Tirana, Albania

Albanian National Tourism Strategy 2024-2030: the 6 key pillars of development 

Albania is experiencing a significant transformation in its tourism sector, which has become a vital component of the country’s economic landscape. The recent surge in international tourist arrivals has positioned...
Moody’s Ratings

Moody’s upgrades Albania’s country rating to Ba3-stable 

Albania’s economic outlook has received a positive boost, as the international credit rating agency Moody’s upgraded the country’s rating from B1-positive to Ba3-stable. This upgrade reflects Albania’s progress in implementing...

Venetian collections on display at National Library of Albania

The National Library of Albania will host a rare exhibition titled “Venetian Collections,” showcasing 600 original books and maps printed between 1400 and 1800 in Venice. Most of these works...
Jurgis Çyrbja

Arrest of former Socialist MP following mandate resignation

Jurgis Çyrbja, a former Socialist Party MP, was arrested shortly after resigning his parliamentary mandate. He is under investigation by SPAK (Special Anti-Corruption Structure) for abuse of office during his...
Ilir Meta

Breaking news: Former President Ilir Meta arrested by SPAK amid corruption and money laundering allegations

Ilir Meta, leader of the Freedom Party (PL) and former President of Albania, was arrested today on the outskirts of Tirana while on his way to the party headquarters for...
Vladimir Putin and Aleksandar Vučić

Vučić confirms Serbia will not sanction Russia, thanks Putin for Russian gas 

On Sunday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić spoke on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing their conversation as “good, open, long, and meaningful.” Vučić mentioned that this was their...
Edi Rama

Albanian PM reaffirms Albania’s commitment to EU integration by 2030

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama reiterated his goal for Albania to join the European Union by 2030, despite delays in negotiations. Speaking on his podcast Flasim, Rama emphasized that Albania continues...

Democratic Party calls on SPAK to investigate medical oxygen monopoly

The Democratic Party (PD) has urged the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) to investigate what it describes as a “monopoly” on medical oxygen procurement. PD claims that...
Christopher Hill, the U.S. ambassador to Serbia

U.S. Ambassador Hill: U.S. and Serbia can work together despite disagreements

Christopher Hill, the U.S. ambassador to Serbia, acknowledged that while the United States and Serbia disagree on some key issues—particularly regarding Kosovo—they can still collaborate productively. Why is this important: Relations...

Opposition proposes new law to improve miners’ pensions

Jorida Tabaku, an MP from the Democratic Party, has introduced a new law aimed at increasing miners’ pensions. Supported by opposition colleagues, the proposal seeks to address long-standing dissatisfaction with...