“From Brainwashing to Dreams of the West”: Albania’s Transition Through the Eyes of Linda Rama

In an interview with Euronews Albania, Linda Rama, wife of Prime Minister Edi Rama, shared her personal experiences and the challenges she faced during the early years of Albania’s post-communist transition, particularly through her work in state …

Linda Rama: Albania has strong potential for increased foreign investment

Linda Rama, the wife of Prime Minister Edi Rama, appeared this Saturday on Euronews Albania’s, where she spoke about the challenges and opportunities Albania faces in attracting foreign investment. She highlighted the country’s progress in achieving …

Wildfires rage across Albania

Albania is battling a major wildfire emergency, with 26 active fires reported across the country, 17 of which remain out of control. Lura National Park and the Albanian Alps are among the hardest-hit areas, while flames have also spread across forests in …

Thousands evacuated as wildfires continue to rage in Greece and Albania

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Wildfire forces evacuations in Albania as homes are destroyed

A wildfire injured three people and forced the evacuation of about 2,000 residents in southern Albanian on Friday. Six villages were evacuated, and a church and 10 homes were destroyed by the blaze. The fire's intensity eased in the evening after two …

Turkish-made Bayraktar drones of the Albanian army are displayed at a NATO-backed airbase in Albania on March 4, 2024

Turkish-made Bayraktar drones of the Albanian army are displayed at a NATO-backed airbase in Albania on March 4, 2024

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More tourists flock to Albania

More foreign tourists visited Albania in June 2025, but growth is slowing compared to last year’s record figures. Data from INSTAT shows 1.33 million foreign visitors entered the country in June — a 7% increase over June 2024. By contrast, June 2024 had …

Wildfire in Albania injures three people, forces evacuation of 2,000

TIRANA (Reuters) -A wildfire injured three people and forced the evacuation of about 2,000 residents near the southern Albanian town of Delvina on Friday. “Three people have sustained burns and suffered asphyxiation,” Delvina Deputy Mayor Brunilda Meleqi …

Albania drafts new criminal code

Albania is rewriting its criminal code for the first time in almost 30 years. Justice Minister Ulsi Manja called it “a rare and important moment” for the country. The current code, made in 1995, has been updated many times and now has 327 articles, up from …