FIFA has fined Skënderbeu $5,000, imposed a domestic and international transfer market ban, and an additional 2.5% payment on certain training compensation fees, after the club failed for the second time to pass the financial and administrative control of the “FIFA Clearing House.” The FIFA case against Skënderbeu is not related to debts toward players or clubs, but to a very specific administrative-financial issue: the failure to pass the verification process (Compliance Ass

Online sports betting payments and withdrawals will be carried out only through financial agents licensed by the Bank of Albania, while operators are prohibited from accepting or making cash payments. The rule is part of the new directive from the Ministry of Finance on procedures and payment standards in the “online sports betting” category. The directive states that every deposit and withdrawal must be uniquely identifiable and traceable in the operator’s systems, the finan

“FIFA 2026” is expected to be a unique World Cup, where legends such as Messi, Ronaldo, and many other stars will take part in a fierce battle to secure the golden trophy and eternal glory. The Football Observatory, CIES, has published a study revealing the most valuable national teams and their most prized players. At the top of the list as the most valuable national team in this World Cup is England, with the “Three Lions” valued at €1.454 billion. Their most valuable playe

The Special Prosecution Office against Corruption and Organized Crime and the State Police have launched an operation against a suspected criminal group involved in drug trafficking and money laundering, while the action is still ongoing and further details from the authorities are expected. The Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK), in cooperation with the State Police, has carried out a wide-scale operation to enforce security measures aga

The start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has brought not only football excitement but also ironic comments on social media and in international media outlets. The British tabloid “The Sun” published a post that went viral, mocking Italy’s absence from this year’s World Cup. The post features a photo of Colombian superstar singer Shakira alongside another of young Italian striker Pio Esposito. “The Sun” accompanied the images with an ironic comment that attracted major online atte

Edi Rama is aiming to demonstrate today, at the gathering for the 35th anniversary of the founding of the Socialist Party, the strength of numbers in front of tens of thousands of citizens protesting for nearly two weeks outside his office. In the event that will take place at 17:00 just a few meters away from the protest, Rama aims to fill the entire “Nënë Tereza” Square to show Albanians and international media, who have moved to Tirana, that he enjoys greater support than

A new wave of arrests has hit the Turkish showbiz world. As part of a large-scale operation codenamed against illegal substances, authorities detained 22 people in the early hours of the morning. Among the most widely discussed names reportedly taken into custody are actress Beren Saat, her husband, singer Kenan Doğulu, arranger Ozan Doğulu, and actor Enis Arıkan. The scope of the investigation does not end there. The Narcotics Crimes Division of the Istanbul Police Departmen

South Korea came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic in their second Group A match of the FIFA World Cup. The game, played at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Mexico, ended in a 2-1 victory for the Asians. The Europeans opened the scoring in the 59th minute through defender Ladislav Krejci, who found the back of the net to give the Czech Republic the lead. However, South Korea responded strongly, equalizing through Hwang In-beom in the 67th minute before Oh Hyeon-gyu completed

Prime Minister Edi Rama has congratulated members and supporters of the Socialist Party of Albania on the occasion of its 35th anniversary, emphasizing the importance of the country’s mission toward European integration. In a message published on social media, Rama extended his greetings to socialists while underlining the goal of making Albania part of the European Union by 2030. “Good morning and with my congratulations to every member of our large political family on this

Oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in nearly two months, with a barrel of Brent crude now trading below the $90 mark. According to market data, Brent crude dropped to $88.17 per barrel, its lowest level since April 17. At that time, markets reacted positively following the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Reports of progress in peace talks on Tuesday also put pressure on prices, temporarily pushing them below the $90 threshold. However