Albania courts foreign universities, eyes academic hub

Albania is opening its doors to foreign universities in a bid to become a competitive academic destination in the region, the country’s education minister said Wednesday. Education and Sports Minister Ogerta Manastirliu announced that several foreign …

Albania targets energy exports, lures investors

Albania is advancing toward energy independence and aims to become a net exporter of electricity while integrating into regional markets, the country’s energy minister said Wednesday. Speaking at a forum on the electricity system, Infrastructure and Energy …

62MW solar project approved in Albania without subsidies

Albania has approved a 62-megawatt solar power plant in the village of Taç Lartë, southeast Albania, as part of efforts to boost renewable capacity without relying on state subsidies. The plant, developed by Fortis Energy and Construction, is set to begin …

Albania to host NATO summit in 2027

NATO leaders have confirmed Albania as the host of the alliance’s 2027 summit, marking the first time the country will welcome the bloc’s top gathering. The decision was announced at the close of the NATO summit in The Hague, where members also pledged to …

Albania extends incinerator probe into ex-deputy PM

  Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor (SPAK) has extended its investigation into former Deputy Prime Minister Arben Ahmetaj for another three months, citing delays in receiving responses to legal requests sent to Switzerland. Ahmetaj is under …

Constitutional Court in co-operation with the OSCE Presence in Albania publishes Volume II of the Guide on ...

Following the publication of the Volume I of the Guide on Constitutional Court Case Law in February 2024, focusing on individual constitutional complaints for the period 1998–2023, the Constitutional Court of Albania, in co‑operation with the OSCE Presence …

Albania Joins the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking

Following the 49th Governing Board meeting of the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking, which took place today in Luxembourg, Albania became the 36th participating state to join the initiative, further strengthening Europe’s leadership in supercomputing. The newly …

‘Keep hope alive’: Family of Adelaide hiker last seen in Albania reveal major update after eight month ordeal

EU, Albania review €197M IPA progress

The EU praised Albania’s reform drive during a top-level meeting in Tirana to assess €197 million in pre-accession aid committed for 2024. The IPA Monitoring Committee brought together EU officials and Albanian authorities to track progress on projects …

Judge asks why jobless cannabis factory worker 'didn't just go home' to Albania

A judge asked why a jobless cannabis factory worker 'didn't just go home' to Albania if he could not find legal work in the UK. Ervis Mici and Natan Haxhillari were caught growing around 300 cannabis plants at BR Car Care Centre in Moseley on …