Why is this important

These communications, decrypted by international law enforcement agencies and shared with Albanian authorities, have led to the arrests of dozens of individuals and have shed light on many unsolved crimes in the country. SPAK has filed charges against various people based on this evidence, which has not only illuminated involvement in criminal activities but also revealed connections between crime, politics, and business figures.

Why is this significant

Excessive use of technology, unhealthy diets, and a lack of physical activity have significantly increased obesity among children in Albania. A 2023 study, using data from the global obesity map, shows that 6.7% of children are obese, and according to this trend, by 2035, 37% of the population could be obese. Therefore, initiatives that promote sports activities are crucial in combating this condition and ensuring healthier children and youth.

Why is this significant

Despite a highly successful summer season in 2023, where Albania welcomed 8.5 million tourists from January to August—a huge number for a population of around 2.4 million residents—the season was marred by various issues, including the lack of public beaches. This led the Government to overhaul the management of coastal areas, ensuring better accessibility and organization for visitors.

Why is this significant

With unresolved conflicts still looming between Serbia and Kosovo, as well as in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moscow is aiming to exploit, and further fuel, the ongoing instability to preserve its influence, undermine the EU and NATO, as well as to divert attention from the war in Ukraine, justify its aggression and the annexation in Eastern Ukraine.