TIRANA, September 2 – Albania has been highlighted as Europe’s top travel destination by Europexplores in an Instagram post. The travel platform describes Albania as one of the most talked-about destinations for European getaways. It highlights the turquoise beaches of the Albanian Riviera and Ksamil, along with the historic streets …
A new chapter in the European Union’s diplomatic representation in Albania begins this Wednesday. Sofia Moreira de Sousa officially takes office as the EU Ambassador to Tirana, following the end of Italian diplomat Silvio Gonzato’s mandate. The Portuguese diplomat’s first institutional engagement will be at the Presidency of the Republic, …
Former U.S. envoy for the Balkans Richard Grenell has reacted to the latest political developments in Kosovo, expressing support for six MPs from the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) who have said they will not vote for Bekim Sejdiu as president. Grenell posted a photo of the six MPs on …
The urban bus fleet is expected to return to normal operations starting today, following a meeting between the Urban and Interurban Transport Association and government representatives. Infrastructure Minister Enea Karakaçi and Economy Minister Delina Ibrahimaj attended the meeting. According to transport representatives, the parties reached an agreement to subsidize public …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced changes to the way inspections and checks on businesses will be carried out. In a video message posted on Facebook, Rama said there would no longer be routine inspections without prior notice, stressing that inspections should aim to help businesses comply with the law …
President Bajram Begaj received today the new Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Albania, Sofia Moreira de Sousa, on the occasion of the presentation of her credentials. The Presidency’s Press Office announced that the Head of State expressed confidence that cooperation between Albanian institutions and the EU Delegation in …
“Fan S. Noli” University in Korçë is expanding its cooperation with foreign universities. As part of mobility programs, 42 international students have come to Korçë this year, while 14 Albanian students have gone abroad. “We are in the process of internationalization. We have mobility agreements with several foreign universities. Among …
The Council of Ministers approved a series of draft laws and decisions during its latest meeting concerning fiscal agreements with Germany and Lithuania, the administration of confiscated properties, environmental protection, the development of the mountain economy, reconstruction, and the criteria for awarding the Public Order Service Medal. One of the …
German diplomat Dirk Schuebel has taken office as Head of the European Union Office in Kosovo and European Union Special Representative (EUSR). “I look forward to working with Kosovo’s institutions, political actors, civil society, the media and all communities to help a multi-ethnic Kosovo advance on its path towards EU …
TIRANA, September 2 – Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti said the agreement between the Self-Determination Movement and the Democratic League of Kosova on the presidential nomination remains in place despite six Democratic League lawmakers opposing Bekim Sejdiu’s candidacy. After a meeting of the Self-Determination parliamentary group, Kurti said all 53 …