Eco Buildings completes groundwork for Tirana apartment development

The AIM-traded modular housing specialist said the milestone led to receipt of an initial €0.22m, representing 10% of the contract value, from the project developer. Construction of the ground floor had now startedf, with the firm expecting to...

Tirana to rebuild main train station in $21 million project

TIRANA, Oct. 26— Albania will rebuild Tirana’s main train station at a cost of about $21 million as part of its new rail network linking the capital with Durrës and the international airport. The four-kilometre section will reconnect the city...

Cooperative demonstrates innovative strength and breeding expertise

A week ago, Niederösterreichische Saatzucht (NOES) presented its new potato varieties in the Waldviertel region of Austria. As Austria's only potato breeder and Europe's southernmost breeding company, the cooperative highlighted its ongoing...

Albania approves emergency rules on building abuses

TIRANA, Oct. 25 — Albania’s government has adopted emergency measures to stop developers from adding illegal floors and selling apartments twice. The new rules block unapproved buildings from connecting to water and electricity networks. Officials...

Albania's Human Capital Investment

This October marks the 80 years since the founding of the United Nations - enshrining humanity's commitment to peace, human rights, dignity, and development. As the world works toward the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),...

Albania’s Ambassador calls for EU membership push

The Ambassador of Albania says he wants “everyone, even influencers” to support the country’s push to join the European Union. “We need the [European] Commission, we need the Commissioners, we need the member states, we need the influencers, we...

Việt Nam, Albania vow to elevate bilateral cooperation to new heights

HÀ NỘI — Albanian President Bajram Begaj highly evaluated the traditional friendship between Việt Nam and Albania over the past 75 years, emphasising the need to revitalise bilateral ties through the promotion of delegation exchanges at all...

Vietnam, Albania vow to elevate bilateral cooperation to new heights

Hanoi (VNA) – Albanian President Bajram Begaj highly evaluated the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Albania over the past 75 years, emphasising the need to revitalise bilateral ties through the promotion of delegation exchanges at all...

Albania’s ‘AI Minister’ Is A Real-World Test For Automating Governance

Albania recently made history by appointing an "AI minister". The move could redefine trust, power and accountability in government. getty Albania introduced an AI system last month to serve as a minister in the government, a first-of-its-kind...

From Price to Value: Alexandros Kosenas, CEO of Neptun, on the Evolution of Albania’s Home Appliance Market

How has the home appliance market in Albania changed in recent years, and how is this connected to global trends? The Albanian home appliance market has matured significantly in recent years, both in terms of consumer expectations and product...

Albania’s “AI Minister” Is A Real-World Test For Algorithmic Governance

Albania recently made history by appointing an "AI minister". The move could redefine trust, power and accountability in government. getty Last month, Albania introduced an AI system to serve as a minister in the government, a first-of-its-kind...

Albania’s “Mountain Package” moves ahead with €10m projects

TIRANA, Oct. 23 — Albania is moving ahead with its “Mountain Package,” a plan to attract investment and jobs in remote highland areas hit by depopulation. The programme, led by Local Government Minister Ervin Demo and backed by Prime Minister Edi...

Progress in Tirana-Durres Highway Expansion

Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku inspected on Thursday the construction site of the Tirana–Durres highway, where works have already advanced significantly. Balluku emphasized that this is one of the highest-performing infrastructure projects...

1 BALFIN brings Flying Tiger Copenhagen to TEG-Scandinavian creativity now in Tirana

BALFIN continues to expand in the retail sector with another internationally renowned brand. This time, the Group brings the Danish brand Flying Tiger Copenhagen to the region, opening its second store in the Western Balkans at Tirana East Gate...

Energy Regulator raises power rates for EV charging, drivers protest

TIRANA, Oct. 23 — Albania’s energy regulator will raise electricity tariffs for electric-vehicle charging stations from November 1, prompting protests from taxi drivers over higher costs. The new rates will be 22 lek (€0.23) per kilowatt-hour and...

Azerbaijan’s Energy Ministry highlights TAP gas supply network expansion

10:26 En The expansion of the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) will allow for the transport of additional gas volumes, which in turn will further expand the network of supply, the Azerbaijan Energy Ministry said in response to Trendchr("39")s request...

Net Exporter: Southeast Europe Relies on Bulgaria for Stable Energy Supply

Bulgaria continues to assert itself as a net exporter of electricity and a key stabilizer in the energy network of Southeast Europe, according to BGNES. The role of energy in sustaining economies has grown increasingly significant, particularly in...

Ryanair’s controversial boarding pass change is coming on November 12 — how it will affect you

Ryanair is making a change to its boarding passes in the next few weeks (Picture: Getty Images) Ryanair is no stranger to a controversy, from axing millions of seats to the UK’s most popular holiday destination (Spain), to chartering a new route...

Albania plans digital ID launch for 2026 to underpin broader digital transformation

The Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has praised the imminent launch of the country’s digital ID system as one of the drivers of its digital transformation. Prime Minister Rama was speaking during an event yesterday to present the digital ID...

RIBA Stirling Prize Winner and Faith Park in Albania: This Week’s Review

Faith Park, Wellness and Hotel rendering. Image © Imigo Courtesy of BIG Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1035345/riba-stirling-prize-winner-and-faith-park-in-albania-this-weeks-review This week's...