News
Coronavirus update: Number of new infections falling
In its daily coronavirus briefing, the Ministry of Health announced that out of 200 people suspected of being infected by COVID-19, the …
POLITICS
Finally, some good news: Albania and North Macedonia on the road to EU membership
Recently, the members of the European Council agreed to open negotiations on EU membership with North Macedonia and Albania. However, after …
Democrat leader thanks US Embassy for assisting Albania in the fight against COVID-19
Leader of the Democratic Party, Lulzim Basha thanked the US Embassy for the support that the United States has given to Albania in the fight …
US ambassador urges political class to be united in the fight against COVID-19
US Ambassador to Albania, Yuri Kim posted a message on social media praising the level of collaboration between President Ilir Meta, Prime …
COVID-19:Democrats reiterate their calls for massive testing
The leader of the Democratic Party, Lulzim Basha has reacted today about the coronavirus situation in the country. The democrat leader has …
SOCIETY
COVID-19: Health minister praises doctors and nurses
Minister of Health and Social Protection, Ogerta Manastirliu, praised all health care workers who are in the front line of the fight against …
COVID-19: President urges co-operation to overcome crisis
President Ilir Meta was in the northern city of Lezha today to meet with the prefect, Gjok Jaku and to discuss the way institutions in this …
Coronavirus update: Number of new infections falling
In its daily coronavirus briefing, the Ministry of Health announced that out of 200 people suspected of being infected by COVID-19, the number of …
COVID-19: Mayor of Shkodra says govt is not doing enough for this city
While the northern city of Shkodra has recently recorded a rapid increase in the number of coronavirus cases, mayor of this city, Voltana Ademi has …
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
FDI into Albania rises 5.7% in 2019
Source: SeeNews The inflow of foreign direct investments (FDI) in Albania increased by 5.7% year-on-year to 1.08 billion euro ($1.2 billion) …
Albania sells 100 mln euro of 2-year bonds at 1.96% yield
Source: SeeNews Albania's finance ministry has sold 100 million euro ($108.7 million) worth of two-year bonds at an auction held on April …
Textile industry is ready to adapt to new conditions
Representatives of the textile industry in the country have addressed a letter to the Minister for Reconstruction, Arben Ahmetaj. The textile …
Albania’s Anchovy Trade Booms During Pandemic
While the coronavirus pandemic and resulting lockdowns across Europe have been devastating for many businesses, Albania's anchovy industry is …
CULTURE
Prominent artist and comedian dies aged 80
Prominent comedian and artist Gëzim Kruja has passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 80. He recently suffered from a serious illness and …
New Noise: Introducing Lubiana, the Albania-born, London-based singer songwriter
Source: Wonderland Magazine Destiny’s Child hip-shaking in metallic co-ords. Whitney Houston belting out ballads. The historical importance of …
Eurosong postponed
The European Music Festival which was scheduled to be held in Rotterdam, The Netherlands from May 12th to 16th, has been cancelled. The …
La Traviata’s Rame Lahaj: ‘I never thought I’d become a singer, the focus was on surviving war’
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald I was born in Istog, Kosovo. My mother, Hale, had eight children, but my fifth sister died as a child. I …
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 29th anniversary since the overthrow of 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 …