Rama: We Need to Create the Conditions for Luxury Tourism, Albania Can Work with Major Investors
Prime Minister Edi Rama, speaking at the Euronews 2026 Tourism Summit, also addressed investments in Zvërnec and on Sazan Island. He said these projects are taking shape because Albania is open to such investments and has the conditions needed to work with major investors. “We need to create the conditions …
Former SHISH Director Appeals Security Measure at GJKKO Court of Appeal
Former SHISH director Vlora Hyseni on Tuesday appealed the “house arrest” security measure imposed on her before the GJKKO Court of Appeal. The appeal is reported to have been filed by her lawyer, Kastriot Selita. The case has been registered with the GJKKO Court of Appeal, and a draw is …
Italian media names Tirana among top affordable autumn getaways
div:has([data-free-thinking-preview-answer=true])+:is(.text-message,.relative:has(>.text-message))]:-mt-2 grow”> Tirana is strengthening its position as one of Southern Europe’s fastest-growing urban destinations, combining a vibrant city atmosphere, a rich cultural and culinary scene, and easy access to Albania’s coastal attractions. Italian newspaper Il Resto del Carlino has ranked the Albanian capital among four affordable destinations recommended for …
Albania’s EU integration process takes center stage at Tirana conference
Albania’s EU accession negotiations took centre stage at an interparliamentary conference in Tirana. The event focused on reforms and membership obligations. It also examined the role of parliaments in European integration. The conference, titled “Strategic Agenda for EU Enlargement and Albania’s Accession,” brings together lawmakers and officials from across Europe. …
Cultural heritage exhibition opens in Berat
Ahead of National Cultural Heritage Day, the Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage in Berat presented an open-air exhibition featuring the city’s rich cultural heritage. The exhibition showcases views of traditional Berat homes, places of worship and icons created by Onufri, the Çetiri brothers and anonymous painters. The organizers placed the …
“Taste Routes” creates new spaces in Korçë to produce and promote local products
Several villages in Korçë are creating new spaces to produce, promote and sell traditional local products as part of the “Taste Routes” project. Mayor Sotiraq Filo said the Albanian Development Fund and the Municipality of Korçë are implementing the project together. The initiative aims to give new functions to village …
Rama attends Euronews tourism Summit in Brussels
Prime Minister Edi Rama will attend the Euronews Tourism Summit in Brussels today, September 29. The summit brings together policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and experts. They will discuss the trends shaping the future of tourism. Topics include changing traveller expectations, digital innovation, and sustainable development. Rama’s participation offers an opportunity …
Balla meets German Bundestag EU Affairs Committee Chair
Socialist Party parliamentary group leader Taulant Balla met today with Anton Hofreiter, Chair of the German Bundestag’s Committee on European Union Affairs. The meeting focused on Albania’s European integration process. They also discussed progress in the EU accession negotiations and close cooperation with Germany in support of Albania’s path to …
Peleshi meets German Bundestag Tourism Committee Chair
Speaker of the Albanian Parliament Niko Peleshi met today with Anja Karliczek, Chair of the German Bundestag’s Parliamentary Committee on Tourism. He also welcomed members of the German delegation visiting Albania. During the meeting, both sides praised the strong political and economic ties between Albania and Germany. They also highlighted …
POLITICO: Brussels draws up accelerated EU roadmaps for four leading candidates, including Albania
The European Commission is drawing up proposals that would give the four leading EU candidates a clearer, step-by-step path to membership. The plans target Montenegro, Ukraine, Moldova and Albania, according to two senior Commission officials who spoke to POLITICO. The officials work on the draft proposals and spoke anonymously about …
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today called on Albania to maintain its focus on reforms. She stressed that the European integration process still requires further work. At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama, von der Leyen said Albania must continue reforms across all open negotiation …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that the Transparency Dashboard will publish all information about the Zvërnec investment project in the coming days. At a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Rama also provided an update on the project. He said the government now awaits …
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised Albania’s progress under the Western Balkans Growth Plan. She said Albania has completed more than 80% of the planned reforms and has received more than €213 million in EU funds. At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama, von der …
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said EU enlargement works in both directions. She stressed that candidate countries must prepare for membership, while the EU must also prepare to welcome new members. At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama, von der Leyen said the European Commission …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that veto power does not benefit the European Union or its member states. At a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Rama said Albania has repeatedly faced the effects of vetoes. He described the mechanism as outdated in today’s …
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she will visit Emin Duraku School in Tirana tomorrow with Prime Minister Edi Rama. The EU supported the school’s reconstruction after the 2019 earthquake. At a joint press conference with Rama, von der Leyen recalled the EU’s support for Albania after the …
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU continues to work on its new enlargement package. She also said future accession treaties could include safeguards similar to those in previous treaties. At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama, reporters asked von der Leyen whether the …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said the courts should handle the case involving former State Intelligence Service (SHISH) chief Vlora Hyseni. Rama also said no security partner has raised concerns about the case. At a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Rama said the European Commission …
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the fight against corruption and organized crime remains central to Albania’s EU integration process. At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama, von der Leyen said investigations into senior officials show that Albania’s justice system is working. “The fight against …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said his political responsibility lies in continuing justice reform and strengthening the fight against corruption. At a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, journalists asked Rama whether he felt politically responsible for government appointments, including that of former SHISH chief Vlora …