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STATEMENT OF THE MINISTRY FOR EUROPE AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS

The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs condemns the acts of vandalism committed yesterday at the premises of the Apostolic Nunciature in Tirana, including the removal of the flag of the Holy See. Respect for the inviolability and dignity of dipl... • Posted: 14 October 2026

Albania Joins the European Centre for Democratic Resilience, Hoxha from Luxembourg: Another Important Milestone on the Path to EU Membership

Luxembourg – Today, ahead of the 10th Intergovernmental Conference, which will mark the closure of another negotiating chapter with the European Union, Albania took a further step towards closer cooperation with the EU. The Minister for Europe ... • Posted: 13 October 2026

Tirana – Minister Hoxha Receives Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar

The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, received his Israeli counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar, on an official visit to Tirana this morning. The meeting focused on further strengthening bilateral relations betw... • Posted: 12 October 2026

Full Statement by Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha Following His Meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa’ar

Minister Sa’ar, Dear Gideon, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure to welcome you, Minister Sa’ar, to Tirana. Bruhim hab’im le’albania To our recollection, this is the third visit of a Foreign Minister of Israel to Albania. We may ... • Posted: 12 October 2026

Minister Hoxha Responds to Ivica Dačić’s Statement: Kosovo Is an Irreversible Reality

The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, has responded to a statement by Serbian Minister Ivica Dačić, who, during the election campaign, promised his audience that he would “raise their flag again” in Kosovo. In his response, ... • Posted: 11 October 2026

Corridor VIII, Hoxha in Sofia: Albania Has Entered the Implementation Phase, Turning the Vision into Reality

Sofia, Bulgaria – The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, participated in the Conference on Corridor VIII, hosted by Bulgaria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Velislava Petrova, in Sofia. The Sofia Conference follows the Ministeri... • Posted: 8 October 2026

EU Enlargement, Minister Hoxha: Time for Action, Albania Is Doing Its Part

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha participated in the 12th edition of the “Tirana Connectivity Forum”, a platform for discussions on connectivity, regional cooperation and the European future of the Western Balkans. In his addre... • Posted: 6 October 2026

Notice for Albanian Citizens Applying for Employment Visas in the United Arab Emirates

Starting from 20 October 2026, Albanian citizens applying for an employment visa in the United Arab Emirates must submit a certificate of criminal record issued by the competent Albanian authorities. The document must first be legalized by the Minist... • Posted: 5 October 2026