Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu sends letter from prison congratulating Veliaj on court decision
From his prison cell in Silivri, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has sent a letter to Erion Veliaj, congratulating the Tirana mayor on the Constitutional Court’s decision to reinstate his mandate....
From opera to Cravat Day: Tirana welcomes Croatian Cultural Week
Croatian Cultural Week officially opened in Tirana yesterday, 17 November, bringing four days of music, film, philosophy, cultural heritage and public dialogue from 17 to 20 November. All events are...
Albania and Italy hold historic intergovernmental summit, sign 16 cooperation deals
Prime Minister Edi Rama and eleven members of his cabinet were welcomed Thursday with an official ceremony by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Villa Doria Pamphili in Rome, marking...
PM departs for Rome ahead of Albania-Italy intergovernmental summit
Prime Minister Edi Rama will travel to Rome tonight, November 12, for the first-ever Government-to-Government (G2G) meeting between Albania and Italy — a joint cabinet session aimed at deepening bilateral...
Albania wraps up preparations ahead of Andorra clash, all eyes on World Cup qualifiers
Albania’s national team has concluded final preparations ahead of Thursday’s World Cup 2026 qualifier against Andorra, with all players fit and ready for the challenge. Why is this important: The...
Albania to acquire advanced artillery and drones from Israeli firm Elbit Systems
Albania is set to receive a significant boost in its military capabilities through a new arms agreement with Israeli defense company Elbit Systems, which will supply advanced artillery and tactical...
Albania to open final EU negotiation cluster at intergovernmental conference on November 17
Albania will formally open its last remaining negotiation cluster — Resources, Agriculture and Cohesion — during the upcoming seventh intergovernmental conference with the EU, scheduled for November 17, the Danish...
Albania joins Israel Allies Group, signaling bipartisan support for Israel
Albania has become the 64th country in the world to join the Israel Allies Caucus, launching a bipartisan parliamentary group in support of Israel. The group, formally introduced in the...
Bank of Albania marks 100th anniversary with tribute to national currency and central banking legacy
The Bank of Albania is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, marking a century since its founding on September 2, 1925. Initially proposed by Albania’s founding father, Ismail Qemali shortly...
Non-performing loans rise in Albania, signaling strain on households and small businesses
Non-performing loans (NPLs) in Albania have risen, highlighting continued pressure on family finances and small business operations. According to data published by the Bank of Albania, the NPL ratio climbed...