EU accession
EBRD: Albania’s economy to grow by 3.7% in 2025, driven by tourism
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) projects Albania’s economy will grow by 3.7% this year, with tourism and construction as main drivers. However, the report warns that droughts...
Edi Rama insists Socialists are the only guarantee for SPAK’s future
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has again defended his party’s stance on the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution (SPAK), arguing that the Socialist Party (SP) is the only political force that ensures...
Athens and Tirana seek to resolve longstanding disputes
The Greek daily Kathimerini reports that Athens and Tirana are making progress in resolving their long-standing disputes through continuous negotiations. Relations between the two nations, which have often been strained...
Special Commission completes first phase of Governance, Rule of Law, and Anti-Corruption Analysis
After six months of intensive work, the Special Commission for Good Governance, Rule of Law, and Anti-Corruption has concluded the first phase of its efforts. The Commission has produced a...
SPAK investigation into Elbasan criminal network unveils shocking corruption links
The investigation by the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) into a major criminal organization based in Elbasan has shocked Albanians, as revelations of ties between the group,...
SPAK cracks down on organized crime and judicial corruption. Two journalists also under investigation
Albania’s ongoing efforts to combat corruption made important progress with the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) conducting an operation targeting judicial corruption and organized crime in Elbasan....
Special Court seizes luxury villas linked to former president’s ex-wife amid corruption probe
The Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) has seized two luxury villas in the prestigious Kodra e Diellit neighborhood in Tirana, owned by Monika Kryemadhi, deputy of the Freedom Party, and...
Albanian Anti-Corruption Commission advances legal reform amid opposition boycott
In approximately 6 months, the Special Commission for Good Governance, Anti-Corruption, and the Rule of Law, known as the Anti-Corruption reform, has nearly completed a detailed analytical report covering the...
EU Commission President kicks off Balkan tour in Tirana
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen began her Balkan tour in Tirana. The decision to start in Albania reflects the country’s positive developments in its EU membership process. Last...
Albania finalizes key roadmap for strengthening democratic institutions
The Ministry of Justice has completed the “Roadmap for the Functioning of Democratic Institutions,” a crucial document designed to improve Albania’s electoral process, strengthen the role of Parliament, and ensure...