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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High Expectations That Never Materialized – Albania Star’s Three Years At Inter Milan Come To An Underwhelming End - OneFootballHigh Expectations That Never Materialized – Albania Star’s Three Years At Inter Milan Come To An Underwhelming End  OneFootball

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The rapid downfall of Albania’s most-feared drug gang - The TelegraphThe rapid downfall of Albania’s most-feared drug gang  The Telegraph

California Woman Left LA, Closed Business, Moved to Albania - Business InsiderCalifornia Woman Left LA, Closed Business, Moved to Albania  Business Insider

Albania turns to AI to beat corruption and join EU - politico.euAlbania turns to AI to beat corruption and join EU  politico.eu

Could AI run a whole country? Albania wants to find out. - PoliticoCould AI run a whole country? Albania wants to find out.  Politico

Europe's oldest lake settlement uncovered in Albania - ReutersEurope's oldest lake settlement uncovered in Albania  Reuters

Albania and Bulgaria ask EU for help to deal with raging wildfires - Euronews.comAlbania and Bulgaria ask EU for help to deal with raging wildfires  Euronews.com

Italy plan to process migrants in Albania dealt blow by EU Court - BBCItaly plan to process migrants in Albania dealt blow by EU Court  BBC

Looking for a budget getaway? The best destinations from Spain to Albania - The IndependentLooking for a budget getaway? The best destinations from Spain to Albania  The Independent

Azerbaijan, Albania plan sports collaboration - InsideTheGamesAzerbaijan, Albania plan sports collaboration  InsideTheGames

Empowering greenhouse farmers in Albania: FAO launches Farmer Field Schools - Food and Agriculture OrganizationEmpowering greenhouse farmers in Albania: FAO launches Farmer Field Schools  Food and Agriculture Organization

Secretary-General appoints Ingrid Macdonald of Australia as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Albania - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupSecretary-General appoints Ingrid Macdonald of Australia as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Albania  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

The Albanian army will be equipped with multifunctional light vehicles, 28 million euros funding from the EU - European NewsroomThe Albanian army will be equipped with multifunctional light vehicles, 28 million euros funding from the EU  European Newsroom

Image of the week: Smoke from wildfires in Albania and Greece - EumetsatImage of the week: Smoke from wildfires in Albania and Greece  Eumetsat

UAE rescue team continues efforts to combat Albania wildfires - Tribune IndiaUAE rescue team continues efforts to combat Albania wildfires  Tribune India

Watch: UAE ramps up response to Albania's wildfire crisis - Dubai Eye 103.8Watch: UAE ramps up response to Albania's wildfire crisis  Dubai Eye 103.8

How Young Voices in Albania Are Sparking Action for a Safer, Greener Future - International Fire & Safety JournalHow Young Voices in Albania Are Sparking Action for a Safer, Greener Future  International Fire & Safety Journal

Albania - Post-Communist, Balkan, Geography - BritannicaAlbania - Post-Communist, Balkan, Geography  Britannica

Trump claims he ended war between ‘Aber-baijan’ and Albania - OC MediaTrump claims he ended war between ‘Aber-baijan’ and Albania  OC Media

Thales supports airspace sovereignty in Albania with Ground Master 400 Alpha surveillance radar - ThalesThales supports airspace sovereignty in Albania with Ground Master 400 Alpha surveillance radar  Thales

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Wildfires in Albania kill 1, injure 8, forcing people to evacuate several villages - Anadolu AjansiWildfires in Albania kill 1, injure 8, forcing people to evacuate several villages  Anadolu Ajansi

Trump makes slip-up while touting peace deal between ‘Aberbaijan and Albania’ - The IndependentTrump makes slip-up while touting peace deal between ‘Aberbaijan and Albania’  The Independent

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

Top EU court strikes a blow against Italy’s Albania migrant camps scheme - Al JazeeraTop EU court strikes a blow against Italy’s Albania migrant camps scheme  Al Jazeera

Money to Burn: Albania’s Nexus of Organised Crime and Rubbish Collection - Balkan InsightMoney to Burn: Albania’s Nexus of Organised Crime and Rubbish Collection  Balkan Insight

2022-2024, Albania with the most malnourished population in Europe - Gazeta Express2022-2024, Albania with the most malnourished population in Europe  Gazeta Express

News: Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Albania, 09-Apr.-2025 - NATO - HomepageNews: Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Albania, 09-Apr.-2025  NATO - Homepage

Italy, France, Spain, Albania, and Greece Revolutionize Travel with Azamara’s Unmatched Cultural Exploration and Authentic Local Experiences - Travel And Tour WorldItaly, France, Spain, Albania, and Greece Revolutionize Travel with Azamara’s Unmatched Cultural Exploration and Authentic Local Experiences  Travel And Tour World

UAE intensifies firefighting operations in Albania - Dubai Eye 103.8UAE intensifies firefighting operations in Albania  Dubai Eye 103.8

India-Albania look to strengthen ties in sectors like AI, tourism, re-open diplomatic mission in Delhi - ThePrintIndia-Albania look to strengthen ties in sectors like AI, tourism, re-open diplomatic mission in Delhi  ThePrint

Why doesn't Albania allow us to buy cryptocurrencies? - Gazeta ExpressWhy doesn't Albania allow us to buy cryptocurrencies?  Gazeta Express

Azerbaijan and Albania explore sports cooperation opportunities - Latest news from AzerbaijanAzerbaijan and Albania explore sports cooperation opportunities  Latest news from Azerbaijan

GRETA publishes its fourth report on Albania - The Council of EuropeGRETA publishes its fourth report on Albania  The Council of Europe

Jobs that Artificial Intelligence is replacing in Albania - cna.alJobs that Artificial Intelligence is replacing in Albania  cna.al

Albania travel - Lonely PlanetAlbania travel  Lonely Planet

Albanian insurers GWPs grow 9% in Jan-July - SeeNewsAlbanian insurers GWPs grow 9% in Jan-July  SeeNews

Albania’s leader pushes dream of first cashless society - politico.euAlbania’s leader pushes dream of first cashless society  politico.eu

"I solved the war between 'Azerbaijan' and Albania", Trump confuses Armenia's name during an interview - Gazeta Express"I solved the war between 'Azerbaijan' and Albania", Trump confuses Armenia's name during an interview  Gazeta Express

Albania’s ruling Socialists secure majority in parliamentary vote - Al JazeeraAlbania’s ruling Socialists secure majority in parliamentary vote  Al Jazeera

UAE rescue team intensifies operations to combat wildfires in Albania - madhyamamonline.comUAE rescue team intensifies operations to combat wildfires in Albania  madhyamamonline.com

Van Damme reacts to his Albanian friend who was killed in Belgium - Makes the eagle with his hands as a sign of respect - Gazeta ExpressVan Damme reacts to his Albanian friend who was killed in Belgium - Makes the eagle with his hands as a sign of respect  Gazeta Express

Albania's SPV Blue 2 joins Alpex power exchange - SeeNewsAlbania's SPV Blue 2 joins Alpex power exchange  SeeNews

New Mediterranean Adventures: Now, Virgin Voyages Itineraries to Include Albania’s Sarande and More - Travel And Tour WorldNew Mediterranean Adventures: Now, Virgin Voyages Itineraries to Include Albania’s Sarande and More  Travel And Tour World

Albania sets clear goals for tourism growth with 2030 strategy - Trend News AgencyAlbania sets clear goals for tourism growth with 2030 strategy  Trend News Agency

Edi Rama set to win record fourth term as PM in Albania elections - The GuardianEdi Rama set to win record fourth term as PM in Albania elections  The Guardian

Omni Bridgeway Moves to Enforce $13M Arbitration Award Against Republic of Albania - USA HeraldOmni Bridgeway Moves to Enforce $13M Arbitration Award Against Republic of Albania  USA Herald

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

Starmer announces migration ‘return hubs’ on Albania visit, but Albania doesn’t want them – what’s going on? - The ConversationStarmer announces migration ‘return hubs’ on Albania visit, but Albania doesn’t want them – what’s going on?  The Conversation

Inter Milan & Albania Star Undergoing Medicals Ahead Of Torino Move - OneFootballInter Milan & Albania Star Undergoing Medicals Ahead Of Torino Move  OneFootball

Albanian Prisoner in Britain Makes TikTok Appeal: Transfer Me to Albania - Euronews AlbaniaAlbanian Prisoner in Britain Makes TikTok Appeal: Transfer Me to Albania  Euronews Albania

Britons are massing to an unknown resort in Albania: what Durres has to offer - 112.uaBritons are massing to an unknown resort in Albania: what Durres has to offer  112.ua

Albanian Village Erupts in Protest over Crackdown on ‘Illegal’ Tourist Cabins - Balkan InsightAlbanian Village Erupts in Protest over Crackdown on ‘Illegal’ Tourist Cabins  Balkan Insight

Trump island sparks outrage in Albania — MADE - DWTrump island sparks outrage in Albania — MADE  DW

Albania’s tourism boom is a boon for Jared Kushner - The EconomistAlbania’s tourism boom is a boon for Jared Kushner  The Economist

Forget the beach – this underdog destination’s riches are found inland - AFRForget the beach – this underdog destination’s riches are found inland  AFR

UAE rescue team continues to contain wildfires in Albania - Sharjah24UAE rescue team continues to contain wildfires in Albania  Sharjah24

Ryanair Expands in Europe: New Tirana Base to Boost Tourism and Connectivity in Albania with Ten New Routes - Travel And Tour WorldRyanair Expands in Europe: New Tirana Base to Boost Tourism and Connectivity in Albania with Ten New Routes  Travel And Tour World

Tourism boom: How Albania is finding its niche - DWTourism boom: How Albania is finding its niche  DW

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

I’ve helped hundreds of Americans move abroad—this is the No. 1 overlooked country in Europe: 'It checks a lot of boxes' - CNBCI’ve helped hundreds of Americans move abroad—this is the No. 1 overlooked country in Europe: 'It checks a lot of boxes'  CNBC

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

Foreign tourist arrivals to Albania slightly rise in July - SeeNewsForeign tourist arrivals to Albania slightly rise in July  SeeNews

Chinese-owned energy company threatens new claim against Albania - Global Arbitration ReviewChinese-owned energy company threatens new claim against Albania  Global Arbitration Review

Isolation to innovation: Albania’s rise to European darling - wallpaper.comIsolation to innovation: Albania’s rise to European darling  wallpaper.com

Albania votes in general elections as PM Edi Rama seeks a fourth term - Al JazeeraAlbania votes in general elections as PM Edi Rama seeks a fourth term  Al Jazeera

Firefighters battle blazes in Turkey, Greece and Albania - ReutersFirefighters battle blazes in Turkey, Greece and Albania  Reuters

August balance: 7 victims from road accidents in 20 days - Gazeta ExpressAugust balance: 7 victims from road accidents in 20 days  Gazeta Express

Omni Bridgeway Looks To Enforce $13M Albania Award - Law360Omni Bridgeway Looks To Enforce $13M Albania Award  Law360

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

Accession Conference with Albania: EU opens negotiations on the competitiveness and inclusive growth cluster - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodAccession Conference with Albania: EU opens negotiations on the competitiveness and inclusive growth cluster  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

Has Italy's Albania migrant deal completely failed? - DWHas Italy's Albania migrant deal completely failed?  DW

EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, Albania's first three projects 32 million euros - Gazeta ExpressEU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, Albania's first three projects 32 million euros  Gazeta Express

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

Why Albania's election is a critical test for EU membership - DWWhy Albania's election is a critical test for EU membership  DW

Biography: Arben Kingji, Chief of Defence of Albania - NATO - HomepageBiography: Arben Kingji, Chief of Defence of Albania  NATO - Homepage

Report – Inter Milan & Bologna Agree Terms For Albania Euro 2024 Star - OneFootballReport – Inter Milan & Bologna Agree Terms For Albania Euro 2024 Star  OneFootball

Albania's HICP slightly slows to 2.4% in July - SeeNewsAlbania's HICP slightly slows to 2.4% in July  SeeNews

Albania: “I was secretly baptized, and my vocation is due to a priest who spent 28 years in prison” - Church in NeedAlbania: “I was secretly baptized, and my vocation is due to a priest who spent 28 years in prison”  Church in Need

Revealed – Formula, Price Tag & Structure Of Albania Star’s Transfer From Inter Milan To Torino - OneFootballRevealed – Formula, Price Tag & Structure Of Albania Star’s Transfer From Inter Milan To Torino  OneFootball

Three active fires in Albania - Gazeta ExpressThree active fires in Albania  Gazeta Express

Albanian volunteers struggle to save scorched livestock as wildfires subside - ReutersAlbanian volunteers struggle to save scorched livestock as wildfires subside  Reuters

Now With Colorful Blocks, Tirana’s Pyramid Represents a Changing Albania - BloombergNow With Colorful Blocks, Tirana’s Pyramid Represents a Changing Albania  Bloomberg

Professionals against reference prices: They will make housing more expensive in Albania - Gazeta ExpressProfessionals against reference prices: They will make housing more expensive in Albania  Gazeta Express

??Vice-President participates in World IP Day conference in Albania? - epo.org??Vice-President participates in World IP Day conference in Albania?  epo.org

Drafitr'asan'ny Vondrona Eoropeana ho an'ny Balkana Andrefana, tetikasa telo voalohany ao Albania 32 tapitrisa euros - Gazeta ExpressDrafitr'asan'ny Vondrona Eoropeana ho an'ny Balkana Andrefana, tetikasa telo voalohany ao Albania 32 tapitrisa euros  Gazeta Express

The Swiss "mourn" the players who grew up there and chose Kosovo or Albania - Gazeta ExpressThe Swiss "mourn" the players who grew up there and chose Kosovo or Albania  Gazeta Express

Trump said he stopped the war between "Azerbaijan and Albania", and Crimea is "a huge piece of land in the middle of the ocean" - ?????????? ??????????? ??????Trump said he stopped the war between "Azerbaijan and Albania", and Crimea is "a huge piece of land in the middle of the ocean"  ?????????? ??????????? ??????

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)

Report – Inter Milan & Albania EURO 2024 Star Close To Joining Torino After Bologna Transfer Collapse - OneFootballReport – Inter Milan & Albania EURO 2024 Star Close To Joining Torino After Bologna Transfer Collapse  OneFootball

Albania’s parliamentary elections competitive and well run but lacked level playing field, international observers say - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeAlbania’s parliamentary elections competitive and well run but lacked level playing field, international observers say  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

National Road Between Kosovo and Albanian Coast Faces Summer Traffic Surge: How Albania Is Managing It - Travel And Tour WorldNational Road Between Kosovo and Albanian Coast Faces Summer Traffic Surge: How Albania Is Managing It  Travel And Tour World

The balance of fires in Albania - Gazeta ExpressThe balance of fires in Albania  Gazeta Express

Albania to offer 70 mln euro of 1-yr T-bills on Aug 26 - SeeNewsAlbania to offer 70 mln euro of 1-yr T-bills on Aug 26  SeeNews

UAE intensifies firefighting operations in Albania - ARN News CentreUAE intensifies firefighting operations in Albania  ARN News Centre

PM's Albania trip shows tricky path on migration - BBCPM's Albania trip shows tricky path on migration  BBC

Report – Inter Milan To Record €3M In Capital Gains From Albania Star’s Transfer To Bologna - OneFootballReport – Inter Milan To Record €3M In Capital Gains From Albania Star’s Transfer To Bologna  OneFootball

UAE rescue team continues efforts to extinguish wildfires in Albania - Gulf NewsUAE rescue team continues efforts to extinguish wildfires in Albania  Gulf News

Departure Lounge: Take a trip to Albania for a Riviera summer next year - Irish ExaminerDeparture Lounge: Take a trip to Albania for a Riviera summer next year  Irish Examiner