Ranked: The World’s Largest Economies in 2026

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ODIHR: Albania’s May vote competitive but polarised

TIRANA, Oct. 23 — The OSCE’s election monitoring mission has released its final report on Albania’s May 11 vote, describing it as competitive and professionally run but marked by political tension and unequal conditions among contestants. ODIHR...

In Laurel, life happens in a flea market

Why Should Delaware Care? In Laurel, a 40-year-old market springs to life every weekend. It carries the memories, traditions and stories for countless Delawareans in Sussex County. Ferris Fields doesn’t consider himself a hero. He only saved a...

UK sanctions Balkan gangs and financiers over people-smuggling networks

The UK on October 22 imposed sanctions on gang leaders, passport forgers and financiers accused of enabling people-smuggling through the Western Balkans, in what the government called a major step to disrupt illegal migration routes to the UK. The...

EU Disburses 100 Million Euro to Albania under the EU Growth Plan

Albania has made significant progress in implementing its Reform and Growth Agenda under the EU’s Growth Plan, by fulfilling 21 out of the planned 41 reform measures (51%) between December 2024 and June 2025. This has led the European Commission...

Albania plans digital ID launch for 2026 to underpin broader digital transformation

The Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has praised the imminent launch of the country’s digital ID system as one of the drivers of its digital transformation. Prime Minister Rama was speaking during an event yesterday to present the digital ID...

Albanian brothers ‘built £335MILLION cocaine empire from UK car wash & splashed cash on luxury flats, supercar & YACHT’

TWO Albanian brothers allegedly built a £335million drug empire from a car wash in the UK The pair are said to have lived a lavish lifestyle, spending money on luxury flats, supercars and a yacht. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Klevis...

Albanian banks tighten home loans amid new rules

TIRANA, Oct. 21 — Commercial banks in Albania have become more cautious with new loans, tightening conditions and rejecting more applications in the third quarter, the central bank said. New rules introduced in July limit the amount people can...

EU rewards Albania’s reform progress with €99 million

TIRANA, Oct. 23 — The European Union has released €99.3 million to Albania after confirming it met more than half of its reform goals under the EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, making it the top performer in the region’s latest reporting...

EU: €100 Million for Albania under the Growth Plan

The European Union Office in Albania announced on Wednesday the disbursement of a financial package worth €100 million for Albania, as part of the EU Growth Plan. The funding aims to support key reforms related to the country’s European...

Eduardo Souto de Moura and OODA Reveal Design for a New High-Rise Tower in Tirana, Albania

Oricon Tower project by Eduardo Souto de Moura and OODA. Exterior render. Image Courtesy of Plomp Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...

How Albania Became a Hub of the Global Fraud Industry

Scam call centres often masquerade as legitimate businesses, with operators adopting the language and mannerisms of investment advisers to manipulate their victims. Located on the second and third floors of the Condor Centre on Kavaja Street in...

China is soaking up oil imports, and the US and Russia are reasons why

There is a mystery at the heart of the global oil market. China has soaked up a torrent of oil imports this year, filling tanks and underground caverns. Without this, prices would be much lower. But why is Beijing snapping up oil it doesn’t...

In Albania’s New UNESCO Site, Environmental Worries Abound

Reuters A man walks on a bridge by the Vjosa valley in Tepelene. Photos were taken in Albania on Oct. 4 and 5. Reuters 11:06 JST, October 22, 2025 TEPELENE, Albania (Reuters) — A strong wind blows scraps of plastic from an open landfill into the...

Fury as Albanian PM claims Brexit 'depressed' Britain and led to small boats

Albania’s prime minister has sparked fury after claiming Brexit led to Britain becoming “depressed” and more small boat crossings. In explosive comments on the historic decision to leave the EU and the illegal migration crisis, Edi Rama said “some...

BALFIN Is Open to Young Talent: Samir Mane at the Polytechnic University of Tirana

This Monday, the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning at the Polytechnic University of Tirana welcomed Samir Mane, President of BALFIN Group, for an inspiring session with students. A former student of the university himself, Mane shared his...

Montenegro PM hails Albania’s EU progress

LONDON, Oct. 21 — Montenegro’s Prime Minister Milojko Spajic praised Albania on Tuesday as a model of rapid EU integration at a Chatham House panel on the Western Balkans. He said Montenegro’s plan to close accession chapters by 2026, once met...

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...

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...

MLB keeping ‘vigilant’ when it comes to sports gambling: Rob Manfred

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred stated that the league has been “really vigilant” in regards to sports gambling amid the fallout of the sweeping NBA scandal. “We didn’t ask to have legalized sports betting,” Manfred told reporters ahead of Game 2 of...