Monday Briefing from the Balkans: April 14, 2025

Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region.

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Seven Arrested in International Investment Fraud Crackdown in Balkans

EU justice agency says seven more suspects were arrested and 100 servers were shut down in ongoing international operation against investment fraud involving Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia. Original post Here

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Tax revenue rises 11.2% year on year in October

Albania’s Tax Administration reported net tax revenue of ALL 40.1 billion in October 2026, exceeding the monthly target by ALL 200 million, or 0.6%. Revenue increased by ALL 4 billion, or 11.2%, compared with October 2025. The administration reported this growth despite a decline in trade volumes caused by protests. …

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Greece shortens winter hours at Albania’s southernmost Qafëbota border crossing

Greek authorities have reduced winter operating hours at Qafëbota, Albania’s southernmost border crossing with Greece. From November 1 to March 31, the crossing operates from 07:00 to 21:00 Greek time, cutting daily service by 4 hours. Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue announced the schedule. During summer, Qafëbota operates from …