Albania allocates ALL 76.284 billion (approximately $943 million) for defence in 2027
Defence Minister Ermal Nufi presented the 2027 draft budget to the Assembly’s Committee on Internal Affairs and Defence. The plan allocates ALL 76.284 billion, a 10% increase on 2026, equivalent to 2.6% of gross domestic product. Capital spending accounts for ALL 43.6 billion, while current expenditure totals ALL 32.6 billion. …
Tirana to Host Second EU–Western Balkans Investment Conference, with Focus on Investment Opportunities
Tirana will host the Second EU–Western Balkans Investment Conference on November 25 and 26, 2026, an event aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and encouraging new investments between the European Union and countries in the region. The Prime Minister’s Office stated that the forum will bring together high-level government representatives, international …
PM Rama and Minister Karakaçi Inspect Tirana Bypass: Project to Ease Traffic Congestion in the Capital
Prime Minister Edi Rama, together with Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi and Albanian Road Authority (ARRSH) Director Ami Kozeli, inspected the construction site of the Tirana Bypass. They emphasized that work on the project is progressing rapidly. Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi stated that more than …
Dutch Ambassador to Albania: Media Freedom Requires Attention, Violence at Protests Has Shocked Us
The Dutch Ambassador to Albania, Marleen Monster, has expressed concern over acts of violence during protests in Albania, stating that they have shocked and surprised the Dutch side. Speaking to the media in Korça following a meeting with representatives of law enforcement institutions, which focused on media freedom, Monster commented …
“Talk to the Prime Minister”: PM Rama Introduces New Platform for Dialogue with Citizens
Prime Minister Edi Rama on Friday introduced a new platform aimed at facilitating communication and dialogue with citizens, particularly students, regarding their demands and complaints. According to Rama, the platform, called “Talk to the Prime Minister,” will serve as a 24-hour communication channel, with a dedicated team ensuring the exchange …
Police Chief Hita in Lezhë: Two Serious Crimes Prevented, Calls for Stronger School Security
The General Director of the State Police, Skënder Hita, visited the Lezhë Local Police Directorate, where he thanked and praised police officers for their work, dedication, and achievements in preventing and combating criminal activities. During the meeting, Hita particularly commended the investigative and operational work of police units, which helped …
EU–Western Balkans Ministerial Forum, Gogu: Fight Against Corruption a Key Test of Albania’s European Path
Minister of Justice Toni Gogu attended the session titled “The Judicial Dimension of the Fight Against Corruption” during the EU–Western Balkans Ministerial Forum on Justice and Home Affairs, held in Budva, Montenegro, on November 5–6. The forum is organized annually and was chaired this year by the Irish Presidency of …
German Chamber Opposes New Taxes, Warns They Could Discourage Investment and Weaken Competitiveness
The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Albania (DIHA) has raised concerns over the 2027 Fiscal Package, warning that tax increases could harm foreign investment, business competitiveness, and job creation. In a public statement, DIHA criticized the lack of consultation with the business community during the drafting of the …
Fier Memorial Hospital performs first permanent pacemaker surgery
TIRANA, November 6 /ATSH/ – For the first time, a permanent pacemaker has been successfully implanted at Memorial Regional Hospital in Fier. The life-saving procedure was performed on a patient suffering from severe heart rhythm disorders. Minister of Health and Social Welfare Klodiana Spahiu noted in a social media post …
Karakaçi: A budget of 35.15 billion lekë has been earmarked for road infrastructure in 2027 to finance key major projects
TIRANA, November 6 /ATA/ – The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy will allocate 35.15 billion lekë for development of road infrastructure in 2027, focusing on major projects and improvement of infrastructural connectivity within the country. In a video message, Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi stated that, “This is …
Two separate protests took place in Tirana on Saturday, one organised by students and the other by the opposition Democratic Party. Students gathered outside the Ministry of Education. Democratic Party supporters marched from the Prime Minister’s Office towards the Education ministry, seeking to join the students. The students rejected their …
TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Albania has made progress in aligning its legislation on culture and intellectual property with European Union standards, Tourism, Culture and Sport Minister Blendi Gonxhja said following a meeting with EU Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa on Saturday. The talks focused on the country’s …
TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Clashes escalated outside the Ministry of Education in Tirana on Saturday after several protesters set fire to two rubbish bins and pushed them towards police officers. Protesters also threw various objects at police, who responded with pepper spray and tear gas. Tensions intensified further when …
TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu has condemned acts of violence during Saturday’s protest outside the Ministry of Education in Tirana, after footage she shared on social media showed masked demonstrators throwing stones at police officers. In her post, Koçiu denounced the violence and expressed support …
TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Protesters moved from the area outside the Ministry of Education, where clashes with police had erupted earlier, and marched towards the Prime Minister’s office in Tirana on Saturday. The march was marked by rising tensions and further incidents, with protesters attempting to block the road …
TIRANA, Nov. 7 ATA/ – Albania’s General Directorate of Archives and Türkiye’s General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre plan to deepen cooperation on the preservation and digitisation of cadastral records. On the second day of an official visit to Istanbul, the Archives Director-General Auron Rrokaj met Haki Shahin, head …
TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared footage of ongoing construction work on tunnels along the Corridor VIII route in the Librazhd area, describing the project as part of Albania’s ongoing infrastructure development. The video, posted on social media on Saturday, shows progress at the construction …
TIRANA, Nov 7 /ATA/ First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Albania Holta Zaçaj participated in the “Fast Payments in the Western Balkans” panel in Tirana, where she highlighted the significance of Albania’s accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). She noted that SEPA membership is expected to lower …
TIRANA, Nov 7 /ATA/ A complex operation to remove a giant tumour on the side of the nose has been successfully carried out at the Mother Teresa University Hospital Centre (QSUT). According to a social media post by QSUT, the patient was initially assessed by the Otorhinolaryngology Department, where a comprehensive …
TIRANA, Nov 7 /ATA/ State Police Director General Skënder Hita visited Malësia e Madhe to meet and thank two officers, Inspectors Hilmi Smajlaj and Samet Bajri, who serve with the General Patrol Unit of the Malësia e Madhe Police Commissariat and sustained knife injuries while attempting to apprehend a German national …