German firm withdraws from Albanian airport project over environmental concerns
German company Flughafen München GmbH (FMG) and its subsidiary Munich Airport International have officially withdrawn from their role as consultants in the construction and operation of Vlora International Airport, a...
Albania forced to reopen bidding to restore notorious former communist-era prison
Albania’s effort to turn a former communist-era political prison into a national site of memory has hit another roadblock. For the fourth time, the National Institute of Cultural Heritage (IKTK)...
Tirana to host European Political Community Summit on May 16
Albania’s capital will host the 6th meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) on May 16, bringing together the heads of state or government from 44 European countries. This is...
Albania and Italy launch joint naval defense venture at Port of Durrës
State-owned Albanian defense company KAYO and Italian shipbuilding giant Fincantieri have signed an agreement to create a joint venture focused on naval military production. The deal was formalized at the...
Election campaign officially kicks off April 11, parties finalize opening rally plans
The official start date of the electoral campaign for Albania’s May 11 parliamentary elections has been confirmed as Thursday, April 11, but major political parties are setting their own timelines...
Edi Rama awarded Israel’s top civilian honor for support of Jewish people and fight against antisemitism
Israeli President Isaac Herzog awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor to Prime Minister Edi Rama during a special ceremony at the Presidential Residence in Jerusalem. Rama was joined by his...
Tirana’s Mosaic restored: blending ancient history with innovation
Tirana’s Mosaic, one of Albania’s most important archaeological treasures, has been fully restored and transformed into a major tourist attraction and educational center for the capital. This unique site, which...
Albania to ease work visa rules for foreign nationals amid labor shortages
The Albanian government is preparing legal changes to simplify procedures for bringing foreign workers into the country, particularly from third countries that do not enjoy free movement within the EU....
Return of U.S. justice experts signals continued support for SPAK under Trump administration
The recent return of OPDAT legal experts to Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) and FBI advisers to the National Bureau of Investigation (BKH) confirms that the U.S. remains committed to...
Edi Rama rejects opposition claims of electoral program plagiarism, says opposition platform is a “farce”
Prime Minister Edi Rama has dismissed accusations from the opposition that the Socialist Party copied their program, calling the claim “ridiculous” and reaffirming that key pledges, including the increase of...