Albania is set to establish a sovereign spiritual state in Tirana for the Bektashi Order, an Islamic Sufi sect, in a move aimed at promoting religious tolerance, Prime Minister Edi Rama announced on January 25.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama denied a report by Israeli media claiming that his government had discussed with the US administration the possibility of accepting up to 100,000 Palestinians from Gaza.

If created, the enclave for the Islamic Sufi order would be one of the world's smallest states. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Remaining 44 migrants being held at Albania’s Gjader facility, where their asylum applications to be processed - Anadolu Ajansı

Tuesday's boat was the first to arrive in Albania following a monthslong pause. The European Court of Justice is set to review the scheme in February.

He had in December 2024 announced a year-long ban on the social media platform. Read more at straitstimes.com.

What made the gift even more special was that the lightweight scarf was designed by an Italian designer who had relocated to Albania, showcasing the strong cultural ties between the two nations.

Sundor, a subsidiary of El Al, has announced the launch of a new flight route to Albania, set to begin in spring. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama tweeted about it on his X account.

Dozens of migrants arrived in Albania early on Tuesday, days after Italy resumed the transfer of asylum seekers to its maritime neighbour in a controversial programme that is under judicial review.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, who in December announced a year-long ban on TikTok, said this week he had held "open and constructive" talks with the social media platform.

Albania will create a sovereign Muslim state in Tirana for the Bektashi religious order, along the lines of the Vatican in Rome, to preserve and promote religious tolerance, Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Saturday.

SHNGJIN: Dozens of migrants arrived in Albania on Tuesday, days after Italy resumed the transfer of asylum seekers