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26/11/2021

Ambassador Stefano Palumbo joins the reception on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Albania and the Holy See

Ambassador Stefano Palumbo had the pleasure of joining the reception organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Albania to the Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta.

12/11/2021

GRAND MAGISTRY ANNOUNCES DEATH OF THE 79TH GRAND MASTER FRA’ MATTHEW FESTING

With profound regret the Grand Magistry announces the death of Fra’ Matthew Festing, 79th Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, who has died today in Malta at 71. He served as Grand Master until January 2017.

24/10/2021

Order of Malta in Albania supporting Afghani evacuees

In coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Albanian organisation of the Order of Malta has been actively involved in supporting refugees from Afghanistan since last August, when – after two decades – the US troops left the country.

28/06/2021

Ambassador Stefano Palumbo hosts the annual reception on the occasion of the Solemnity of St. John the Baptist

On June 28, the Ambassador of the Sovereign order of Malta to the Republic of Albania, H.E Stefano Palumbo, and his wife Valerié hosted the annual reception on the occasion of the Solemnity of St. John the Baptist, Patron Saint of the Sovereign Order of Malta.

10/02/2021

“Mother Teresa” Award for the 25 years of activity of the Albanian volunteers of the Order of Malta

On its 25th anniversary, Malteser Albania has received the “Mother Teresa” decoration for its humanitarian activities in favour of the weakest social groups from the President of the Republic of Albania, Ilir Meta.

28/04/2020

GRAND MAGISTRY ANNOUNCES DEATH OF H.M.E.H. GRAND MASTER FRA’ GIACOMO DALLA TORRE DEL TEMPIO DI SANGUINETTO

With profound regret the Grand Magistry announces the death of His Most Eminent Highness the Prince and 80th Grand Master Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto, which took place in Rome on 29 April following an incurable disease diagnosed a few months ago.

11/02/2020

Ambassador Palumbo meets Bektashi World Leader

On 11 February, Ambassador Palumbo was received in an official meeting by the Bektashi World Leader His Grace Haxhi Dede Edmond Brahimaj.

01/12/2019

CISOM meets Port of Durrës

At the request of Ambassador Palumbo , the CISOM team composed by Alberto Clerici and Alessandro Martini, participated in the meetings held in the offices of the Port of Durres to explore possible collaborations between CISOM, the Albanian Organization of the Order of Malta and the Port. 

29/11/2019

Albania Earthquake: Order of Malta on site to assist

While the death toll following the devastating earthquake that struck Albania last Tuesday continues to rise, the Order of Malta’s Albanian relief corps is on site to assist the hundreds of displaced persons.