Elisa Spiropali meets Marco Rubio: Strategic alliance to deepen
Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Elisa Spiropali, attended the Transatlantic Dinner in New York on Wednesday evening, at the invitation of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Context:...
Government unveils 2025–2029 debt management strategy
The Albanian government has put forward for public consultation a new Debt Management Strategy for the 2025–2029 period. At the end of 2024, public debt stood at 1.365 trillion ALL,...
Edi Rama new cabinet holds first meeting, approves dismissal of Erion Veliaj
At its first meeting, the Rama 4 cabinet unanimously voted to approve the dismissal of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj. Why is this important: The decision was introduced outside the official...
Verdi’s La Traviata premieres at National Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Tirana
The National Theatre of Opera and Ballet (TKOBAP) in Tirana will host the premiere of Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless opera La Traviata tomorrow evening, presented in a spectacular new production directed by the...
Archaeologists discover 3rd century BC city walls in Amantia
Archaeological excavations in Amantia Archaeological Park near Vlora have uncovered the fortification wall of the city’s lower settlement, believed to have been built in the 3rd century BC and destroyed...
Rama launches de facto campaign for Tirana partial elections
Prime Minister Edi Rama has moved quickly after the Tirana Municipal Council voted to dismiss Mayor Erion Veliaj, saying too much time had already been lost leaving the capital “without...
Socialists and Democrats vote to dismiss Erion Veliaj as Mayor of Tirana
The Tirana Municipal Council voted to dismiss Mayor Erion Veliaj from office, with both the Socialist Party (SP) and the Democratic Party (DP) aligning on the decision. Veliaj has been...
Diella sparks international interest as Rama promotes Albania at Vienna Forum
Diella, Albania’s newly introduced virtual minister for artificial intelligence, continues to dominate political debate at home and attract growing attention abroad. The subject was among the very first questions posed...
Democratic MP Albana Vokshi faces anonymous corruption allegations filed with SPAK
Democratic Party MP Albana Vokshi has been reported to the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) for alleged corruption and money laundering in early September, in a case that mirrors the...
Chinese Cultural Week in Albania: from art to cuisine
Tirana and Elbasan are hosting Chinese Cultural Week from 22 to 26 September, offering a rich program of exhibitions, concerts, performances, and culinary experiences that showcase the depth of Chinese...