Albanian diaspora
CEC begins ballot preparation for Albanian diaspora voters in 85 countries
Under the supervision of party representatives, the Central Election Commission (CEC) has officially started the stamping of ballot papers for Albanian citizens living abroad who have registered to vote in...
Record high remittances from Albanian emigrants in 2024
Albanian emigrants continued to play a significant role in supporting their families and the country’s economy in 2024. According to data from the Bank of Albania, remittances reached a record-breaking...
Italy-Albania pension agreement set for final approval, expanding benefits for thousands
The final step for the recognition of pensions between Italy and Albania is set to be completed within weeks, pending decree approval by Italian President Sergio Mattarella. The agreement is...
Albania signs contracts for 50 Albanian language teachers in Greece
The first 50 teachers under the “Teachers for Albania” program have officially signed contracts to teach Albanian to the children of sizeable Albanian community in Greece. This initiative marks a...
CEC proposes simplified registration process for diaspora voters
The State Election Commissioner, Ilirjan Celibashi, has proposed a streamlined process to make voter registration easier for emigrants without a formal address in their name. The proposal would allow emigrants...
Albanian opposition Democrats demand diaspora Albanians be allowed to vote with foreign ID
The Democratic Party in Albania has announced it will condition its support for proposed electoral code changes, initiated by the Central Election Commission (CEC) and backed by the ruling Socialists,...
Albanian diaspora registration opens for May elections
Albanian citizens living abroad can now register to vote in the upcoming May 11 parliamentary elections. The registration process, which began today, will remain open until March 4 and is...
Coordinating Council of the Diaspora holds fourth meeting in Tirana
The Coordinating Council of the Diaspora convened its fourth meeting in Tirana on Thursday, focusing on key initiatives to strengthen Albania’s ties with its global diaspora. Why is this important: Nearly...
Edi Rama pledges identity correction for Albanians in UK during London visit
During his visit to London as part of the “Proud of Albania” tour, Prime Minister Edi Rama promised to initiate diplomatic negotiations with the British government to allow Albanians who registered with false...
2025 Albanian election poll: Socialists lead, skepticism over Berisha’s ‘non grata’ reversal
A new poll from Report TV has revealed early voter sentiment as Albania approaches the 2025 elections. The survey, with 1,854 likely voters from both Albania and abroad and a...