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Albania had the lowest minimum wage in Europe in June
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
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...

Archaeologists discover first-of-its-kind ancient Roman tomb in Albania
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Albanians Rally in The Hague Against Kosovo War Crimes Court
Protesters in The Hague on September 14, 2025. Photo: BIRN. The red and black of the Albanian flag dominated the streets of The Hague on Sunday as hundreds of ethnic Albanians from Kosovo, other countries in the Balkans, EU states, the UK and the...

Gov. Cox reiterates social media a 'cancer' on society
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Gov. Cox provides updates on Charlie Kirk investigation
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The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 Day 8
by The Ocean Race 14 Sep 07:28 PDT 14 September 2025 The battle for the podium positions on fifth and final stage of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 looks set to come to an exciting conclusion over the next 24 hours as the top five teams close in on...

IKMT Demolishes 20 Illegal Constructions in Valbona National Park, Operation Continues
The National Inspectorate for the Protection of the Territory (IKMT) has continued its operation in Valbona National Park to demolish illegal constructions. So far, 20 structures have been torn down, including concrete platforms, wooden...
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Preview: Albania vs Latvia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup qualifier between Albania and Latvia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Albania and Latvia will both be looking to record a crucial win when the two sides meet for a 2026 World Cup...

Albania with Lowest Minimum Wage in Europe in June
The minimum gross monthly wage in Albania was Euro 408 at the end of June, according to the latest data updated by the European Statistical Institute, Eurostat. At this level, the minimum wage is not only the lowest in Europe (excluding the...

Albania targets 2030 as cultural hub
TIRANA, Sep 4 (TemA) – Albania is betting on culture to cement its place on Europe’s tourism map, announcing a string of projects after visitor numbers to heritage sites topped 1 million this year, up 58% from 2023. Economy, Culture and Innovation...

Albania face Gibraltar in first-ever friendly
GIBRALTAR, Sep 4 (TemA) – Albania meet Gibraltar this evening in their first-ever clash, a friendly to be played at the Europa Point Stadium. Coach Sylvinho is expected to rotate, giving minutes to players with limited time in recent matches. The...

Albania under scrutiny for pesticide residues in produce
After Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina also raised concerns following the entry of Albanian peaches with high pesticide residues into their market. Authorities confirmed that the fruit contained high levels of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide considered...

Cyprus backs Albania to join EU
Cyprus supports Albania’s accession to the EU, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Sunday, adding that the EU’s enlargement into the Western Balkans is a geopolitical necessity in these difficult times. “This is a promise of security,...

‘Diplo2025’ Conference Brings Together Albanian Ambassadors in Tirana
Albanian ambassadors accredited around the world will gather in Tirana over the next three days to participate in the annual ‘Diplo2025’ conference. Under the theme “Albania 2030: In Europe, Connected with the World”, the conference will take...

Foreign Minister to visit Albania
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos will leave for Tirana, Albania on Sunday, following an invitation from his counterpart Igli Hasani. He will discuss Cyprus-Albania bilateral relations, the Cyprus problem and the Albania joining the EU with...

FIFA hits Argentina, Albania with six-figure fines
GENEVA (AP): FIFA HAS fined six national federations, including defending champions Argentina, for racist abuse by fans at World Cup qualifiers in June. The six nations charged with “discrimination and racist abuse” were Albania, Argentina, Chile,...

Albania with the lowest minimum wage in Europe in June: €408 per month
The gross monthly minimum wage in Albania stood at €408 at the end of June. The figure comes from Eurostat’s latest report, which also lists other European countries with updated minimum wage levels for 2025. In the region, the highest minimum...

Albania U-21 ready for Germany, Maksuti and Fetai analyze the challenges
On Friday at the Elbasan Arena, Albania’s U-21 team will face European vice-champions Germany in a highly anticipated match. Coach Alban Bushi’s squad continues preparations, with a positive atmosphere prevailing in the group. Flamurtari striker...

In Albania, People Work an Average of 41 Hours per Week, Compared to 36 Hours in the EU
The average number of weekly working hours slightly decreased last year to 41.3 hours, down from 41.6 hours in 2023. Among the sectors with the lowest workload were public administration and social services, where state employees worked an average...