Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said that Russia would not attack any other European country, as NATO is the strongest army in the world. At the same time, he noted that Russia is engaged in provocations against EU countries using drones.
On November 4, a "EU enlargement summit" will be held in Brussels with the participation of leaders of candidate countries, including Ukraine. The future of European integration will be discussed live at the event.
In the Albanian Court of Appeals, during a hearing, a suspect opened fire, killing Judge Astrit Kalaja and injuring two people. The tragedy occurred on October 6, 2025, in Tirana during the consideration of a property dispute.
During a meeting with the presidents of France and Azerbaijan, Edi Rama jokingly reacted to Donald Trump's statement about "ending a war" that never actually existed between Albania and Azerbaijan.
Albania was the first in the world to introduce the virtual minister Diella, controlled by AI, to manage public procurement. This will ensure transparency and incorruptibility of tenders.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited Edi Rama to participate in the summit. The head of the Ukrainian state reported on Russian shelling and stressed the need to put pressure on the Russian Federation.
Albanian authorities have blocked TikTok for 12 months to protect young people after the death of a 14-year-old boy. The decision has sparked criticism over restrictions on freedom of speech and possible censorship.
The President of Ukraine discussed military support and cooperation with the Prime Ministers of the Netherlands, Albania, Britain and Greece. Key topics included the delivery of F-16s, security guarantees and joint European initiatives.
President of Ukraine met with Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Dinh at the World Economic Forum. The parties discussed trade development and agreed to increase the supply of agricultural products.
Zelenskyy and Rama signed an agreement in Davos on 10 years of cooperation between the countries. Albania will provide military assistance and support the training of Ukrainian pilots for F-16s.
The Albanian government will block access to TikTok for one year starting in January. The decision was made after a deadly fight between teenagers near a school in Tirana, provoked by a conflict on social media.
An Italian navy ship has delivered 16 migrants to Albania under a new agreement between the countries. This is the first group of refugees to be accommodated in the new reception center in the port of Shenjin.
Luxembourg hosts the second ministerial meeting of the Albanian EU Accession Conference. Negotiations on Cluster 1 “Fundamentals”, which includes 8 key areas and chapters, were opened.
The President of Ukraine discussed the situation at the front and defense needs with the prime ministers of the three countries and the President of Slovenia. Zelenskyy thanked for the solidarity and support of Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression.
Albanian police dispersed opposition protesters with tear gas.
Opposition protesters in Albania threw Molotov cocktails at the government building and city hall, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama over corruption charges and the release of opposition leader Sali Berisha from house arrest.
Zelensky discussed with Chilean President Boris the situation in the Kharkiv region, where Russia is trying to expand its invasion, and Borich confirmed his participation in the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland.
Albania will be represented at the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland, which was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama.
Annalena Berbock was awarded the Order of Yaroslav the wise, third class, which the president of Ukraine awarded her at the end of last year by decree.
Pinchas Goldschmidt, president of the Conference of European Rabbis and former chief rabbi of moscow, will receive the Charlemagne International Prize for his outstanding contribution to the unification of Europe and his commitment to interreligious exchange.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects French President Macron to present details of new ideas to strengthen Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked international partners for their support and said that Albania was ready to join the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama emphasized the importance of maintaining a clear pro-Ukrainian position and continuing to provide weapons to Ukraine, noting that the loss of clarity threatens to enter a phase of darkness, and that stopping the supply of weapons would be cynical and absurd.
Zelenskyy warned that if russia survives its aggression against Ukraine and Putin remains in power, Moscow will try to destabilize other countries, such as the Baltic states and Moldova.
Zelenskiy announces agreements to strengthen Ukrainian artillery after the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama criticized those in Europe who claim that stopping arms supplies to Ukraine will bring peace, calling this viewpoint cynical and absurd.
A Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit marking the two-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine has begun in Tirana, Albania, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the Albanian prime minister for his support.
President Zelenskyy signed a Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation with the Prime Minister of Albania, and the parties discussed Ukraine's defense needs and possible joint arms production.
Zelenskiy meets with Albanian Prime Minister Rama in Tirana.
President Zelenskyy visited Albania to participate in the Summit in Support of Ukraine and meet with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama to sign agreements between the two countries.
