Albania coach Maran tests tactics ahead of Belarus match
Albania held its latest training session at the House of Football as preparations continue for four UEFA Nations League matches. Albania head coach Rolando Maran started the session in the gym before moving to the pitch. The team worked on tactics, different playing systems and set pieces. Kristjan Asllani continued …
‘Art Library’ Introduces Young People to Leading Figures of Albanian Visual Art
The National Center of Books and Reading has launched the “Art Library” series at the “Jordan Misja” Artistic Lyceum. The initiative brings together words and images while highlighting key figures in the history of Albanian visual art. The series will continue throughout the school year with monthly meetings. At the …
PISA Board to meet in Tirana for first time in October
The PISA Board will hold its meeting in Tirana for the first time in October, Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro said. She described the meeting as one of the major international events for education and quality assessment. Kumbaro said hosting the PISA Board meeting places Albania at the centre of discussions …
UEFA Women’s U-17 Euro: Albania Begin Camp as Coach Lulaj Calls Up 20 Players
Albania’s U-17 women’s national team begins its training camp today as the squad prepares for the first round of the 2027 UEFA Women’s U-17 European Championship qualifiers. Head coach Cyme Lulaj has announced a 20-player squad for Albania’s matches against Kosovo, Ireland and Azerbaijan. The young Reds and Blacks will …
Interior Minister Demo highlights technology’s role in public security
Interior Minister Ervin Demo highlighted the growing role of technology in public security and government services at the Future Tech 2026 fair. He said technology has become a priority for his ministry and an increasingly important part of citizens’ lives. Demo said technology now supports every area of State Police …
Albania Under-19 coach Tafaj calls up 22 players for Lithuania friendlies
Albania Under-19 will play two friendly matches against Lithuania on September 30 and October 2 at Vora Stadium. Albania Under-19 coach Fatjon Tafaj will begin the team’s training camp in Tirana today. The coaching staff has named 22 players for the two matches. Ten play in the Albanian league, while …
Tirana hosts international convention on regional cultural cooperation
Tirana is hosting the SEEDS International Convention, held under the project “Strengthening Entrepreneurship Economic Development Sustainably in South Adriatic Area.” The opening ceremony on September 23 brought together Deputy Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Marinela Prifti, representatives of the European Union Delegation in Albania, the Joint Secretariat, project partners and …
Bringing the Balkans into Schengen: a Win-Win Scenario for Europe
Inviting Western Balkan countries into Europe’s borderless travel area would ease their frontier disputes and revive EU credibility at the same time. Original post Here
Fading Away: Sicily’s Ancient Albanian Community Fears its Identity Risks Erasure
Climate change, job losses and emigration threaten the future of the centuries-old Arbereshe community on the Italian island of Sicily. Original post Here
French and Czech Companies Join Future2Tech 2026 Technology and Innovation Fair
Future2Tech 2026 has brought together public institutions, companies, entrepreneurs and other key players from Albania’s technology and innovation ecosystem. Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj, Interior Minister Ervin Demo, Deputy Environment Minister Gent Gazheli and National Cyber Security Authority Director General Bledar Kazia attended the opening ceremony. In her welcoming …
The moralistic reaction to leaked tapes of women filmed secretly in intimate acts shows Albania is still struggling to accept women as sexual beings – while also failing legally to protect victims of non-consensual exposure. Original post Here
An anti-government protest led by students demanding better educational conditions escalated into violent clashes between demonstrators and police in the Albanian capital. Original post Here
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has condemned acts of vandalism at the Apostolic Nunciature in Tirana on Tuesday, including the removal of the Holy See’s flag. The ministry stressed that diplomatic missions must remain inviolable and retain their dignity under national law and international law. It also said …
The US Army will rotate troops from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment and support units from the 1st Infantry Division into Kosovo to support NATO’s Kosovo Force (KFOR). The incoming troops will replace the Florida Army National Guard’s 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team. The rotation will also bring in elements of …
Albania aims to conclude agreements to avoid double taxation with all 27 European Union member states as it aligns its tax legislation and practices with European standards. Deputy Finance Minister Andi Memeti outlined the objective during a parliamentary committee discussion on ratifying an agreement with Lithuania. He said these agreements …
The National Territorial Council has cleared the way for the new Kavaja Market in the city centre. French architect Manuelle Gautrand designed the project to introduce a contemporary architectural concept to the urban space. The development covers 3,130 square metres of land, with a building area of 1,405 square metres. …
Kosovo President Justina Shiroka-Pula met on Tuesday with the families of former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi, who face trial at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague. Shiroka-Pula stood by the families and acknowledged the hardship they face. She pledged …
Students from several universities boycotted classes on Tuesday and gathered outside the Ministry of Education to protest for a second consecutive day. The boycott involved students from the University of Medicine, the Agricultural University, the Polytechnic University, the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Philology. …
President Bajram Begaj met Michael Granoff, chairman of the board of the Albanian-American Development Foundation, and other board members at the Brigades Palace. Begaj praised the foundation’s contribution to economic development. He stressed the importance of continuing its projects in education, tourism, cultural heritage and agriculture, as well as efforts …
Justice Minister Toni Gogu responded to the violence during Tuesday’s protest outside the Ministry of Education. In a Facebook post accompanying footage from the demonstration, he said violence, calls for chaos and attacks on institutions and businesses were not solutions. Gogu stressed that the right to protest is fundamental and …