Albania

Country Albania
Capital Tirana
Continent Europe
Currency Lek(ALL)
Languages Albanian

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Introduction

Albania declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912, but was conquered by Italy in 1939. Communist partisans took over the country in 1944. Albania allied itself first with the USSR (until 1960), and then with China (to 1978). In the early 1990s, Albania ended 46 years of xenophobic Communist rule and established a multiparty democracy. The transition has proven challenging as successive governments have tried to deal with high unemployment, widespread corruption, a dilapidated physical infrastructure, powerful organized crime networks, and combative political opponents. Albania has made progress in its democratic development since first holding multiparty elections in 1991, but deficiencies remain. International observers judged elections to be largely free and fair since the restoration of political stability following the collapse of pyramid schemes in 1997; however, there have been claims of electoral fraud in every one of Albania's post-communist elections. In the 2005 general elections, the Democratic Party and its allies won a decisive victory on pledges to reduce crime and corruption, promote economic growth, and decrease the size of government. The election, and particularly the orderly transition of power, was considered an important step forward. Albania joined NATO in April 2009 and is a potential candidate for EU accession. Although Albania's economy continues to grow, the country is still one of the poorest in Europe, hampered by a large informal economy and an inadequate energy and transportation infrastructure.

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Albania - Wikipedia
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Albania sells 22 mln euro of 2027 T-notes - SeeNewsAlbania sells 22 mln euro of 2027 T-notes  SeeNews

Donald Trump's son-in-law eyes tourist projects in Serbia, Albania - SeeNewsDonald Trump's son-in-law eyes tourist projects in Serbia, Albania  SeeNews

Kushner Developing Deals Overseas Even as His Father-in-Law Runs for President - The New York TimesKushner Developing Deals Overseas Even as His Father-in-Law Runs for President  The New York Times

Zelenskyy seeks support, arms at Albania summit of Balkan nations - Al Jazeera EnglishZelenskyy seeks support, arms at Albania summit of Balkan nations  Al Jazeera English

Albania opens remodeled Soviet-era air base as hub for NATO jets - Defense NewsAlbania opens remodeled Soviet-era air base as hub for NATO jets  Defense News

Albania turns an old Soviet-era air base into a regional hub of NATO air operations - The Associated PressAlbania turns an old Soviet-era air base into a regional hub of NATO air operations  The Associated Press

Albania, wary of Russia, reopens Soviet-era air base to NATO - ReutersAlbania, wary of Russia, reopens Soviet-era air base to NATO  Reuters

Ex-FBI official gets over 2 years in prison for receiving $225000 tied to Albania - NPREx-FBI official gets over 2 years in prison for receiving $225000 tied to Albania  NPR

Albania approves contested deal to hold asylum seekers for Italy - Al Jazeera EnglishAlbania approves contested deal to hold asylum seekers for Italy  Al Jazeera English

Ukraine's Zelenskyy pleads for more ammunition at Albania summit of southeastern European nations - The Associated PressUkraine's Zelenskyy pleads for more ammunition at Albania summit of southeastern European nations  The Associated Press

Flamingos or an airport? - Nature under threat in Albania – DW – 03/17/2024 - DW (English)Flamingos or an airport? - Nature under threat in Albania – DW – 03/17/2024  DW (English)

Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Robinson Travels to Tirana, Albania and ... - Department of StateAssistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Robinson Travels to Tirana, Albania and ...  Department of State

Albania ready to be India’s gateway to Western Balkans: Foreign Minister Igli Hasani - The Economic TimesAlbania ready to be India’s gateway to Western Balkans: Foreign Minister Igli Hasani  The Economic Times

Raisina Dialogue | India to open diplomatic mission in Albanian capital - The HinduRaisina Dialogue | India to open diplomatic mission in Albanian capital  The Hindu

UEFA EURO 2024 Group B: Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania - UEFA.comUEFA EURO 2024 Group B: Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania  UEFA.com

NATO completes modernisation of major airbase in Albania - NATO HQNATO completes modernisation of major airbase in Albania  NATO HQ

Creativity and IP Teaching 101 - WIPOCreativity and IP Teaching 101  WIPO

Ostrove presides over TV investor's claim against Albania - GAROstrove presides over TV investor's claim against Albania  GAR

Albania | Factsheets - OECDAlbania | Factsheets  OECD

Albania Parties Reach Agreement to End Opposition Protests - Balkan InsightAlbania Parties Reach Agreement to End Opposition Protests  Balkan Insight

Trump Son-In-Law Kushner Plans Luxury Projects In Serbia, Albania - Radio Free Europe / Radio LibertyTrump Son-In-Law Kushner Plans Luxury Projects In Serbia, Albania  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

Albania and India strengthen diplomatic ties: Plans for new Embassies unveiled - The Financial ExpressAlbania and India strengthen diplomatic ties: Plans for new Embassies unveiled  The Financial Express

Puppet show in Albania increases vaccination awareness among children and parents - World Health Organization (WHO)Puppet show in Albania increases vaccination awareness among children and parents  World Health Organization (WHO)

Unlocking Albania's agricultural potential - From fields to finance - World BankUnlocking Albania's agricultural potential - From fields to finance  World Bank

Migrants waiting in Tunisia react to Albania's controversial deal with Italy - Africanews EnglishMigrants waiting in Tunisia react to Albania's controversial deal with Italy  Africanews English

Czechia's Era gets airport surveillance deal in Albania - SeeNewsCzechia's Era gets airport surveillance deal in Albania  SeeNews

Inaugural ceremony at Albanian Air Base after major NATO-funded upgrade - Allied Air CommandInaugural ceremony at Albanian Air Base after major NATO-funded upgrade  Allied Air Command

Commissioner Várhelyi travels to Montenegro and Albania to discuss key reforms and investments under the Growth Plan - European UnionCommissioner Várhelyi travels to Montenegro and Albania to discuss key reforms and investments under the Growth Plan  European Union

Royal Couple Of Albania Announce Divorce After 8 Years: ''Marriage Has Lost Its...'' - NDTVRoyal Couple Of Albania Announce Divorce After 8 Years: ''Marriage Has Lost Its...''  NDTV

EBRD and EU scale up support for Albania's railways - EBRDEBRD and EU scale up support for Albania's railways  EBRD

70th meeting of the Commission for Europe (CEU) - UNWTO70th meeting of the Commission for Europe (CEU)  UNWTO

Albania country profile - BBC.comAlbania country profile  BBC.com

ECDC concludes technical visit to Albania to enhance surveillance of communicable diseases - European UnionECDC concludes technical visit to Albania to enhance surveillance of communicable diseases  European Union

Secretary Blinken's Travel to Albania and Germany - United States Department of State - Department of StateSecretary Blinken's Travel to Albania and Germany - United States Department of State  Department of State

Albania MPs approve deal with Italy to house migrants - POLITICO EuropeAlbania MPs approve deal with Italy to house migrants  POLITICO Europe

Italy's Dodgy Detention Deal with Albania - Human Rights WatchItaly's Dodgy Detention Deal with Albania  Human Rights Watch

Albania | General Assembly - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateAlbania | General Assembly  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Does Albania have what it takes to become an EU Member? - EuronewsDoes Albania have what it takes to become an EU Member?  Euronews

Zelenskyy in Albania in Latest Push for Defense Support - Voice of America - VOA NewsZelenskyy in Albania in Latest Push for Defense Support  Voice of America - VOA News

BESA will represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song TITAN #Eurovision2024 - Eurovision.tvBESA will represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song TITAN #Eurovision2024  Eurovision.tv

Kushner developing deals overseas even as his father-in-law runs for president - The Seattle TimesKushner developing deals overseas even as his father-in-law runs for president  The Seattle Times

Albania Independence Day - United States Department of State - Department of StateAlbania Independence Day - United States Department of State  Department of State

WTO | Trade policy review - Albania 2023 - Concluding Remarks by the Chairperson - WTO Latest NewsWTO | Trade policy review - Albania 2023 - Concluding Remarks by the Chairperson  WTO Latest News

Screening meetings completed as part of screening process with Albania and North Macedonia - European UnionScreening meetings completed as part of screening process with Albania and North Macedonia  European Union

The 2023 Italy-Albania protocol on extraterritorial migration management - CEPSThe 2023 Italy-Albania protocol on extraterritorial migration management  CEPS

Trump's son-in-law to carry two major tourism projects in Albania - Euronews AlbaniaTrump's son-in-law to carry two major tourism projects in Albania  Euronews Albania

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama at a Joint Press Availability - United States ... - Department of StateSecretary Antony J. Blinken and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama at a Joint Press Availability - United States ...  Department of State

Council of Europe anti-torture Committee (CPT) publishes report on Albania - CPT - Council of EuropeCouncil of Europe anti-torture Committee (CPT) publishes report on Albania - CPT  Council of Europe

Is Albania ready to join the EU? - EuronewsIs Albania ready to join the EU?  Euronews

Sweden announce squad for March international friendlies against Portugal & Albania - Khel NowSweden announce squad for March international friendlies against Portugal & Albania  Khel Now

Former health minister informed of accusation in sterilization concession - Euronews AlbaniaFormer health minister informed of accusation in sterilization concession  Euronews Albania

Albania: Upgrade from 5/7 to 4/7 for MLT political risk - CredendoAlbania: Upgrade from 5/7 to 4/7 for MLT political risk  Credendo

Albania Road Authority Chief Held on Corruption, Money Laundering, Charges - Balkan InsightAlbania Road Authority Chief Held on Corruption, Money Laundering, Charges  Balkan Insight

UK offers £4 billion for medium to large-scale projects in Albania - Euronews AlbaniaUK offers £4 billion for medium to large-scale projects in Albania  Euronews Albania

Protests erupt in Albania against alleged government corruption - EuronewsProtests erupt in Albania against alleged government corruption  Euronews

Albania to offer 19 mln euro of 2027 T-notes on March 18 - SeeNewsAlbania to offer 19 mln euro of 2027 T-notes on March 18  SeeNews

PM Rama welcomes tourism projects announced by Jared Kushner’s company - Euronews AlbaniaPM Rama welcomes tourism projects announced by Jared Kushner’s company  Euronews Albania

ECRE: Preliminary Comments on the Italy-Albania Deal | European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) - European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) |ECRE: Preliminary Comments on the Italy-Albania Deal | European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)  European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) |

The EU is watching Albania's deal to hold asylum seekers for Italy. Rights activists are worried - The Associated PressThe EU is watching Albania's deal to hold asylum seekers for Italy. Rights activists are worried  The Associated Press

Italy: Parliament's ratification of dangerous automatic detention deal with Albania 'shameful' - Amnesty InternationalItaly: Parliament's ratification of dangerous automatic detention deal with Albania 'shameful'  Amnesty International

China bans imports of pigs and boars from Albania - The Pig SiteChina bans imports of pigs and boars from Albania  The Pig Site

Zelensky to rally for support, weapons at Albania security conference - FRANCE 24 EnglishZelensky to rally for support, weapons at Albania security conference  FRANCE 24 English

‘We fled oppression, not our home’: Albania to Australia and back again - Al Jazeera English‘We fled oppression, not our home’: Albania to Australia and back again  Al Jazeera English

All stories/December/Albania: Trafficking in Person Mock Trial Exercise for Albanian law enforcement and justice ... - UNODCAll stories/December/Albania: Trafficking in Person Mock Trial Exercise for Albanian law enforcement and justice ...  UNODC

President met with the Prime Minister of Albania in Tirana — Official website of the President of Ukraine - ???????? ????????-?????????????? ?????????? ???????President met with the Prime Minister of Albania in Tirana — Official website of the President of Ukraine  ???????? ????????-?????????????? ?????????? ???????

Europe migrant crisis: Albanian court greenlights migration deal with Italy - BBC.comEurope migrant crisis: Albanian court greenlights migration deal with Italy  BBC.com

Italy approves deal with Albania to house migrants seeking asylum - NPRItaly approves deal with Albania to house migrants seeking asylum  NPR

In court this week: Albania's ex-Prime Minister, water companies class action, and interchange fees - The LawyerIn court this week: Albania's ex-Prime Minister, water companies class action, and interchange fees  The Lawyer

Albanian MPs approve deal to build migrant centres for Italy - Financial TimesAlbanian MPs approve deal to build migrant centres for Italy  Financial Times

Albania: a new study offers further proof that the COVID-19 vaccine booster is vital for health workers - World Health Organization (WHO)Albania: a new study offers further proof that the COVID-19 vaccine booster is vital for health workers  World Health Organization (WHO)

'Missing' girls: selective abortion in Albania fuels gender gap - FRANCE 24 English'Missing' girls: selective abortion in Albania fuels gender gap  FRANCE 24 English

Major blow to Albanian drug trafficking network: 59 arrests across Europe - EurojustMajor blow to Albanian drug trafficking network: 59 arrests across Europe  Eurojust

Inside >> Out, Magnum in Albania - Magnum PhotosInside >> Out, Magnum in Albania  Magnum Photos

Border management: EU signs Frontex Status Agreement with Albania - European UnionBorder management: EU signs Frontex Status Agreement with Albania  European Union

The Italy-Albania Agreement on Migration: Pushing Boundaries, Threatening Rights - Amnesty InternationalThe Italy-Albania Agreement on Migration: Pushing Boundaries, Threatening Rights  Amnesty International

On First Trip to Albania, Blinken Lauds 'Extraordinary Partnership' - Voice of America - VOA NewsOn First Trip to Albania, Blinken Lauds 'Extraordinary Partnership'  Voice of America - VOA News

Opposition protesters hurl petrol bombs at Albania government building - ReutersOpposition protesters hurl petrol bombs at Albania government building  Reuters

Europe migrant crisis: Italy to build migrant centres in Albania - BBC.comEurope migrant crisis: Italy to build migrant centres in Albania  BBC.com

Italy announces deal to build migrant centers in Albania - POLITICO EuropeItaly announces deal to build migrant centers in Albania  POLITICO Europe

OODA Reveals Design for Mixed-Use Vertical Village in Tirana, Albania - ArchDailyOODA Reveals Design for Mixed-Use Vertical Village in Tirana, Albania  ArchDaily

Mediterranean: Italy-Albania Deal Takes Another Step Forward - Syrian Refugees Go Back and Forth Between ... - European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) |Mediterranean: Italy-Albania Deal Takes Another Step Forward - Syrian Refugees Go Back and Forth Between ...  European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) |

Italy: MPs should reject “unworkable, harmful and unlawful” migration deal with Albania - Amnesty InternationalItaly: MPs should reject “unworkable, harmful and unlawful” migration deal with Albania  Amnesty International

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Albanian President Bajram Begaj Before Their Meeting - United States Department of ... - Department of StateSecretary Antony J. Blinken and Albanian President Bajram Begaj Before Their Meeting - United States Department of ...  Department of State

Frontex and Albania boost cooperation on fundamental rights protection - FrontexFrontex and Albania boost cooperation on fundamental rights protection  Frontex

All stories/Sept2023/Albania to Become the 121st State Party to ICSANT - UNODCAll stories/Sept2023/Albania to Become the 121st State Party to ICSANT  UNODC

Albania is Biodiversity - BirdLife InternationalAlbania is Biodiversity  BirdLife International

Italy says migrant pact with Albania isn't comparable to UK-Rwanda plan - ReutersItaly says migrant pact with Albania isn't comparable to UK-Rwanda plan  Reuters

G4G: RBI Albania II - EBRDG4G: RBI Albania II  EBRD

EU Enlargement: How Albania's EU bid is driving economic change - EuronewsEU Enlargement: How Albania's EU bid is driving economic change  Euronews

Migrants in Italy Could End Up in Albania if New Deal Passes - Voice of America - VOA NewsMigrants in Italy Could End Up in Albania if New Deal Passes  Voice of America - VOA News

Italy's new migration deal with Albania draws mixed views - Africanews EnglishItaly's new migration deal with Albania draws mixed views  Africanews English

Exchange of views on the migration and asylum Protocol between Italy and Albania | Other events | Events | LIBE ... - European ParliamentExchange of views on the migration and asylum Protocol between Italy and Albania | Other events | Events | LIBE ...  European Parliament

Albania's Museum of Secret Surveillance: The “House of Leaves” - Wilson CenterAlbania's Museum of Secret Surveillance: The “House of Leaves”  Wilson Center

Albanians Abroad Start Campaign to Vote for 2025 Elections - Balkan InsightAlbanians Abroad Start Campaign to Vote for 2025 Elections  Balkan Insight

Italy-Albania migrant deal distinct from UK-Rwanda scheme, Italy's FM says - POLITICO EuropeItaly-Albania migrant deal distinct from UK-Rwanda scheme, Italy's FM says  POLITICO Europe

Albania, Croatia urge West, EU to implement measures against Serbia - Anadolu Agency | EnglishAlbania, Croatia urge West, EU to implement measures against Serbia  Anadolu Agency | English

Digital Europe Programme opens to candidate countries Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, and Serbia to access ... - European UnionDigital Europe Programme opens to candidate countries Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, and Serbia to access ...  European Union

New opinions on national minorities protection in Albania, Austria and Moldova - Council of EuropeNew opinions on national minorities protection in Albania, Austria and Moldova  Council of Europe

Italy-Albania agreement adds to worrying European trend towards externalising asylum procedures - Commissioner for ... - Council of EuropeItaly-Albania agreement adds to worrying European trend towards externalising asylum procedures - Commissioner for ...  Council of Europe

Huge deposit of natural hydrogen gas detected deep in Albanian mine - New ScientistHuge deposit of natural hydrogen gas detected deep in Albanian mine  New Scientist