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 …
Rama Heads to Armenia to Attend the 8th European Political Community Summit
Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, traveled today to Armenia to participate in the 8th European Political Community Summit, which will take place on Monday, May 4, in the capital Yerevan. The summit aims to foster dialogue and political cooperation to address issues of common interest, as well as to …
Kurti on Official Visit to Armenia
Acting Prime Minister of the Kosovo, Albin Kurti, has traveled on an official visit to Armenia. According to a government statement, in Yerevan, Acting Prime Minister Kurti will participate in the European Political Community Summit and is expected to hold high-level meetings with officials and leaders of participating countries. He …
North Macedonia Begins Regular Gas Purchases from Azerbaijan at Higher Cost
North Macedonia has begun regularly purchasing gas from Azerbaijan since the beginning of 2026, although this supply is nearly twice as expensive as Russian gas, according to the Russian ambassador to the country, Dmitry Zykov. Zykov stated that in November 2024, the state oil company SOCAR and North Macedonia’s state …
Accident in Durrës where two children lost their lives, police provide details
The Durrës Police have provided details about the accident in which two children lost their lives. According to the police statement, the driver who caused the accident has been identified as Nikoll Radaçi. “At around 14:20, in neighborhood no. 15 in Durrës, a vehicle driven by citizen N.R., approximately 57 …
Balla on the tragedy in Durrës: This is not an accident. The perpetrator is a terrorist!
The head of the parliamentary group of the Socialist Party, Taulant Balla, has reacted to the tragic incident in Durrës, where two children lost their lives. In a statement on social media, Balla emphasized that the event should not be considered a road accident. “The tragic event in Durrës is …
Albania – Greece: No Progress, Just Promises
Tirana Times, May 03, 2026 – There is a limit to how long diplomacy can survive on good manners and optimistic statements. The latest round of Albania–Greece engagement, showcased at the Delphi Economic Forum, makes one thing unmistakably clear: the relationship is not moving forward it is being managed in …
“Eqrem Çabej” University Expands International Cooperation
Eqrem Çabej University in Gjirokastër is expanding its cooperation with international universities, creating more opportunities for academic exchanges and training for students and academic staff. Currently, the institution has around 100 cooperation agreements with universities across Europe and the United States. Rector Jaho Cana emphasized that most agreements involve countries …
Chinese Billionaire Dies in Car Accident in Xibrakë
Li Jianhong, chairman and president of Xinjiang Grand Scape Group, has died in a car accident in Albania during a business trip, Chinese media report. The incident occurred on Monday on the Librazhd–Elbasan road, near Xibrakë. According to reports, the 60-year-old died at the scene, while six other people were …
Call centres specialising in online financial fraud have become a growth industry in Albania, attracting young people to criminal activity with the lure of quick money. Original post Here
Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti meets EU High Representative Kaja Kallas on the sidelines of the European Political Community Summit in Yerevan. They discuss the political situation in the region and key security issues. Kurti stresses the importance of alignment with the European Union. He highlights Kosovo’s path toward EU …
Week 35 of the Abissnet Superiore takes place on Wednesday. All five matches kick off at 16:00.KF Tirana hosts KF Vllaznia Shkodër at Selman Stërmasi. Both teams push for victory in a classic showdown. Defending champions KF Egnatia face FK Partizani Tirana at Arena Egnatia. Both sides aim to return …
TIRANA, May 5 – The Committee on Legal Affairs and Public Administration approved a normative act today. The act cuts excise duty by 20% when international hydrocarbon prices rise and increase retail fuel costs. Deputy Minister of Finance Andi Mehmeti addressed the meeting. He said tensions in the Middle East …
TIRANA, May 5 – The Military Meteorological Service said Albania will face relatively stable atmospheric conditions on Tuesday. The weather will start with clear skies and light to moderate cloud cover. From midday, cloud cover will increase to moderate and at times dense levels. Late in the evening, isolated and …
TIRANA, May 5 – The Albanian Riviera has emerged as one of the most attractive alternatives for international travellers for summer 2026. Traditional Western European destinations now face overcrowding and high prices, Betsy Blumenthal writes in Chase Travel. The US travel magazine includes the Albanian Riviera in its main travel …
TIRANA, May 5 – Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images today from the 8th summit of the European Political Community in Yerevan, Armenia. The summit brought together 48 heads of state and government from across the continent under the motto “Building the Future: Unity and Stability in Europe”. Rama published …
Prime Minister Edi Rama attends the 8th European Political Community Summit in Yerevan, Armenia. He shares photos from the event on social media. The summit gathers 48 European leaders under the theme “Building the Future: Unity and Stability in Europe.” Leaders discuss stronger cooperation. They focus on democratic resilience, economic …
MP Sara Mila raises concerns about the implementation of Corridor VIII in Parliament. She says residents in the Elbasan County face several problems on the ground. In Papër and nearby areas, people report land registration issues. Some families are missing from official records. Others face errors in land size. Residents …
The Embassy of Albania in Greece has launched the “Islands 2026” project in Rhodes. The initiative brings consular services closer to Albanian citizens living on Greek islands. It improves access to biometric documents and other consular services. The project is carried out in cooperation with IdentiTek and under the supervision …