PM says Albania’s justice reform is finally holding the powerful to account

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has claimed that without his party’s reforms, the country would never have seen politicians and officials face justice. Speaking in his “Sy m’Sy” public address, he argued that, until recently, those in power were …

Albania, Lowest Hourly Wages in Europe

Albanian workers are the lowest paid in Europe, both in terms of the salary they receive per hour and the purchasing power, or the products they can buy with it. Especially in terms of purchasing power, with an hourly wage in Albania you can buy half as …

TikTok Banned in Albania for 12 Months

Albania will closes the social network TikTok for 12 months. The news was made public by the Minister of Education, Ogerta Manastirliu, who said that the Albanian government proposed to ban this network for a 12 months period.  She confirmed that is …

The ban on TikTok in Albania is set to last 12 months

Albania Opposition Condemns One-Year Ban on TikTok

 A person holds up a cell phone with the TikTok logo displayed in Los Angeles, California, 17 May 2023.Photo: EPA-EFE/CAROLINE BREHMAN Albanian opposition parties called for protests after Education Minister Ogerta Manastirliu announced that the …

Albania shuts down TikTok for a year amid concerns over violence among children

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The Albanian Cabinet decided on Thursday to shut down TikTok for 12 months, blaming the video-sharing… TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The Albanian Cabinet decided on Thursday to shut down TikTok for 12 months, blaming the video-sharing …

Killer released on bail while fighting deportation to Albania

An Albanian gangster convicted of murder and terrorism charges in his homeland has been released on bail in the UK as he fights deportation. Maksim Cela, 59, served half a 25-year life sentence in Albania for killing a police officer and plotting to bomb a …

Albania bans TikTok amid concerns over child violence

The company said it had "found no evidence that the perpetrator or victim had TikTok accounts, and multiple reports have in fact confirmed videos leading up to this incident were being posted on another platform, not TikTok."

Albania Shines at Berlin Tourism Fair: Operators and Agencies Showcase the Country’s Beauty

At the 59th edition of the International Tourism Fair in Berlin, Albania was given a distinguished place among the 170 participating countries. Nearly 120 tourism operators, businesses, and agencies showcased Albania’s unique offerings, including its …

World Bank Projects Boost Female Leadership in Albania’s Rural Economy

For years, agriculture and forestry in Albania have been sectors traditionally dominated by men, but today, this landscape is changing. Projects supported by the World Bank, such as the Environmental Services Project and the Water Resources and Irrigation …