Why is this important: Massive cash use in goods and service payments makes it difficult for tax authorities to track money flow, opening doors to fiscal evasion and weakening financial transparency.

Why is this important: The case has raised serious concerns about the presence of radical elements and potential threats to public safety. Authorities believe the two suspects may have been preparing a terrorist act and were supported logistically by a third man, who remains at large.

Why is this important: The new legislation strengthens the current legal framework, aligning it with EU standards. It provides clear safeguards for employees against retaliation, including dismissal, demotion, pay cuts, or workplace harassment. The focus on procurement—highlighted as a sector with elevated corruption risk—comes amid ongoing efforts to increase transparency in the use of public and EU resources.

Why is this important: The move comes in response to growing concern over transparency, particularly after investigative journalists Marin Mema and Artan Hoxha were recently declared persona non grata by Greek authorities. Bido argues that the lack of official information has caused confusion and insecurity among Albanians who regularly travel to Greece for work, family visits, or other lawful reasons.

Why is this important: The rapid price increase highlights deepening imbalances between housing demand and supply, with new construction entering the market more slowly while buyer interest remains strong.

Why is this important: If approved, Keta would take over permanent leadership of the BKH, a key institution supporting SPAK in the fight against corruption and organized crime. The nomination marks the culmination of a competitive selection that involved physical, logic, and integrity assessments.

Why is this important: The ban triggered political reactions in Albania, with a member of the ruling Socialist Party calling the move incompatible with European democratic values.

Why is this important: The action plan is part of Athens’ push to reset bilateral relations following Edi Rama’s re-election and his renewed pledge to bring Albania into the EU by 2030. It also comes ahead of Greece’s EU Council Presidency in 2027, during which Albania hopes to complete its membership negotiations.

Why is this important: The appointment marks a significant symbolic victory for Berisha on the international stage, while the resolution approved by CDI delivers some of the strongest criticism to date from a global political body regarding Albania’s democratic backsliding, governance, and elections.