Deputy Prime Minister Koçiu: “After School” program expands to 408 schools
TIRANA, September 1 – The “After School” program will operate in 408 schools across Albania. Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu announced the expansion as the new school year approaches. The program will offer activities in art, culture, creativity, practical skills and learning. It will cover 117 schools in Tirana, 96 …
Animals in Tirana Zoo Struggle in Sweltering Summer Heat
A predominance of young trees and limited water resources are compounding the effects of climate change at Tirana Zoo. Original post Here
Tirana-Durrës highway works: Traffic to close temporarily from September 1 to 3
Authorities will temporarily close the Tirana-Durrës highway in both directions on September 1, 2, and 3, 2026. The Albanian Road Authority (ARRSH) said the closures will take place at night, from 23:00 to 05:00. The restrictions will allow crews to continue work on Phase III of the Tirana-Durrës Superstrada expansion …
FM Hoxha at European Forum Alpbach, Austria: Albania contributes to Europe’s security
TIRANA, September 1 – Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha attended the European Forum Alpbach in Austria at the invitation of Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger. He joined a panel on Europe’s ability to mobilize its strength and act in a rapidly changing world. Speaking at the forum, Hoxha said Albania’s present …
Stable weather today, temperatures to reach 37 degrees Celsius
TIRANA, September 1 – Albania will experience mainly stable weather conditions on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching up to 37 degrees Celsius. The Military Meteorological Service forecasts mostly clear skies, with occasional moderate to dense cloud cover over the eastern mountainous areas from midday through the afternoon. Short periods of light …
“Kapinova” guesthouse in Tomor offers a unique mountain escape
“Kapinova” guesthouse is attracting visitors to the Tomor Mountain National Park in Kapinovë, Berat. The guesthouse offers travelers a peaceful experience surrounded by nature and mountain landscapes. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the property today. He highlighted its natural setting and quiet atmosphere. The Agency for Agricultural and …
Egnatia secure convincing away win against Vora
Egnatia earned an important 3-1 away victory over Vora in the second week of the Albanian Super League. The defending champions faced strong pressure from the hosts in the first half. Coach Nevil Dede rested several regular starters after the team’s Europa League clash with Lillestrøm last week. Vora created …
Hoxha meets Austrian Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger: Austria remains a strong supporter of Albania’s EU path
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met with Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger during his participation in the European Forum Alpbach in Austria. Hoxha thanked his Austrian counterpart for Austria’s continued support for Albania’s path toward EU membership. The two ministers highlighted Austria’s strong role in promoting the …
Koçiu: Startup Albania continues to support talented young entrepreneurs
The “Startup Albania” program continues to support new and innovative businesses across Albania. Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu highlighted a new success story. For the first time, a startup from Kukës County has won the program’s grant. Jurgenti, founder of North Venture, won the 2026 Grant through “Startup Albania”. His …
Nufi meets local officials in Lezhë: Citizens at the center of every decision
Minister of Defense Ermal Nufi, who also leads the Socialist Party in Lezhë County, met today with the county’s MPs, mayors and local party leaders. The meeting focused on putting citizens at the center of every decision and responsibility. Nufi said officials must listen to citizens and address their concerns …
Prime Minister Edi Rama urged the international community to establish a global agreement on sovereign and democratic artificial intelligence during his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. First, Rama warned that the misuse of content distribution now threatens freedom of speech. He said citizens must know …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania became the first country to introduce an artificial intelligence instrument into the architecture of government through Diella, the country’s AI minister. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Rama stressed that the initiative was not designed to transfer sovereignty from people …
The Albanian government has approved a decision declaring the village of Vuno an immovable cultural heritage site and a Historical Center, while also defining its protected zone. According to the decision, authorities established the boundaries of Vuno’s Historical Center based on zoning maps and coordinates within the Albanian Geodetic Reference …
Prime Minister Edi Rama is set to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York today. Before delivering his speech, Rama shared a photo on social media standing beside the Albanian flag at the UN headquarters. “Proud of Albania,” Rama wrote alongside the image. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister is …
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that Albania is developing an artificial intelligence-powered Digital Mirror designed to identify manipulation in real time. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Rama said the Digital Mirror will not act as an arbiter of opinion. Instead, it will serve as a …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has posted a photograph shortly before his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In the image shared on social media, Rama is seen standing beside the Albanian flag as he waits to take the podium at the UN. Rama is in New …
Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke in his address to the United Nations General Assembly about the impact of disinformation and Artificial Intelligence on society, citing the “Flamingo Revolution” protests in Albania as an example. Rama claimed that the movement was driven by a fabricated narrative alleging an Israeli takeover of …
Tech concerns mount over elections in Serbia, spy chief’s arrest tests Albania’s NATO ties, protests over court verdicts continue in Kosovo and North Macedonia mulls impact of dangerous virus, our selection of Balkan Insight’s Premium stories this week shows. Original post Here
More than 9.4 million foreign nationals entered Albania in the first eight months of 2026, according to INSTAT. The figure represents a 5.3% increase from the same period in 2025. In August alone, foreign entries rose 2% year on year. The pace slowed from July, when entries increased 7.1%, but …
Work is continuing on the Shëngjin bypass in Lezha, which will ease traffic and improve access to coastal tourist areas. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared footage from the construction site and said the bypass is expected to be fully completed by March 2027. The 8.1-kilometre road runs along the slopes …