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 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...

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...

Rigged poker games melded high-tech trickery with NBA star power, prosecutors say

(Reuters) -The head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, has been charged with helping to cheat high-stakes poker players out of millions of dollars through rigged card games allegedly operated by underworld...

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...

COST: Shaping the future of research and innovation in the Western Balkans

On 20 October 2025, the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) took part in the Western Balkans Ministerial Meeting in Podgorica, Montenegro, with a dedicated session highlighting its key role in promoting research cooperation in...

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...

Tech giants, social media, and journalism: To leave or to stay?

This article was originally published on the South East European Network for Professionalization of Media (SEENPM) website When asked whether we should even be on social media, Victoire Rio responds by asking in return: “We must stay, because this...

Starmer to host Western Balkans leaders as UK seeks to stem flow of migrants

Sir Keir Starmer will host Western Balkans leaders for a summit in London as the UK seeks to agree further measures to bring down the number of migrants arriving illegally. Some 22,000 people were smuggled by gangs last year along routes through...

From NBA Coaches to Poker Players, Here's Everyone Named in 'Operation Royal Flush'

A federal indictment unsealed Thursday shed light on allegations of a widespread cheating ring in underground poker games that utilized advanced technology, mob ties and former NBA players to allegedly cheat players out of over $7 million over...

Iron-Chinned Fabio Wardley TKOs Joseph Parker in a London Humdinger

In a riveting slugfest, Fabio Wardley walked through fire to emerge victorious, stopping former world heavyweight title-holder Joseph Parker in the 11th round. Wardley was 19-0 (18 KOs) heading in, but with no amateur experience (his portal to the...

60% of Albania’s prisoners still await verdicts, minister says

TIRANA, Oct. 20 — Albania’s justice minister Besfort Lamallari said prolonged pretrial detention remains one of the country’s “greatest injustices,” as more than half of inmates are still waiting for a court verdict. He said around 60% of the...

Rama says Albania leading regional digital drive

TIRANA, Oct. 20 — Prime Minister Edi Rama said Monday that Albania now ranks among the regional leaders in digital public services and innovation, as the country moves to expand artificial intelligence use across key sectors. Speaking at the...

MSU names distinguished alumni

Each year during homecoming festivities, the six colleges of Midwestern State University honor alumni who have made significant contributions to society and whose accomplishments and careers have brought credit to the university. In addition to...

The CFO's Guide to Services CPQ: Driving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Growth

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Albania–Turkey Forum / Rama: We are an island of opportunities; a partnership growing stronger every day

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video message this Friday to mark the opening of the Albania–Turkey Investment Forum 2025. The head of government stated that Albania today is Turkey’s closest gateway to the European Union, while emphasizing that...

Albania to test AI use in November vote

TIRANA, Oct. 17 — Albania will use artificial intelligence for the first time in an election during the November 9 partial vote, the head of the Central Election Commission said Friday. CEC chief Ilirjan Celibashi announced the move at a...

Albania's Specialized Prosecutor's Office is at the center of a political storm

After more than five hours of hearings in parliament, anti-corruption prosecutor Altin Dumani warned of attacks against Albania's Specialized Prosecutor's Office (SPAK). He called for the protection of the independence of the judiciary from...

Albania in the Second War World : A Forgotten Theater of World War II

Change font size: - + Reset By Bernd Fischer It is becoming increasingly difficult to justify yet another book dealing with some aspect of World War II. Of all the armed conflicts of past centuries, World War II has engendered the most interest as...

Research: Italy’s Piracy Shield Is Just As Big A Disaster As Everyone Predicted

from the copyright-breaks-everything dept Walled Culture first wrote about Piracy Shield, Italy’s automated system for tackling alleged copyright infringement in the streaming sector, two years ago. Since then, we have written about the serious...