IMF warns over strong lek and real estate credit risks in Albania
The International Monetary Fund has flagged the overvaluation of the Albanian Lek as a growing risk to the country’s economic development and to investor confidence. In its latest review, the...
February sees 30% jump in hotel visitors, with strong growth in foreign tourism
Albania recorded a notable increase in both the number of hotel visitors and overnight stays in February 2025, compared to the same month a year earlier, according to the country’s...
Sali Berisha outlines DP tourism program, promises wage support and legal reforms
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha presented several policy proposals for Albania’s tourism sector on Wednesday during a series of meetings with tourism operators. The opposition leader promised direct state support...
Violent incident in Gjadër migrant camp leaves three injured
Three migrants were injured with knives following a violent incident inside the Gjadër migrant camp, just days after the facility began housing individuals transferred from Italy. While the altercation took...
EU proposes adding Kosovo to “safe countries” list to speed up deportations
The European Union has proposed classifying Kosovo as a “safe country of origin,” along with six others, in an effort to fast-track asylum rejections and returns. The proposal, reported by...
Chris LaCivita confirms role in DP campaign, distances himself from U.S. government
American political consultant Chris LaCivita has confirmed his role as the official strategist for Albania’s Democratic Party (DP) ahead of the May 11 elections. Speaking on TV Klan’s Opinion, LaCivita...
Clash between BKH agents and DP supporters marks most serious incident of the electoral campaign so far
A confrontation between agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (BKH) and supporters of the Democratic Party (DP) in Fier District has become the most serious incident in an otherwise...
Albin Kurti submits formal resignation as Prime Minister of Kosovo to assume MP mandate
Caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti has submitted his formal resignation to the Speaker of the Kosovo Assembly, Glauk Konjufca, along with the resignation of his entire cabinet. The move clears...
Fourth intergovernmental conference gives boost to Albania’s EU ambitions amid election campaign
Albania opened its fourth Intergovernmental Conference with the European Union on Monday in Luxembourg, launching the second negotiation cluster — “Internal Market.” The opening coincides with the official start of...
Socialist Party launches campaign with EU-themed rally and call for fourth mandate
The Socialist Party officially launched its election campaign at noon on Saturday, April 12, with a rally in Tirana’s Skanderbeg Square, where the twelve golden stars of the European Union...