To join the E.U., candidate countries such as Albania are prosecuting once-powerful politicians, showing that no one is above ...

When he was mayor of Tirana, Albania, Edi Rama mandated that houses be painted in bright colors to enliven the dark grey dingy city and create civic spirit in a demoralized place. Crime declined, even ...

Travelers seeking affordable European beach and mountain getaways have started flocking to Albania, an overlooked nation on the Balkan Peninsula. The country has the perfect blend of nature, culture, ...

It may now be Albania’s liveliest neighborhood, but a little over two decades ago it wasn’t even on the map. A tight-knit grid of nightspots and restaurants in the middle of capital city Tirana, the ...

Hear the word Albania and you probably picture gorgeous ocean views, Mediterranean sunsets or Dua Lipa’s Instagram feed. It’s why people heading to this underrated Balkan country are usually in search ...

There is nowhere to sit at the roomy Radio in Tirana, the capital of Albania. It’s a Thursday night, a New Orleans–style band is cranking out swing tunes, and the tables, surrounded by a vintage stash ...

Albania has yet to catch the tourist bug; and there are many people who think it's for good reason. Tell people you are going to Tirana and they think you are doing something that is either dangerous ...