Albania

Albania Introduces Fines of Up to €5,500 for People at Violent Protests

Albania’s government has adopted new measures allowing fines of up to €5,500 for people who remain in...

Albanian Business Goes Global

From the Western Balkans to the European Union and North America, Albania's BALFIN Group is demonstrating how regional businesses can become international investors rather...

Adria’s Invisible Global Footprint

From the technology behind global communications to medicines, automotive engineering and digital worlds, the seven countries of Adria have contributed far more to modern...

EU Growth Plan

The €6 Billion Test

Brussels has offered the Western Balkans an unprecedented financial incentive to accelerate economic convergence. But as reforms advance at different speeds, a more uncomfortable...

Anti-Government Protests Turn Violent Across Albania

Anti-government demonstrations in Albania have escalated into violent clashes between protesters and police, spreading from the capital, Tirana, to several other cities. Government buildings...

Albania Closes EU Accession Negotiation Chapter on Enterprise and Industrial Policy

The announcement was made by Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement, who praised the country’s progress in advancing its EU accession process. Kos said Albania...

Albania’s Soft Drink Production Falls by More Than Half Amid Rising Costs

According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Albanian producers manufactured 30.8 million litres of soft drinks in 2025, representing a 55% decline from...

Albania Records Lowest Labour Productivity in the Western Balkans

GDP per hour worked in Albania was estimated at $18.7 in international dollars in 2025, down 4.1% from 2024. The figure is also well...

Eric Wendt Confirmed as Next U.S. Ambassador to Albania

Lieutenant General (ret.) Eric Wendt has been confirmed as the next U.S. Ambassador to Albania, with the Albanian government welcoming his appointment. Wendt is expected...

Albania Continues to Have Europe’s Lowest Minimum Wage

The increase, which took effect on 1 January 2026, lifted Albania’s minimum wage to €517 per month, helped in part by the favourable exchange...

Albanian-American Delegation Reaffirms Support for Kosovo*’s US Partnership

An Albanians for America (AFA) delegation, comprising Gino Mulliqi, Gezim Rushiti and Janinë Memeti, held a series of high-level meetings with Acting President Albulena...

Albania Reaffirms Alignment with EU Foreign and Security Policy

Albania’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs hosted Stephan Klement, the European Union Special Envoy for Non-Proliferation and Disarmament, for talks focused on strengthening...

Albania Closes First Three EU Negotiating Chapters

Albania has officially closed its first three negotiating chapters in its European Union accession talks, covering research and innovation, education and culture, and external relations, marking another...

EBRD Appoints Hannes Takacs as New Head in Albania

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has appointed Hannes Takacs as its new Head of Albania. He will assume the role on 1 September, based in...

Albania and Kosovo* Deepen Agricultural Cooperation

Albania and Kosovo* have signed two cooperation agreements to strengthen collaboration in agriculture and rural development, reinforcing efforts to modernize the sector and expand opportunities for farmers...