U.S. ambassador meets technology students in Tirana
US Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt met students from the Rochester Institute of Technology at the American Academy of Technology in Tirana (AATT). During the meeting, Wendt saw how advanced American education and innovation are preparing students to become leaders. He also heard their ideas on concrete steps that could …
Family photo from European leaders’ summit in Dublin
European leaders have gathered in Dublin, Ireland, for the ninth European Political Community summit. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama shared the official family photo from the meeting, attended by around 50 European leaders. Discussions focus on the war in Ukraine, European security, economic challenges, competitiveness and artificial intelligence. Canadian Prime …
PROFILE | Who is Esmeralda Hasani, the new head of Albania’s State Intelligence Service?
Esmeralda Hasani is a lawyer specialising in international law and holds a doctorate in political science. She has more than 20 years of experience in government institutions, international organisations and European integration, with a career spanning law and public administration. Hasani has served as an adviser in the Prime Minister’s …
Rama in Dublin: Sazan Island has not been sold, and Albania remains committed to joining the EU
Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed several key domestic and international issues in remarks to reporters in Dublin, where he is attending the European Political Community meeting. Asked about the war in Ukraine and relations with Russia, Rama said it had been a mistake to focus exclusively on military support for …
US Ambassador Eric Wendt meets students in Tirana, calls young people key to Albania’s future
US Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt met with Rochester Institute of Technology students at the American Academy of Technology in Tirana (AATT). During the visit, Wendt learned about education and innovation programmes designed to prepare young people for future challenges and help them take on leadership roles in society. The …
PM Rama responds after protesters throw eggs at him in Dublin: “This is democracy”
Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded to a protest by a group of Albanians in Dublin, where demonstrators threw eggs at him and chanted slogans against the Albanian government as he was leaving a venue. Asked by reporters about the incident, Rama played it down, describing it as an expression …
Albania and Italy strengthen police training ties as Hita visits Rome academy
During an official visit to Italy, Albanian State Police Director General Skënder Hita and his delegation visited the Italian Police Academy in Rome, where they were welcomed by its director, Mario Viola. During the meeting, Hita praised the cooperation between the two institutions and stressed the importance of education and …
PM Rama meets Ukrainian President Zelensky at Dublin summit
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin on Thursday, where both leaders were attending the ninth European Political Community summit. Footage released from the summit showed the two leaders talking at a table with a third person. Speaking to reporters in the Irish capital, Rama …
Spanish Cultural Week brings award-winning film ‘A House on Fire’ to Tirana
TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Spanish cinema, known for its original storytelling and its ability to blend humour with human drama, is taking centre stage in Albania as part of Spanish Cultural Week. The programme features A House on Fire (Casa en flames), directed by Dani de la Orden, a …
School in Vlora undergoes complete renovation
TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Marigo Posio School in the southern Albanian city of Vlora is set to reopen to pupils and teachers following a comprehensive renovation of its facilities. Renovation works have been completed, with the installation of classroom equipment and teaching materials still under way to ensure modern …
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Heavy rainfall and rising water levels have caused flooding in Theth, a tourist destination in northern Albania. Overflowing streams have sent water towards several tourist businesses, reaching areas around guesthouses and disrupting their activities. Meanwhile, the area has been without electricity for around 24 hours due to the conditions. Continuous …
Kosova’s Assembly is expected to vote again on the law governing the Specialist Chambers in The Hague. The vote concerns the same text approved on October 6 and returned for reconsideration by President Justina Shiroka Pula on October 22. If at least 61 lawmakers vote in favour, the assembly will …
Albania’s National Library hosted Polish writer Malgorzata Rejmer on Thursday as part of “READ FOR REAL – European Authors Day 2026”. The European literary initiative promotes authors, reading and cultural dialogue between countries. This marks Albania’s first participation in the initiative, joining the European network of countries hosting literary events. …
The Academy of Sciences of Albania has organised the two-day international scientific conference “AI Horizon – A New Space for Creativity and Innovation”. The conference focuses on developments in artificial intelligence and the opportunities it offers across different fields. It began on November 12. The Academy’s Section of Technical and …
The Butrint Management Foundation is preparing to launch an emergency conservation project covering seven monuments at Butrint National Park. Experts identified the sites as priorities after documenting and assessing their condition. The project will focus on the Western Gate, the fresco near the Western Gate, the Northern Gate, the Lake …
Albania is preparing a more comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptoasset markets to support new digital financial services, clarify operators’ responsibilities and strengthen consumer protection. Deputy Minister of Economy and Innovation Martin Kajo presented the draft law to the Committee on Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Sustainable Development. He said technological advances …
The Agency for Media and Information (MIA) said the decision to host the next NATO summit in Tirana remains unchanged. In a social media post, MIA clarified that Prime Minister Edi Rama’s statement a day earlier concerned only the summit’s timing, not the cancellation or reversal of the decision to …
Albania’s 2–0 win over Finland caught the attention of Prime Minister Edi Rama, who shared a story from a dinner he attended during the European Political Community summit. Rama said he was seated at the same table as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the prime minister of Finland, the …
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti met with Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset on the sidelines of the European Political Community (EPC) summit. Kurti announced the meeting in a Facebook post, saying the talks focused on Kosovo’s accession to the Council of Europe. The prime minister said membership would …