Fisherman Baci Dyrmishaj shows a invasive shrimp at his fish shop in Radhime near Vlore

The day's catch... fishermen estimate that fish stocks are down 70 percent in the Bay of Vlore

Fisherman Viktor Kocaj hauls in his net early in the morning in Albania's Vlore Bay

Spokane, WA (99201) Today Cloudy early with partial sunshine expected late. High 92F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph.. Tonight Clear skies. Low near 60F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Updated: July 2, 2025 @ 12:24 am

Berisha at the OSCE Assembly: Albania is a narco-dictatorship, help us vote freely

The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, is participating in the proceedings of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, held in Porto, Portugal. In his address today before the Assembly, Berisha emphasized the urgent need for Albania to restore...

1 Green Coast Hotel - MGallery Collection: A New Chapter for Elite Tourism in Albania

One of the most ambitious projects in Albanian elite tourism comes to life this summer with the official opening of Green Coast Hotel – MGallery Collection, located on the Green Coast beach, one of the pearls of the Albanian Riviera. This hotel is...

Meloni’s Albania Protocol Faces Another Wave of Attacks by Activist Judges

The migration agreement signed between Italy and Albania highlights the growing divide between national institutions and the European establishment regarding tackling illegal immigration. While the European Commission and several member states are...

Albania expands free public beach access nationwide

For the first time, Albania has guaranteed free public access to all of its beaches during the 2025 summer season, under a national regulation mandating that 30% of every stretch of coastline remain open and free of charge. The policy, passed by...

Berisha tells OSCE Albania is a dictatorship

PORTO, July 1 – Albanian opposition leader Sali Berisha told the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly that Albania has become “a narco-dictatorship” under Prime Minister Edi Rama, accusing the government of suppressing elections and enabling drug...

Eureporter: Erion Veliaj, Mayor of Tirana, held without charge for past five months

Erion Veliaj, the Mayor of Tirana (pictured), has been held without charge for the past 5 months, while he is investigated by SPAK. He was arrested by Special Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Structure (“SPAK”) in February following accusations...

Albania’s tourism boom and the industry of naysayers

Albania has silenced all skeptics of tourism, emerging as the country with the highest tourism growth in the region—particularly from Western Europe. While just a few years ago most visitors came from Poland, the Czech Republic, and Ukraine, today...

Albania pitches transport progress at Istanbul forum

Albania showcased major infrastructure projects at the Global Transport and Connectivity Forum, hosted under Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan with over 70 countries represented. Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku presented Albania’s gains...

School curriculum updated as Albania aims for EU standards

Albania’s Education and Sports Ministry is accelerating a comprehensive curriculum update designed to align with EU norms and prepare students for future challenges. Minister Ogerta Manastirliu announced a strong emphasis on STEM education,...

Turkey urges Albania to halt Bektashi state plan

Turkey has formally requested that Albania abandon plans to establish a “Bektashi state” and stop the initiative proposed by Prime Minister Edi Rama to create a religious republic within Albanian territory. The demand was delivered by Turkish...

Farage defends ‘1 in 50’ claim, challenges Albania’s Rama to debate

Britain’s Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said he’s willing to travel to Tirana for a public debate after Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama dismissed Farage’s “1‑in‑50” statistic about Albanians in UK prisons as “absurd.” In an interview with Top...

Sovereign risk falls sharply as Albania’s bond spread narrows

Albania has seen a significant improvement in its sovereign risk profile, with its bond spread over US Treasuries falling to around 200 basis points in the first half of 2025. The narrowing spread signals growing investor confidence in the...

Joint Albania–Kosovo police patrols start amid summer tourism surge

As summer tourism ramps up, the State Police of Albania and Kosovo have signed a cooperation memorandum to launch joint road policing across Albanian territory starting July 1. The agreement, signed by Albanian State Police Director Ilir Proda and...

Gold surge pushes Albania’s FX reserves to record €6.7B

Albania’s foreign exchange reserves have reached a historic high, driven in part by the soaring value of its gold holdings. The Central Bank reported that as of April 2025, gold reserves were valued at €313 million, up 34% compared to the same...

On Sale for One Euro: Will Albania’s Forests Go Private? 

Albania’s modern history is characterised by dramatic political shake-ups, but one thing has remained constant through all the turbulence: the country’s lustrous forests are overwhelmingly public. This might, however, soon no longer be the case,...

Albania becomes shareholder in Kushner’s €1.4B Sazan resort

Albania has joined Jared Kushner's planned Sazan Island resort as a shareholder through a newly registered state company. The company, Albanian State Development & Real Estate, was set up June 26 to manage and monitor the Sazan resort project and...

Leaving Albania, the Country’s Youth Seek a More Stable Future

“I studied a lot to pass the exams, but when I started working, I noticed that I didn’t know anything,” she said. “It’s not just the quality, but after you finish there are not many vacant jobs, and a lot of positions are paid so low.” Last year,...