Economy Minister Ibrahimaj in Montenegro: Focus remains on closer ties with European market
Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj took part in the Berlin Process Economic Ministerial in Cetinje, Montenegro. Ministers from the six Western Balkan countries, European Commission representatives, regional organizations and international financial institutions also attended. Discussions focused on the Regional Common Market action plan, economic cooperation and closer alignment with …
Foreign Minister Hoxha in Montenegro: Enlargement supports a more stable Europe
Foreign Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha takes part in the Berlin Process Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Przno, Montenegro. He reaffirms Albania’s commitment to a safer, more competitive and better-connected Western Balkans. Hoxha says Western Balkan security and European security are inseparable. He describes enlargement as a response …
EU Enlargement Commissioner Kos outlines gradual integration and praises Albania’s progress
European Union Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos says Albania is progressing very well in its European Union integration process. She highlights Albania among the countries leading the current enlargement process. In an interview with Deutsche Welle, Kos also says Western Balkan countries will soon receive roaming benefits. Kos discusses the …
Ambassador Eric Wendt Meets Minister Hoxha, U.S.-Albania Partnership Praised
Ambassador Eric Wendt met with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha, the U.S. Embassy announced in a Facebook post. According to the statement, the meeting focused on highlighting the more than 100-year relationship between the United States and Albania, as well as discussing the expansion of trade, energy …
“Tirana Fountain Tower” Competition, Rama Responds to Critics: We Do Not Forcibly Remove People from Their Homes for Private Projects
Prime Minister Edi Rama attended on Thursday the presentation of the five projects submitted as part of the international “Tirana Fountain Tower” competition. During his remarks, Rama responded to criticism regarding urban development and construction projects in the capital, stressing that no one is forcibly removed from their home to …
Berlin Process Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Hoxha: Enlargement Is the Answer for a More Resilient Europe
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha took part in the Berlin Process Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held in Pržno, Montenegro. The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said that during the meeting, Hoxha reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to a safer, more competitive and better-connected Western Balkans, stressing that the security …
Double-Headed Eagle Removed from Mount Korab, Albanian Mountaineering and Mountain Tourism Federation Reacts
The Albanian Mountaineering and Mountain Tourism Federation has issued an official statement regarding an incident reported a few days ago, in which a group from North Macedonia removed a double-headed eagle symbol that had been placed by a team of Albanian mountaineers on Mount Korab. The Federation stressed that the …
Cardiac Surgery Gets New Facility, Rama: Investments in QSUT to Continue in 2027
Prime Minister Edi Rama inspected the new Cardiac Surgery facility at the “Mother Teresa” University Hospital Center (QSUT), which aims to provide modern services and raise standards of patient care. During the visit, Rama said investments in QSUT would continue in 2027, with the aim of fully addressing the needs …
Crime Situation in the Country, Minister Demo Calls on Police Chiefs to Implement School Safety Package
Interior Minister Ervin Demo held a meeting with senior State Police officials at both central and regional levels, focusing on improving security, strengthening prevention measures, and responding to all forms of illegal activity with the full force of the law and professionalism. Minister Demo requested detailed and up-to-date information from …
Consumers and Businesses Show Greater Confidence in the Economy
Businesses and consumers showed greater confidence in economic developments in September, contributing to a 0.3 percentage point increase in the Economic Sentiment Indicator, according to the Bank of Albania. According to the Business and Consumer Confidence Survey, published today by the central bank, the Economic Sentiment Indicator stands 7.8 percentage …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that the “Flamingo Mirror” platform recorded more than 127,000 searches within its first 24 hours online. He described the platform as marking a new era of transparency. In a social media post, Rama said that “Flamingo Mirror” recorded 3,397 page searches during its first …
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja said today that growing interest from international brands in Albania highlights the country’s tourism potential and investor confidence in the sector’s continued development. Gonxhja referred to the “Future Hospitality Forum,” which took place in Tirana several days ago. He said Albania has …
A delegation from the Albanian Customs Administration, led by Director General Besmir Beja, held its first coordination meeting in Brussels with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD). The meeting focused on implementing the European Union’s digital customs systems and achieving full interoperability with the EU’s …
Albanian emigrants from different parts of Germany gathered outside the German Parliament in Berlin on Sunday for a protest under the slogan “Not in My Name.” The rally was organized to express opposition to the guilty verdicts handed down by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers against former leaders of the Kosovo …
Parliament will hold a series of parliamentary committee meetings on October 5, ahead of the plenary session scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. At the center of attention is the draft law “On the Administrative-Territorial Division of Local Government Units in the Republic of Albania,” which will be discussed and …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Sunday that more than 127,000 searches were recorded within 24 hours of the launch of the “Flamingo Mirror” platform, which he described as marking a new era of transparency. In a Facebook post, Rama said that in its first 24 hours, “Flamingo Mirror” recorded …
The parliamentary group of the Vetëvendosje Movement (LVV) submitted a request on Sunday for the Kosovo Assembly to hold a plenary session on Monday at 9:00 a.m. The requested session is also expected to consider amendments to the Law on the Specialist Chambers, commonly known as the Law on the …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced the creation of a National Council for children with disabilities, aimed at introducing a new approach to relations between institutions, children and their families. The announcement was made during the “Flasim” podcast, where part of the discussion focused on support for children on the …
A fire broke out today in the Zall-Herr area, within the Municipality of Tirana. According to reports, the flames do not pose a threat to homes, as there are no residential buildings near the site of the fire. Six fire engines and 25 firefighters have been deployed to contain and …
Albania’s insurance market continues to expand. In the first eight months of the year, insurance companies collected around ALL 18.3 billion in gross written premiums. According to data from the Albanian Financial Supervisory Authority (AFSA), this represents an increase of 2.4% compared with the same period last year. The increase …