How Albania went from Europe’s socialist poorhouse to a narco-state
Albania was once a socialist backwater with just 1,265 cars in the whole country. And though living standards have improved ...
International Monetary Fund2 个月
The Rise and Fall of Albania's Pyramid Schemes
Many Albanians—about two-thirds of the population—invested in them. When the schemes collapsed, there was uncontained rioting, the government fell, and the country descended into anarchy and a near ...
Thousands of Albanians pay last respects to Orthodox Christian Archbishop Anastasios
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Thousands of Albanians gathered in the capital on Thursday to pay their last respects to Archbishop ...
来自MSN6 个月
European country's Muslim population drops below 50 percent for first time in centuries
Based on the most recent census figures, the Muslim population of Albania has dropped to 45.7%, pushing it well below the majority of the country. The Orthodox Christian community, however ...
ABC News18 天
Archbishop Anastasios, who revived the Orthodox Church in Albania, dies at 95
According to the 2023 census, Orthodox believers in Albania make up about 7% of the 2.4 million population, although the church says the actual number is higher. The tiny Western Balkan country is ...
Albania and Serbia to co-host Under-21 Euros in 2027
Albania and Serbia will co-host the 2027 Under-21 European Championship, Europe's soccer governing body UEFA said on Tuesday, after the two Balkan countries set their differences aside and submitted a ...