Albania beat Finland 2-0 to top Nations League group
Albania beat Finland 2-0 at Air Albania Stadium in Tirana in the fifth round of UEFA Nations League Group C1. The victory lifted Albania to 12 points and first place in the group. Ernest Muçi opened the scoring in the 35th minute with a fine long-range strike. Rey Manaj doubled …
Albania is actively strengthening NATO cooperation, Defence Minister Nufi tells Oslo forum
Albanian Defence Minister Ermal Nufi attended the 2026 Future of the North Atlantic Forum in Oslo, Norway. The forum is organised by the British and Norwegian governments and brings together senior political and military officials and defence industry representatives from allied countries. Speaking aboard the British aircraft carrier HMS Prince …
Ervin Demo meets Italian counterpart Matteo Piantedosi to discuss better police training and public safety
Albanian Interior Minister Ervin Demo met his Italian counterpart, Matteo Piantedosi, to discuss drawing on Italy’s experience to develop Albania’s Security Academy, finalising bilateral security agreements and securing automatic recognition in Italy of birth certificates issued through e-Albania. The ministers paid particular attention to the future of the Security Academy …
EU Office in Kosovo raises concerns ahead of possible vote on Specialist Chambers law
The European Union Office in Kosovo has expressed concern over the possibility that the Kosovo Assembly could vote tomorrow on amendments to the Law on the Specialist Chambers. “The EU in Kosovo expresses its concern over the possible vote expected to take place tomorrow in the Kosovo Assembly on the …
Albanian government approves proposed changes to cybersecurity law, including a role for state intelligence service
The Albanian government has approved proposed amendments to the cybersecurity law that would establish a dedicated cyber intelligence group, introduce new obligations for operators of critical and important information infrastructure, and impose fines for non-compliance. Under the draft law, the cyber intelligence cooperation group would include representatives of the National …
Türkiye helicopter crash: Nufi expresses condolences to families of victims
TIRANA, November 12 /ATSH/ – Minister of Defense Ermal Nufi offered his condolences today following the deaths of four Turkish Armed Forces personnel in an S-70 helicopter crash in Malatya, Türkiye. In a social media post, Nufi expressed his deep sorrow over the tragedy and extended his sympathies to the …
Muçi gives Albania a 1-0 lead against Finland
TIRANA, Nov 12/ATA/ Albania have taken a 1-0 lead against Finland in their UEFA Nations League Group C1 fixture, with Ernest Muçi scoring for the hosts. The Albanian national team made a lively start to the match, creating several good goalscoring opportunities in the opening minutes. Albania started strongly, with …
Advancing gender equality in labor market through inter-institutional cooperation
TIRANA, November 12 /ATSH/ – Today, the government approved a decision establishing clear guidelines for inter-institutional cooperation to promote gender equality in employment and skills development. Proposed by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, the measure aims to strengthen coordination between employment agencies and other key ministries. Its primary …
Demonstrators continue protest outside Prime Minister’s office
TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ A group of demonstrators gathered outside the Prime Minister’s office again this evening, continuing their protest. Now in its 166th day, the protest continues to demand Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation and an end to the old political establishment. The demonstrators have said they will not …
Albania defeats Finland 2-0 and extends its group lead
TIRANA, November 12 /ATSH/ Albania defeated Finland 2-0 in a Nations League clash, securing three crucial points in the race to top Group C1. Playing in front of a capacity crowd at the Air Albania Stadium, the Red and Blacks enjoyed a festive atmosphere backed by passionate home support. Under …
Regional development priorities, support for strategic investments and new opportunities for economic growth were at the centre of the latest meeting of the Albanian Development Fund’s Board of Directors. Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu attended the meeting, alongside Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Andis Salla, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister …
Albania’s 2027 budget for the Ministry of Environment will support investment in protected areas. The main priorities include improving infrastructure, protecting biodiversity and managing natural resources more effectively. Juxhina Spahiu, Director General of the National Agency of Protected Areas, said the investments aim to strengthen environmental protection and preserve natural …
9Albania’s Director General of Archives, Auron Rrokaj, held a series of meetings with international counterparts during the Regional Branch of Europe of the International Council on Archives (EURBICA) Assembly in Bucharest, Romania. The meetings focused on strengthening international relations, exchanging professional expertise and developing joint projects in the archival field. …
Albania’s Director General of Prisons, Sadleva Bode, met British Ambassador to Albania Nicholas Abbott to discuss cooperation on prison modernisation and the transfer of Albanian prisoners serving sentences in the United Kingdom. The meeting reviewed years of cooperation between the two institutions. Particular attention focused on British support for investment, …
Albania presented its wines at ProWine Shanghai 2026 for the first time, marking an important step towards entering the Chinese and wider Asian markets. The exhibition took place from November 10 to 12 in Shanghai, China. The Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA) organised the country’s first national pavilion at one …
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has called for progress in the country’s path towards EU membership, stressing that the process of obtaining candidate status and opening accession negotiations should not face further delays. On the sidelines of the European Political Community Summit in Dublin, Kurti met representatives of the Irish …
US Ambassador Eric Wendt continued his series of meetings after taking up his new post, this time meeting with students who took part in an exchange program in the United States. The US Embassy shared details and photos from the meeting. According to the embassy’s post, the discussion focused on …
November 14 marks World Diabetes Day, which aims to raise awareness of the disease and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Doctors are calling for greater awareness because diabetes, often described as a silent disease, can cause serious complications if left unmanaged. In Albania, around 100,000 adults and 300 …
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – The Bank of Albania on Friday warned the public about fraudulent messages, known as phishing, circulating under the central bank’s name. The messages falsely claim that recipients’ bank accounts have been suspended and urge them to click on a link to update their personal information, …
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ Albania made its debut with a national pavilion at “ProWine Shanghai 2026”, one of Asia’s largest wine trade fairs. The event was held from 10 to 12 November in Shanghai, China, with the Albanian pavilion among exhibitors from around the world. It was organised by the …