One Click, Money Gone: Albania Battles Spike in Cyber Fraud
Phishing and text message scams have risen significantly in Albania, with scammers using trusted names like Albania Post – prompting calls for more institutional expertise and better awareness campaigns. Original post Here
World Bank and Bank of Albania study: Electronic payments could save ALL 38.7 billion annually
Electronic payments could generate annual savings of up to ALL 38.7 billion in Albania, according to a joint study by the World Bank and Bank of Albania. The findings were presented at the 10th Conference of Mediterranean Central Banks in Tarragona, Spain. Bank of Albania First Deputy Governor Holta Zaçaj …
Kosova presidential deadline expires as Democratic Party conditions votes on Specialist Chambers law
The constitutional deadline for electing Kosova’s president expires today. Political parties have failed to reach consensus. As a result, the country faces the possibility of new parliamentary elections. Democratic Party of Kosova (PDK) leader Bedri Hamza met Prime Minister and Self-Determination Movement (LVV) leader Albin Kurti late Monday. The meeting …
Gjirokastër Castle Draws Growing Interest from Polish Tourists
Gjirokastër Castle welcomed visitors from many countries, mainly across Europe, throughout September 2026. Polish, Spanish, Italian, German and French tourists topped the visitor list, while Albanian visitors ranked sixth. The strong international interest highlights the castle’s historical, cultural and tourism value. The cultural heritage site offers visitors both insights into …
Albania-San Marino match: Roads to be closed in Tirana
The State Police has prepared a security plan for tonight’s Albania-San Marino match at Air Albania Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:45. From 17:00 until the end of the match, the State Police and Tirana Municipal Police will restrict vehicle traffic on several roads near the stadium. The measures aim …
Albania to see sunny weather with light clouds, temperatures up to 30°C
Albania is expected to experience unstable atmospheric conditions on Tuesday, according to the Military Meteorological Service. The weather will remain mostly clear, with long periods of sunshine. Meanwhile, light to moderate passing clouds will develop over hilly and mountainous areas around midday and in the afternoon. Winds will mainly blow …
“The Lion King” comes to Puppet Theatre in Albania’s largest production to date
“The Lion King” will soon take the stage at the Puppet Theatre in a unique production. The show will mark the first production of its kind in Albania. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports announced the upcoming performance. Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja said the production will …
French media Ulysse highlights Albania as destination attracting millions of visitors
French media outlet Ulysse.com highlights Albania as a growing tourist destination attracting millions of visitors. Reporter Luc Rongier describes the country’s beaches, mountains and historic cities in a feature on Albania’s tourism growth. According to Ulysse.com, Albania welcomed 11.9 million tourists in 2025. The figure marked a 3.3% increase from …
Nufi attends Adriatic-Ionian Initiative Defence Ministers’ meeting in Venice
Defence ministers from six Adriatic and Ionian countries met in Venice to discuss stronger regional cooperation in defence and security. The participating countries were Albania, Italy, Greece, Croatia, Montenegro and Slovenia. The ministers focused on the increasingly complex strategic environment. They also discussed ways to strengthen regional coordination and joint …
Academy of Sciences marks 135th anniversary of Osman Myderrizi’s birth with scholarly memorial event
The Academy of Sciences of Albania held a scholarly memorial event to mark the 135th anniversary of the birth of Osman Myderrizi. The event focused on his life, work and contributions to linguistics, literature, history and Albanian national culture. The Academy’s Permanent Commission on Linguistics and Literature organized the event. …