Albanian negotiating team to meet European Commission in Brussels this fall for second IGC

Albania’s Negotiating Team is expected to meet with the European Commission in Brussels for the second intergovernmental conference (IGC) this fall. The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani,...

Albania to establish Jewish Museum in Vlora to honor WWII heroes

The stories of Albanians who saved Jewish lives during the dark years of the Holocaust will soon have a dedicated place of remembrance with the establishment of the Albanian Jewish...

Albanian U-21 national team to face Switzerland in Euro 2025 qualifiers

The Albanian U-21 national football team is gearing up for a crucial match against Switzerland U-21 on September 6, 2024. This fixture is a significant part of the qualifying campaign...

Albanian government revises 2024 budget, increases revenue projections by 27 billion ALL

The Albanian government has undertaken a significant revision of the 2024 state budget, marking the second adjustment within the year. This revision reflects a notable increase in expected revenues, now...

President Begaj urges unconditional support for Kosovo in Albanian diplomatic missions

President Bajram Begaj has called on all Albanian diplomats to prioritize unconditional support for Kosovo in their diplomatic agendas abroad.  Why is this important Kosovo declared its independence in February...

Tirana International Airport advises passengers to arrive early amidst record-breaking summer 

Tirana International Airport (TIA) has issued a recommendation for passengers to arrive at least three hours before their flight due to the high volume of travelers this summer season. This...

Ancient settlement at Lin reveals early spread of agriculture in Europe

The ancient settlement of Lin, located near the town of Pogradec on the shores of Lake Ohrid, has emerged as a crucial archaeological site shedding light on the spread of...

Why should we tolerate Tanja Fajon’s insult?

When I heard that the Slovenian politician, Tanja Fajon came to Tirana and said that Albania could join the EU by 2030, I realized that even this date is impossible...

Annual Bektashi Pilgrimage to Tomorr Mountain draws thousands in celebration

On Sunday, Bektashi believers concluded their annual pilgrimage to the summit of Tomorr Mountain. For five days, pilgrims gathered at the most sacred sanctuary in the Bektashi faith, the Kulmak...

Diplomats gather in Tirana to discuss future of Albanian diplomacy and EU Integration

The Conference of Ambassadors started today in Tirana. Over the next three days, Albanian diplomat, ambassadors and honorary consuls will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Albanian diplomacy, including strategies...