Albania to launch nationwide property valuation in 2027 as part of new tax reform
The Albanian government will initiate a nationwide property valuation process in 2027, aiming to implement a fair and market-based property taxation system. Finance Minister Petrit Malaj made the announcement during...
Constitutional Court to weigh Rama’s challenge to Deputy PM suspension amid separation of powers debate
On Thursday, Albania’s Constitutional Court will decide whether to fully review Prime Minister Edi Rama’s appeal challenging the Special Anti-Corruption Court’s decision to suspend Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku. A...
Vetëvendosje enters December 28 elections in coalition with Guxo, Alternativa and Demochristian Party
The Vetëvendosje Movement will compete in Kosovo’s December 28 snap parliamentary elections as part of a coalition, joining forces with three smaller parties: Guxo, Alternativa, and the Albanian Demochristian Party....
Rama–Berisha clash over Balluku suspension: Accusations, legal interpretations, and institutional tensions
Prime Minister Edi Rama and opposition leader Sali Berisha clashed on Monday over the ongoing legal debate surrounding the suspension of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku by the Special Anti-Corruption...
Bank transactions surge in October as end-of-year activity boosts financial flows
Banking activity in Albania saw a significant uptick in October, with both the number and value of transactions sharply increasing. According to fresh data from the Bank of Albania, citizens...
Rama warns of dangerous precedent as Constitutional Court weighs Balluku suspension
Albania’s Constitutional Court is set to decide Tuesday whether it will conduct a full review of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s request to interpret the legality of the Special Court’s decision...
Albania to limit cash payments to €5,000/month in 2026 as cash circulation hits €4.6 billion
Albania is facing a surge in cash circulation outside the banking system, which has now reached a record €4.6 billion, according to official data. Compared to October 2024, this marks...
Two suspected terrorists arrested, third suspect under investigation
Albanian authorities are continuing investigations into a suspected terrorist plot involving two men arrested in Fushë Arrëz, with growing evidence pointing to the involvement of a third accomplice. Erzen (Hamza)...
Albania proposes stronger whistleblower protections, prioritizing tenders and EU funds
The Albanian government has introduced a new draft law on whistleblowing, aimed at offering legal protection to workers who report legal violations and corruption in both the public and private...
Socialist MP calls on Greece to release list of Albanians banned from entry
Socialist Party MP Ardit Bido has formally requested the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Greek Embassy in Tirana to publish the list of Albanian citizens banned from entering...