Latest news from Albania and the Albanian diaspora
In the northern Albanian district of Shkodra, authorities have launched a sweeping crackdown on suspected electoral crimes just days before the country heads to the polls.
Albanian authorities have launched a sweeping operation against alleged electoral crimes just days before the country heads to the polls on May 11.
With the landing of the first aircraft at the newly built Vlora International Airport, Albania officially opened a historic infrastructure project this week.
The Albanian Special Prosecutor's Office for Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has brought further charges against Ajola Xoxa.
On the first rehearsal day for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, the Albanian entry “Zjerm” by the duo Shkodra Elektronike caused a stir.
On April 28, 2025, the first AI Business Summit took place in Tirana – a milestone for the economic and technological development of the region.
On April 29, 2025, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) issued a landmark ruling prohibiting European Union member states from granting citizenship in exchange for money—the so-called “golden passports.”
The focus of the state visit was on the recognition of Kosovo, the joint fight against terrorism, and the two-state solution in the Middle East conflict.
Albania will host 47 heads of state and government at the EPC summit on May 16, 2025. A strong signal for the region.
Albania is losing its future: almost half of all emigrants are academics, many under the age of 34. Why the elite are leaving the country – and what this means...
