Applications for the 'Mountain Package' have been opened, that will provide support for 500 projects through fiscal incentives over 10 years; the new law also includes 'Made in Albania' products

Protests organized last Saturday by opposition Democratic Party have degenerated into violence against people and property, resulting in arrests and a notable development as case materials have been submitted to Special Prosecution Against Corruption

20 people have been arrested in the port city of Durres as prosecution said they played a role in shipping hazardous waste produced by an Albanian steel mill to Thailand; the operation is being continued for the arrests of 13 other suspects

The year-long ban on social network TikTok has been lifted upon government decision; reports say new filters have been introduced to implement the desired grade of security for children, though details haven't been disclosed yet

For many families in Tirana buying an apartment, a realistic goal up to a short time ago, is now unaffordable: wages haven't risen at pace with apartment prices surging up to 5.500 euros sq/m in a market that experts say is distorted by speculation