Erion Veliaj, Rising Star in Albania, Felled by Corruption Charges

The mayor of Tirana was once tipped to be Albania’s next prime minister. Now he’s behind bars after being arrested on graft charges, possibly facing a very different future.

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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

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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 …

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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 …