Albania welcomes joint Albanian list in Presheva Valley for Serbia elections
Albania’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs welcomed the agreement among Albanian political parties and entities in the Presheva Valley to run on a joint list in Serbia’s October 25, 2026 parliamentary elections. The ministry congratulated the Albanian political actors in the Presheva Valley for what it described as responsibility, …
Saint Quiricus and Julitta Monastery in Dropull, Gjirokastër Region, undergoes restoration
The Saint Quiricus and Julitta Monastery in Dhuvjan, Dropull, Gjirokastër Region, is undergoing restoration with support from the World Monuments Fund. Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja inspected the current phase of the project. The project also includes trail signs linking the area’s monuments. Gonxhja said the work will …
Irish referees appointed for Finland-Albania match
UEFA has appointed an Irish refereeing team for Saturday’s Finland-Albania match. Rob Hennessy will serve as the referee. The 35-year-old Hennessy has held international status since 2017. In addition to officiating matches in the Irish league, he has refereed two UEFA Conference League games this season. Saturday’s match will be …
United States State Department congratulates Albania on Artemis Accords signing
The United States State Department congratulated Albania on joining the Artemis Accords for the peaceful exploration and use of space, according to state.gov. Albania became the 73rd country to sign the accords, confirming its commitment to the peaceful exploration and use of space. Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha signed the accords …
Foreign Minister Hoxha-US Ambassador Wendt meeting: US Embassy highlights 100-year partnership
Foreign Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met US Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt in the context of more than 100 years of relations between Albania and the United States. In a social media post, the US Embassy described the meeting as an opportunity to assess the partnership …
Albania to see clear weather on Thursday, temperatures up to 28°C
Albania will experience stable atmospheric conditions on Thursday, with mostly clear weather across the country. According to the Military Meteorological Service, winds will blow from the northeast to northwest at an average speed of 7 m/s. Along the coast, in valleys and mountainous areas, winds may occasionally reach 16 m/s. …
Von der Leyen: Further Reforms Needed Across All Open Chapters
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today called on Albania to maintain its focus on reforms. She stressed that the European integration process still requires further work. At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama, von der Leyen said Albania must continue reforms across all open negotiation …
Rama: Transparency Dashboard to Publish All Zvërnec Project Information
Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that the Transparency Dashboard will publish all information about the Zvërnec investment project in the coming days. At a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Rama also provided an update on the project. He said the government now awaits …
Von der Leyen: Albania Making Strong Progress on Growth Plan, More Than 80% of Reforms Completed
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised Albania’s progress under the Western Balkans Growth Plan. She said Albania has completed more than 80% of the planned reforms and has received more than €213 million in EU funds. At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama, von der …
Von der Leyen: EC to Present Enlargement Policy Review Next Week
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said EU enlargement works in both directions. She stressed that candidate countries must prepare for membership, while the EU must also prepare to welcome new members. At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama, von der Leyen said the European Commission …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that the “Flamingo Mirror” platform recorded more than 127,000 searches within its first 24 hours online. He described the platform as marking a new era of transparency. In a social media post, Rama said that “Flamingo Mirror” recorded 3,397 page searches during its first …
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja said today that growing interest from international brands in Albania highlights the country’s tourism potential and investor confidence in the sector’s continued development. Gonxhja referred to the “Future Hospitality Forum,” which took place in Tirana several days ago. He said Albania has …
A delegation from the Albanian Customs Administration, led by Director General Besmir Beja, held its first coordination meeting in Brussels with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD). The meeting focused on implementing the European Union’s digital customs systems and achieving full interoperability with the EU’s …
Albanian emigrants from different parts of Germany gathered outside the German Parliament in Berlin on Sunday for a protest under the slogan “Not in My Name.” The rally was organized to express opposition to the guilty verdicts handed down by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers against former leaders of the Kosovo …
Parliament will hold a series of parliamentary committee meetings on October 5, ahead of the plenary session scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. At the center of attention is the draft law “On the Administrative-Territorial Division of Local Government Units in the Republic of Albania,” which will be discussed and …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Sunday that more than 127,000 searches were recorded within 24 hours of the launch of the “Flamingo Mirror” platform, which he described as marking a new era of transparency. In a Facebook post, Rama said that in its first 24 hours, “Flamingo Mirror” recorded …
The parliamentary group of the Vetëvendosje Movement (LVV) submitted a request on Sunday for the Kosovo Assembly to hold a plenary session on Monday at 9:00 a.m. The requested session is also expected to consider amendments to the Law on the Specialist Chambers, commonly known as the Law on the …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced the creation of a National Council for children with disabilities, aimed at introducing a new approach to relations between institutions, children and their families. The announcement was made during the “Flasim” podcast, where part of the discussion focused on support for children on the …
A fire broke out today in the Zall-Herr area, within the Municipality of Tirana. According to reports, the flames do not pose a threat to homes, as there are no residential buildings near the site of the fire. Six fire engines and 25 firefighters have been deployed to contain and …
Albania’s insurance market continues to expand. In the first eight months of the year, insurance companies collected around ALL 18.3 billion in gross written premiums. According to data from the Albanian Financial Supervisory Authority (AFSA), this represents an increase of 2.4% compared with the same period last year. The increase …