OSCE-ODIHR Report: Elections in Albania Realized in a Highly Polarized Environment

The OSCE/ODIHR presented this Thursday the final report after of the observation of the Parliamentary Elections of 11 May, 2025. The mission, headed by Ambassador Lamberto Zannier, consisted of a 12-member core team based in Tirana and 26...

Oppenheim Architecture Casts Signature Villa from the Cliffs of Albania

The architectural evolution of Albania takes a profound step forward with the unveiling of the Signature Villa, a masterwork by the globally renowned firm Oppenheim Architecture. Forming part of the exclusive Jalë Bay development, this residence...

EU Disburses 100 Million Euro to Albania under the EU Growth Plan

Albania has made significant progress in implementing its Reform and Growth Agenda under the EU’s Growth Plan, by fulfilling 21 out of the planned 41 reform measures (51%) between December 2024 and June 2025. This has led the European Commission...

RIBA Stirling Prize Winner and Faith Park in Albania: This Week’s Review

Faith Park, Wellness and Hotel rendering. Image © Imigo Courtesy of BIG Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1035345/riba-stirling-prize-winner-and-faith-park-in-albania-this-weeks-review This week's...

"An unusual start to the season, with deliveries as early as 1 September and weak demand due to the weather"

Luca Castellino, the second-generation proprietor of F.lli Castellino in Villanova Mondovì, a town in the province of Cuneo in the Piedmont region of Italy, recounts an unusual year for chestnuts and marrons. Heading into the campaign with an...

EU rewards Albania’s reform progress with €99 million

TIRANA, Oct. 23 — The European Union has released €99.3 million to Albania after confirming it met more than half of its reform goals under the EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, making it the top performer in the region’s latest reporting...

Delays and cancellations so far today at London Gatwick – Sunday, November 2

These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick so far today (Sunday, November 2). Gatwick welcomes Government's approval of airport's £2.2 billion Northern Runway plans London Gatwick has welcomed the Government’s approval of...

Lenzing reaffirms global sustainability leadership in 2025

Lenzing AG has once again taken first place in this year's Hot Button Report published by the Canadian non-profit organization Canopy. With 34.5 out of 40 points and no known risk of sourcing from ancient and endangered forests, Lenzing remains...

U.N. again demands an end to U.S. blockade of Cuba

Residents survey damage from Hurricane Melissa in El Cobre, Cuba. More than 750,000 were safely evacuated from the path of the storm in Cuba, but the recovery from the natural disaster will be made much tougher than it has to be by the human...

Parliament tells central bank to tighten credit rules

TIRANA, Nov. 1 (TemA) — Parliament has instructed the central bank to toughen oversight of property lending and improve consumer protection as part of a year-end effort to reinforce financial stability. Under a resolution adopted this week, the...

Albania's Specialized Prosecutor's Office is at the center of a political storm

After more than five hours of hearings in parliament, anti-corruption prosecutor Altin Dumani warned of attacks against Albania's Specialized Prosecutor's Office (SPAK). He called for the protection of the independence of the judiciary from...

Bjarke Ingels’ Albanian project aims to create “interfaith harmony”

Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has won a competition to design Faith Park, a 200,000-square-metre park on a hillside near Tirana, Albania. The project features nine pavilions, each dedicated to a distinct spiritual tradition....

In Albania’s New UNESCO Site, Environmental Worries Abound

Reuters A man walks on a bridge by the Vjosa valley in Tepelene. Photos were taken in Albania on Oct. 4 and 5. Reuters 11:06 JST, October 22, 2025 TEPELENE, Albania (Reuters) — A strong wind blows scraps of plastic from an open landfill into the...

Lenzing tops global sustainability ranking

Lenzing AG has once again secured first place in the 2025 Hot Button Report, published by Canadian non-profit organisation Canopy. Scoring 34.5 out of 40 points, the company was recognised for having no known risk of sourcing from ancient and...

Fury as Albanian PM claims Brexit 'depressed' Britain and led to small boats

Albania’s prime minister has sparked fury after claiming Brexit led to Britain becoming “depressed” and more small boat crossings. In explosive comments on the historic decision to leave the EU and the illegal migration crisis, Edi Rama said “some...

Portugal set to contest the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar

Portugal have arrived in Qatar where they are preparing to contest the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup. The 48 tournament will be contested from 3 to 27 November. Nigeria have with the most titles with five, followed by the Brazil who have claimed four....

Türkiye and Albania: From Shared Past to Strategic Future

Change font size: - + Reset By Marjana Doda, This feature draws on exclusive insights from an interview with Ambassador Tayyar Kagan Atay, the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Tirana. On the occasion of the 102nd anniversary of diplomatic...

Mobilizing resources for care: A holistic approach for financing Albania’s universal care services

Introduction Albania has made significant progress towards achieving gender equality, reversing gender gaps in higher education attainment, increasing political participation and leadership roles of women, decreasing the gender wage gap, improving...

Tirana Bank secures €10mn EBRD package to support trade finance, SME lending

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has extended a €5mn trade finance facility to Tirana Bank, part of a first-ever €10mn financing package for the Albanian lender. The package consists of a €5mn limit under the EBRD’s...

Albania Beats Serbia, Keeps World Cup Dream Alive

Change font size: - + Reset By Tirana Times Staff | October 12, 2025 LESKOVAC . Albania stunned Serbia with a 1–0 victory on Saturday night, a result that not only strengthens its bid for a first-ever World Cup but also carries enormous symbolic...