Rama unveils six new housing schemes: social housing, subsidised loans and support for families in need
Housing will be one of the key priorities of the government’s “Rilindja 2.0” programme. Prime Minister Edi Rama has presented the new National Housing Programme, which aims to reshape the state’s approach to housing, particularly for young people and families. Rama said the programme follows a year of intensive work …
Government moves to centralise management of confiscated buildings
Parliament is reviewing amendments to the law on confiscated illegal constructions. The changes aim to improve their administration and support their use for social housing and public purposes. The draft law would centralize the process under the Agency for the Administration of Seized and Confiscated Assets (AAPSK). The agency would …
Minister Ibrahimaj: Albania enters a new chapter in housing policy with 2030 national programme
Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said Albania is entering a new chapter in housing policy as she presented the National Housing Programme for Albania 2030. Ibrahimaj said the government has focused on supporting vulnerable groups since 2018. Around 30,000 families have received support through various housing programmes, while around …
LDK leader Abdixhiku meets US Embassy chargé d’affaires over Kosovo’s political deadlock
LDK leader Lumir Abdixhiku met today with Anu Prattipati, chargé d’affaires at the US Embassy in Kosovo, to discuss the country’s political situation. According to an LDK statement, the meeting focused on recent developments in the Assembly and the process of constituting Kosovo’s institutions. Abdixhiku briefed Prattipati on the LDK’s …
American company Argent LNG and Albania sign memorandum of understanding to build LNG terminal
Albania is considering plans to build an LNG terminal on its coast. The facility would receive U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) by ship, store it and convert it back into gas. Pipelines would then carry the gas to the Balkans and Southeast Europe. Part of the supply could also reach …
Albania seeks new film partnerships with US and Canadian filmmakers
Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja said Albania is exploring new opportunities for cooperation in the film industry with artists and filmmakers from the United States and Canada. Gonxhja and Jonid Jorgji, head of the National Center of Cinematography, met with the group to discuss potential areas of collaboration. …
Foreign tourists embrace Shkodër and Albania’s northern landscapes
The streets of Shkodër, along with destinations such as Lake Koman and the Albanian Alps, continue to attract foreign visitors. Many tourists choose to spend several days exploring Albania’s nature and culture. “I come from the United States, and this is my first time in Albania. I really like it …
Rama: Vlora Olive Grove Exports Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Europe and US
“Bregu i Lofatave,” an olive grove in Risili, Vlora, produces premium extra virgin olive oil for domestic and international markets. The farm now exports its products to several European countries and the United States. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video of the olive grove on social media. He highlighted …
Berisha meets Albanian-American community in Texas
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has continued his visit to the United States with a meeting with the Albanian-American community in Texas. The meeting focused on discussions with Albanian-Americans who live and work in the state. Berisha also praised the community for its warm welcome and strong participation. In a …
FM Hoxha praises ATSH; Calls News Agencies the backbone of information
Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, took part in the “The Balkans Meet in Trieste” conference. The Italian news agency ANSA organized the conference during the 34th General Assembly of the Alliance of Balkan News Agencies – Southeast Europe (ABNA-SE). The event brought together senior representatives from …
Housing will be one of the key priorities of the government’s “Rilindja 2.0” programme. Prime Minister Edi Rama has presented the new National Housing Programme, which aims to reshape the state’s approach to housing, particularly for young people and families. Rama said the programme follows a year of intensive work …
Parliament is reviewing amendments to the law on confiscated illegal constructions. The changes aim to improve their administration and support their use for social housing and public purposes. The draft law would centralize the process under the Agency for the Administration of Seized and Confiscated Assets (AAPSK). The agency would …
Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said Albania is entering a new chapter in housing policy as she presented the National Housing Programme for Albania 2030. Ibrahimaj said the government has focused on supporting vulnerable groups since 2018. Around 30,000 families have received support through various housing programmes, while around …
LDK leader Lumir Abdixhiku met today with Anu Prattipati, chargé d’affaires at the US Embassy in Kosovo, to discuss the country’s political situation. According to an LDK statement, the meeting focused on recent developments in the Assembly and the process of constituting Kosovo’s institutions. Abdixhiku briefed Prattipati on the LDK’s …
Albania is considering plans to build an LNG terminal on its coast. The facility would receive U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) by ship, store it and convert it back into gas. Pipelines would then carry the gas to the Balkans and Southeast Europe. Part of the supply could also reach …
Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja said Albania is exploring new opportunities for cooperation in the film industry with artists and filmmakers from the United States and Canada. Gonxhja and Jonid Jorgji, head of the National Center of Cinematography, met with the group to discuss potential areas of collaboration. …
The streets of Shkodër, along with destinations such as Lake Koman and the Albanian Alps, continue to attract foreign visitors. Many tourists choose to spend several days exploring Albania’s nature and culture. “I come from the United States, and this is my first time in Albania. I really like it …
“Bregu i Lofatave,” an olive grove in Risili, Vlora, produces premium extra virgin olive oil for domestic and international markets. The farm now exports its products to several European countries and the United States. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video of the olive grove on social media. He highlighted …
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has continued his visit to the United States with a meeting with the Albanian-American community in Texas. The meeting focused on discussions with Albanian-Americans who live and work in the state. Berisha also praised the community for its warm welcome and strong participation. In a …
Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, took part in the “The Balkans Meet in Trieste” conference. The Italian news agency ANSA organized the conference during the 34th General Assembly of the Alliance of Balkan News Agencies – Southeast Europe (ABNA-SE). The event brought together senior representatives from …