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King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, a symbol of Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation under Vision 2030. Photo courtesy of: Saudi Press Agency (SPA) / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Saudi Arabia Launches Innovative Business Platform for Foreign Investors

By Sidonja Manushi TIRANA, Albania – The Federation of Saudi Chambers has launched International Business Concierge (IBC), a new platform designed to facilitate the entry of foreign companies into the Saudi market,

November 14, 2026

3 mins read

Headline

NATO Summit Off for 2027, Raising Questions About Albania’s Ambitions

The uncertainty over the summit exposes tensions between Prime Minister Rama’s international ambitions, Albania’s limited resources and a deepening political crisis at home. TIRANA, Albania – Albania will not host a NATO summit

November 14, 2026

5 mins read

Culture·Features

Tirana Observatory Releases New Issue on EU Enlargement and European Security

The Spring 2026 edition brings together international scholars, diplomats and policy experts to examine European integration, geopolitical challenges, diplomacy and Albania’s foreign relations. TIRANA, Albania – The Albanian Institute for International Studies

November 12, 2026

7 mins read

Albania’s economy grew by 4.8% in Q4, beating expectations

Business & Economy

TIRANA, April 1, 2023 – Albania, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 4.84 percent compared to the previous year, the Institute of Statistics said in its publishing of data on economic

April 3, 2023

1 min read

Midfielder Odise Roshi was Albania's protagonist giving the national side the lead, but also inflicting a penalty earning Macedonia an equalizer. Photo: Albanian Football Association

Red and Blacks look for fresh start as Albania plays Poland for Euro 2024 qualifier

Sport

TIRANA, March 27, 2023 – Albania will begin their quest for a spot in the 2024 European Championship against Poland in Warsaw on Monday, hoping to break their seven-game losing streak against

March 27, 2023

1 min read

In widely-condemned violent attack on media, shots fired at key Albanian TV channel headquarters, killing guard

News

TIRANA, March 27, 2023 – In what the media and authorities are calling “a terrorist act,” unidentified gunmen used automatic weapons to shoot at the headquarters of one of Albania’s largest private

March 27, 2023

2 mins read

In Tirana visit, Kosovo PM discusses contentious deal with Serbia

News·Region

TIRANA, March 27, 2023 – Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti visited Tirana over the weekend, holding discussions with Albania’s top leaders and focusing on his country’s ongoing dialogue with Serbia, which has

March 27, 2023

3 mins read

Albania’s central bank raises key rate by 0.25%

Business & Economy·News

TIRANA, March 23, 2023 – Albania’s central bank has raised its key interest rate by another quarter of a percentage point in its attempt to fight inflation, the Bank of Albania governor

March 26, 2023

2 mins read

As number of young workers declines, over 65s working at higher rates

Business & Economy

TIRANA, March, 25, 2023 – While Albania’s employment indicators have improved year over year, since 2020, the number of employed people is decreasing in the younger population groups, while it is increasing

March 26, 2023

2 mins read

Albanian PM visit to London focuses on migration woes

Main·News

TIRANA, March 23, 2023 – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama visited London on Thursday in the first ever official visit of an Albanian head of government to 10 Downing Street, but the

March 24, 2023

4 mins read

Albanians get visa-free access to UAE, part of larger expansion into Asia

Features·Main·News

TIRANA, March 23, 2023 – Starting on April 20, citizens of Albania will be able to travel visa-free to the United Arab Emirates, home of renowned cities and major airports, including Dubai

March 24, 2023

1 min read

Op/Ed: Balkan awakening – Strengthening ties between Israel and Albania

Op-Ed

By Ohad Shpak* The upcoming Israel-Albania Tech Conference to be held in March 2023 aims to strengthen commercial ties between the two countries, following recent developments in the bilateral relations. Muslim-majority Republic

March 20, 2023

3 mins read

Wage hikes in private sector outpacing public increases as Albania’s businesses struggle with retention

Business & Economy·News

TIRANA, March 20, 2023 – Albania’s private sector salaries are increasing and doing so at a higher rate than public sector ones, as businesses struggle to retain workers competing with migration and

March 20, 2023

2 mins read

Green for growth fund to invest in landmark renewable energy project in Albania

Business & Economy

TIRANA, March 11, 2023 – The Green for Growth Fund (GGF) has announced a EUR 28 million loan to fund a landmark transaction with SPV Blue 1 in Albania. The privately owned

March 19, 2023

5 mins read

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Tirana Times

Saudi Arabia Launches Innovative Business Platform for Foreign Investors

NATO Summit Off for 2027, Raising Questions About Albania’s Ambitions

Tirana Observatory Releases New Issue on EU Enlargement and European Security

Albania’s economy grew by 4.8% in Q4, beating expectations

Red and Blacks look for fresh start as Albania plays Poland for Euro 2024 qualifier

In widely-condemned violent attack on media, shots fired at key Albanian TV channel headquarters, killing guard

In Tirana visit, Kosovo PM discusses contentious deal with Serbia

Albania’s central bank raises key rate by 0.25%

As number of young workers declines, over 65s working at higher rates

Albanian PM visit to London focuses on migration woes

Albanians get visa-free access to UAE, part of larger expansion into Asia

Op/Ed: Balkan awakening – Strengthening ties between Israel and Albania

Wage hikes in private sector outpacing public increases as Albania’s businesses struggle with retention

Green for growth fund to invest in landmark renewable energy project in Albania

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