Albania

Country Albania
Capital Tirana
Continent Europe
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Languages Albanian

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Albania declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912, but was conquered by Italy in 1939. Communist partisans took over the country in 1944. Albania allied itself first with the USSR (until 1960), and then with China (to 1978). In the early 1990s, Albania ended 46 years of xenophobic Communist rule and established a multiparty democracy. The transition has proven challenging as successive governments have tried to deal with high unemployment, widespread corruption, a dilapidated physical infrastructure, powerful organized crime networks, and combative political opponents. Albania has made progress in its democratic development since first holding multiparty elections in 1991, but deficiencies remain. International observers judged elections to be largely free and fair since the restoration of political stability following the collapse of pyramid schemes in 1997; however, there have been claims of electoral fraud in every one of Albania's post-communist elections. In the 2005 general elections, the Democratic Party and its allies won a decisive victory on pledges to reduce crime and corruption, promote economic growth, and decrease the size of government. The election, and particularly the orderly transition of power, was considered an important step forward. Albania joined NATO in April 2009 and is a potential candidate for EU accession. Although Albania's economy continues to grow, the country is still one of the poorest in Europe, hampered by a large informal economy and an inadequate energy and transportation infrastructure.

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New Risks from Latest Scheme under Italy-Albania Immigration Deal - Human Rights WatchNew Risks from Latest Scheme under Italy-Albania Immigration Deal  Human Rights Watch

Albanian prime minister receives MWL chief in Tirana - Arab NewsAlbanian prime minister receives MWL chief in Tirana  Arab News

The best beaches in Albania - CN TravellerThe best beaches in Albania  CN Traveller

Once-isolated Albania hopes for Israeli tourist boom with launch of El Al direct flights - Jewish Telegraphic AgencyOnce-isolated Albania hopes for Israeli tourist boom with launch of El Al direct flights  Jewish Telegraphic Agency

The grannies who saved Albanian cuisine - BBCThe grannies who saved Albanian cuisine  BBC

Pope Francis hopes for closer ties with Orthodox Church of Albania - Vatican NewsPope Francis hopes for closer ties with Orthodox Church of Albania  Vatican News

From Albania to Zambia: List of Cancelled USAID Projects Provides Insight into US Influence - Health Policy WatchFrom Albania to Zambia: List of Cancelled USAID Projects Provides Insight into US Influence  Health Policy Watch

Criminal’s deportation case halted over son’s dislike for chicken nuggets - The IndependentCriminal’s deportation case halted over son’s dislike for chicken nuggets  The Independent

England vs Albania: Morgan Rogers likely to make first start for Three Lions in Thomas Tuchel's first game in charge - Sky SportsEngland vs Albania: Morgan Rogers likely to make first start for Three Lions in Thomas Tuchel's first game in charge  Sky Sports

England 2-0 Albania - PLAYER RATINGS: Who is clearly Thomas Tuchel's main man? Who was given a big show of fai - Daily MailEngland 2-0 Albania - PLAYER RATINGS: Who is clearly Thomas Tuchel's main man? Who was given a big show of fai  Daily Mail

The best hotels in Albania for 2025 - CN TravellerThe best hotels in Albania for 2025  CN Traveller

Italy approves use of Albania migration centres as repatriation hubs - Euronews.comItaly approves use of Albania migration centres as repatriation hubs  Euronews.com

Albania's Tirana Bank partners Backbase for Engagement Banking platform - FinTech FuturesAlbania's Tirana Bank partners Backbase for Engagement Banking platform  FinTech Futures

2025 News items - Costa Rica’s and Albania’s accessions to the GPA 2012 edge closer to conclusion - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Costa Rica’s and Albania’s accessions to the GPA 2012 edge closer to conclusion  World Trade Organization

One Albania rolls out new digital security service - TelecompaperOne Albania rolls out new digital security service  Telecompaper

Albania’s anti-graft body arrests two over attempted case file hack - SeeNewsAlbania’s anti-graft body arrests two over attempted case file hack  SeeNews

India, Albania work to enhance bilateral ties | Latest News India - Hindustan TimesIndia, Albania work to enhance bilateral ties | Latest News India  Hindustan Times

Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia, Albania, Nepal, Colombia, Egypt and More Top Underrated Budget Backpacker Destinations for 2025 – Everything You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldBrazil, Mexico, Indonesia, Albania, Nepal, Colombia, Egypt and More Top Underrated Budget Backpacker Destinations for 2025 – Everything You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

What is the aim of the Declaration on military cooperation between Croatia, Albania and Kosovo? - European Western BalkansWhat is the aim of the Declaration on military cooperation between Croatia, Albania and Kosovo?  European Western Balkans

Follow Me: Albania’s Politicians Sharpen Social Media Skills as Election Looms - Balkan InsightFollow Me: Albania’s Politicians Sharpen Social Media Skills as Election Looms  Balkan Insight

King, Albania PM discuss regional developments - Jordan TimesKing, Albania PM discuss regional developments  Jordan Times

In Albania, coupling ecotourism with conservation for economic growth - UNEP - UN Environment ProgrammeIn Albania, coupling ecotourism with conservation for economic growth  UNEP - UN Environment Programme

UK policies on Albanian asylum seekers put trafficking survivors at risk, new report warns - Electronic Immigration NetworkUK policies on Albanian asylum seekers put trafficking survivors at risk, new report warns  Electronic Immigration Network

Meloni tries to save Albania migration centres, again - EuractivMeloni tries to save Albania migration centres, again  Euractiv

Albania TikTok ban to begin Thursday - dw.comAlbania TikTok ban to begin Thursday  dw.com

Video. Albania highlights tourism prospects at ITB Berlin - Euronews.comVideo. Albania highlights tourism prospects at ITB Berlin  Euronews.com

‘Make Albania Great’: Opposition Chief Plots Return with Trump-Style Campaign - Balkan Insight‘Make Albania Great’: Opposition Chief Plots Return with Trump-Style Campaign  Balkan Insight

Video. Automotive Fair Albania showcases classic cars, boosts tourism - Euronews.comVideo. Automotive Fair Albania showcases classic cars, boosts tourism  Euronews.com

How do Trump's tariffs affect? ??Albania could benefit from rejecting EU products - A2 CNNHow do Trump's tariffs affect? ??Albania could benefit from rejecting EU products  A2 CNN

India operationalises mission in Albania - The HinduIndia operationalises mission in Albania  The Hindu

Albania: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania - International Monetary FundAlbania: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania  International Monetary Fund

Being Greek and Albanian at the same time / Albania / Areas / Homepage - Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso TranseuropaBeing Greek and Albanian at the same time / Albania / Areas / Homepage  Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa

Albania joins IUCN as its newest State Member - IUCNAlbania joins IUCN as its newest State Member  IUCN

Tirana, Albania Plays Host To Maiden Mini Festival Of India - everythingexperiential.comTirana, Albania Plays Host To Maiden Mini Festival Of India  everythingexperiential.com

Albania, Madagascar, Slovenia, Kyrgyzstan, Uruguay, Georgia And Namibia Showcase Unique Travel Destinations With Untouched Landscapes And Rich Heritage - Travel And Tour WorldAlbania, Madagascar, Slovenia, Kyrgyzstan, Uruguay, Georgia And Namibia Showcase Unique Travel Destinations With Untouched Landscapes And Rich Heritage  Travel And Tour World

Rama in "Sy m'Sy": The lucky stars are with Albania, only the SP will bring it into the EU - A2 CNNRama in "Sy m'Sy": The lucky stars are with Albania, only the SP will bring it into the EU  A2 CNN

Italy to turn empty Albania migrant centre into repatriation hub - ReutersItaly to turn empty Albania migrant centre into repatriation hub  Reuters

Empowering Women Leaders: Toward Greater Political Representation - UN Women – AlbaniaEmpowering Women Leaders: Toward Greater Political Representation  UN Women – Albania

Albania plans Sufi Muslim microstate within its borders - The HinduAlbania plans Sufi Muslim microstate within its borders  The Hindu

U-17 European Championship “Albania 2025” draw/ Coach Tedesco: All the rivals are strong, the players will give their maximum - FSHF - Federata Shqiptare e FutbollitU-17 European Championship “Albania 2025” draw/ Coach Tedesco: All the rivals are strong, the players will give their maximum  FSHF - Federata Shqiptare e Futbollit

Uncovering Albania's communist past - BBCUncovering Albania's communist past  BBC

Albania's EU 2030 Goal: Reforms & Democratic Drive - Mirage NewsAlbania's EU 2030 Goal: Reforms & Democratic Drive  Mirage News

New US tariffs: Kosovo and Albania 10 percent, Serbia 37 percent - A2 CNNNew US tariffs: Kosovo and Albania 10 percent, Serbia 37 percent  A2 CNN

From Reliance to Leverage: Transforming Albania's Remittance Landscape for Economic Empowerment - World BankFrom Reliance to Leverage: Transforming Albania's Remittance Landscape for Economic Empowerment  World Bank

When is the best time to visit Albania? - Lonely PlanetWhen is the best time to visit Albania?  Lonely Planet

I've been to over 60 countries. Italy and France are great, but travelers shouldn't overlook these 5 lesser-known spots. - Business InsiderI've been to over 60 countries. Italy and France are great, but travelers shouldn't overlook these 5 lesser-known spots.  Business Insider

Italy approves new decree to use Albanian migration centers as repatriation hubs - AP NewsItaly approves new decree to use Albanian migration centers as repatriation hubs  AP News

"Albania 2030" - Rama: The EU door has been opened to us as a real opportunity, we must not miss it - A2 CNN"Albania 2030" - Rama: The EU door has been opened to us as a real opportunity, we must not miss it  A2 CNN

Scouting in Albania joins as the 176th Member Organization of World Scouting - WOSMScouting in Albania joins as the 176th Member Organization of World Scouting  WOSM

Albania’s Orthodox Church enthrones its new Archbishop Joan - AP NewsAlbania’s Orthodox Church enthrones its new Archbishop Joan  AP News

"Go Back To India": Woman Faces Racism At Music Festival In Albania. Internet Reacts - NDTV"Go Back To India": Woman Faces Racism At Music Festival In Albania. Internet Reacts  NDTV

Albania Drops in Latest FIFA World Rankings - Euronews AlbaniaAlbania Drops in Latest FIFA World Rankings  Euronews Albania

Albania: Selected Issues - International Monetary FundAlbania: Selected Issues  International Monetary Fund

Albania - General DebateAlbania  General Debate

Albanian opposition protests TikTok ban alleging censorship ahead of election - AP NewsAlbanian opposition protests TikTok ban alleging censorship ahead of election  AP News

World’s Biggest Underground Thermal Lake Discovered in Albania - Good News NetworkWorld’s Biggest Underground Thermal Lake Discovered in Albania  Good News Network

Italian Government Restarts Revamped Albania Protocol - The European ConservativeItalian Government Restarts Revamped Albania Protocol  The European Conservative

Albania’s Orthodox Church inaugurates its new Archbishop Joan - ABC NewsAlbania’s Orthodox Church inaugurates its new Archbishop Joan  ABC News

Partnering for Progress: The PPP Driving Innovation in Albania’s Lab Services - International Finance Corporation (IFC)Partnering for Progress: The PPP Driving Innovation in Albania’s Lab Services  International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Albania highlights tourism prospects at ITB Berlin - Euronews.comAlbania highlights tourism prospects at ITB Berlin  Euronews.com

EU for Albania: EU membership process more likely than ever - A2 CNNEU for Albania: EU membership process more likely than ever  A2 CNN

Butrint: The ancient site helping Albania reclaim its identity - BBCButrint: The ancient site helping Albania reclaim its identity  BBC

Albania shuts down TikTok for a year amid concerns over violence among children - CNNAlbania shuts down TikTok for a year amid concerns over violence among children  CNN

Albania—Country Climate and Development Report - World BankAlbania—Country Climate and Development Report  World Bank

Albania starts turning off TikTok amid concern over youth violence - ReutersAlbania starts turning off TikTok amid concern over youth violence  Reuters

Commissioner Kos travels to Albania to take stock of EU accession negotiations - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodCommissioner Kos travels to Albania to take stock of EU accession negotiations  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

Has Italy's Albania migrant deal completely failed? - dw.comHas Italy's Albania migrant deal completely failed?  dw.com

Albanian gov’t inaugurates Durana tech park - SeeNewsAlbanian gov’t inaugurates Durana tech park  SeeNews

Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia Sign Military Alliance Agreement - ??????????Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia Sign Military Alliance Agreement  ??????????

OECD Reviews of Evaluation and Assessment in Education: Albania - OECDOECD Reviews of Evaluation and Assessment in Education: Albania  OECD

Biography: Pirro Vengu, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Albania - NATOBiography: Pirro Vengu, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Albania  NATO

Why the EU should pay attention to Italy’s and Albania’s migration gamble - European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)Why the EU should pay attention to Italy’s and Albania’s migration gamble  European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

earth-toned brick facade envelops hotel by davide macullo architects in albania - Designboomearth-toned brick facade envelops hotel by davide macullo architects in albania  Designboom

England kick off Tuchel era with Albania and Latvia wins - The BoarEngland kick off Tuchel era with Albania and Latvia wins  The Boar

Albania bans TikTok for one year after school stabbing - Al JazeeraAlbania bans TikTok for one year after school stabbing  Al Jazeera

EU Parliament approves new offices in Moldova and Albania - Euronews.comEU Parliament approves new offices in Moldova and Albania  Euronews.com

Albania could be on the fast track to an overtourism nightmare - The TelegraphAlbania could be on the fast track to an overtourism nightmare  The Telegraph

Albania receives pre-financing under the Growth Plan - EEASAlbania receives pre-financing under the Growth Plan  EEAS

"Albania 2030", Rama: We are not pampered Westerners, we were born in hell, the only path to the EU - A2 CNN"Albania 2030", Rama: We are not pampered Westerners, we were born in hell, the only path to the EU  A2 CNN

Albania TikTok ban sparks debate over freedom of speech - ReutersAlbania TikTok ban sparks debate over freedom of speech  Reuters

8 of Albania’s best beaches - Lonely Planet8 of Albania’s best beaches  Lonely Planet

The 5 best road trips in Albania - Lonely PlanetThe 5 best road trips in Albania  Lonely Planet

ITALY: Government considering new use for detention centres in Albania after third failed transfer - Continued controversy and ICC investigation over deportation of Libyan war crimes suspect - Refugee rights activists among people targeted in spyware atta - European Council on Refugees and ExilesITALY: Government considering new use for detention centres in Albania after third failed transfer - Continued controversy and ICC investigation over deportation of Libyan war crimes suspect - Refugee rights activists among people targeted in spyware atta  European Council on Refugees and Exiles

Books: A Concise History of Albania - Tirana TimesBooks: A Concise History of Albania  Tirana Times

EY Albania - Home | EY - Global - EYEY Albania - Home | EY - Global  EY

Lara Colturi: Albania’s ‘ambitious’ teen alpine skier discusses similarities with Mikaela Shiffrin and her biggest goal - having fun - Olympics.comLara Colturi: Albania’s ‘ambitious’ teen alpine skier discusses similarities with Mikaela Shiffrin and her biggest goal - having fun  Olympics.com

Albanian drivers get discounted insurance for N. Macedonia travel - SeeNewsAlbanian drivers get discounted insurance for N. Macedonia travel  SeeNews

Action against violence against women and domestic violence Istanbul Convention - Council of EuropeAction against violence against women and domestic violence Istanbul Convention  Council of Europe

Albania’s Muslim Vatican will show Islam isn’t monolithic. An inspiration for other religions - ThePrintAlbania’s Muslim Vatican will show Islam isn’t monolithic. An inspiration for other religions  ThePrint

Riding the wave: How Albania can make the most of its EU moment - European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)Riding the wave: How Albania can make the most of its EU moment  European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

Why this tiny country is still Europe’s best-kept secret - Condé Nast Traveller IndiaWhy this tiny country is still Europe’s best-kept secret  Condé Nast Traveller India

Albania’s Latest Scandal Puts Rama’s Legacy on the Line - Bloomberg.comAlbania’s Latest Scandal Puts Rama’s Legacy on the Line  Bloomberg.com

U-17 European Championship “Albania 2025”/ The teams discover their journey today, find out how the draw will work - FSHF - Federata Shqiptare e FutbollitU-17 European Championship “Albania 2025”/ The teams discover their journey today, find out how the draw will work  FSHF - Federata Shqiptare e Futbollit

The 15 best things to do in Albania - Lonely PlanetThe 15 best things to do in Albania  Lonely Planet

Automotive Fair Albania highlights classic cars and boosts Tirana tourism - Yahoo News CanadaAutomotive Fair Albania highlights classic cars and boosts Tirana tourism  Yahoo News Canada

Albania: Clashes as protesters call on government to resign - dw.comAlbania: Clashes as protesters call on government to resign  dw.com

England vs Albania LIVE: World Cup 2026 Qualifier score, lineups, radio & updates - BBCEngland vs Albania LIVE: World Cup 2026 Qualifier score, lineups, radio & updates  BBC

11 things to know before heading to Albania - Lonely Planet11 things to know before heading to Albania  Lonely Planet

What is the Italy-Albania asylum deal? - International Rescue CommitteeWhat is the Italy-Albania asylum deal?  International Rescue Committee

Italy restarts bid to deport migrants to Albania - Al JazeeraItaly restarts bid to deport migrants to Albania  Al Jazeera