DP MP Tabaku says EU report backs opposition concerns over Albania’s reforms
Democratic Party MP Jorida Tabaku says the European Commission’s latest progress report on Albania confirms opposition concerns over EU integration, the rule of law and democracy. Speaking at a press conference in parliament, Tabaku said citizens had protested peacefully for more than 150 days against a system that had impoverished …
PM Rama and De Sousa highlight Albania’s EU progress, final stretch of negotiations and roadmap ahead
Prime Minister Edi Rama and EU Ambassador Sofia Moreira de Sousa presented the European Commission’s 2026 progress report on Albania at a joint press conference on Thursday. Rama said Albania had entered the final stretch of accession negotiations. He cited significant progress in at least 20 negotiating chapters and described …
New Mural in Tirana’s Art Park Pays Tribute to the Women of the Albanian Film Archive
A vibrant new mural dedicated to the women who have worked over the decades at the Central State Film Archive (AQSHF) now graces the Art Park in Tirana. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sports completed the artistic project in collaboration with the Central State Film Archive. Consequently, the artwork …
Albania’s Nations League match against Belarus in Budapest to be played behind closed doors
Albania will play their final Group C1 match in League C of the UEFA Nations League against Belarus on November 15 at the Illovszky Rudolf Stadium in Budapest, Hungary. The match will take place without spectators due to UEFA sanctions against Belarus. Under a decision adopted by the UEFA Executive …
Transparency Board cuts diesel and petrol prices
The Transparency Board has set new maximum wholesale and retail fuel prices following the declaration of a special situation in the hydrocarbon market. Retail diesel prices must not exceed ALL 210 per litre, while wholesale prices must remain below ALL 198. Retail petrol prices must not exceed ALL 169 per …
EU Ambassador Presents Progress Report, PM Rama: Albania Enters Final Stretch of EU Accession Negotiations
Prime Minister Edi Rama and the European Union Ambassador to Albania, Sofia Moreira de Sousa, held a joint press conference on Thursday, one day after the European Commission published its progress report on Albania. During his remarks, Rama said the report showed that Albania’s European future is now entirely in …
Hoxha: European Commission Progress Report reflects Albania’s progress on its path toward EU membership
TIRANA, November 5 /ATSH/ – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha held a meeting in Berlin with members of the German Bundestag Committee on the European Union affairs. During the meeting, Hoxha presented the progress Albania has made on its path toward EU membership—as reflected in the European …
INSTAT requests an extra 60 million Lekë for 2027 agricultural census
TIRANA, November 5 /ATSH/ – The Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) is requesting an additional 60 million lekë in the 2027 budget to conduct the agriculture census. The funds will focus on investments in technological infrastructure and providing incentives for the human resources involved in this statistical operation. During a report …
Malaj: Revenues for 2027 budget are estimated at 907.9 billion lekë
TIRANA, November 5 /ATA/ – Minister of Finance Petrit Malaj stated today that budget revenues for 2027 are estimated at 907.9 billion lekë, i.e. 30.9% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). During his remarks to the Parliamentary Committee on Economy, Employment, and Finance— where the 2027 draft budget projections are …
Tabaku: EC Progress Report backs opposition; demands end to unilateral reforms
TIRANA, November 5 /ATSH/ – Democratic Party MP Jorida Tabaku stated today that the European Commission’s progress report on Albania confirms the opposition’s long-standing concerns regarding EU integration, the rule of law and democratic governance. Speaking at a press conference from the Assembly premises, Tabaku remarked that the citizen protests, …
By Genc Pollo TIRANA, Albania – On November 4, as every year, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos presented the European Commission’s progress reports on the ten countries aspiring to European Union membership before the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET). She outlined the Commission’s assessment of each country …
Ergys Agasi started out as a young inspector at Albania’s environment ministry. Over the next decade, he accrued businesses, properties and influence within the highest echelons of government. His arrest begs the question: how did he rise so far, so fast? Original post Here
The Military Meteorological Service forecasts stable weather on Friday, with clear skies along the coast and across the Western Lowlands. Eastern mountainous areas will see sunny spells and variable cloud cover, occasionally becoming dense. Northeasterly to northwesterly winds will average 4 metres per second. Speeds may reach 8 metres per …
Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha met Romanian Senate President Mircea Abrudean in Bucharest during a working visit. They reaffirmed the longstanding friendship and strategic partnership between the two countries. Both stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations through parliamentary cooperation and parliamentary diplomacy. Their discussions also covered Albania’s path towards European …
Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha met Romanian Prime Minister Luca Niculescu in Bucharest during his working visit. They discussed strengthening the partnership between the two NATO allies and their shared European future. Hoxha said the talks focused on expanding bilateral economic cooperation and investment. They also discussed closer coordination on challenges …
Albania has made good progress in aligning its business legislation with European Union standards, according to the European Commission’s 2026 report. The country has reached a good level of preparation in company law, covered by Chapter 6, with advances in business registration, financial transparency and auditing. Among the key developments, …
Travel and Tour World reports that Albania has attracted around €1.14 billion in foreign investment, highlighting opportunities in tourism, real estate, construction and hospitality. Tirana is emerging as a key centre for hotel and property development. Along the coast, Durrës, Vlora, Saranda and Ksamil offer opportunities in accommodation, restaurants and …
Tirana will host the second European Union–Western Balkans Investment Forum on 25–26 November 2026. The event will bring together key political, financial and economic stakeholders to explore investment opportunities and strengthen regional cooperation. The forum returns to Tirana after its first edition, aiming to attract new investment, build strategic partnerships …
TIRANA, November 6 /ATSH/ – Minister of Justice Toni Gogu held a meeting in Podgorica with Minister of Public Administration of Montenegro Marash Dukaj. The two officials discussed the digitalization of public services, cybersecurity and the modernization of public administration. Gogu described the meeting as a friendly conversation, noting Dukaj’s …
TIRANA, November 6/ATA/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama has issued another call for students to join the negotiating table, placing a stone table—symbolizing a traditional communal dining surface—in front of the Prime Minister’s Office, along with invitations bearing the word “Dialogue.” Meanwhile, the youth protest continues, with students sharing differing …