Credit surge in key sectors supports Albania’s export growth

New data from the Bank of Albania shows that credit from second-tier banks is increasingly being directed toward the most productive and profitable sectors of the economy—a trend that is...
Lara Colturi, a naturalized Albanian World Cup alpine ski racer.

Lara Colturi to continue representing Albania in skiing

Albania’s Olympic hopes received a major boost this week as Lara Colturi confirmed she will continue to compete under the Albanian flag in the upcoming season. The Italian-born skier will...

McLaughlin poll for Top Channel: Socialists maintain strong lead ahead of May 11 elections

A new poll conducted by the U.S.-based firm McLaughlin & Associates and published exclusively by Top Story on Top Channel shows the Socialist Party (PS) maintaining a commanding lead in...
Luela Hajdaraga, the Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to Greece, and Lefteris Samaras, the General Manager of DHL Express Greece.

Albanian embassy in Greece announces extended postal hours amid voting material delivery issues

The Albanian Embassy in Greece has announced extended working hours at specific DHL offices in Athens and Piraeus, following numerous complaints about delays in the delivery of election envelopes to...
Sali Berisha, leader of the Democratic Party.

DP coalition ally calls for transparency over $6 million U.S. lobbying contract

A key ally of the Democratic Party (DP) has publicly distanced himself from the party’s controversial $6 million lobbying contract in the United States, calling for transparency and legal clarity....
Sali Berisha, leader of the Democratic Party, at the EPP Congress in Valencia.

Berisha courts Greek support ahead of elections with Mitsotakis meeting at EPP congress

Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during the European People’s Party (EPP) congress in Valencia this week — a meeting marked by warm words...
Sali Berisha, leader of the Democratic Party, delivering his speech at the EPP Congress in Valencia.

Berisha attends EPP Congress in Spain, defends Beleri and alleges political persecution

Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha took to the stage at the European People’s Party (EPP) congress in Valencia this week, marking his first return to the European platform since stepping...
Sali Berisha, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Albania.

Shqiptarja.com investigation: newly created foundation that pledged $6m to DP linked only to Seci family

The foundation that the Democratic Party claims will cover the $6 million cost of its lobbying efforts in Washington is, in fact, a small family-run entity founded by Nuredin Seci,...
Jorida Tabaku, Democratic Party candidate.

Jorida Tabaku: PD will declare lobbying contract as required, emphasizes transparency and legality

Democratic Party (DP) candidate Jorida Tabaku has spoken publicly for the first time about the party’s controversial $6 million lobbying contract in the United States, promising that everything will be...
Prime Minister Edi Rama and Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku speaking about Albania’s energy progress and future ambitions during meetings in Fier on April 29.

Edi Rama: Albania on track to become energy independent and net exporter

Prime Minister Edi Rama, speaking during meetings in Fier on Tuesday, outlined Albania’s progress and future ambitions in the energy sector, pledging that the country is on the path to...