Automotopark in Elbasan to become national hub for training, testing, and road safety
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that the new Automotopark under construction in Elbasan will serve as Albania’s central hub for road safety training, vehicle testing, and driving certifications. While dubbed...
Foreign direct investment in Albania hits record €1.58 billion in 2024
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Albania reached a record €1.58 billion in 2024, up €92 million or 5.6% from the previous year, according to the Bank of Albania. Why this...
Edi Rama highlights Durrës-Prishtina railway as a crucial project for Shkodra’s future
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that the planned Durrës-Prishtina railway will pass through Shkodra, positioning it as a strategic point in Albania-Kosovo connectivity. Speaking during a campaign stop in Shkodra,...
Albania and Israel sign healthcare agreement to boost training and hospital standards
Albania and Israel signed a Joint Declaration today to strengthen cooperation in the health sector, opening the door to deeper partnerships in medical training, hospital services, and oncology care. The...
Milorad Dodik travels to Israel despite arrest warrant from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Milorad Dodik, President of Republika Srpska, has traveled to Israel to attend a two-day conference on antisemitism, despite an active arrest warrant issued by Bosnia and Herzegovina. The trip comes...
The West that liberated Kosovo no longer exists
Opinion by Mero Baze March 24, 1999, marks the first—and perhaps the last—time NATO jets rose to bomb a country that was oppressing an ethnic minority within its own borders....
Italy pushes ahead with migrant return center in Albania despite legal setbacks
The Italian government is moving forward with plans to operationalize the migrant center in Gjadër, Albania, shifting its function toward the repatriation of rejected asylum seekers. The initiative comes after...
Albania scores clean win in World Cup qualifier with 3–0 victory against Andorra in Tirana
Albania secured its first win in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a commanding 3–0 victory against Andorra. The national team dominated the match from start to finish, preventing...
Albania’s credit rating upgraded by S&P, reflecting stronger fiscal position
The global ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has upgraded Albania’s long-term credit rating from ‘BB-’ to ‘BB’ with a stable outlook. This marks the second upward revision within a year...
Albania and North Macedonia the first to receive EU Growth Plan disbursements
Albania and North Macedonia will be the first two countries in the Western Balkans to benefit from the EU’s new Growth Plan. The announcement came from EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta...