News
Europe pledges additional support for quake-hit Albania
The European Union 's head for crisis management on Thursday visited Albania to assess damages and reconstruction needs after last week's …
POLITICS
US Embassy to Kosovo: Incendiary rhetoric and historical revisionism are unacceptable
The US Embassy to Kosovo has reacted following the recent incendiary rhetoric with regards to the events taken place in 1999. This embassy has …
Democrats accuse government of concealing the truth about the death of 24 people in Thumanë
Democratic Party general secretary, Gazment Bardhi accuses the government of concealing the truth about the death of 24 people in the two …
Albania takes over OSCE’s chairmanship, Rama: This is a historic moment
From Bratislava, Slovakia, PM Edi Rama said that it was an honour and a great responsibility for his country to take over OSCE's chairmanship for …
Former PM launches strong accusations against govt
Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha says the victims caused by the earthquake in Thumana and some others in Durrës must be investigated as a …
SOCIETY
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 …
Councilman Gjonaj helps raise $20K for Albanian earthquake relief
Source: Bronx Times After Albania was rocked by a devastating earthquake this week, a local councilman is looking to his fellow New Yorkers to …
Erdogan determined for the construction of 500 homes in Albania
Turkish president, Recep Tayiip Erdogan promised today that 500 homes will be built within a year for those whose homes were destroyed after the …
Prime Minister Rama calls on Turkish people to help Albania
Prime Minister Edi Rama has called on Turkish people to help Albania in facing the difficult situation caused by the strong earthquake that hit …
TOURISM
16 New Grants for Tourism Development and Promotion in Western Balkans Awarded by RCC, EU
“Today, with presenting the results of the completed 12 and awarding 16 new grants for the tourism development and promotion in the Western …
Why Albania is the unlikely European gem you should holiday to
Source: News Hub Albania is about as close to a perfect summer holiday destination as you can get in Europe. Before you protest, be assured …
Ferry Boat to Start Tour Service in Ohrid Lake
A ferry line is expected to operate guided tours in Ohrid Lake from Pogradec to Lin, Tushemisht, Struga, and Ohrid Old Town. The new cruise line …
Albania, an exciting place to visit
Source: thetravellingtom.com Albania is a beautiful country that is becoming more and more popular as a tourist destination. Beautiful …
ECONOMY
Konfindustria urges govt to assist businesses in quake-hit areas
Konfindustria has urged the government to assist businesses in the area of Durres, which were hit by the November 26 earthquake. Data suggest …
Bank of Albania organises 13th SEE Economic Research Workshop
On 5-6 December 2019, the Bank of Albania organized the 13th SEE Economic Research Workshop. For the past 13 years, this workshop has served as a …
Opposition has a plan to stop the crisis, democrat leader says
Chairman of the Democratic Party, Lulzim Basha had a meeting today with IMF’s mission chief, Jan Kees Martijn. After the meeting, the …
Rama says economic trend remains positive
During the presentation of the government's program for the next two years, PM Edi Rama declared that although "this was a difficult year which …
CULTURE
Albania: Release date of Festivali i Këngës 58 entries confirmed
It has been confirmed by RTSH that we will be getting the 20 entries of Festivali i Kenges 58 on Monday (9th December)! Last year, the songs were all …
Tirana Book Expo opens today
The 22nd edition of the Tirana Book Expo, which is considered as one of the most important cultural events of the year, will open …
Beijing dance academy executes performance in Albania
Beijing Dance Academy troupe performed in Albania's capital Tirana by on Thursday, bringing Chinese classical and traditional dances to the local …
Why Ismail Kadare was my accidental peacemaker
Source: Financial Times By Nilanjana Roy Among the pavement stalls in Delhi’s Sunday book bazaar, one bookseller was a genius at sorting …
HISTORY
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 …
How a petite Australian sheep farmer’s daughter married a giant gun-toting European king to become ‘Queen of Albania’
Source: Daily Mail Crown Princess Mary of Denmark may be set to become the first Australian-born queen but a grazier's daughter from rural New South …