Drug trafficker Ermir 'Cinco' Ndreaj arrested in Albania

The 44-year-old drug criminal Ermir Ndreaj was arrested in Tirana as part of an investigation by Albanian authorities into international drug trafficking, according to various Belgian and Albanian media reports. Six tonnes of cocaine were seized during the …

Southern Europe burns: 'Apocalyptic' wildfires rage in holiday hotspots with 14 people killed in Turkey, Greece battling ...

'Apocalyptic' wildfires have engulfed Southern Europe with several holiday hotspots threatened by the blazes and residents forced to flee their homes.  Fourteen people have been killed by the wild infernos in Turkey sparked by a record 50C heatwave …

Firefighters battle fires across Albania and in Greek capital as flames endanger people and homes

Albania to update property tax from 2026

Albania will introduce a new property tax system from 1 January 2026, aiming to align property values with real market prices and increase local revenues. The reform updates the reference prices per square metre for most regions, based on 2022–2024 sales …

Italy sends Canadair to battle Albania wildfires

Albania is struggling to contain dozens of wildfires, prompting EU support through the Civil Protection Mechanism. Italy has deployed a Canadair water-bombing plane to help tackle blazes in the country’s southern regions, where steep terrain has made …

Firefighters tackle blazes as wildfires break out in Greece, Turkey and Albania

Warning: some of the details and images in this post may be distressing The latest child to starve to death in Gaza died weighing less than the day she was born. Zainab abu Habib was just five months old as her mother, Esraa abu Habib, gave her one last …

Thousands evacuated as wildfires continue to rage in Greece and Albania

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Linda Rama: Albania has strong potential for increased foreign investment

Linda Rama, the wife of Prime Minister Edi Rama, appeared this Saturday on Euronews Albania’s, where she spoke about the challenges and opportunities Albania faces in attracting foreign investment. She highlighted the country’s progress in achieving …

“From Brainwashing to Dreams of the West”: Albania’s Transition Through the Eyes of Linda Rama

In an interview with Euronews Albania, Linda Rama, wife of Prime Minister Edi Rama, shared her personal experiences and the challenges she faced during the early years of Albania’s post-communist transition, particularly through her work in state …

Wildfires rage across Albania

Albania is battling a major wildfire emergency, with 26 active fires reported across the country, 17 of which remain out of control. Lura National Park and the Albanian Alps are among the hardest-hit areas, while flames have also spread across forests in …