The Latest Breaking News from Albania

Albania appoints world’s first AI government ‘minister’ to root out corruption

The digital assistant, called Diella, is pictured as a woman dressed in traditional Albanian garb.

Euronews · Sep 12, 2025

Albania puts AI-created ‘minister’ in charge of public procurement

Edi Rama, PM, says digital assistant Diella will make Albania ‘a country where public tenders are 100% free of corruption’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025

Archaeologists discover first-of-its-kind ancient Roman tomb in Albania

The site is set to become a tourist attraction

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

Trump says Putin ‘wants to get it done’ at tomorrow’s Alaska summit, as he floats idea of second meeting with Zelenskyy – as it happened

US president indicates in interview that any deal would not be made without Zelenskyy ahead of Friday’s meeting in Alaska

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2025

At least three killed as European wildfires threaten the evacuation of thousands

Wildfires in Greece, Albania, Spain, Portugal and Italy have caused widespread damage. At least two people have been killed and thousands face evacuation.

Euronews · Aug 13, 2025

At least 3 dead and thousands displaced as wildfires rage across southern Europe

Wildfires are raging across southern Europe, killing at least three people in Spain, Turkey and Albania

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

Dua Lipa granted Kosovan citizenship: 'It feels like my two sides are now one'

Dua Lipa is now a citizen of the UK, Albania and Kosovo - with the President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani saying that the pop star is “one of the most iconic cultural figures in our country’s history.”

Euronews · Aug 4, 2025

Burnley in advanced talks to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja

The Albania international did not score during an injury-disrupted loan spell at Everton last season.

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025

EU court rebukes Italy over migrant transfers to Albania

The EU’s top court has ruled against Italy’s use of Albania-based migrant detention centres, saying countries can't declare another nation "safe" for asylum seekers unless that safety applies to all individuals — a blow to Italy’s 2023 deal

Euronews · Aug 1, 2025

Clear waters: Where are the cleanest and least safe bathing spots in Europe?

The Mediterranean tops the latest ranking, which features some notable surprises from the Black Sea and the Alps.

Euronews · Jul 30, 2025