'Pope Francis Left an Unforgettable Mark on Albania'; President Begaj Interview for 'Il Tempo'

The President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, in an interview for the Italian newspaper “Il Tempo”, shared his impressions after participating in the funeral ceremony of Pope Francis, describing it as a unique experience and an extraordinary sign …

Qataris exempted from Albania entry visa until December 31

Doha: Qatari nationals wishing to visit the Republic of Albania are exempted from entry visas during the period from April 15, 2025 to December 31, 2025, an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Consular Affairs Department has said.

Qatari citizens exempted from entry visas to Albania until 31 December 2025

Albania to Open Embassy in Sarajevo Following Official Decision

The Republic of Albania has made an official decision to open its embassy in Sarajevo. As confirmed to us, the search for a location for the embassy is underway. As a reminder, the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina adopted a Decision at the end of last …

Italy and Albania finalize pension deal, start expected June 1

Italy and Albania are on track to implement their bilateral pension agreement by June 1, 2025, once Italy completes final procedural steps. TIRANA, April 27 (TemA) – Italy and Albania are set to finalize their pension agreement, with the start date …

'Fighting antisemitism an old tradition in Albania,' PM Rama tells 'Post'

Last September, when Albania’s prime minister, Edi Rama, addressed the UN General Assembly, he decided to publicly display his solidarity with Israel by wearing on his suit a yellow ribbon pin, the symbol of the campaign to free the Israeli hostages still …

Sejko hails Albania’s economic stability and vows deeper IMF cooperation

April 26 (TemA) – Albania’s central bank governor Gent Sejko met Riccardo Ercoli, Albania’s Executive Director at the IMF Board, during the Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Washington. The discussion focused on Albania’s latest economic …

World Bank: Albania Needs 20 Years to Join the Group of Wealthy Nations

Albania will need at least 20 years to join the group of high-income countries, according to the World Bank’s latest regional report, which covers 11 countries from Central Asia to Eastern Europe. The report states that Albania’s per capita income was …

Housing prices in Albania jump 44% as lending fuels market surge

Albania’s property market saw a 44.5% rise in housing prices in the second half of 2024 compared to the previous year, driven by a sharp increase in credit for home purchases and real estate development. While the market is booming, financial indicators …

Project for first gas power plant in Albania enters next stage

In partnership with domestic company Gener 2, Greece-based GEK Terna and DEPA Commercial are preparing to build the first gas power plant in Albania. In the current phase, they are seeking financing. The government approved the project late last year. DEPA …