Abandoned Beaches? Albanians Trade Blame Over ‘Failing’ Tourist Season

Images of empty sun loungers on the Albanian riviera are prompting a round of finger-pointing, with the PM blaming ‘absurd’ prices – and others citing competition from neighbouring countries and lack of a strategy.

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Albania’s Demographic Collapse: A Silent National Emergency

By Tirana Times Albania is facing a demographic collapse of historic proportions. What was once described as a temporary “wave of migration” in the 1990s has hardened into a permanent, structural crisis that now threatens the very future of the nation. The data is stark, the trend undeniable, and the …

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Albania Turns to Artificial Intelligence Amid Deep Corruption Crisis

TIRANA, Albania (Tirana Times, September 11, 2025 ) – Albania’s government has unveiled what it calls a bold step in its fight against endemic corruption: the appointment of the country’s first artificial intelligence “minister.” The AI system, named Diella, meaning “sun” in Albanian, has been presented by Prime Minister Edi …

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Week in Review: Crackdowns, Bans and Enforced Silences

From attempts to neuter popular opposition to efforts to stifle the truth about mass protests, this week’s selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories explores the turbulent political landscape across the region. Original post Here