Mobilizing resources for care: A holistic approach for financing Albania’s universal care services

Introduction Albania has made significant progress towards achieving gender equality, reversing gender gaps in higher education attainment, increasing political participation and leadership roles of women, decreasing the gender wage gap, improving...

Türkiye and Albania: From Shared Past to Strategic Future

Change font size: - + Reset By Marjana Doda, This feature draws on exclusive insights from an interview with Ambassador Tayyar Kagan Atay, the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Tirana. On the occasion of the 102nd anniversary of diplomatic...

Two large photovoltaic parks commissioned in Albania in 2025

Hydropower plants account for almost all electricity production in Albania, but the share of photovoltaics is gradually growing. Several major solar parks already online – the Karavasta facility is the biggest in the Western Balkans. Conversely,...

Rama says Albania leading regional digital drive

TIRANA, Oct. 20 — Prime Minister Edi Rama said Monday that Albania now ranks among the regional leaders in digital public services and innovation, as the country moves to expand artificial intelligence use across key sectors. Speaking at the...

60% of Albania’s prisoners still await verdicts, minister says

TIRANA, Oct. 20 — Albania’s justice minister Besfort Lamallari said prolonged pretrial detention remains one of the country’s “greatest injustices,” as more than half of inmates are still waiting for a court verdict. He said around 60% of the...

Poverty line in Albania rises to €280 a month

TIRANA, Oct. 20 — Albanians now need at least €280 a month to stay above the poverty line, according to new data from the national statistics agency, INSTAT. (€1 = 97 lek) The 2024 survey shows the poverty risk rate fell slightly to 19.2%, helped...

Montenegro and Albania Lead EU Accession Prospects, Bulgaria Positioned as Key Facilitator

Nikolay Krastev, a journalist from BNT, commented on NOVA NEWS that the recent tour of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to the Western Balkans carries far more significance than a formal visit. According to Krastev, the trip...

Albania aims for €6.6 billion in annual tourism revenue by 2030

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 — Albania plans to double its tourism income to €6.6 billion a year by 2030, Finance Minister Petrit Malaj said at a World Bank and IMF forum on sustainable tourism. He said the goal is to turn Albania into a high-value...

Albania clears path for new development zones

TIRANA, Oct. 19 — Albania has introduced new rules for declaring mountain development zones, aiming to boost rural economies and resolve land disputes. The directive sets detailed procedures for municipalities to identify and propose priority...

PM announces plan to rebuild justice buildings in Albania

TIRANA, Oct. 19 — Prime Minister Edi Rama said Sunday that Albania will draft a national plan to rebuild and modernise justice institutions, calling current court and prosecution buildings “undignified” and outdated. Speaking on his weekly podcast...

Albania raises property values ahead of 2026 tax reform

TIRANA, Oct. 18 — Albania will raise reference property prices nationwide from January 1, 2026, in a move expected to lift real-estate taxes and reflect surging demand in coastal and urban areas. New benchmark prices will reach up to €2,000 per...

Albania–Kosovo Rift Weakens the Albanian Voice 

Change font size: - + Reset The Rama–Kurti clash over the war crimes tribunal highlights deeper structural tensions, from unimplemented agreements to competing regional agendas. The latest clash between Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and...

Albania–Turkey Forum / Rama: We are an island of opportunities; a partnership growing stronger every day

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video message this Friday to mark the opening of the Albania–Turkey Investment Forum 2025. The head of government stated that Albania today is Turkey’s closest gateway to the European Union, while emphasizing that...

Albania have moved up five places in the latest FIFA ranking

TIRANA, Oct. 17 — Albania have climbed five spots to 61st place in the latest FIFA world ranking released on Friday. The jump follows October wins over Serbia in Leskovac and Jordan in Tirana. The national team will return to action in November...

Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and North Macedonia join EU's SEPA scheme

Published on 16/10/2025 - 17:24 GMT+2 Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Moldova have officially joined Europe’s financial transaction ecosystem SEPA, after 40 banks across the four EU membership hopefuls were accepted into the scheme, the...

Albania gets first €99 million under growth plan

BRUSSELS, Oct. 17 — The European Commission has approved the first funding for Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia under the EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, recognising progress on key reforms. Albania will receive €99.3 million in...

Albania to test AI use in November vote

TIRANA, Oct. 17 — Albania will use artificial intelligence for the first time in an election during the November 9 partial vote, the head of the Central Election Commission said Friday. CEC chief Ilirjan Celibashi announced the move at a...

Albania in the Second War World : A Forgotten Theater of World War II

Change font size: - + Reset By Bernd Fischer It is becoming increasingly difficult to justify yet another book dealing with some aspect of World War II. Of all the armed conflicts of past centuries, World War II has engendered the most interest as...

Albania's Specialized Prosecutor's Office is at the center of a political storm

After more than five hours of hearings in parliament, anti-corruption prosecutor Altin Dumani warned of attacks against Albania's Specialized Prosecutor's Office (SPAK). He called for the protection of the independence of the judiciary from...

Serbia sacks national football coach after Albania defeat leaves World Cup hopes hanging

BELGRADE, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- Serbia's Football Association (FSS) has dismissed national team coach Dragan "Piksi" Stojkovic after a 1-0 home defeat to Albania in the World Cup qualifiers, which left the country's campaign on the brink of...