Qatar Square to serve as Tirana’s newest hub and vital part of New Boulevard project

Qatar Square to serve as Tirana’s newest hub and vital part of New Boulevard project

TIRANA, July 25, 2024 – The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed a grant agreement with the Municipality of Tirana to establish Qatar Square, a significant development in the heart of Albania’s capital.  The €11 million project, to be

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Ongoing heatwave negatively impacting Albania, region

Ongoing heatwave negatively impacting Albania, region

TIRANA, July 24, 2024 – A scorching heatwave has gripped Albania and southern Europe this month, affecting daily life and businesses across the country.  Health concerns for the most vulnerable, a series of wildfires, and slow business in the services

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More than 213,000 Albanians gained EU citizenship in past five years, EU data shows 

More than 213,000 Albanians gained EU citizenship in past five years, EU data shows 

TIRANA, July 21, 2024 – People born in Albania are seeking and acquiring citizenships in EU member states at a level that is higher than any other country in the continent, and ranking third globally, data from a series of

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Analysis: Bells toll for Albania’s demographics as census results confirm corrosive effects of massive emigration

Analysis: Bells toll for Albania’s demographics as census results confirm corrosive effects of massive emigration

TIRANA, July 4, 2024 – The much anticipated and much delayed results of the 2023 Census are out in Albania, confirming a massive population decline in 12 years and a worsening of all demographic indicators.  Albania’s population shrank by almost

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Ilir Beqaj, high Socialist official mired in corruption investigations, arrested for abuse of EU funds 

Ilir Beqaj, high Socialist official mired in corruption investigations, arrested for abuse of EU funds 

TIRANA, July 4, 2024 – Ilir Beqaj, Albania’s former minister of health who has a history of holding important position in the ruling Socialist Party, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of involvement in a corruption scheme to profit from funds

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Albania’s population shrank by 429,000,  census results show

Albania’s population shrank by 429,000,  census results show

TIRANA, June 28, 2024 – Albania’s population shrank by almost 14 percent in 12 years, losing about 429,000 residents, according to the country’s official 2023 census, the results of which were just released.  The census conductor, the Institute of Statistics

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With court recognition of Berisha-led DP, main opposition party shows signs of unity 

With court recognition of Berisha-led DP, main opposition party shows signs of unity 

TIRANA, June 25, 2024 – Ending years of turmoil, a court has placed Albania’s main opposition Democratic Party officially under the control of the faction that has the most support among voters.  The decision means the state-recognized seal and funding

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Property prices on Albanian coast soar, partially driven by foreign buyers 

Property prices on Albanian coast soar, partially driven by foreign buyers 

TIRANA, May 29, 2024 – Demand for coastal properties in Albania has surged by 20-30 percent compared to last year, according to the Albanian Builders Association.  Key areas like Vlora, Palasa and Saranda are particularly popular, with 40 percent of

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Credit collections scheme leads to arrests, license suspensions 

Credit collections scheme leads to arrests, license suspensions 

TIRANA, May 26, 2024 – An Albanian court has ordered the arrest of several individuals in connection with a credit collections scheme that allegedly defrauded thousands of citizens. According to the prosecution, a non-banking lender and collection enforcement companies orchestrated

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Strengthening rule of law and democracy key to Albania’s EU bid, EU ambassador says 

Strengthening rule of law and democracy key to Albania’s EU bid, EU ambassador says 

TIRANA, May 9, 2024 – As Albania and the European Union marked Europe Week, the head of the European Union Delegation to Albania, Ambassador Silvio Gonzato says the fight against corruption and organized crime is essential for Albania’s progress towards

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