Why is this important: This marks a turning point in international asset recovery. Criminals with links to Albania who launder profits through properties or assets in the country will no longer find it a safe haven. European governments are increasingly working with Albanian authorities to trace, seize, and repatriate illicit wealth—especially in cases involving transnational drug trafficking.

Why is this important: The move ends years of complaints over shrinking public beach space and rising private charges. Now, all Albanian beaches must offer free, accessible areas equipped with minimum infrastructure: restrooms, showers, lifeguards, and changing cabins.

Why is this important: The movement of capital and businesses from Kosovo to neighboring markets—especially Albania—signals declining investor confidence in domestic conditions. AKB reports that over 600 Kosovo-owned enterprises are now operating in Albania. The exodus is attributed to policy failures, legal uncertainty, and lack of institutional support in Kosovo.

Why is this important: The growing number of arrivals signals another busy summer for the Albanian tourism sector, with implications for infrastructure readiness, service capacity, and the economy. The steady rise in domestic and foreign visitor numbers reaffirms Albania’s emergence as a prime Mediterranean destination.

Why is this important: Described as a “jewel of the Mediterranean,” Sazan Island is now at the center of a $1 billion investment led by Kushner and his wife Ivanka Trump. The plan has generated global interest not only because of the Trump family’s involvement, but also due to the site’s untouched natural beauty and strategic location between the Adriatic and Ionian seas.

Why is this important: The warm and lighthearted encounter between the two leaders underscores the close rapport between Rama and Rutte, the former Dutch Prime Minister who recently took over as NATO Secretary General.

Why is this important: The recount, requested by DP and approved by its own members in the Commission of Appeals and Sanctions (CAS), has so far unearthed only marginal, human errors—common in any manual counting process and well within international standards. In fact, in a plurality of cases, the errors seem to have favored the Democratic Party itself. The discrepancy between their public accusations and the reality of the vote count is striking. This undercuts Berisha’s repeated claims that the Socialist Party rigged the election and turns the spotlight inward.

Why is this important: This is one of the largest foreign investments in Albania’s logistics and retail sector. The project is expected to create around 2,500 jobs and will serve as a base for future supermarket operations across the country, strengthening Albania’s supply chain and integrating local producers into a modern distribution network.

Why is this important: Agriculture remains a key pillar of Albania’s economy. Sustained growth in production, particularly in vegetables and olives, shows clear potential for exports and rural development. However, the sector’s balance is under pressure, as livestock numbers and dairy output decline, revealing structural weaknesses.

Why is this important: The need for electoral reform has been reiterated by international observers. Both the OSCE’s preliminary report and EU commentary on the May 11 elections underline the failure to implement prior recommendations issued after the 2021 and 2023 elections. Political parties across the spectrum are also calling for deeper reforms, including a potential overhaul of the electoral system itself.