Albania Joins the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking

Following the 49th Governing Board meeting of the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking, which took place today in Luxembourg, Albania became the 36th participating state to join the initiative, further strengthening Europe’s leadership in supercomputing. The...

‘Keep hope alive’: Family of Adelaide hiker last seen in Albania reveal major update after eight month ordeal

EU, Albania review €197M IPA progress

The EU praised Albania’s reform drive during a top-level meeting in Tirana to assess €197 million in pre-accession aid committed for 2024. The IPA Monitoring Committee brought together EU officials and Albanian authorities to track progress on...

Judge asks why jobless cannabis factory worker 'didn't just go home' to Albania

A judge asked why a jobless cannabis factory worker 'didn't just go home' to Albania if he could not find legal work in the UK. Ervis Mici and Natan Haxhillari were caught growing around 300 cannabis plants at BR Car Care Centre in Moseley on...

Albania shifts €95M mid-year to digital, agri, IT

Albania is redirecting nearly €95 million in state funds to bolster digital security, support agriculture through sovereign guarantees, and upgrade IT infrastructure in its public sector—moves aimed at reinforcing key sectors without altering the...

Iranian Hackers Disrupt Public Services in Tirana, Albania

TIRANA, Albania — A cyberattack by an Iranian hacker group caused significant disruption in Albania’s capital, Tirana, late last week. The group, known as Homeland Justice, reportedly took down the city’s official website and affected local...

Trump’s renewal of sanctions for Balkan politicians should serve as a wake-up Call for Albania’s Democratic Party

Through an executive order, U.S. President Donald Trump has extended the Balkan emergency powers. This decision preserves existing non-grata sanctions against regional politicians implicated in conspiracies against sovereign nations, high-level...

Albania hit by wave of cyber-attacks, Iran blamed

Iranian hackers blamed for major cyberattack on Tirana. 15 hits on Albania since January. Albania has reported 15 confirmed cyber-attacks since January against infrastructure like transport, banking, and city services, with the latest breach —...

Albania to upgrade Durrës–Rrogozhinë rail line

Albania will rehabilitate its 34 km Durrës–Rrogozhinë rail line, adding new stations, replacing bridges, and rebuilding a key tunnel, according to a finalized environmental impact report. The project includes full track upgrades, seismic...

Top law firms denounce Albania’s jailing of Tirana mayor

Legal teams in New York and London say Erion Veliaj’s detention without charge violates international legal norms. Two powerhouse law firms have slammed Albania’s anti-corruption prosecutors for jailing Tirana’s mayor Erion Veliaj without charges,...

Iranian hackers have attacked the capital of Albania

A cyberattack carried out by the Iranian hacker group Homeland Justice disrupted the functioning of government services in Albania’s capital, Tirana. According to local media, the incident occurred at the end of last week and took down the city’s...

Activists Condemn Secret Migrant Deportations from Albania

Italian navy ship Libra arrives in Shengjin, Albania carrying migrants in April 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE/MALTON DIBRA. Reports on Tuesday in the Italian media said five Egyptian migrants who were being held at the Gjader camp in Albania – where...

The Human Side of AI and its Potential for Albania: A Matter of Choice

Thirty-five years ago, UNDP launched its first Human Development Report, redefining progress beyond GDP to embrace broader dimensions of human well-being. It framed human development as a process of expanding people’s choices and...

Albania spends €9M on electricity imports amid heatwave

Albania has spent €9 million on emergency electricity imports for the week of June 23–29, as soaring summer temperatures drive up consumption and strain hydropower production, state energy officials said Monday. The Albanian Power Corporation...

Iranian hacker group reportedly behind Albania cyber attack

The official website of the municipality of Tirana has been offline since early on June 20 following a cyberattack that an Iranian hacker group known as Homeland Justice has claimed responsibility for. The group, which has previously targeted...

Saudi Arabia now top oil supplier to Albania

Saudi Arabia supplied 40% of Albania’s crude oil imports in May, becoming the country’s leading oil source, according to official trade data. Egypt and Algeria followed with 12% and 11% respectively. The shift marks a departure from earlier...

Albania’s Challenges in Waste Services

In recent years, municipalities across Albania have increasingly turned to public enterprises to deliver essential services, acknowledging their potential to support local development. These enterprises are entrusted with responsibilities ranging...

Albania backs U.S. strike, says Iran must not go nuclear

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama expressed strong support for U.S. action against Iran’s nuclear sites, calling the Tehran regime a unique threat that should never be allowed nuclear weapons. In his first comments since the U.S. bombing of Iranian...

Iran-linked cyberattack reportedly disrupts public services in Albania’s capital

A cyberattack by an Iranian hacker group disrupted multiple public services in Albania’s capital, Tirana, late last week, taking down the city’s official website and affecting local government operations, local media reported. The group, known as...

Saudi Arabia Becomes Albania’s Largest Oil Supplier, Provides 40% of Imports

Albania imports oil from a range of countries, with Saudi Arabia now emerging as the leading supplier. In May, 40% of Albania’s total oil imports came from Saudi Arabia, followed by Egypt and Algeria, which supplied 12% and 11% respectively. The...