Albania

Import of natural pearls, precious stones, jewelry and coins has experienced a growth of 200% in value during the first six months of this year

Mobile operator One Telecommunications has completed its network modernization and now offers its users 4G+ technology, 98.5% coverage and enhanced security

The third edition of the Albanian Film Festival "Albania, we turn!" ends today at the Casa del Cinema in Rome, Italy, an event aimed at raising awareness of the history of the Albanian people, Italian-Albanian relations and above all the country's cinema

Albanian Supreme Court blocks construction of two power plants in a protected natural area

Bechtel, a US engineer, will work alongside Albania's state-owned electricity company KESH on the Skavica hydroelectric plant on the Drin River, which will help achieve greater energy self-sufficiency

In the newly released Rule of Law Index 2020 the country falls four places to 78th position in a ranking of 120

A new law allows foreign nationals retired in their own country to apply for a residence permit for pensioners

After cases of the Avian Flu have been confirmed, the Government decided to impose embargoes for birds imports from 14 countries

First baby born in the new maternity home in Lezha

Border with Greece opened for seasonal workers; dedicated Covid-19 rapid test unit is operative in Kapshtica crossing point

The Theth Village is still isolated after an over 5 m winter snowfall that keeps blocking access roads

The Technical Committee of Experts decided to lift the 14-day quarantine with Greece and North Macedonia

Fidel Ylli, Chef de Mission at the Atens 2004 Olympics, has been elected as President of the Albanian National Olympic Committee