U.S. tourist arrested in Albania over partner’s killing

SHKODRA, Albania, May 2 (TemA) –  An American tourist has been arrested in Shkodra, northern Albania, after allegedly killing his partner with a sharp object and attempting to harm himself, police said on Thursday. The suspect, identified as Brandon …

Albania improves press freedom ranking, RSF says

TIRANA, May 2 (TemA) –  Albania has improved its position in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, ranking 80th out of 180 countries, a 19-place rise from 2024, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). However, RSF warned that press freedom and media …

Jordan’s King Abdullah II begins official visit to Albania

TIRANA, May 2 (TemA) –  King Abdullah II of Jordan arrived in Tirana on Thursday for an official visit at the invitation of Albanian President Bajram Begaj. A welcoming ceremony was held at the presidential palace. Begaj extended the invitation during a …

King departs for Albania, Montenegro, United States

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Friday departed on visits to Albania, Montenegro, and the United States, according to a Royal Court statement.    In the Albanian capital Tirana, His Majesty is slated to hold meetings with the Albanian president and …

Albania extradites suspects wanted by Greece and Turkey

TIRANA, May 2 (TemA) –   Albania has extradited two internationally wanted suspects to Greece and Turkey following arrests and legal procedures coordinated by Interpol Tirana with counterparts in Athens and Ankara. A 59-year-old Bulgarian national was …

Groynes built to stop beaches disappearing near Durres in Albania, where hotels have sprung up like mushrooms

43.7 hours per week: Albania tops Europe for longest working hours

In Albania, people work an average of 43.7 hours per week—nearly 8 hours more than in European Union countries. This places Albania at the top of the list in Europe, even ahead of Turkey, where EUROSTAT reports an average of 43.1 hours worked weekly. The …

Albania records Europe’s longest working week, Eurostat says

TIRANA, May 1 (TemA) –  Albania has the longest average working week in Europe, with employees working 43.7 hours per week, nearly eight hours longer than the European Union average, according to Eurostat data. The longest hours are reported in …

EU denies interfering with Albania election observation report

TIRANA, May 1 (TemA) -  The European Union delegation to Albania denied allegations published by a media outlet linked to opposition leader Sali Berisha, which claimed EU officials interfered with the OSCE/ODIHR’s preliminary election report. In a …

Starting today, citizens can cross the Kosovo–Albania border without checks

As of today, May 1st, there will no longer be border checks at the customs points connecting Albania and Kosovo. The agreement that provides for the facilitation of border procedures for vehicles with license plates from both countries has been reactivated …