Albania
How Albania went from isolated basketcase to diplomatic powerhouse
Albania has been transformed from an isolated country whose name evoked poverty, drugs and crime to an increasingly prominent player on the world stage.
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Macron says sending Nato ground troops to Ukraine should not be ruled out
French president says Russia now presents a greater danger and nothing should be excluded.
Western Balkans to take up to 70 years to catch up with EU
New EBRD report finds low productivity, weak institutions and unfavourable demographics mean convergence may not happen until 2093.
Western Balkans is ideal nearshoring destination, says EBRD regional director
"Island within the EU" is attracting growing flows of FDI, EBRD's Matteo Colangeli tells bne IntelliNews.
Romania’s president pitches to be CEE's candidate for Nato top seat
The alliance's CEE countries had hoped to be strong contenders to helm the alliance this time around, but the Netherlands' Mark Rutte appears to have it in the bag already.
World Bank says Emerging Europe needs tougher targets to reach net zero by 2060
New World Bank report charts path to net zero energy in Emerging Europe and Central Asia, but says current ambitions are too modest.
With decisive actions, net zero energy is within reach in Emerging Europe and Central Asia, says new World Bank report
A new World Bank report released today lays out pathways for countries in the emerging Europe and Central Asia region to make the shift towards renewable energy and reduce their fossil fuel dependence.
Balkans a prime target for Russia's unconventional warfare tactics
Moldova and Montenegro already targets of Russian destabilisation efforts, says RUSI report.
Albanian opposition protesters hurl Molotov cocktails at prime minister's office
The demonstration was part of a campaign of civil disobedience by supporters of Sali Berisha, opposition leader and former president and prime minister of Albania.
US Secretary of State Blinken bolsters Albania ties amid regional stability concerns
Blinken uses Tirana visit to assure Western Balkan countries of Washington’s support for their integration into the European Union.
UK government to pay TikTok stars to tell Albanians to stay away
Leaked proposal shows London to pay money to social media influencers in Albania and other countries with high levels of illegal migration.
European Court of Auditors flags concerns over EU's €6bn package for Western Balkans
ECA says better protection measures are needed to safeguard the additional EU funds to help the region's progress towards EU accession.
Massive hydrogen reservoir discovered under chromium mine in Albania
The reservoir beneath the Bulqizë mine is estimated to hold as much as 55,000 tonnes of hydrogen.
Albania has the oldest car fleet in Europe and one of the dirtiest
Over 90% of the vehicles in Albania are more than a decade old, Eurostat data shows.
‘Amazon of the Balkans’ Ananas announces regional expansion plans
Ananas to expand into Bosnia and Montenegro this year, with plans to target Albania and Kosovo in future.
wiiw projects brighter 2024 for Emerging Europe
Vienna-based think-tank expects growth to get back on track this year, but warns of risks from a Trump victory in the US and escalation of fighting in Ukraine or Gaza.