Saturday, 4th October 2025

Albania

Albania Lags Behind in Online Banking Adoption

Despite the rapid expansion of fintech and e-payments in the region, traditional in-person transactions still dominate in...

Albania Opens Key EU Negotiation Chapters

Albania today officially advanced its EU accession process by opening four new chapters under Cluster 4: Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity. The move was confirmed...

World First: Albania Elevates AI to Ministerial Rank

In a world first, Albania has appointed an artificial intelligence system to ministerial rank. Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that “Diella,” a digital assistant developed...

TAP Hits 50 bcm as Gas Flows Through the Adria

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) has officially delivered more than 50 billion cubic metres (bcm) of Azerbaijani natural gas to Europe, marking a major energy milestone. On 1 September,...

Adria’s EU Path: Slow, Uneven, but Moving

New EU Commission reports and regional updates released on 28 August show continued, if uneven, progress on EU accession across the Adria region. Montenegro and Serbia remain ahead...

Balkan Brain Drain: The Quiet Crisis Emptying a Region

The Western Balkans is facing a silent crisis: in the past ten years, more than 2.5 million citizens – many of them young, highly...

Vodafone Albania Clinches ‘Best Mobile Network’ Title

Vodafone Albania has been officially recognised as the best mobile network in the country by the independent German benchmarking company Umlaut. The certification affirms...

Leadership Transition at One Albania 

In a strategic leadership shift, Tamas Tabori has been appointed interim CEO of One Albania, stepping into the role. The move follows the departure...

Balfin Group and Big Europe join forces in Shkodër

Albania’s Balfin Group is partnering with Israeli-owned Big Europe to develop a new retail park in the northern city of Shkodër.  The project has received...

Edi Rama Announces Cybersecurity Overhaul for Albania

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has unveiled a sweeping plan to upgrade national cybersecurity, aiming to protect public institutions and digital services from future attacks. The announcement,...

Europe’s Oldest Lakeside Settlement Unearthed in Albania

Excavations in the Lin area have uncovered what researchers believe could be Europe’s oldest known lakeside settlement, dating back over 8,000 years. Wooden pile structures preserved in...

Building Corridors 8 & 10d

Major Transport Projects Are Reshaping Regional Connectivity, With Corridor VIII And Corridor 10d At The Forefront Of The Western Balkans’ Infrastructure Transformation Across the Western...

Is Adria Ready for Premium Tourism 3.0?

There’s a quiet shift underway in the Adria region. The yachts still dock, the villas still shine, and the menus still boast truffles —...

5 Must-Experience Sailing Routes in the Adria This Summer

Sunlight on the sails. Islands on the horizon. Welcome to the summer of freedom Few places rival the Adria when it comes to sailing —...

In Season

Festival Radar

From mountaintop orchestras to seaside raves, summer in the Adria region means one thing: festivals everywhere. Between July and September, the region transforms into...