Outline of Albania
The Places Most Prone to Disaster (infographic)
Albania is very high on the list
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Albania Offers to Host US Military Bases
Albania's defence minister, Olta Xhacka, has offered US Defense Secretary James Mattis the option of establishing US military bases on Albanian territory, claiming that a US military presence was needed to counter Russian, Chinese and Iranian influence.
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Albania's Participation in Islamic Games Causes Dissent
Albanian athletes will be participating for the first time in this year's Islamic Solidarity Games, which take place Baku in Azerbaijan in May.
Albania Mulls Refugee Scenarios With Neighbours
As Western Balkan states act together to stop the flow of refugees on the old land route through the Balkans, Albania is holding negotiations with neighbouring Greece and Italy about a possible influx across its own borders.
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1990s Albanian Refugee Route Could Reopen
Albania has said it is ready to play its part in the European Union plan for accommodating 100,000 refugees in the Balkans, but Tirana also fears that the country could be used as a new route to Western Europe for incoming migrants.
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IMF Says Greek Crisis Will Not Affect Albania
The head of the IMF in Albania, Nadeem Ilhahi, on Tuesday said that the banking sector in Albania faces few risks as a result of the worsening Greek debt crisis.
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Albania’s latest move disputed Greek sovereign borders
Diplomatic and legal sources are speaking of an attempt from Albania to dispute established borders.
Balkans, US launch emergency prep drill
Balkans, US launch emergency prep drill
A military exercise led by the US aims to help Balkan states respond to natural and man-made disasters.
An Albanian Air Force helicopter rescues a man who was trapped on the roof of a building by floodwaters on February 1st. [Albanian Air Force]
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Albania, Italy create anti-terror task force
Albania, Italy create anti-terror task force
Italian authorities say that in fighting terrorism, it is important to engage Albania and Kosovo.
Roberto Della Rocca, a deputy director with the Italian police (left) visits Albania's interior ministry. [Albanian Ministry of Internal Affairs]
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China Pledges to Help Albania Build Highway
Albania is hoping to tap Chinese money for an important and costly highway to Macedonia, Albanian and Chinese media reported on Wednesday after Albania Prime Minister Edi Rama met Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang at an economic forum in Tianjin.
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