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Farming employs many in Albania, with room to grow formally

Gazeta Tema · June 22, 2025

One in three Albanians works in agriculture, yet the sector’s share of the economy lags behind, says the World Bank. Around 30% of Albania’s workforce is employed in agriculture, but its contribution to GDP remains far smaller, the World Bank said...

Foreign capital finds new ground in Albania

Gazeta Tema · June 22, 2025

About 5.3% of active companies in Albania now operate with foreign or joint capital, reflecting a growing international footprint in the country’s economy. Italian investors remain the largest group, accounting for 41.8% of all foreign...

Road accidents spike in Albania, scooters a growing concern

Gazeta Tema · June 22, 2025

Electric scooter accidents are climbing fast in Albania, with 212 cases already reported in the first half of 2025—nearly matching the total for all of last year. The increase coincides with rising traffic as tourists and returning migrants hit...

River Residence Tirana / Davide Macullo Architects

ArchDaily · June 22, 2025

© Leonit Ibrahimi+ 20 Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1030850/river-residence-tirana-davide-macullo-architects Design Team: Aileen Forbes-Munnelly, Andrea Carlotta Conti, Samantha Capoferri,...

Moto&Rock Festival: Bikers from Albania and Europe Put on a Show in Korça

Euronews Albania · June 22, 2025

The distinctive roar of powerful motorcycles and the sound of rock music took over the city of Korçë this weekend. As part of the Moto&Rock Festival, well-known Albanian musicians such as Aleksandër and Renis Gjoka, along with other rock bands,...

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...

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,...

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...