Parliament approves law requiring medical students required to work in health system before graduation
Medical students in Albania must now work in the national health system before obtaining their diplomas. The Constitutional Court ruled in July against certain provisions of the law on special...
President Begaj welcomes new ambassadors of Czech Republic and Hungary
President Bajram Begaj accepted the credentials of the new Czech Ambassador Pavel Vacek and Hungarian Ambassador Martina Kasnyik, highlighting the strong bilateral relations between Albania and these nations. What was...
EU forms Advisory Committee to accelerate Western Balkans’ membership bid
The European Commission has launched a Joint Advisory Committee to fast-track EU membership for candidate countries, including Albania. This committee will guide, monitor, and support reforms while engaging civil society...
“Drop of Water”: Albania’s official entry for the 2025 Academy Awards
Albania has officially selected the film “Drop of Water” to represent the country at the 97th Academy Awards in the International Feature Film category. The decision was made by the...
Berisha threatens journalists amid corruption allegations
During a press conference from his home while under house arrest, Sali Berisha threatened journalists reporting on his corruption case, accusing them of being “misused” by SPAK, the Special Prosecution...
Bank of Albania strengthens measures for non-banking institutions
The Bank of Albania has announced significant changes to the regulation on “Operational Risk Management,” aimed at tightening oversight of non-banking financial institutions. The central bank is introducing enhanced measures...
Foreign direct investments in Albania reach €749 million in first half of 2024
Foreign direct investments (FDI) in Albania saw significant growth in the first half of 2024, reaching €749 million, an 8% increase compared to the same period in 2023 and the...
Three winning designs selected for new public administration buildings
Among the 10 architectural studios competing, three have been declared winners by an international jury in a contest to design four buildings that will house public administration institutions. Why is...
Tirana’s International Dance Festival returns with “Swan Lake”
The International Dance Festival of Tirana is back for its third edition from September 20 to October 12, featuring artists and choreographers from around the globe on a platform where...
Former Democratic Party MP Gerti Bogdani passes away at 44
Gerti Bogdani, former MP of the Democratic Party, passed away at the age of 44 due to cardiac arrest. Born on July 7, 1980, in Tirana, Bogdani was a father...