Despite optimism about Albania’s economic growth, World Bank warns of human capital challenges
While Albania is experiencing positive economic growth and development trends, the World Bank’s latest regional report highlights critical challenges in education and healthcare. These issues threaten to undermine the country’s...
Italian PM Meloni presents Italy-Albania migrant agreement in Brussels
The Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA) reports that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni presented the Italy-Albania agreement on migrant centers during an informal meeting on migration in Brussels. The agreement outlines...
Opposition MPs engage in violence inside and outside Parliament trying to disrupt parliamentary session
Thursday’s parliamentary session in Albania was marked by confrontations inside and outside the chamber, as Democratic Party (PD) MPs tried to force their way into Parliament through violent charges. Members...
World Bank sees stable growth in Albania’s economy through 2025
The World Bank has praised Albania’s positive economic growth trend and reaffirmed its commitment to support the country in key economic and social areas. According to the Bank’s latest Western...
Albanian Democratic Party MPs to protest at the European Parliament
On October 23, members of Albania’s Democratic Party (DP) will hold a protest in front of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. This marks the first time Albanian opposition deputies bring...
First asylum seekers arrive at Gjadër Camp under Italy-Albania agreement
The first group of 16 asylum seekers, set to be housed at the Gjadër camp, arrived this Wednesday morning at the port of Shëngjin. At 8 AM, the Italian military...
Democratic MP criticizes Albania’s pension system, calls for deep reform
In a Facebook post, Democratic Party MP Jorida Tabaku criticized Albania’s pension system, describing the current benefits as insufficient and unfair to the 700,000 pensioners who depend on them. She...
Agricultural exports from Albania increase by 19% in 2024
According to official data, Albania’s agricultural exports have grown by 19% during the period January to September 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. The Minister of Agriculture and...
Dutch FM observes Italy-Albania migration agreement with interest as first migrants arrive in Albania
According to the Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA), Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp has expressed support for Italy’s handling of migration under European Union guidelines, following the first transfer of migrants...
Four Democratic Party MPs Fined 760,000 Lek for burning parliament chairs
Four Democratic Party MPs have been fined a total of 760,000 lek ot 7,600 Euros, for setting fire to a number of chairs taken from the Parliament. The Secretary General...