Read the 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: state.gov/reports/2023-c…

Today is Earth Day! Let’s come together to celebrate and protect the incredible planet we call home. This year’s theme is “Planet vs. Plastics” and calls for collective action to reduce plastic pollution by 60% before 2040. Every action we take makes a difference – especially to

Chargé d'Affaires David Wisner and Public Affairs Officer Chad Twitty met with the 11th cohort of the LEAD Albania program, an initiative by the Albanian-American Development Foundation (The AADF). Modeled after the White House Fellows program, LEAD Albania offers talented young

Yesterday, we inaugurated the Kurbin Resilience Center, one of USAID's three centers to which helps vulnerable communities access essential social services. Chargé d'Affaires David Wisner, along with USAID Albania Director Mischere Kawas, joined Minister of Health and Social

🇦🇱 Ambasada e Shteteve të Bashkuara dënon aktet e dhunës gjatë protestës së sotme pranë Bashkisë së Tiranës. E drejta për t’u mbledhur në mënyrë paqësore, për të protestuar dhe për të kërkuar veprim kundër korrupsionit janë të gjitha jetike në çdo demokraci, por nuk ka vend për

'If I've seen something in the past eight months, whether it's in the north of Albania, south of Albania, east, west, what really unites all Albanians is that they want to see justice. They want to see public servants who are committed to what they want and not to what the

Tune in to Voice of America tonight at 18:00 for an exclusive interview with U.S. Chargé d'Affaires David Wisner with journalist Armand Mero. During the interview, Chargé d'Affaires Wisner will discuss the United States support for Albania's justice, defense, and economic

Proud to continue our strong partnership! 🇺🇸🤝🇦🇱
Today USAID/Albania Director Mischere Kawas and Albanian Minister of Finance Ervin Mete took an exciting new step in USAID’s commitment to Albania's path towards Euro-Atlantic integration and EU accession!

🇦🇱 Përshëndesim dënimin nga KLP të sulmeve të drejtpërdrejta dhe të tërthorta kundër SPAK-ut në ditët dhe javët e fundit. Do të vazhdojmë të qëndrojmë në krah të shumicës dërrmuese të qytetarëve shqiptarë që mbështesin institucionet e reja të drejtësisë dhe rolin kyç që ato

The chance of catching a ⚾ at a baseball game is slim, but what are the odds of catching two?

During a cultural excursion to a Kansas City Royals game, #IVLP participant Angelo Haruni from Albania 🇦🇱 caught two baseballs by hand. What an amazing experience - and at his first

The United States condemns Iran’s attack on Israel.  As the President said, our commitment to Israel’s security against threats from Iran is ironclad.

I condemn Iran's attacks in the strongest possible terms and reaffirm America’s ironclad commitment to the security of Israel.

My full statement on Iran’s attacks against Israel:

We are now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. If you are a mid-career professional interested in a U.S. academic and professional experience, the Hubert Humphrey Fellowship is a great choice! Through this prestigious program, fellows

Prosecutors from the Special Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Structure (SPAK) recently participated in a seminar facilitated by the U.S. Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance, and Training (OPDAT). The SPAK team discussed their achievements and strategies

Charge d'Affaires David Wisner spoke with Albanian-American Development Foundation (AADF) Chairperson Michael Granoff this week, discussing the valuable work AADF is doing around Albania to drive development and create jobs. AADF is a trusted partner for the U.S. Embassy on our

Join the Peace Corps #Albania and #Montenegro team as a Medical Assistant!

Are you a nurse or medical professional with documented training? Do you speak #English , #Montenegrin and #Albania n? If you're ready to make a difference and support American Peace Corps Volunteers in

The U.S. Embassy in Tirana sends heartfelt wishes to everyone celebrating Eid al-Fitr today.

Marking the end of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr is a celebration rooted in thankfulness, kindness, and giving, observed through prayer and acts of charity. May peace and health be with all who

Celebrating 15 Years as NATO Allies: Stronger and More United Than Ever. Chargé d’Affaires David Wisner, alongside President Bajram Begaj, Defense Minister Niko Peleshi, Chief of Defense Arben Kingji and the brave men and women of the Albanian armed forces marked the 15th

Yesterday, the United States, Mexico, and Canada experienced a total solar eclipse. Watchers paused what they were doing to witness the special celestial moment, the last one until 2045. Our shared interest in space is a reminder that no matter where live, we are all under the

Are you a local NGO/CSO with a great idea for making positive change in your community? The U.S. Embassy in Tirana is accepting proposals for the Democracy Commission small grants program until April 30, 2024. 💻 Join us on Thursday, April 11, at 10:00 a.m., for an online