News
Kosovo’s former PM criticizes decision to lift tax on Serbian imports
Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti on Thursday declared that the government of this country will decide next week to remove tariffs …
POLITICS
Electoral reform/Sides agree on numerous aspects
The Socialist Party representative at the Political Council for the electoral reform, Damian Gjiknuri said after today's meeting of the council …
US envoy urges Kosovo to drop tariffs completely
The US envoy for the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, Richard Grenell has reacted following the announcement made by Kosovo's PM, Albin Kurti …
EU welcomes Kosovo’s decision to scrap tax
The European Union has welcomed the decision announced by Kosovo's PM, Albin Kurti to lift the tax on raw materials coming from Serbia and Bosnia …
Kosovo’s former PM criticizes decision to lift tax on Serbian imports
Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti on Thursday declared that the government of this country will decide next week to remove tariffs on raw …
SOCIETY
Attorney General reacts following arrest of journalist
Attorney General, Olsian Çela has reacted today following the arrest of journalist and publisher, Henri Çili, considering it to be the outcome …
Police arrest prominent analyst
Police have arrested today prominent analyst, professor and publisher, Henri Çili. Çili was arrested in the early hours of the morning on …
The Ministry of Defense signs a $ 750,000 deal with US Naval Surveillance Company
The Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with the US company Lockheed Martin to provide the Integrated Sea Space Surveillance System. The …
Oilmen end hunger strike after company agrees to pay their salaries
After ten days on hunger strike due to salaries which hadn't been paid in the past five months, oilmen working for the Balshi oil based company …
TOURISM
Number of tourists up at the start of the year
2020 has marked a good start for tourism in Albania. The number of Albanian and foreign nationals who entered the Albanian territory in January …
Water sports to turn Drin River into an attraction
Turning the Drin River into a tourist attraction by organizing water sports is the latest initiative of Lezha municipality, which has …
EU, projects and programs to boost tourism in Albania
Albanian minister of Tourism and Environment, Blendi Klosi is in Brussels to make an introduction of the “Tourism in Albania” program, which …
Albania Has A Week Long Beach Festival And You Have To Go
If you don’t have summer plans yet I would suggest putting Albania on your wish list. On top of being a beautiful country the boarders …
ECONOMY
Number of flights up in January
The introduction of several low-cost airlines has brought an increase in the number of flights to and from the only international airport the …
Govt sets new criteria for the production of wine
The Albanian government is determined to support the industry of the production of wine by setting new criteria which minimize abuses in this …
Low-cost direct flights from Tirana to Riyadh start on May 19
Direct flights will start on May 19 from Tirana to Riyadh. The low-cost company "Flynas" has announced the launch of direct Tirana - Riyadh …
Infrastructural projects act as instrument of development and economic integration, says finance minister
Minister of Economy and Finance, Anila Denaj is attending the EBRD Investment Summit 2020 which is being hosted in London and which is discussing …
CULTURE
Ismail Kadare and Ben Blushi at the Leipzig Book Fair
Contemporary Albanian literature will be presented through Ismail Kadare and Ben Blushi at the Book Fair in Leipzig, Germany, to be held from …
Albanian director snatches important award at London Film Festival!
Source: Anabel Magazine Pluton Vasi, the director of the film "Internationals" has managed to grab the "Best Director" award at London …
Poll results: Albania’s Arilena Ara is still your favourite Eurovision 2020 act so far
It’s over a month since she became Albania’s choice for Rotterdam. But Arilena Ara with “Shaj” remains your favourite Eurovision 2020 act …
Albanian music icon dies aged 87
The Albanian music icon, Nexhmije Pagarusha has died at the age of 87. Pagarusha was a popular vocalist, musician and actress from Kosovo, often …
HISTORY
The Promise: Why Albanians Saved So Many Jews During World War II
Source: Radio Free Europe While millions of Jews were being exterminated across Europe during World War II, many Jewish families found refuge and …
Albania marks 29 years from the day of overthrowing communist dictatorship
December 8th marks the 29th anniversary of the Student Movement of the 1990s, which overthrew the communist dictatorship and established the …
New exhibition tells stories of unsung Albanian Muslim heroes who saved lives in the Holocaust
INCREDIBLE stories of the bravery and compassion shown by Albanian Muslims during the darkest days of the Second World War were brought to life as …
FRANCE 24/ Albania: A legacy of dictatorship
For almost 50 years, Albania was so hermetically sealed under the Communist dictatorship of Enver Hoxha that it was named the “little North …