ALL 1.5 Trillion in Bank Savings, Deposits Over Two Years Preferred
The total stock of savings in the banking system reached around ALL 1.5 trillion at the end of July 2026. A report published by the Bank of Albania shows a strong increase in savings, driven mainly by the expansion of savings in the local currency. Lek-denominated deposits held by individuals, …
Jubilee International Conference, Archbishop Joan: Dialogue Requires Respect
Archbishop Joan of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania delivered a strong message of peace and religious harmony during the Jubilee International Conference of the Bektashi Community. In his address, the Archbishop praised the open and continuous communication between the two communities. The head of the Orthodox Church stressed that the …
Over 13,000 Fines Issued in Tirana, 32 Drivers Arrested, 75 Vehicles Impounded
More than 13,000 fines were issued by the Tirana Traffic Police over the past week as part of checks aimed at improving road safety. Thirty-two people were arrested for road traffic-related offences, while 75 vehicles were impounded for various violations. Checks focused particularly on vehicles causing excessive noise, speeding, and …
Himara wildfire destroyed six houses and olive trees, damage to be compensated
TIRANA, September 7 – Six homes and long-standing olive trees were destroyed by the wildfire that swept through the hills of Himara on September 4, Mayor Vangjel Tavo said. He added that no one was killed or injured. In a television interview, Tavo said the fire started at around 19:40 …
Vocational education offers path to employment and professional development
TIRANA, September 7 – Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koca has highlighted the importance of vocational education as a concrete opportunity for young people to prepare for the labour market and build their professional future. In a social media post, Koca shared messages from Ema and Belkisa, two students who have …
Wildfire leaves homes and land scorched in Levan, Fier
TIRANA, September 7 – A powerful wildfire that swept through the Levan area of Fier in recent days has left homes scorched, olive groves burned and large areas of land blackened. Footage obtained by RTSH shows the extent of the damage across the affected territory. Large areas have been reduced …
High wildfire risk expected across 10 Albanian regions
TIRANA, September 7 – The Institute of Geosciences expects a high wildfire risk today and Tuesday across 10 Albanian regions. Air temperatures could reach 34 C. The institute says the risk will remain high in Shkodër, Lezha, Dibër, Durrës, Tirana, Elbasan, Fier, Berat, Vlora and Gjirokastër this afternoon and on …
Agricultural lending reaches ALL 1.38 billion, up 23% in seven months
TIRANA, September 7 – New lending to agriculture increased by 23% in the first seven months of 2026, reaching ALL 1.38 billion, according to data from the Bank of Albania. At the end of July, the agricultural loan portfolio reached ALL 6.83 billion, up 9.3% from a year earlier. Agricultural …
Euronews Albania Returns to Instagram, Meta Investigating the Case
After more than two days off Instagram, Euronews Albania’s official account has been restored and is once again accessible to the public. The restoration comes after extensive efforts and ongoing communication with Meta, while the issue that led to the suspension of the account continues to be under investigation by …
Monday Briefing from the Balkans: September 7, 2026
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here