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Clan Capitalism: Albania’s Privileged Investors and Their Seaside Villas

Balkan Insight · September 9, 2025

When it was adopted in May 2015, Albania’s ‘special law’ on strategic investment was billed as a temporary measure to drum up foreign and domestic investment in the energy, mining, agriculture and fisheries sectors. The idea was to cut red tape...

A general attack on Serbia is prepared; Kurti announces the creation of a joint unit with Albania called KSF

B92 ·

He announced the development of military drones that will be produced on the so-called Kosovo. Kurti also announced that a joint unit will be created with the Armed Forces of Albania, according to the Reporters. Kurti was nominated by his party...

Wealthy ancient Roman’stomb discovered in Albania

Nagaland Post · September 8, 2025

Caption-A drone view shows archaeologists working on Albania’s first discovered monumental tomb, which they suggest may be a mausoleum, dated to the Roman period III–IV century AD, in Strikcan, Albania. Archaeologists in Albania have discovered a...

Albania takes another step to reduce its reliance on hydropower

CEENERGYNEWS · September 6, 2025

On 22 July, an agreement was signed for the construction of a 42-million-euro plant in Belshi. The EU’s Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) provides 9.5 million euros, while the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)...

EU envoy: Albania could join by 2030

Gazeta Tema · September 8, 2025

TIRANA, Sep. 8 (TemA) — The European Union’s ambassador in Tirana, Silvio Gonzato, said Albania could technically enter the bloc by 2030 if leaders show broad political will and involve all institutions. “Technically, yes,” Gonzato said. “But it...

Cyprus backs Albania’s EU path, urges reform

Gazeta Tema · September 8, 2025

TIRANA, Sep. 8 (TemA) — Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos praised Albania’s progress toward European Union membership and urged faster reforms during “Diplo 2025,” a three-day conference of Albanian ambassadors themed “Albania 2030: In...

Burglar in Tirana Badly Beaten, 33-Year-Old Assaulted by Homeowner

Euronews Albania · September 8, 2025

A 33-year-old man suffered a harsh beating in Tirana after, according to police, he attempted to violently rob a residence in the capital but was confronted by the homeowner, who managed to neutralize him by punching him repeatedly. Regarding this...

‘Who’s going to tell her?’: Woman says her fiancé is a ‘green flag’ after he chose Iceland for his bachelor party. Here’s why viewers aren’t so sure

The Mary Sue · September 14, 2025

When it comes to dating, we often talk about what we consider to be “red flags” and “green flags” of potential partners. A red flag might be a partner who dodges questions or keeps secrets. A green flag might be someone who is good at...

Kurti promises €1 billion for the army, Vučević reacts: Preparing a Greater Albania

Euronews Albania · September 8, 2025

The chairman of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) and advisor to Aleksandar Vučić on regional affairs, Miloš Vučević, said that Kosovo’s Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, is “brandishing weapons once again” and trying to escalate conflict and set the...

Albania opens 43-km link in southeast

Gazeta Tema · September 5, 2025

TIRANA, Sept 5 (TemA) – Albania opened the Qukës–Qafë Plloçë road to traffic on Friday, creating a new link across the country’s southeast expected to ease travel and support tourism and farming. The 43-km route includes two tunnels and four...

Albania, EU eye Sept 16 accession talks

Gazeta Tema · September 5, 2025

TIRANA, Sept 5 (TemA) – Albania and the European Union are finalising plans for an intergovernmental conference expected on Sept. 16 to open the remaining accession chapters, pending Dutch parliamentary approval. Parliament’s European Affairs...

Albania’s workweek eases, still above EU

Gazeta Tema · September 5, 2025

TIRANA, Sept 5 (TemA) – Albania’s average workweek edged down in 2024 but remains well above the European Union. Workers logged 41.3 hours on average, versus the EU’s 36. Service-heavy sectors — trade, transport, hospitality and business services...

Archaeologists find large Roman burial chamber in Albania from fourth century AD

Heart Radio ·

8 September 2025, 10:17 | Updated: 8 September 2025, 11:52 A large Roman burial chamber from the third to fourth century AD has been unearthed by archaeologists in Albania. The discovery is the first of its kind found in the Balkan country that...

Hague rally backs ex-KLA leaders on trial

Gazeta Tema · September 14, 2025

THE HAGUE, Sept 14 (TemA) — A diaspora-led rally will gather at 2 p.m. today in support of former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders on trial at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers. Backers from Kosovo, Albania and abroad say Hashim Thaçi and others have...

Monumental tomb of Roman period discovered in Albania

South China Morning Post · September 8, 2025

Archaeologists in Albania have discovered a large Roman burial chamber dating from the third to fourth century AD, the first of its kind found in the Balkan country that was once part of the Roman Empire. Tipped off by locals who had noticed some...

Wealthy ancient Roman’s tomb discovered in Albania

WSAU - Wisconsin · September 8, 2025

By Fatos Bytyci and Florion Goga STRIKCAN, Albania (Reuters) -Archaeologists in Albania have discovered a large Roman burial chamber dating from the third to fourth century AD, the first of its kind found in the Balkan country that was once part...

This Tiny Beach Village Is the 'Caribbean of Europe'—and It Has the Bluest Water in the World

Travel + Leisure ·

The fall weather may be creeping in, but that doesn't mean you've missed your chance to experience a European summer. In fact, there's one small town in the Balkans where the warm-weather vibes stretch well into autumn—earning it the nickname "the...

Archaeologists discover first-of-its-kind ancient Roman tomb in Albania

The Independent · September 8, 2025

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Albania had the lowest minimum wage in Europe in June

BGNES · September 5, 2025

The minimum gross monthly wage in Albania was €408 at the end of June, according to the latest data updated by the European statistical institute Eurostat and cited by the Albanian publication Express. This minimum wage level is not only the...

Albania election court rejects opposition suit

Gazeta Tema · September 4, 2025

TIRANA, Sep 4 (TemA) – Albania’s top election court dismissed a challenge by the opposition Democratic Party on Thursday, issuing a final ruling that cannot be appealed. The Electoral College asked the Central Election Commission to file...