A 32-year-old British tourist died Monday evening in Jale, Himara , after experiencing health problems while staying at a local hotel. According to the preliminary police report, the in…
The purchasing power of €100 in Kosovo has fallen to less than €90 since January 2025, as persistent price increases and high inflation continue to squeeze household budgets. Persistent pr…
TIRANA, Albania – Compensation payments to Albanian farmers through the self-invoicing system have exceeded €10 million , according to the General Directorate of Taxes, which announced th…
Albania's government is opening a new scheme offering 300 zero-interest home loans exclusively to public administration employees, as property prices and borrowing costs continue to pre…
By: Investigative Desk / ocnal.com I. The Affordability Crisis: Tirana Approaches European Extremes Securing a roof over one’s head in Tirana has transformed into an almost impossible mi…
EDITORIAL Businessman Ermal Beqiri, pictured across three distinct settings (indoors with a pet macaw, riding a horse, and on a yacht), is at the center of an ongoing investigation by…
Albania’s banking sector recorded a decline in profits during the first five months of 2026, while lending activity, deposits, and capitalization continued to expand, according to data fro…
A new investigation file from Albania’s Special Prosecution Office ( SPAK ) has revealed a suspected money laundering scheme involving a property transaction worth hundreds of thousands of…
Albania ranked second in Europe in 2024 for the share of electricity generated from renewable sources compared to its domestic consumption, outperforming Iceland and every member state of …
From Wednesday, Kosovo's minimum wage officially rises to €500 gross per month , marking the second and final phase of the government's wage reform and bringing higher earnings to …
The Bank of Albania has launched a public consultation on a draft regulation aimed at setting limits on interchange fees for card-based payment transactions. The proposal targets lower cos…
Albania's state-owned electricity producer, KESH, generated €33.1 million from electricity exports during the first four months of 2026, benefiting from favorable hydrological conditi…
The Albanian government is considering a new property tax reform that could significantly increase tax obligations for individuals who own more than one residential property. Under the pro…
The euro has started the week with another decline against the Albanian lek, reaching a new historic low and intensifying concerns about the impact of the strong domestic currency on expor…
Albanian consumers faced significant changes in the cost of everyday goods during April, with fresh produce, fuel and coffee recording some of the sharpest price increases of the year. Sea…
Highest-Paid Jobs in Albania in 2026: Bankers and IT Professionals Lead Salary Rankings Albania's labor market continues to evolve, with professionals in banking, insurance, and inform…
The Prosecution Office at the Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction in Vlora has seized real estate assets valued at approximately €5 million after an investigation concluded tha…
A major clash is brewing between the Albanian government’s digitalization drive and the economic reality of daily commuters. Following a directive from the General Directorate of Taxes (DPT…
