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Iran hackers launch cyber attack on Albania’s capital Tirana. Here is the reason

The Economic Times · June 21, 2025

Iranian hackers have launched a cyber attack on Albania’s capital, Tirana, disrupting public services. The group, linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, claimed the attack was in retaliation for Albania hosting Iranian dissidents. The hackers...

Italy backs Albania, Montenegro for EU entry before 2030

Gazeta Tema · June 21, 2025

Italy’s foreign minister said Albania and Montenegro should join the EU before 2030, urging faster enlargement to “reunite Europe.” Antonio Tajani praised both countries for progress on reforms and said there is strong political momentum to...

GOP strategist resurfaces in Albania with post slamming PM Rama

Gazeta Tema · June 21, 2025

Top Republican strategist Chris LaCivita has re-entered Albania’s political spotlight, months after advising the opposition in May’s elections. LaCivita, known for his work with Donald Trump, shared a post on X by Agim Nesho of Ilir Meta’s party,...

Iranian hackers target Albania in retaliation for hosting dissidents

Politico Europe · June 21, 2025

"Your actions will cost you a heavy price,” the group said in a string of ominous messages on the messaging app, sharing screenshots of server login credentials, the names and details of employees as well as the personal details of Tirana...

Azerbaijan and Albania sign tourism cooperation memorandum to boost sustainable development and cultural exchange [PHOTO]

AzerNews · June 21, 2025

Azerbaijan and Albania have taken a new step toward strengthening bilateral ties in the tourism sector with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 21, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan State Tourism Agency. The Agency...

Living Together: 8 Conceptual Projects Rethinking Collective Housing in Sites from Tehran to Tirana

ArchDaily · June 20, 2025

Tirana Crevices. Image © VAYA Studio OOD Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1031367/living-together-eight-conceptual-projects-rethinking-collective-housing-in-sites-from-tehran-to-tirana Collective...

Refugee Day sees EU praise for Albania, reform pledges

Gazeta Tema · June 20, 2025

Albania’s role in managing refugee flows was praised by EU and national officials on Thursday, with calls to strengthen asylum systems in line with European norms. Marking World Refugee Day, EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato highlighted Albania’s...

Clean coastal push suspends works in Albania

Gazeta Tema · June 20, 2025

Albania’s tourism minister has ordered a halt to coastal construction and warned of zero tolerance on pollution and beach encroachment before the summer season. Tourism and Environment Minister Mirela Kumbaro inspected Kavaja, home to 73 public...

EU parliament to urge faster justice reforms in Albania

Gazeta Tema · June 21, 2025

The European Parliament will vote on July 8 to urge Albania to accelerate reforms—especially in the rule of law—following a critical report adopted by the Foreign Affairs Committee. The plenary resolution welcomes strengthened judicial...

Iranian Hackers Threaten Albania: “Iran Has the Right to Strike Camp in Manzë with Missiles”

Euronews Albania · June 20, 2025

The Iranian hacker group Homeland Justice has resurfaced with new threats against Albania, spreading alarming content on social media. Taking advantage of the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, which escalated last Friday, the group issued...

Heroin and Cocaine Distributed in Former Block Nightclubs, Tirana Prosecution Issues 33 Security Measures

Albanian Daily News ·

Twenty-five people were arrested at Tirana Prosecution’s request after months of proactive investigations, revealing that they were part of organized criminal groups distributing cocaine and heroin in nightclubs in the former Block area. Tirana...

Iranian hackers take down Tirana city website, cite MEK support

Gazeta Tema · June 20, 2025

Iranian hacking group Homeland Justice claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that took Tirana’s municipal website offline on Thursday, citing Albania’s support for exiled Iranian opposition group MEK. The hackers posted a message on Telegram...

Investment fund market expands in Albania, up 9% in Q1

Gazeta Tema · June 20, 2025

Albania’s collective investment fund market rose 9.2% in the first quarter of 2025, driven by higher asset values and rising investor participation, the country’s financial regulator said. Net asset value reached 67 billion leks ($675 million) as...

Paris Air Show 2025: Thales to supply GM400a air-surveillance radar to Albania

Janes ·

Thales GM400α air-surveillance radar. (Thales) Thales has been awarded a contract to supply a single Ground Master 400 Alpha (GM400α) air-surveillance radar to Albania, with delivery expected within 14 months (August 2026), the company announced...

Serbia's Vucic Reveals Secret Military Build-Up, Cites Threats from Kosovo, Croatia, Albania, and Bulgaria

Novinite ·

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has stated that Serbia has been secretly rearming its military in recent years, with the goal of significantly boosting its capabilities to ensure national freedom and security, BGNES repoirts. According to him,...

Vucic: I am secretly rearming the Serbian army to defend against Bulgaria, Kosovo, Croatia, and Albania

BGNES · June 21, 2025

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said that the Serbian armed forces are “stronger than ever” and stressed that “few people know” what weapons have been acquired in recent years because this has been “done in secret.” According to him, Pristina,...

Oil prices climb past $77 on Iran-Israel tension, hitting Albania

Gazeta Tema · June 20, 2025

Global oil prices rose sharply this week, with Brent crude topping $77 per barrel—its highest level since January—amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel. The escalation has raised fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, a...

Azerbaijan, Albania ink MoU on tourism cooperation

Azertag · June 21, 2025

Baku, June 21, AZERTAC The Azerbaijan Tourism Board and the Albanian National Tourism Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in the field of tourism. The document was signed by Florian Sengstschmid, CEO of the...

Thales supports airspace sovereignty in Albania with Ground Master 400 Alpha surveillance radar

EDR Magazine · June 20, 2025

20 June 2025 – In the presence of the French Minister of the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu, and Albanian Defence Minister Pirro Vengu, Thales was selected as strategic industrial partner to support a short-delivery-time request to supply a...

Balla from Strasbourg: European Parliament to Open Office in Tirana

Euronews Albania · June 19, 2025

Speaking from the European Parliament’s headquarters in Strasbourg, Minister of State for Relations with Parliament Taulant Balla shared an important video message, calling the opening of the European Parliament’s office in Tirana this year a...