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Only via Dialogue and Once It Has Fulfilled Its Commitments Can North Macedonia Begin Negotiations, Says Parliament Chair Kiselova
"We hope that our neighbors in the Republic of North Macedonia will see that when there is dialogue and when commitments between the European Union and the country in question are fulfilled, negotiations can be greatly accelerated, as is the case...

VOTE: Who will be the MVP of the FIBA U16 EuroBasket 2025, Division C?
SHKODER (Albania) - The lineup of potential candidates looking to take MVP honors at the FIBA U16 EuroBasket 2025, Division C is beginning to take shape as the competition in Albania is heading into the final stretch. The poll below is your chance...

GOCAT Gallery Draws Attention from Italy’s Leading Arts Media
The Gallery of Contemporary Art Tirana (GOCAT) has captured the attention of Italy’s largest cultural media outlet, Artribune. The prestigious publication—Italy’s most followed source for all things art and culture—highlighted the gallery’s latest...

Armenian referees to officiate UEFA Conference League matches
Home | All news | Sport | Armenian referees to officiate UEFA Conference League matches SportTop Armenian referees will officiate matches in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League taking place today, on July 10. KF Vllaznia...

Albanian royal Prince Leka looks fully loved-up with his new girlfriend, Blerta Celibashi
Blerta is a photographer based in Tirana – where the Prince also lives – who boasts over 10,000 Instagram followers and describes herself as working in ‘the art of visual storytelling’. Judging by her social media account, she usually photographs...

Stronger Ties with Israel in Energy, Cybersecurity
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku, hosted in an official meeting an Israeli delegation led by the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Eli Cohen, as part of a two-day visit to Tirana. During the...

European Parliament calls for reforms and action on foreign interference in Western Balkans
The European Parliament adopted three country reports on July 9, stressing the urgent need for reforms in Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina and North Macedonia, while also calling for effective use of the EU’s Growth Plan and stronger resistance to...

GFA President engages Albanian and Kosovo counterparts on VAR, medical infrastructure and stadium collaboration
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has held strategic talks with the presidents of the Albanian and Kosovo football federations during a working visit to Tirana, Albania. The discussions, held on July 1, 2025, with...

It happened today – this day in history – July 10
48BC: Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey near the city of Dyrrachium (in what is now Albania). 138: Death of Roman emperor Hadrian aged 62. 988: The city of Dublin is founded on the banks of the River Liffey. 1040: Lady...

Albanian offshore investment surges fourfold in seven years
TIRANA, July 4 - Albanian capital is flowing abroad — rising from €393 million in 2017 to €1.57 billion in 2024, per Vienna Institute data. Major companies are expanding into Kosovo, North Macedonia and beyond, with telecoms, construction, banking...

Hero captain presumed dead after saving tourists
Authorities continue search operations in northern Albania after a tourist boat captain disappeared in Lake Shkoder while rescuing two tourists. The 51‑year‑old man, Arben Alamani, is presumed dead after helping the passengers reach safety during...

Non-Performing Loan Rate Drops: Only 3% of Individuals Behind on Payments
According to data from the Bank of Albania, 97% of loans taken by individuals are being repaid on time, confirming that only a very small portion of borrowers are facing difficulties with installment payments. The rate of non-performing loans...

Wildfire Situation in the Country: Ministry of Defense Reports 9 Fire Outbreaks in 24 Hours
The Ministry of Defense has reported that 9 fire outbreaks were recorded in the past 24 hours across five municipalities: Tirana, Durrës, Kavaja, Lezhë, and Berat. According to the Ministry, all fires were successfully extinguished without causing...

A Unique Summer Season Full of Rhythm and Rewards for Credins bank Clients!
Albania today is not just a beautiful tourist destination, it is increasingly recognized on international travel maps for the vibrant European energy of its cities. Its artistic, cultural, historical, and social traditions have evolved with a...
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Rescued bear cub settles into new life in Pristina sanctuary
A young male brown bear cub rescued from Albania has been settling into its new life at a wildlife sanctuary in Kosovo. A worker at the Four Paws Bear Sanctuary in Pristina said the cub, named Dori, was rescued after being illegally put up for...

BoA Cuts Policy Rate to 2.5%, as Inflation Eases
Albania's central bank said it has decided to slash its benchmark interest rate to 2.50%, from 2.75 %, as inflation has eased and economic growth has continued steadily. Bank of Albania's supervisory council also decided to cut the overnight...

Latvia Rolls Out Red Carpet For Albanian FM For Bilateral Talks
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 9. Today, Latvia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, hosts Albania's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, on a working visit to Riga, Trend reports. During the diplomatic...

Crop prices rise sharply, livestock steady in 2024
TIRANA, July 3 — Agricultural prices in Albania rose by 4.8% in 2024 compared to the previous year, driven mainly by higher costs in crop production, official data show. The index for plant-based products increased by 9.1%, reflecting stronger...

UN Human Rights Council Extends LGBTQ Rights Expert’s Mandate
The U.N. Human Rights Council on July 7 extended the mandate of the United Nations’ independent LGBTQ rights expert for another three years. The resolution passed with 29 countries (Albania, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia,...

European Commission publishes annual rule of law report
The European Commission has published its sixth annual rule of law report, examining rule of law developments in all member states. For a second year, the report does not just cover the EU’s 27 member states but also includes chapters dedicated to...