Albania

Inflation in Albania Rises to 3% in May

Albania recorded an increase in consumer prices driven mainly by rising costs in food, services and housing-related expenses....

The Resort Dividing Albania

What began as a luxury tourism investment has evolved into one of the most significant political, environmental and economic debates currently unfolding in the...

Albania Approves Draft Law to Align Electricity Market With EU Rules

Speaking after a government meeting, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi said the legislation represents the most important reform of the sector since the...

Albania’s EU Path Faces New Scrutiny Over Kushner-Linked Resort

Albania’s ambitions to join the European Union have come under renewed scrutiny as controversy grows around a planned luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner,...

Tirana International Film Festival Returns with Global Line-Up

The 24th edition of the Tirana International Film Festival (TIFF) will take place from 21 to 27 September 2026, bringing filmmakers, industry professionals and...

Albania’s Solar Boom Is Changing More Than Its Energy Mix

For decades, Albania’s energy story was largely written by its rivers. Hydropower supplied the overwhelming majority of the country’s electricity, making the energy system...

Albania Reaches Major Milestone in EU Membership Negotiations

Albania has reached a significant new stage in its path toward European Union membership after meeting interim benchmarks linked to key reforms in the fundamentals...

European Union Approves New €21 Million Defence Package For Albania

The Council of the European Union has approved a third bilateral assistance package for the armed forces of Albania under the European Peace Facility (EPF), worth €21 million. With the...

Albania Reaffirms Commitment to Media Freedom at OSCE Conference in Tirana

Speaking at the 11th OSCE South-East Europe Media Conference in Tirana, representatives of Albania emphasized the country’s commitment to protecting journalists, strengthening media pluralism and aligning with...

Albania and Italy Reaffirm Strategic Partnership During Bratislava Meeting

In Bratislava, Antonio Tajani Italy’s Vice President of the Council of Ministers met with Ferit Hoxha, Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, where both sides reaffirmed the...

EIB Expands Support for Albania with New SME and Green Investment Package

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has announced a new wave of financing for Albania, including a €20 million package designed to support small...

Albania Eyes Major Tourism Boost as Sazan Island Project Advances

Speaking in Vlora, Rama confirmed that the government is in ongoing negotiations over a high-profile tourism project on Sazan Island, emphasizing that the island remains state-owned and...

Albania Sets Up Oversight Council As It Expands Regulated Gambling Sector

Albania’s Council of Ministers has approved the creation of a Project Support Council within the Gambling Supervisory Authority, establishing a structured and transparent system...

Albania Faces Fiscal Fatigue As Wage Taxes Become Main Growth Engine

Albania’s economy is showing early signs of strain after years of robust growth fueled by construction, tourism, and wage indexation. While GDP grew by...

Albania’s Inflation Outpaces EU Average In February

Albania recorded an annual inflation rate of 2.5% in February 2026, measured by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), exceeding the European Union average of 2.1%, according to...