Ireland prospect makes international switch to Albania - and another could follow

Ireland Under-21 international Kevin Zefi is set to make his debut for the Albania Under-21 side later this month. Mirror Sport has learned that Zefi has accepted an invitation to join up with head coach Alban Bushi’s squad for their friendlies against …

Albania shuts down TikTok for a year: censorship or youth protection?

Albania has decided to take a hard line against TikTok. Starting March 13, all internet service providers in the country will be required to block the app and its infrastructure for a period of one year. Officially, this ban is aimed at protecting young …

Albania affirms commitment to strengthening partnership with Azerbaijan

Albanian President Bajram Begaj has expressed his country's readiness to deepen its partnership with Azerbaijan. Speaking at the opening of the 12th Global Baku Forum on Thursday, the Albanian president emphasized the strong and friendly ties between …

Turkmen students won the Grand Prix and 26 medals at the Mathematical Olympiad in Albania

Students from Turkmenistan successfully performed at the XIX International South-Eastern European Mathematical Olympiad "SEEMOUS-2025", which took place from March 2 to March 10 in the city of Korca, Republic of Albania. More than 150 students …

Communist-Era Bunkers Leave Lasting Mark on Albania’s Landscape

Bunkers – Albania has plenty of them, despite the decades that have passed since the fall of the Communist regime. Scores have been removed to clear space for urban development, while others were blown up by scrap merchants seeking to remove and sell their …

Albania secures €47.5m EBRD loan guarantee for energy sector

The Albanian government has signed a €47.5 million loan guarantee agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to support the financial stability of the state-owned power distributor, OSHEE. The deal refinances existing short- …

EU Enlargement Commissioner visits Albania for accession talks

EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos is visiting Albania today for the first time, holding discussions with officials on the country’s accession process, reform progress, and EU-funded projects. Kos arrived at the Prime Minister’s Office at 9:30 a.m. for …

Albania Appeal Court Orders Tirana Mayor to Stay in Custody

Appeals court dismisses plea to release the mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, who is in detention as charges of corruption and money laundering are investigated. Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj during his arrest. Photo: LSA Albania’s Court Against Corruption and …

Albania enforces TikTok ban starting today

The Albanian government has officially enforced a one-year ban on TikTok, citing cybersecurity concerns. The National Authority for Cybersecurity (AKSK) instructed the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP) to implement the ban, restricting …

President Ilham Aliyev met with President of Albania