Albanian Parliament concludes final session ahead of post-election shake-up
Parliament held its final session this Thursday before the newly elected legislature takes over in September. Following the May 11 elections, 83 current MPs will not return to their seats,...
Albania cracks down on Bankers Petroleum over 20-year tax evasion scheme
Albanian prosecutors have launched a sweeping criminal case against Bankers Petroleum, the country’s largest oil extraction company, accusing it of systematic tax evasion, fraud, and money laundering over a two-decade...
Kosovo deadlock deepens as Kurti rejects Constitutional Court deadline and calls for cooperation
Kosovo’s political crisis shows no sign of resolution, as Vetëvendosje leader Albin Kurti continues to resist pressure from the Constitutional Court and political opponents to help form a new legislature....
SPAK launches investigation into PD’s $6 million lobbying contract in the U.S.
Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) has officially opened an investigation into the Democratic Party’s (DP) multi-million-dollar lobbying agreement in the United States—marking a new legal chapter in a case that...
Albania joins global elite in luxury travel push, with Sazan Island project in spotlight
Albania has been listed alongside top-tier travel destinations such as the United States, Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and France in Travel and Tour World’s latest feature on the future...
Rama clashes with Farage over migrant policy, as Albanian PM challenges UK politician’s “1 in 50” claim on Albanian in UK
A diplomatic row has erupted between Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and Brexit architect Nigel Farage, following Rama’s criticism of Britain’s migrant deportation strategy in an interview with The Guardian....
UK to receive first share of criminal asset sales from Albania, as SPAK targets drug proceeds
For the first time, the United Kingdom will receive a direct share from the sale of criminal assets seized in Albania, marking a precedent in cross-border cooperation against organized crime....
Free beach access now guaranteed in Albania’s 2025 summer season
For the first time in decades, during the summer of 2025, beachgoers across Albania can access designated public beach areas free of charge—thanks to a new regulation by the Council...
Kosovo business exodus fuels alarm as €100M shifts to Albania in 2024, says AKB
A growing number of Kosovar businesses are relocating operations to Albania, with investments from Kosovo reaching €100 million in 2024, according to the Kosovo Business Alliance (AKB). The group warns...
May tourism hits record high with over 1.6 million entries into Albania
Albania welcomed more than 1.6 million visitors in May 2025, continuing its upward tourism trajectory with a 4.3% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data from...