10th Tirana Marathon: Here are the roads where traffic will be restricted
The 10th edition of the Tirana Marathon will take place this Sunday, 15 November. Police have drawn up a plan to divert traffic on several of the city’s main roads during the marathon. Vehicle restrictions will begin at 08:00 and remain in place until 16:00. Vehicle traffic restrictions Restrictions will …
Over past six years, government has funded 112 public university laboratories to modernize country’s scientific infrastructure
TIRANA, November 11 /ATA/ – Over the last six years, the Ministry of Education and the National Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation modernized national scientific infrastructure by funding 112 public university research labs. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video on social media today featuring the Electronic Design and …
Wendt meets with Albanian alumni to discuss US help to bring their local solutions to life
TIRANA, November 13 /ATSH/ – United States Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt met with young U.S. exchange alumni. During the meeting, they discussed ideas and solutions proposed by the youth for the development of their respective communities. The U.S. Embassy in Tirana noted that the meeting focused on hearing their …
Bodo meets with British Ambassador to discuss prison modernization and inmate transfers
TIRANA, November 13 /ATSH/ – General Director of Prisons Sadleva Bodo held a meeting with the British Ambassador to Albania Nicholas Abbott. Officials met to review their long-standing cooperation, emphasizing recent investments in prison infrastructure, modernization and logistics. The General Directorate of Prisons reported that talks centered on ongoing joint …
Berisha: Opposition unity at the heart of Electoral Reform
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ The Democratic Party convened its parliamentary group to review the work of the Electoral Reform working group and assess OSCE/ODIHR recommendations. Berisha said that Albanian authorities had addressed almost none of the recommendations, adding that progress depended on agreement between both sides in the bipartisan committee. …
EU Ambassador: Violence against women in politics undermines democracy
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – Violence, intimidation and online abuse targeting women in public life have no place in politics and undermine democratic representation, the European Union’s ambassador to Albania, Sofia Moreira de Sousa, said on Friday. Speaking ahead of the international campaign known as the 16 Days of Activism …
Next NATO summit to be held in Tirana, date to be decided by alliance
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – The Agency for Media and Information (MIA) said on Friday that the decision to host the next NATO summit in Tirana remained unchanged, clarifying that only the timing of the event was yet to be determined. In a statement posted on social media, MIA said …
Bylykbashi presents DP’s Electoral Reform package, proposes 45 articles to separate state and ruling party
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ Oerd Bylykbashi, co-chair of the Special Commission on Electoral Reform, presented the Democratic Party’s package on separating the state from the ruling party. The package envisages interventions in eight key areas, aimed at preventing the use of public administration, funds and state resources for electoral gain. …
Crypto-Asset Markets, Kajo: More comprehensive legal framework to support development of new services
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ The draft law “On Crypto-Asset Markets” seeks to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital finance in Albania, strengthen consumer protection and define operators’ responsibilities. Deputy Minister Martin Kajo said it would help the economy capitalise on technological advances and create opportunities for investment, entrepreneurship and …
Economy growing close to potential, lending expands by 15.5%
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – Albania’s economy maintained solid growth momentum in 2026, supported by consumption, investment, exports and expanding credit, with economic output rising by 3.6% in the second quarter, following growth of 3.7% in the first quarter, the Bank of Albania said. In its quarterly Monetary Policy Report, …
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced changes to the Socialist Party’s regional leadership at a meeting of its National Assembly taking place this Saturday in Lalzi Bay. Under the reshuffle, Ervin Demo and Albana Koçiu will jointly lead the party’s operations in Tirana. The changes come as the Socialist Party prepares …
Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Prime Minister Edi Rama discussed the European Commission’s latest enlargement report, describing its recommendation for Albania as historic. Rama said the report contained a passage that, in his view, had received too little attention given its significance for Albania’s European integration. He was …
Prime Minister Edi Rama commented on the protests that have taken place across Albania in recent weeks, saying demonstrators had thrown stones and Molotov cocktails. He said the Socialist Party would step up its efforts to engage with citizens. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Rama said the opposition …
Prime Minister Edi Rama responded to criticism of media freedom in Albania, claiming that government critics are widely represented in the Albanian media and that Albania stands apart from other countries when it comes to freedom of expression. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Rama said 60% of the …
TIRANA, November 14 /ATA/ – Democratic Party Chairman Sali Berisha spoke today during an online discussion with supporters. He addressed Prime Minister Rama’s speech at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, as well as recent developments—specifically the European Commission’s report and the decision against holding the 2027 NATO summit in Tirana, …
TIRANA, November 14 /ATSH/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama stated today that the new fiscal package is not the result of an ideological shift to the left, but rather a direct outcome of the country’s economic growth, which has made previously unaffordable measures possible. Addressing the Socialist Party Assembly, Rama …
TIRANA, Nov. 14 /ATA/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Saturday that preparations for Albania’s European Union accession treaty were a major political indication of the country’s direction, rejecting claims that the government was suppressing critics or undermining judicial independence. Addressing the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Rama described the …
TIRANA, Nov. 14 /ATA/ – Socialist Party leader and Prime Minister Edi Rama said Saturday a national debate would be held soon to discuss both the progress Albania has made and the many challenges facing the country and its people. Speaking at the assembly, Rama said Albania was now closer …
TIRANA, Nov. 14 /ATA/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Saturday that neither he nor the ruling Socialist Party acted as lawyers for anyone, following “the media storm” over his comments on former deputy prime minister Belinda Balluku. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Rama said relations between …
TIRANA, Nov. 14 /ATA/- By Maela Marini/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Saturday that a new legal package on pre-trial detention was under consultation, describing Albania’s detention practices as the most excessive in Europe. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Rama said Albania had twice as many …