EU Ambassador Gonzato: Albania enters decisive EU negotiation phase
Silvio Gonzato says Albania enters a decisive phase in EU accession negotiations, with food safety as one of the most complex reforms. Then, he speaks at a meeting with food business operators attended by Edi Rama. He explains that food safety protects citizens, strengthens consumer trust, and ensures fair competition. …
Mazniku holds high-level talks in Italian Parliament on EU integration
Arbjan Mazniku continues his official visit in Rome with an intensive agenda at the Italian Parliament. First, he meets members of the Italian Senate and Chamber of Deputies, where he focuses on Albania–Italy strategic relations, EU integration, and economic cooperation. Then, Italian representatives express strong and unconditional support for Albania’s …
Cup of Albania semifinals reach decisive second legs with final spot at stake
TIRANA, April 21 – The second legs of the Albanian Cup semifinals take place this week, with both ties finely balanced after 1-1 draws in the first matches. Elbasani hosts Egnatia on Wednesday, while Vllaznia meets Dinamo City on Thursday. Elbasan Arena stages the first fixture at 19:00 local time. …
Albania targets 900 agrifood facilities in EU accession food safety push
TIRANA, April 21 – Albania has launched inspections of more than 900 agrifood facilities as part of efforts to align food safety standards with the European Union. Minister of State and chief EU membership negotiator, Majlinda Dhuka said the process forms part of accession talks and broader sector reform. Officials …
PM Rama: European standards in food safety a challenge to achieve in EU membership negotiation process
TIRANA, April 21 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said food safety represents one of the toughest challenges in Albania’s European Union accession talks. He made the remarks during a meeting with food business operators in Tirana. Rama linked food safety reforms directly to Albania’s goal of EU membership within the …
Rama: Food safety, the most complex challenge of the EU integration process
Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting this Tuesday with food business operators, where he emphasized the importance of the European Union accession process as a key challenge for ensuring food safety in the country. Rama described food safety as one of the most difficult challenges of the negotiations, stressing …
“We have provided €12.5 million for food safety,” Gonzato: Quality improvement a condition for the EU
The European Union Ambassador to Albania, Silvio Gonzato, during a meeting with Prime Minister Edi Rama and representatives of the food business sector, stated that food safety is an important area for Albania’s progress toward the EU, as it is directly linked to access to the European market. He underlined …
Food safety, Rama: 900 businesses risk closure if they fail to meet EU standards
Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting with food business operators, where he emphasized that food safety is one of the most difficult and complex challenges in the process of European Union accession. The Prime Minister stated that 900 food-related businesses operating in the country risk closure or exclusion from …
Rama visits Greece, to attend the Delphi Economic Forum; meeting also with Mitsotakis
Prime Minister Edi Rama will pay a working visit to Greece at the invitation of the Delphi Economic Forum, which will take place from April 21 to 23. Rama will hold a meeting with his counterpart, the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations, deepening economic …
Record state budget revenues, €240 million more than last year
Revenues from taxes and customs have increased by around €240 million at the beginning of this year. VAT and social contributions have recorded the most significant growth. The state budget collected approximately 205 billion ALL in the first three months of the year. This figure is about 24 billion ALL, …
The Archangels Monastery in Derviçan, one of the many churches and monasteries of the Drino Valley, has been declared a Category I Cultural Monument. The approval of the project paves the way for the start of implementation works, which aim to restore the monastery’s function and livability, turning it into …
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Andis Salla, in a live connection on Euronews Albania’s program “Euronews Now” with Thimi Samarxhiu, spoke about Agriculture Week and the new schemes for farmers. During his remarks, Salla stated that they are currently out in the field. He emphasized that they are …
The United States and Kosovo are continuing to advance “shared security interests” and “strengthen regional stability.” This was stated by the U.S. Embassy in Pristina in a social media post following the conclusion of the visit to Kosovo by the U.S. Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker. “His visit highlighted Kosovo’s …
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, held a meeting with his Greek counterpart, George Gerapetritis, during the Delphi Economic Forum. Through a post on the platform X, Hoxha shared details from the meeting, noting that they reaffirmed their joint commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation. Hoxha added that …
The European Union Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, announced in a post on X that Montenegro is very close to joining the European Union. In her post, Kos emphasized that Member States have decided to begin drafting Montenegro’s Accession Treaty to the EU, a process which, according to her, is …
The Tirana Municipal Council has approved financial assistance for families affected by the fire in a residential building on Rruga e Dibrës. It is reported that at least 30 families will receive compensation of 40,000 lek per month as a rent bonus for temporary housing. “Fortunately, based on the inspections, …
TIRANA, April 22 – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama met Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens on Wednesday during a working visit. The meeting took place on 22 April alongside the Delphi Economic Forum, a regional platform for political and economic dialogue. The talks focused on strengthening relations between …
Photographer Jutta Benzenberg presents a special project titled “Zemra mes këtej dhe andej” (“Heart Between Here and There”) at the Prime Minister’s Office Library in Tirana. The project explores the Albanian diaspora through photography. In cooperation with GIZ Albania, Benzenberg displays 16 portraits accompanied by personal stories, journeys, and reflections …
TIRANA, April 22 – Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, is participating in the Delphi Economic Forum in Greece. The agenda includes high-level discussions on regional cooperation and European Union enlargement. Hoxha joins a ministerial meeting of foreign ministers from the Western Balkans and European Union member …
Albania participates in the World Urban Forum 13 in Baku, organized by UN-Habitat. Ervin Demo meets Azerbaijani Ambassador Anar Huseynov in Tirana to prepare Albania’s participation. Demo says Albania strengthens its voice on housing, urban development, and local governance. He says the country uses the forum to promote sustainable and …