Edi Rama says Greek minority property issues match Albanian cases
Edi Rama said property issues affecting the Greek minority are the same as those affecting Albanians. He spoke during a discussion with Alexis Papahelas at the Delphi Economic Forum. Rama said the government treats these cases as a nationwide problem. However, he stressed that authorities give special attention to areas …
Edi Rama: Albania achieved judicial independence as a “lifetime achievement”
Edi Rama said Albania achieved judicial independence and called it a lifetime achievement. He spoke during a discussion with Alexis Papahelas at the Delphi Economic Forum. Rama said Albanians continue to emigrate. However, he noted that many are also returning. Therefore, he said the gap is narrowing. He added that …
Edi Rama says Albania is closer than ever to the EU
Edi Rama said Albania has never been closer to the European Union. He spoke during a conversation with Alexis Papahelas at the Delphi Economic Forum during his visit to Greece. Rama said the Western Balkans are not forgotten. Instead, he said the region is in its best moment for EU …
Ferit Hoxha meets Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis in Delphi
Ferit Hoxha held a meeting with Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis on the sidelines of the Delphi Economic Forum. They continued a constructive dialogue on Albanian–Greek relations. Hoxha said the meeting followed earlier talks between the two Prime Ministers in Athens. He said both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen …
Taulant Balla meets EU rapporteur Andreas Schieder in Brussels
Taulant Balla met EU rapporteur Andreas Schieder in Brussels to discuss Albania’s EU integration process and progress on reforms. Balla said the EU report on Albania, which will be voted on in AFET on 5 May, recognizes the country’s achievements. He described the report as an important roadmap that evaluates …
Edi Rama says Albania has a long tradition of hospitality
Edi Rama said Albania has a strong tradition of hospitality during a discussion with Alexis Papahelas at the Delphi Economic Forum. Rama explained that Albania has historically protected people in danger. He mentioned that during World War II, Albania sheltered Jews and did not hand them over to the Nazis. …
Archangels Monastery in Derviçan Declared a ‘Cultural Monument’
The Archangels Monastery in Derviçan, one of the many churches and monasteries of the Drino Valley, has been declared a Category I Cultural Monument. The approval of the project paves the way for the start of implementation works, which aim to restore the monastery’s function and livability, turning it into …
New schemes for farmers, Minister Salla for Euronews Albania: We will support them with budgets
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Andis Salla, in a live connection on Euronews Albania’s program “Euronews Now” with Thimi Samarxhiu, spoke about Agriculture Week and the new schemes for farmers. During his remarks, Salla stated that they are currently out in the field. He emphasized that they are …
US after Whitaker’s visit to Kosovo: Advancing shared security interests
The United States and Kosovo are continuing to advance “shared security interests” and “strengthen regional stability.” This was stated by the U.S. Embassy in Pristina in a social media post following the conclusion of the visit to Kosovo by the U.S. Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker. “His visit highlighted Kosovo’s …
Delphi Economic Forum, Hoxha meets Greek minister: A new chapter in bilateral relations
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, held a meeting with his Greek counterpart, George Gerapetritis, during the Delphi Economic Forum. Through a post on the platform X, Hoxha shared details from the meeting, noting that they reaffirmed their joint commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation. Hoxha added that …
The Transparency Board announced new capped fuel prices on Saturday. According to the official statement, the retail price of gasoil (diesel) of standard SSH EN 590 will be no more than 206 lek per liter, while the wholesale price will be no more than 194 lek per liter. The retail …
The leader of the Democratic Party of Albania, Sali Berisha, held an online discussion with citizens this Saturday. Berisha addressed a number of issues, including the next protest, which is scheduled to take place on May 8. He stated that peaceful protest remains the Democratic Party’s choice, emphasizing that the …
Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting this Saturday with farmers in Dibra, where he focused on Albania’s prospects for integration into the European Union. During his speech, Rama emphasized that EU membership is no longer just a desire but a necessity, highlighting the importance of farmers organizing and uniting …
Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting this Saturday with the Socialist Party (PS) assembly in Dibra. During his speech, Rama spoke about the Arbër Road, emphasizing that it is no longer a promise but a completed project that is already delivering results. He described Dibra as the “green cushion” …
The President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, held a meeting with U.S. Congressman Keith Self in Texas. The news was announced by President Begaj himself on the social platform X, where, alongside a photo with the congressman, he wrote that the meeting focused on the partnership between the two countries. “It …
TIRANA, April 24 – European Union Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said Albania ranks among the leading countries in the EU accession process. Speaking in an interview with Klan News, she pointed to recent progress and said authorities could soon meet interim benchmarks on rule of law. She added that this …
Albania and Germany concluded Development Cooperation negotiations. They signed a new Cooperation Protocol for 2026–2028. This marks a key step in strengthening their long-term partnership. Eridana Çano, Director General of SASPAC, signed the protocol. Heike Backofen-Warnecke, representative of Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), also signed it. …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met Matthew Whitaker today in Tirana. Rama said they discussed the close ties between the two countries. He stressed the strategic partnership. He highlighted strong diplomatic and military relations. He said both sides see their strengthening as a shared priority. They also discussed the upcoming NATO …
Marta Kos said Albania ranks among the leading countries in the EU integration process. In an interview with Klan News, she spoke about Albania’s progress. She said the EU may approve interim rule of law benchmarks in May. Then the process of closing chapters can begin. She praised Albania’s progress. …
Ferit Hoxha met Marta Kos at the Delphi Economic Forum. They discussed Albania’s EU integration process. Hoxha said the EU membership process never stops. It requires constant work and energy. He stressed the role of both Albania and its partners. He said they discussed key issues for steady progress. They …