Mayor’s Arrest Deals Albania’s Ruling Party a Pre-Election Blow

Erion Veliaj’s arrest for alleged corruption, alongside his wife, has enraged the ruling Socialist Party – and could undermine its chances in the May elections. BIRN looks at the charges and their political impact.

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‘Failure in Prevention’: Iran-Linked Hackers, Stolen Albanian Data and an FBI Sting

Revelations from the US about an alleged Iran-linked hacker group’s attempt to sell Albanians’ personal data have raised more questions about cyber defences in the Balkan country after a series of attacks on state systems. Original post Here

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Albania to see light rain across most areas, weather service says

TIRANA, April 22 – The Military Meteorological Service said Albania will face unstable weather on Wednesday. The country will experience cloudy conditions and intermittent light rain in most areas. Rainfall may intensify locally in the south and east. Short periods of moderate showers are expected. In mountain areas, thunderstorms may …

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‘The Economic Times’: Albania’s Durrës among Europe’s top affordable coastal destinations

TIRANA, April 22 – An article in The Economic Times highlights Albania as part of Europe’s leading affordable coastal destinations. The report notes that summer holidays across the continent do not need to be expensive. It places Durrës among the key locations recommended for summer 2026. Durrës is presented as …