Tirana is becoming an unlikely hotspot for offbeat architecture as politicians court high-profile foreign architects to transform the Albanian capital into a "world city". Starr Charles reports.

Albania’s opposition has protested the left-wing government’s decision to shut down TikTok, considering the move a censure of freedom of speech ahead of May 11 parliamentary elections.

Remote mountain villages ... Urban centers like Tirana showcase Albania’s dynamic cultural transformation. A blend of communist-era architecture, modern street art, innovative restaurants ...

European Union enlargement commissioner Marta Kos has hailed Albania’s progress in the membership negotiations and as a “champion” of the regional cooperation ...