Albania leads Europe in tourism growth, says PM Edi Rama
Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared on social media that Albania is leading Europe in tourism growth according to the World Tourism Organization’s Barometer. From January to July 2024, Albania ranked...
Albania approves legislation for creation of Reserve Force to strengthen national security and NATO commitments
Albania’s Defense Minister Pirro Vengu announced today the approval of legislation for the creation of a Reserve Force, marking a significant step in bolstering the country’s security and defense capabilities. The...
Emergency stabilization project underway at Lezha castle
The Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage Shkodra has inspected the ongoing emergency stabilization efforts of the northern wall at Lezha Castle, a significant historical site dominating the city of Lezhë...
Democratic MP accuses government of systemic corruption
In a forceful address at the 18th meeting of the EU-Albania Stabilization and Association Parliamentary Committee, Jorida Tabaku, chair of the Parliamentary Commission for European Affairs and a member of...
Italian judges contest government’s attempts to bypass judicial opposition to migrant agreement with Albania
On October 25, judges from the Bologna court requested that the Court of Justice of the European Union clarify the criteria for designating a non-EU country as safe, citing “significant...
Albania’s Central Bank steps up cyber-security measures
Albania’s Central Bank Governor, Gent Sejko, addressed a hearing at the Commission against Disinformation today, focusing on the rising threats of cyber-attacks targeting the country’s financial institutions. Sejko highlighted a recent...
Pension reform surges to forefront of Albania’s public debate
While opposition parties continue their protests, their spotlight is unexpectedly being stolen by another issue that has suddenly surged to the forefront of public debate: pension reform. Prime Minister Edi...
Finance Ministry unveils Albania’s 2025 budget
The Albanian Ministry of Finance has recently unveiled the proposed budget for 2025, projecting economic growth of around 3.9%. The budget outlines an ambitious agenda with a strong focus on...
Foreign Minister: Albania working for EU membership before 2030
Albania aims to join the European Union earlier than the 2030 target, announced the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, in an interview on North Macedonia’s “Alsat” TV. ...
Opposition protest in Albania to block roads today
At 17:00 today, the opposition will begin its protest. According to the police authorization it will last until 20:00. The Milot roundabout is expected to be one of the hotspota, with...