Albania to tighten rules on political lobbying

TIRANA, Oct. 25 — Albania has drafted its first law to regulate lobbying, aiming to control contacts between public officials and private interests. The bill, part of EU accession obligations under the “Fundamentals” cluster, sets out mandatory...

Tyre business owner who led secret life running cocaine empire jailed for 20 years

Following a retrial at Winchester Crown Court, Darren Newlands, 44, of Newman Road, Devizes, was found guilty on Thursday, October 10 of conspiring to supply dozens of kilos of cocaine from 2016 to 2020. He had previously been found guilty in...

Việt Nam, Albania vow to elevate bilateral cooperation to new heights

HÀ NỘI — Albanian President Bajram Begaj highly evaluated the traditional friendship between Việt Nam and Albania over the past 75 years, emphasising the need to revitalise bilateral ties through the promotion of delegation exchanges at all...

Vietnam, Albania vow to elevate bilateral cooperation to new heights

Hanoi (VNA) – Albanian President Bajram Begaj highly evaluated the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Albania over the past 75 years, emphasising the need to revitalise bilateral ties through the promotion of delegation exchanges at all...

Albania's Human Capital Investment

This October marks the 80 years since the founding of the United Nations - enshrining humanity's commitment to peace, human rights, dignity, and development. As the world works toward the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),...

Albania’s Bankers case moved to anti-corruption prosecutors

TIRANA, Oct. 24 (TemA) — Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution (SPAK) has taken over the investigation into Bankers Petroleum after new evidence linked the oil company to alleged corruption and involvement of senior officials. The probe...

Albania records sharp rise in foreign visitors

TIRANA, Oct. 24 (TemA) — Albania welcomed 10.2 million foreign visitors in the first nine months of 2025, up almost 10% from a year earlier, confirming the country’s growing appeal beyond the summer season. INSTAT data show more than 1.25 million...

Albanian drug dealer, 29, allowed to stay in the UK after judge says he showed remorse and 'learnt his lesson'

An Albanian drug dealer who was considered a 'serious threat to the public' has won an asylum case to stay in Britain after a judge ruled he has 'learnt his lesson'. Arlind Nabolli, 29, was caught dealing cocaine and cannabis and jailed for more...

1 BALFIN brings Flying Tiger Copenhagen to TEG-Scandinavian creativity now in Tirana

BALFIN continues to expand in the retail sector with another internationally renowned brand. This time, the Group brings the Danish brand Flying Tiger Copenhagen to the region, opening its second store in the Western Balkans at Tirana East Gate...

From Price to Value: Alexandros Kosenas, CEO of Neptun, on the Evolution of Albania’s Home Appliance Market

How has the home appliance market in Albania changed in recent years, and how is this connected to global trends? The Albanian home appliance market has matured significantly in recent years, both in terms of consumer expectations and product...

EIPA Supports Albania’s Public Administration Training Programmes

As Albania advances on its path toward European Union (EU) membership, strengthening the capacity and professionalism of its public administration is crucial for successful accession negotiations and long-term integration. To support this process,...

Most Albanians say they struggle to make ends meet

TIRANA, Oct. 24 — More than half of Albanians say they struggle to make ends meet, one of the highest rates in Europe, Eurostat said Thursday. About 55% reported finding it “difficult” or “very difficult” to cover monthly expenses, compared with...

Albania’s ‘AI Minister’ Is A Real-World Test For Automating Governance

Albania recently made history by appointing an "AI minister". The move could redefine trust, power and accountability in government. getty Albania introduced an AI system last month to serve as a minister in the government, a first-of-its-kind...

Albania’s “AI Minister” Is A Real-World Test For Algorithmic Governance

Albania recently made history by appointing an "AI minister". The move could redefine trust, power and accountability in government. getty Last month, Albania introduced an AI system to serve as a minister in the government, a first-of-its-kind...

Albanian PM delivers scathing summary of Brexit as he takes aim at Farage ‘theatrics’

The prime minister of Albania has delivered a scathing assessment of Brexit, whilst also taking a swipe at Nigel Farage’s ‘theatrics.’ On a visit to the Chatham House for a summit to address trafficking through the Balkans, Edi Rama praised Keir...

Economist explains how the Brexit campaign’s £350m a week claim was actually a total bargain

An economist has explained how the infamous Brexit bus was actually advertising the ‘bargain of the century.’ One of the enduring images of the Brexit campaign was the bus which stated the UK sends the European Union £350 million a week, money...

Man Banned Entering Albania on Suspicions for Connections with Terrorist Acts

A man, religious preacher called Imran Hosein was prohibited this Thursday to enter Albania. He was stopped at Rinas airport as he travelled from South America to Albania. He was banned entering Albania after informations that he had connections...

Albanian FM backs hostage release on Israel trip

JERUSALEM, Oct. 22 — Albania’s foreign minister, Elisa Spiropali, urged the release of hostages and voiced support for a U.S.-brokered peace deal during an official visit to Israel on Wednesday. Spiropali met Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar...

OSCE-ODIHR Report: Elections in Albania Realized in a Highly Polarized Environment

The OSCE/ODIHR presented this Thursday the final report after of the observation of the Parliamentary Elections of 11 May, 2025. The mission, headed by Ambassador Lamberto Zannier, consisted of a 12-member core team based in Tirana and 26...

Sylvia Tomova – Leading Stara Zagora State Opera’s multinational ballet company

Sylvia Tomova, a star of the Bulgarian stage, received her training at the Vaganova State Ballet Academy in Saint Petersburg. Her career has been closely linked to the National Opera and Ballet, where, as a prima ballerina, she has performed over...