9-49f5-45b2-affa-9d9567f8af40-5″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:56288df9-49f5-45b2-affa-9d9567f8af40-5″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-12″ data-turn=”assistant”> The number of children in Albania is declining, while investments in education and social protection continue to lag behind European Union standards. These are among the key findings of UNICEF’s latest report on Albania, which outlines the priorities for cooperation with …