After Gaza, the Global Sumud Flotilla heads to Albania

Every summer, thousands of people cross the Adriatic Sea between Italy and Albania. For many children of the Albanian diaspora growing up in Italy, those ferries have always meant one thing: returning home. They are the route for vacations, visits to …

Albania denies involvement in Montenegro destabilisation claims, Vučić points to Croatia

TIRANA – Albania is not and cannot be part of any scenario aimed at destabilising Montenegro or any other country, said Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs on Friday. He was responding to a statement by Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko …

Construction makes up 12.6% of Albania’s economy

The sector’s share is about two and a half times the EU average. Construction accounted for 12.6% of Albania’s economy in 2025, far above the EU average of 5%. No other country in the Eurostat data came close. Romania followed at 8.6%, while Kosovo stood …

Gas explosion hurts six in northern Albania

Two children were among those hurt after gas leaked inside a family home near Lezha. Six members of the same family were hurt in a gas explosion at their home in northern Albania. The explosion happened on Saturday night in Markatomaj, near Lezha. Two …

Albania raises drug reimbursement fund by 28%

The government plans to spend 17.28 billion lek on reimbursed medicines next year and add 20 more drugs to the list. Albania plans to increase its budget for reimbursed medicines by 28% next year, taking the total to 17.28 billion lek. The extra money will …

Albania bus operators to cut services by up to 30%

Passengers face longer waits from September 1 as operators say high fuel costs have made full services too expensive. Bus operators across Albania say they will cut the number of vehicles in service by 20% to 30% from September 1. They say fuel costs and …

Tipton cannabis farmer jailed for £220k raid 'to pay mum's Albania medical bills'

Wildfire threatens homes in northern Albania

A wildfire came close to homes in northern Albania on Sunday. The fire broke out in Zall-Strikçan, near Bulqizë, and spread quickly through dry grass and vegetation. Residents tried to slow the flames before firefighters arrived. One house was at risk, but …

Albania Moves to Expand Digital Consular Services With New Virtual Diplomatic Presence

Consular services for Albanians at home and abroad are set to enter a new digital phase, with Albania’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs preparing to launch a Virtual Diplomatic Presence, a single digital platform designed to provide information and …

Albania to launch virtual diplomatic service

Albania plans to launch a virtual diplomatic service for citizens living in countries without an Albanian embassy or consulate. Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said the service will offer consular information and support online. The ministry is also …