Albanian ‘Smart City’ Deal with UAE Firm Flagged as ‘Serious’ Surveillance Risk

Digital rights groups have sounded the alarm over a city ‘smart camera’ deal between Albania and an Abu Dhabi-based company with links to UAE security services and – allegedly – China.

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Strategic infrastructure and energy projects advance across Albania

TIRANA, August 6 – The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy continued work during the first seven months of 2026 on strategic projects in roads, energy, water supply and transport. The investments aim to improve public services, strengthen energy security and support economic development. Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi …

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Kosova Assembly suspends constitutive session as PM Kurti seeks more time for presidential deal

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Finance Ministry begins preparations for new Eurobond issue

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