Update on Qukes-Qafe Plloce road’s construction eorks
Prime Minister Edi Rama shared this Wednesday morning on his social network “Facebook” some pictures of the daily work being done in Lot 3 of the Qukës-Qafë Plloë axis. In his reaction, Rama underlined that this is a panoramic segment which will shorten the distance between Tirana and Korça, passing …
Special Court of Appeal for Corruption and Organized Crime to interrogate Shkelzen for the explosion of Gerdec
GJKKO(Special Court of Appeal for Corruption and Organized Crime) accepted SPAK’s request to summon 71 witnesses, including Shkëlzen Berisha and Aldo Bumçi, regarding the Gerdec tragedy. The journalist of ABC News, Ermal Vija, as he is closely following the developments, says that Mediu is accused of “abuse of duty” within …
Roaming charges for citizens of the region 99 percent lower
The Prime Minister, Edi Rama, through a post on social networks, has given the good news that since October 1, “Internet Roaming” prices between Europe and the Western Balkans have been reduced by up to 99%. The Prime Minister adds that this comes after the signing of the agreement at …
Two youths arrested in Tirana for stealing electric bikes, scooters
Two young men were arrested this Tuesday morning in Tirana, as they stole bicycles and skateboards in cooperation with each other. Police informed that the officers seized a stolen electric bicycle and 4 skateboards, and a small quantity of cannabis. A 19-year-old man, who was accompanying one of the suspected …
Cooperation between US law enforcement and the State Police, US officials meet with Albania State Police Director
Cooperation between US law enforcement and the State Police, US officials meet with Albania State Police Director Members of the Embassy’s law enforcement team joined Charge d’Affaires David Wisner for a meeting with Albanian State Police (ASP) Director Muhamet Rrumbullaku to discuss the strong partnership and cooperation between the United …
PM discusses improvement of Albania’s business in entrepreneurs roundtable
Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, present at a table on entrepreneurship, emphasized the review of administrative business procedures in order to improve the climate of doing business. During his speech, Rama said that the time has come to relieve businesses from bureaucracies, which create unnecessary obstacles for businesses in …
Rama warns Albanian tourist accommodation structures of reference price for taxes
Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama warned this Tuesday the accommodation structures of Albania that next year they will have a reference price for taxes. In the meeting with the business, he emphasized that, looking at the current trend, by December, the number of tourists could reach 10 million. Furthermore, …
Special Court hearing on sterilization tender case postponed
The appeal of GJKKO decided to postpone today’s session in charge of the persons arrested for one of the discussed issues, such as the sterilization file. The former Deputy Minister of Health, Klodian Rjepaj, and the businessman who won the tender for the sterilization concession, Ilir Rrapaj, were arrested for …
The Unfinished EU: Western Balkan Integration as a Geostrategic Necessity
By Tanja Fajon, Minister for Foreign Affairs and European Affairs of Slovenia, Alexander Schallenberg, Minister of European and International Affairs of Austria, Gordan Radman Grlic, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia In her 2023 State of the Union address, European Commission President von der Leyen asserted that the future of …
Op/ed: Nuclear energy still a long-term option for Albania
By Dr Valentina Dedi*, Lead Economic Advisor, Consulting International, KBR Today’s focus on climate commitments, while ensuring energy security and affordability, seem to have created a new momentum for nuclear energy. The latest global developments, especially following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have made many governments rethink their energy strategies and …
Roland Sejko’s documentary “Film di Stato” (“State Film”) has been selected as Albania’s entry for the 2027 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. The film draws on an extensive collection of archival material. Through historical footage and images, it tells the story of Albania during the communist …
Prime Minister Edi Rama discussed Albania’s economic growth and tourism targets during a meeting with members of the Albanian community in Staten Island, New York. Rama said Albania has undergone significant economic transformation over the past decades. He also linked this progress to the contribution of the Albanian diaspora. “The …
Three young Albanians have returned from abroad and chosen to build their professional futures in their home country. Their stories, ranging from tourism to medicinal and aromatic plants, featured in the “Flasim” podcast with Prime Minister Edi Rama. The three entrepreneurs all share a similar journey. They left Albania, gained …
Wizz Air brought a group of travellers, content creators and media representatives from Warsaw to Albania with its mystery “Let’s Get Lost” flight. The participants discovered their destination only after they landed at Tirana International Airport. Tirana International Airport “Nënë Tereza” announced the initiative on social media. The airport said …
The Albanian Parliament will host the Inter-Parliamentary Conference “A Strategic Agenda for EU Enlargement and Albania’s Accession” tomorrow, Sept. 28, in Tirana. The conference will bring together representatives of Albanian institutions, the European Parliament and parliaments from other European countries. Participants will discuss the EU enlargement process and Albania’s path …
Albania secured their first UEFA Nations League win with a 2-0 victory over Belarus in Group I. A crowd of 18,150 watched the national team claim the win in Italian coach Maran’s first official match in charge. Belarus started strongly and controlled possession early in the game. The visitors held …
Farka Lake, 9.6 kilometers from central Tirana, turned into a sports arena on Sunday as the sixth edition of “Tiranathlon” brought together cycling, running and swimming. The international triathlon attracted sports fans and participants of different ages. They competed across the three disciplines in one of Tirana’s natural settings. This …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, in a video message from Mother Teresa International Airport shortly after returning from the United States, described the measure imposed on the former head of Albania’s State Intelligence Service (SHISH) as extreme. “I have just returned from New York, where, as you know, I represented Albania …
Interest among public administration employees in 0% interest housing loans has significantly exceeded the number of available quotas. By the application deadline, 2,164 applications had been submitted for 300 new home-purchase loans, around seven times the number of expected beneficiaries. The Ministry of Health recorded the highest number of applications, …
Prime Minister Edi Rama responded to opposition demands for explanations regarding the appointment of Vlora Hyseni as head of Albania’s State Intelligence Service (SHISH). In a message from Mother Teresa International Airport, Rama said that Hyseni’s appointment to lead the State Intelligence Service was also based on assessments and references …